Achievers
MAY 2, 2022
Employers everywhere are familiar with the Great Resignation. The elevated quit rate among employees that began in 2021 is affecting organizations across industries. The Great Resignation is partially a response to the opportunity the pandemic gave employees to evaluate their job and its effect on their personal well-being, together with the new power employees have in a tight labor market.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 3, 2022
Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it. Read more > The post In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away appeared first on Word on Benefits.
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Money Talk
MAY 5, 2022
This post is excepted from an article that I wrote for my brother Michael's website about preparing for a road trip during these challenging financial times with rising food, gas, and travel expenses. My brother Michael, a professional photographer and avid motorcyclist, started the website Roadcraft USA to share his passion for beautiful scenery and fun and interesting road trips, especially the two-wheeled kind.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 15, 2022
WCRI presented a Long COVID seminar on May 3, 2022. This provided an excellent overview of the challenges of the health effect of the recent pandemic and infections. The presentation in some specifics echoed the program presented recently by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). That is overviewed in Long COVID Seminar (April 2022).
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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
HR Bartender
MAY 15, 2022
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. We’ve published a few articles about digital transformation over the years. It’s an important concept and organizations are going to spend more resources adding and improving technology in their business operations. But as organizations add technology, they might need to change the way the people side of the business operates.
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Business Management Daily
MAY 5, 2022
Retirement security, or insecurity, has caught the eye of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. He’s right. Fewer employees are covered by traditionally defined benefit plans. DB plans are retirement plans. The plan sponsor, most likely the employer, bears all the investment risk and pays you a fixed amount every month until you die. It’s a good deal, if you can get it.
HR Digest
MAY 21, 2022
Find out what employee wellness ideas you can implement to ensure your employees have a safer, productive return to work. Employee wellbeing isn’t a new concept, but it has taken on a whole new meaning since the Covid-19 pandemic. Employee wellness initiatives are now higher up on the agenda — particularly mental well-being activities and programs — as more employers closely scrutinize how effectively they look after their employees.
Money Talk
MAY 18, 2022
Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. Planning now provides seven months to take action and/or implement changes to avoid a stressful “tax scramble” at the end of the year. In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. In this post, I continue the conversation with ten tax planning tips for 2022 (in no particular order) for readers to consider: ¨ Plan for Tax Benefits Th
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 29, 2022
There is plenty in our national conscious at any moment. We pause though to remember that we have much because so many fell in protecting our freedom, our lives, and our world. The news headlines this morning are largely focused on much that has importance. There was a tragic Texas shooting that is consuming much of American attention; there is ample attention on the response thereto and some amazing stories of survival.
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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.
HR Bartender
MAY 24, 2022
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!
15Five
MAY 23, 2022
In May of 2022, we held our eighth annual all company retreat in Venice, Italy. These retreats are purpose driven events designed to bring every employee together, re-align them around our company mission and OKRs, and to allow for vulnerable connections in a beautiful setting away from office walls. This was without a doubt the best retreat that we have ever created. .
BetterUp
MAY 24, 2022
Jump to section. What is company culture? Why is company culture important? How company culture impacts employees. What does a healthy company culture look like? Steps to develop company culture. How to evaluate company culture. How to improve company culture. Examples of companies with great organizational culture.
HR Digest
MAY 22, 2022
1. What is financial wellness in the workplace? 2. How can financial wellness programs help employees? 3. What are the best financial wellness activities? Financial wellness programs can help ensure that your employees are more productive and efficient at work. These kinds of programs are designed to provide more job stability and savings options. Employees are more stressed about their finances in a post-COVID world, and they require reassurance regarding benefits and financial possibilities.
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
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 13, 2022
In early April, the International Foundation hosted the webcast Innovation and the Future of Remote/Hybrid Work. We were lucky enough to bring in Alex Willis, chief executive officer at Leadership. Read more > The post The Next Big Thing: How Employers Can Prepare appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Insperity
MAY 31, 2022
Company culture can be an ambiguous idea until it’s put into action. So how does that happen? Leadership. When your employees regularly witness a strong connection between leadership and culture, they’ll believe and buy into your organizational values. Leaders must champion culture, yet our leadership and culture both evolve over time. How can you ensure that this progress happens in unison – that over the years your leadership team continues to mirror your culture and speak its language to the
Vantage Circle
MAY 15, 2022
If the 2020 remote work experience taught the corporate world anything, it was the value of an HR team in keeping a company running smoothly. So, as an organization, if you aren't celebrating International HR Day yet, we highly recommend that you start incorporating this tradition into your work culture. But, first of all: Why Is International Human Resources Day Celebrated?
Best Money Moves
MAY 10, 2022
5 benefits for employers to retain and attract top talent. High turnover creates an expensive problem for employers and stressful environment for employees. Retain and attract top talent with these 5 standout benefits. The cost of replacing an employee can range anywhere from six to nine months’ salary, according to data from SHRM. If your team is worried about the cost of losing talent, it could be time to reevaluate your benefits strategy.
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Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!
BetterUp
MAY 31, 2022
Jump to section. Why is friendship important? 10 benefits of friendship. 3 common obstacles to making friends and how to overcome them. Social media and friendship. 5 tips to strengthen your friendships. How to know when it's time to let a friendship go.
HR Digest
MAY 29, 2022
Flexible work hours and remote work will be more in demand in 2022. Employees, on the other hand, have a choice in terms of how they work. They now have more freedom to select between the two possibilities, which leads to increased job satisfaction and productivity. Let’s look at the benefits of both flexible work hours and remote work. Why is flexibility important in work?
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 5, 2022
Stigma can be one of the greatest barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace, especially for employees with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Eliminating stigma. Read more > The post Five Steps to Reducing Mental Health Stigma at Your Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Insperity
MAY 26, 2022
If misunderstandings and interpersonal issues are fuel to the fire that is conflict in the workplace, what can be used to put out the flame? Or what could have been done to prevent the fire in the first place? Before answering those questions, ask: How did the fire begin? Typically, these type of relationship fires begin because of one missing element: trust.
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.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
MAY 5, 2022
The Sixth Circuit, in a matter of first impression for that Circuit, held an arbitration clause contained in an individual employment agreement did not apply to ERISA fiduciary breach claims brought on behalf of a defined contribution plan. The case is Hawkins et al. v. Cintas Corp. , No. 21-2156, __ F.4th __, 2022 WL 1236954 (6th Cir. 2022). Plaintiffs, former Cintas Corp. employees, sued the company and its investment committee under Section 502(a)(2) of ERISA on behalf of its 401(k) plan, al
Best Money Moves
MAY 4, 2022
High-earning employees need financial help, too. A six-figure salary doesn’t always translate to financial security. Here are 4 ways high-earning employees can benefit from financial wellness programs. It’s a common misconception that a six-figure salary always translates to financial security and that high-earning employees have no need for financial wellness benefits.
BetterUp
MAY 5, 2022
Jump to section. What does it mean to delegate. The benefits of delegating. The importance of delegation. Why is it so difficult for some people to delegate? How to delegate (and how not to). When to delegate. 4 skills for effective delegating. Common challenges of delegating.
HR Digest
MAY 18, 2022
Discover the benefits of being mindful at work so you can infuse this practice into your everyday life to boost efficiency at work! . Mindfulness is the practice of being present and attentive to the current moment. It can help you focus on the present moment, reduce stress, and improve your relationships with coworkers and clients. The goal of employee mindfulness is to increase positive emotions and decrease negative ones, which can help improve your work performance.
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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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