BetterUp
APRIL 21, 2022
Jump to section. What is a mental health day? The benefits of taking mental health days. When should I take a mental health day? How to ask for a mental health day. Planned vs. unplanned mental health days. How to prepare for a mental health day. How to use mental health days.
Empuls
APRIL 20, 2022
In these last few years, a volatile economic environment driven by mass resignations has forced companies to rearrange their priorities concerning their employees. This has certainly propelled the agenda of employee engagement and satisfaction to the forefront but with a new emphasis on experience. Consider these two examples: When Michelle and Max, two Accenture employees, started a fund-raiser among their colleagues for the new civil rights program using Accenture's MyGiving platform, it
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
APRIL 19, 2022
April is Stress Awareness Month. As the pandemic continues and employers report high levels of stress in the workforce, the International Foundation’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits survey. Read more > The post 96% of Workers Are Stressed: How Employers Can Help appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Money Talk
APRIL 21, 2022
Many people think about hiring a financial advisor when their personal finances start to get complex (e.g., accumulated wealth over time) or a major life event such as retirement, the birth of a child, or the death of a spouse occurs. Three questions people often ask are “how can I find a financial advisor?,” “What factors should I consider when selecting one?
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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
APRIL 19, 2022
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Accurate Background , a leading provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screenings, and Form I-9 verifications. They’ve been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the seventh time. Congrats to them.
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HR Digest
APRIL 16, 2022
There are many tricky questions that you may be asked in a job interview. One of these questions is “What is your expected salary?” You can answer in many ways, but only some of the answers are the most suitable in this situation. . It’s only normal to want to be fairly compensated for your work. And yet, talking compensation openly with someone you intend to have a long working relationship with, much alone with a hiring manager who has far more inside information than you, may be unnervi
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
APRIL 18, 2022
On Friday, for the second week in a row, the Ninth Circuit reversed dismissal of a 401(k) plan excessive fee litigation challenging the offering of retail share classes of mutual funds instead of cheaper institutional share classes. As with its decision reviving the other 401(k) plan litigation (discussed in detail here ), the Ninth Circuit declined to consider at the pleading stage defendants’ explanation that it offered the more expensive retail share classes because they paid revenue sharing
Insperity
APRIL 19, 2022
Yes, you can have it all: empathy and performance. Leaders’ minds often toggle between focusing on business needs and tending to employees. Yet, there’s more overlap between leading with empathy and executing on goals than many of us realize. Leaders really can do both without one being at the expense of the other. This article will show you how. Read on to: Get recharged with the many valuable reasons to show empathy as a leader.
15Five
APRIL 21, 2022
Attracting great talent has never been more competitive, with companies understandably wanting to provide the most enticing compensation packages possible. Unfortunately, many potential candidates and existing employees don’t comprehend the total value of their compensation package outside of salary alone. The challenge for HR teams is to find a better way to show employees and future employees a more complete picture of their compensation.
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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.
Business Management Daily
APRIL 22, 2022
Sometimes events don’t converge, they diverge. Monday, a federal court ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exceeded its authority by requiring masks on public transportation. The administration says it won’t appeal the decision unless the CDC thinks it’s necessary. Also on Monday, the city of Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 21, 2022
Law firms and other members of the corporate world are seeking to find the right balance between in-person and remote work. According to this American Lawyer article, McDermott Chairman Ira Coleman noted the “cultural expectation” of in-person work at his firm. “One of the big challenges for us is trying to navigate how we think […]. The post Finding the Right Hybrid Work Balance appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Wellable
APRIL 20, 2022
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives are essential for correcting historical injustices, improving marginalized groups’ well-being both in and out of the workplace, and optimizing organizational performance.
HR Digest
APRIL 19, 2022
Chick-fil-A is spending $24 million into scholarships for over 12,700 of its employees nationwide. The scholarships are transferable to any accredited university and can be used for any area of study. According to a statement from the company, 2,200 of the scholarships will be supported by sales of the chain’s bottled sauces, which will be available at select shops launched in 2020.
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
Business Management Daily
APRIL 21, 2022
Every leader wants a team that performs well to drive strategic objectives and achieve outcomes. Yet, it can be a challenge for leaders to create. One must enhance collaboration amongst team members to improve team synergy while also focusing carefully to develop each individual member of the team’s skills and abilities. High-performing teams can be a challenge to blend and encourage.
PeopleStrategy
APRIL 18, 2022
If you are running your own small business, then chances are that taxes are one your biggest expenses. Although having a good tax plan is place is an effective strategy, you can save more money for your business with our small business tax tips. Here are some useful ideas that can help you reduce your … Money Saving Tax Tips for a Small Business Read More » The post Money Saving Tax Tips for a Small Business appeared first on PeopleStrategy.
BetterUp
APRIL 18, 2022
Jump to section. Does nutrition affect mental health? How is mental health related to nutrition? Poor nutrition and mental health. Gut health, serotonin, and mental health. 14 foods that support mental performance. 8 healthy eating tips for mental health.
Wellable
APRIL 18, 2022
In their 2022 Work Index Report , Microsoft uncovered a significant shift in how employees balance work and well-being. The majority of respondents stated they are more likely to prioritize well-being over work than they were before the pandemic.
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HR Digest
APRIL 17, 2022
Amazon has been developing an internal messaging app for its employees for quite some time now. However, a recent report suggests that the company is planning to ban the use of certain words, including ‘union’ and ‘compensation’ among others, in the proposed Amazon App chat. . The words that will be reportedly banned from being used by employees on the Amazon app chat include: “plantation,’ ‘slave labor,’ ‘fire,’ ‘robots,’ &
Business Management Daily
APRIL 18, 2022
Administrative Professionals Day, also sometimes referred to as Admin Day or National Secretaries Day, is right around the corner. The holiday occurs every year on the Wednesday of the last full week of April and is meant to be a time for companies to recognize the contributions of administrative professionals. The last week of April is also often recognized as administrative professionals week.
BetterUp
APRIL 19, 2022
Jump to section. What is environmental health? 5 areas of environmental health and safety. Why is environmental health important? How can the environment affect our health? What can you do to help?
BerniePortal
APRIL 22, 2022
On April 8, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a new initiative to prevent heat-related injuries, illness, and health concerns. Here’s what the new program involves and what changes you can expect to see as OSHA cracks down on the inspection process.
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Workplace Insight
APRIL 22, 2022
Do organisations truly understand how their people work? A big question that needed some unpacking and was explored at a recent Workplace Evolutionaries event, led by Tim Allen and Mark Eltringham. This is raw audio from the event so includes a brief chat about dogs and some other stuff. It explored aspects of how to encourage organisations to explore their understanding in more detail; how questions around productivity (personal and organisational) can hinder that exploration and set you on a d
Patriot Software
APRIL 18, 2022
Here’s another tax to add to the payroll checklist: local income tax. Cities, counties, small areas, and localities across the country have a local income tax for individuals working or living in the area. But, what is local income tax? What are your responsibilities? What is local income tax? So, what is local tax exactly? […] READ MORE.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 19, 2022
Restrictive covenants were once the exclusive province of the courts in each state. That is no longer the case. Although case law still governs restrictive covenants, states also are enacting restrictive covenants statutes. Today, 30 states (including Washington, DC) have laws affecting restrictive covenants. Unlike state statutes regulating trade secrets (which largely follow the Uniform […].
BerniePortal
APRIL 19, 2022
During the enrollment process , employers often offer ancillary benefits like voluntary life insurance to supplement basic life coverage. But unlike healthcare and other fringe benefits , not all employees need to elect all ancillary benefits. So, what is voluntary life insurance? Here’s what you need to know, including what options are typically available and who needs the extra coverage.
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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