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7 Top Job Satisfaction Statistics You Need to Know

15Five

You can usually tell the difference between an employee who’s really satisfied with their job and someone who’s just skating along. They might volunteer for extra projects, bring a box of donuts around the office more often, and generally lift up the rest of the team. That’s because when someone is satisfied with their job, every day matches exactly what they expect.

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Repayment of Benefits

Florida Workers' Comp

A recent NBC News report highlighted the interaction between a RIF and Veteran's Administration benefits. The expose is fascinating and illustrates the interaction and interpretation of law. In many contexts, statutes create and define government authority and govern the rights and obligations of individuals and other entities. It is intriguing to consider those statutes and their impacts.

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How do HSAs and health insurance compare?

PeopleKeep

Healthcare costs can be a major concern for many employers and employees. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and traditional health insurance plans are two common options for managing healthcare expenses, but they have some key differences. Understanding the ins and outs of these two options can help you decide which one is best for your needs. In this article, we'll go over how HSAs and health insurance compare.

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10 Best Remote Job Boards for 2024

HR Lineup

The concept of remote work has evolved significantly over the past few years, especially with the global pandemic accelerating the shift towards flexible working arrangements. Companies across various industries are now offering remote positions to attract top talent and enhance employee satisfaction. For job seekers, this means a wealth of opportunities accessible from the comfort of their homes.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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5 voluntary benefits plan design tips

WEX Inc.

Did you know employers can enhance their benefits offerings by incorporating voluntary benefits? But what exactly are voluntary benefits, and how can employers design an effective plan? We sat down with Hugh McDaniel, manager of channel partnerships at WEX, to get his insights on crafting voluntary benefits plans that meet the diverse needs of employees.

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Reinventing Retirement: Customizing Your Third Third

Money Talk

People’s lives can grouped into three basic chapters: youth/education, career, and post-career (a.k.a., retirement). In the first chapter, our lives are controlled by parents and teachers and, in the second, people have career and/or family responsibilities. It is not until the third chapter that many people have the ability to decide what they want to do and who they want to be.

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ADA service animals in the workplace: Navigating accommodations

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the leading disability rights law in the United States. It offers crucial protections to individuals with disabilities, including those who use service animals. Business owners often understand how to accommodate customers or the public with service animals. However, they might not know how to make similar accommodations in the workplace.

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How Millennials and Gen Z are changing health insurance

PeopleKeep

With millions of Baby Boomers retiring every year, Millennials and Generation Z dominate the workforce. There are 49.5 million Millennial workers and 17.3 million Gen Zers in the U.S 1. These younger generations have brought many unique and diverse perspectives to how we live and work, and the healthcare market and employers must keep up to meet their expectations.

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Quick Tips on How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions Like a Pro

HR Digest

Are you often taken off guard by behavioral interview questions that stray away from your industry expertise to topics that are more introspective? Top behavioral interview questions are designed to peek into your psyche and explore how you perform in a pinch, which is exactly why they are so uncomfortable to answer. Despite the discomfort, there are ways you can master the art of answering situational interview questions accurately every time.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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How AI will transform the way we design and manage the places we work

Workplace Insight

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into the workplace is not just a technological shift; it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we work, interact, and manage our professional environments. As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, they promise to transform every aspect of workplace design and management, from physical layouts to organizational structures and employee experiences.

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Fred Perry and Pieminister receive living wage employer accreditation

Employee Benefits

Credit: piyaphun phunyammalee / Shutterstock.com Sporting and fashion brand Fred Perry and pie making business Pieminister have received real living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. Employees at the two organisations across the UK will now receive a minimum of £12 per hour, while those based in London will get £13.15. This is higher than the government’s national living wage of £11.44, which applies to workers aged 21 and over.

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COVID, bird flu and other pandemic risks are still a threat to the workplace

Employee Benefit News

With cases of bird flu on the rise, are employers prepared to protect employees from pandemic health risks?

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It’s July. Have you performed an HSA midyear check-in?

WEX Inc.

Does your health savings account (HSA) have enough funds to carry you through the second half of the year? And, if it does, is there more you could be doing to grow those funds? We’ve broken down how to know if you’re contributing enough to your HSA to cover costs for the entire year and whether or not you should invest with extra funds. Perform your HSA midyear check!

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Four day work week campaigners launch new project in wake of successful pilot

Workplace Insight

Campaigners advocating for a four day work week are gearing up for a fresh pilot project aimed at promoting flexible working practices. The initiative is set to launch in November, with participating companies currently being invited to sign up. The findings from this project will be presented to the government in the summer of 2025. The push for a four-day working week, notably with no reduction in pay, has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly following the Covid-19 pandemi

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UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit scheme

Employee Benefits

Electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks, Principality Building Society, asset management firm QEQ and advertising business Oliver Agency have signed up to a home heating employee benefit scheme. Run by Heat Scheme, the benefit will give employees at the firms access to one to one consultations , heating efficiency assessments and training webinars.

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Why unions are becoming increasingly popular among hourly workers

Employee Benefit News

According to Legion Technologies, 28% of workers wish there had been unionization efforts at their company last year — here's why.

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Compliance TV: Three States, Virgin Islands Face Credit Reduction for 2024; District Court Grants Injunction to Block DOL Rule For DBRA; and more

PayrollOrg

In this July 2024 issue of Compliance TV: Three States, Virgin Islands Face Credit Reduction for 2024; District Court Grants Injunction to Block DOL Rule For DBRA; and more

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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We still display status in office design, but in new and subtle ways

Workplace Insight

There was a time, not so long ago, that one of the most important factors to consider when designing an office was the corporate hierarchy. The office was once the embodiment of the corporate structure. In Joanna Eley and Alexi Marmot’s 1995 book Understanding Offices , quite a lot of space is dedicated to the idea of the ‘space pyramid’, which means simply that the higher up the organisation you were, the more space you were allocated.

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Addressing the gender health gap

Employee Benefits

The gender health gap describes disparities in healthcare access and care outcomes based on gender. Data and survey feedback can determine if an organisation has a gender health gap. Investing in diverse, inclusive and equitable health support can go some way to addressing a gender health gap. The gender health gap refers to disparities in health outcomes and access to, and quality of, healthcare depending on an individual’s gender.

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Making money goals helps employees achieve financial wellness

Employee Benefit News

With sections for future dreams, daily routines and personalized feedback, AfireFi helps users become masters of their money.

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ACA Litigation Update: Preventive Services Requirements Upheld

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

What’s new? On June 21, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Braidwood v. Becerra that the lower court had overreached when it struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services mandate nationwide. The Fifth Circuit held that federal […] The post ACA Litigation Update: Preventive Services Requirements Upheld appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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Incoming government sets out its plans for changes to employment law

Workplace Insight

One of the Labour Party’s key pledges during the election was to initiate a large-scale reform of UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. As a result, we can expect some changes relatively quickly, although it may take some time for many of them to become law. The proposed reforms are set out in their ‘ Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People ’ and highlight what UK employers can expect to see immediately and in the future.

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Kevin Gude: Why should employers consider a corporate healthcare trust?

Employee Benefits

Employer-funded healthcare trusts are an established, tax-efficient way to deliver the benefit of medical treatment to employees without having to buy employer-paid health insurance. Traditional insurance involves paying an insurance firm a premium, including 12% in tax, that reflects the insurer’s prediction that claims will be made by employees, as well as its need to make profits and meet its own operating costs.

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What employers should know about the Hospital Price Transparency update

Employee Benefit News

Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.

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New Fiduciary Rule Affects Employers that Offer HSAs

InterWest Insurance Services

The Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule, which mainly applies to 401(k) plans, will also affect employers who offer their staff health savings accounts. The new rule, which takes effect September 2024, bars employers from providing advice to their workers on how they should invest the funds in the HSA they offer. It should be noted that just offering an HSA does not, in and of itself, make a sponsoring employer a fiduciary, as long as the employer doesn’t cross the investment ad

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.