15Five
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Florida Workers' Comp
JULY 9, 2024
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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PeopleKeep
JULY 10, 2024
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.
HR Lineup
JULY 10, 2024
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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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
WEX Inc.
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HR Bartender
JULY 11, 2024
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently wrote an article about “ How to Write an Email that Others Will Read ”. It provides great tips and reminders about sending good email messages. After the article was published, it occurred to me that another common form of business communication is text messaging. So, I reached out to my community again and asked them tips for writing a professional text message.
PayrollOrg
JULY 11, 2024
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
Workplace Insight
JULY 11, 2024
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.
Employee Benefits
JULY 10, 2024
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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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.
Best Money Moves
JULY 8, 2024
5 ways to motivate your employees to save money. Help employees save money with financial wellness programs, benefits communication, retirement plans and more. Financial experts generally recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund to help cover unexpected costs. However, for many employees, putting this advice into practice is easier said than done.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 10, 2024
Providing truly equitable benefits can be measured by discovering that two similarly situated employees classified differently have equitable outcomes.
Workplace Insight
JULY 10, 2024
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
Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
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.
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
BetterUp
JULY 12, 2024
Jump to section What is a dopamine detox? The science behind dopamine detox 'Bad' dopamine habits Who needs a dopamine detox? How to dopamine detox How long does it take to complete a dopamine detox?
Business Management Daily
JULY 11, 2024
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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Employee Benefits
JULY 10, 2024
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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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!
WEX Inc.
JULY 9, 2024
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!
Employee Benefit News
JULY 9, 2024
According to Legion Technologies, 28% of workers wish there had been unionization efforts at their company last year — here's why.
Workplace Insight
JULY 6, 2024
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.
Employee Benefits
JULY 10, 2024
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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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.
HR Digest
JULY 7, 2024
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.
PayrollOrg
JULY 12, 2024
Special Report: Conversations With Census, DOL, and OCSS – Part 2 in the July issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions at PayrollOrg’s annual Payroll Congress.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
JULY 12, 2024
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.
Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that recruitment firm Hays introduced one week of paid carer’s leave in order to support its UK and Ireland staff with caring responsibilities. The aim of the policy was to go beyond the government’s introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year, which came into place in April.
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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