Employee Benefit News

JUNE 4, 2024

A benefits expert shares multiple ways employers can help workers afford good housing options.

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Achievers

JUNE 21, 2024

Retaining top talent is a challenge for many organizations. So, how do you solve this at your company? A good place to start is with management. With 65% of employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024 alone , only 8% cite their relationship with their manager as the primary reason for staying with a company. This shows there’s ample room for improvement in manager-employee relations across the board.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 30, 2024

New research from Trainline claims the number of UK “supercommuters” using rail to travel longer distances to work has doubled since Covid. Almost half (47 percent) of current supercommuters surveyed made the lifestyle change either during or post-pandemic, and over four in five (84 percent) of these new supercommuters say hybrid working has enabled this switch in their commuting habits.

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CorpStrat

JUNE 24, 2024

Are your Employee Benefits bundled with one of the big payroll companies like Paychex, Gusto, ADP, or Zenefits? If so, there’s a good chance you’re not getting the service you deserve. These giants often push businesses into rolling their employee benefits with them, banking on the fact that most people aren’t fully aware of what they need or deserve.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 18, 2024

Many employers have started offering employee wellness programs , but organizations that have not yet launched these initiatives might be wondering if this trend is worthwhile. While there can be real benefits to comprehensive wellness programs, the return you see from your program will depend on several factors. What is an employee wellness program?

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HR Bartender

JUNE 23, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes One of my first roles in HR involved technology. The company I worked for had their own proprietary human resources information system (HRIS). When system users (aka the HR team) had requests to change the system, they would send their suggestions / ideas to me. I would collect them and forward them to the technology department.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 5, 2024

Lively found that a majority of organizations will be focusing on financial wellness benefits in an effort to fight turnover.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 3, 2024

Myths and Misconceptions of PEOs and How They Can Bring Value to Businesses Private equity (PE) firms are laser-focused on maximizing profits with time-to-value standing as a key marker for successful portfolio investments. PE firms seek to engage with businesses that will deliver the high potential, performance, and revenue they look for to bring value to their investments.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 24, 2024

Employers should check the FLSA salary levels for their exempt employees before July 1 to ensure they comply with the new thresholds.

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 17, 2024

A new poll claims that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid working model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The survey of more than 1,000 people, undertaken by hybrid working firm International Workplace Group , suggests that three quarters (75 percent) reported a dramatic reduction in burnout symptoms, defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplaces stress, since moving to a hybrid model.

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Money Talk

JUNE 20, 2024

Many people live decades of adult life before they ever see an attorney. Perhaps they procrastinate on estate planning, never get divorced or adopt a child, never serve as someone’s executor, never start a business, never face criminal charges, and never suffer a personal injury. Also, in many states, people use title companies, instead of lawyers, to conduct real estate closing transactions.

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HR Bartender

JUNE 30, 2024

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I was chatting with some human resources professionals recently and the subject shifted to artificial intelligence (AI). We started talking about the different things that we were using AI for like job description updates and revising company policies. Someone in the group mentioned that it was important to be curious with artificial intelligence and test the ways that AI can help us.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 4, 2024

These tips from cybersecurity expert Brian Vecci can help keep personal and professional information safe.

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Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

3Sixty Insights

JUNE 13, 2024

The Problem with Paper Many human resource (HR) departments still deal with the challenge of moving the day-to-day process for engaging employees off traditional and inefficient paper-based approaches to more modern, digital systems. HR, payroll, and benefits professionals often find themselves fighting tides of paperwork that not only slow them down but introduce expensive and difficult-to-remedy errors.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 3, 2024

The Idaho State Tax Commission has updated the withholding tables for 2024, due to a law change that lowered personal income tax rates. The revised withholding tables should be used going forward.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 26, 2024

Demand for flexible working options surged during the pandemic but has since become less important to people, according to ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2024: A Global Workforce View [registration]. Overall, the survey of nearly 35,000 people in 18 countries suggests flexible working hours are important to 25 percent of workers, while 15 percent value flexible locations.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2024

I recently attended a webinar about Social Security retirement and survivor benefits by OneOp with an emphasis on retirement and survivor benefits. Below are seven key take-aways: Benefit Payments - Retirement benefits are determined by the amount workers earn and pay in FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax, which often shows on paychecks as OASDI.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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HR Bartender

JUNE 16, 2024

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), one of the first things I think about is the future. We talk about AI being the future and how it will help us shape the future. I did an AI experiment recently that reminded me when we talk about the future, we can’t forget the past. I was working on some revisions to a training program recently and I felt the content needed a new icebreaker.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 20, 2024

Expert guidance can provide the type of care needed to help employees make lasting positive dietary changes.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 20, 2024

Finding and keeping the best team is a constant challenge for any business. Every business, regardless of size, location, or industry is fundamentally defined by the people that work there. Every business is, at its heart, a people business. So, it’s not surprising that one of the biggest challenges any business faces is to ensure that they can recruit, develop, and retain the best employees.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 21, 2024

More than four-fifths (83%) of employees think their workplace should have a menstruation -friendly policy, according to research by Henpicked: Menstruation Friendly. Its Breaking the cycle survey, which was carried out in partnership with FitrWoman and polled more than 750 employers and employees, also found that 54% of employers said that understanding its necessity is the biggest barrier to adopting a menstruation-friendly policy, while 33% said a lack of resources and expertise are preventin

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 18, 2024

A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust.

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Money Talk

JUNE 13, 2024

With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. In a recent article for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension newsletter, VISIONS , I described key features of your tax return to review for future financial planning including income sources, tax write-offs, changes in tax filing status, tax rates and marginal tax brackets, tax withholding, retirement plan contributions, and capital gains and losses.

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HR Bartender

JUNE 6, 2024

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I’ve been seeing a few questions lately on social media about how to learn public speaking. Many people are suggesting Toastmasters, which is great. For those who aren’t interested in joining Toastmasters, I wanted to also add a few thoughts. I feel very fortunate that I learned about public speaking early in my professional career.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 7, 2024

A recent survey from TopResume revealed that most people would rather not spend extra time with coworkers, but they should reconsider.

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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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