Achievers

JULY 4, 2022

Employee motivation can serve as a major driver of organizational success. But keeping team members motivated still proves elusive for many organizations today, and not without reason. Every employee responds to different motivators, and investing in the wrong ones only depletes your company’s budget without effect. Preferences also shift over time, so what engages your workforce right now is almost certain to evolve in the coming years.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 7, 2022

Yes, the U.S. Supreme Court issued more mundane decisions this past term. One decision— Boechler v. Commissioner —has a direct impact on your payroll operations, at least if you’re late filing a Tax Court petition and the reason for your tardiness was beyond your control. It’s widely considered to be a win for taxpayers. As you might expect, the IRS doesn’t like being slapped back and it isn’t taking the Boechler decision lightly.

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Money Talk

JULY 7, 2022

I recently attended and presented at the 2022 annual meeting of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences ( AAFCS ), a professional association whose members help individuals, families, and communities achieve an optimal quality of life. Below are ten of my key take-aways from this meeting: Customer-Focused Education - Educators must always prepare content with the “customer” (i.e., student) in mind.

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TLNT

JULY 7, 2022

We humans are naturally drawn to people similar to us. That doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. Nor does it mean that you are racist, ableist, ageist, or any other – ist. It just means you are human. We like people who “get” us; who laugh at our jokes; who share background experiences; who think about the world in a way that supports our own beliefs.

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Insperity

JULY 5, 2022

In the last few years especially, employee wellness programs have soared in prominence. The COVID-19 pandemic and all the stressors placed on workers during this tumultuous time have highlighted how critical mental health , work-life balance and overall wellbeing are. As a result, increasing numbers of employees consider their wellness to be equally important as traditional priorities such as job stability, salary and benefits.

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BerniePortal

JULY 5, 2022

On the final day of BerniePortal’s 5th annual users conference, Weekdays with Bernie , Karin Hurt—award-winning author of four books including– Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates – shared her expertise and offered practical tips and tools that she uses to develop leaders through her firm– Let’s Grow Leaders.

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Darwinbox

JULY 8, 2022

Inflation a nxiety and s tress are becoming debilitating issues haunting employees across businesses and industries. In this article, we are going to take a deep dive into the issue of inflation and how employers can help their workforces cope with the very real financial anxiet ies they’re facing.

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Insperity

JULY 7, 2022

For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that “the future of work” is already here – it actually began in mid-March 2020 when workers around the world were sent home by their employers to slow the spread of COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, companies were toying with videoconferencing technology and allowing people to work remotely – but then things got serious.

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HR Digest

JULY 3, 2022

Many people still have no idea on what the small talk purpose looks like because they haven’t tried it out yet. Professional small talk is highly recommended in the workplace. It is one of the effective social skills that bring people together. . Instead of being regular colleagues, employees get to develop and maintain healthy relationships amongst themselves.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 6, 2022

On May 6, 2022, McDermott Partner Chris Nemeth delivered a presentation during the 2022 TEA National Conference titled “ESOP Litigation: Latest Trends and Open Questions.” His presentation focused on recent significant employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) court decisions and emerging litigation trends in the ESOP industry. Chris and his co-presenter touched on the enforceability of […].

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Vantage Circle

JULY 4, 2022

Change has been fundamental in responding to disruptions in the work and business environments. Whether for the newest technology in the market or the difficulties posed by Covid-19, it has become the need of the hour. But did you know that most organizational change initiatives (almost 70%) fail? It's possible that managers are feeling overburdened by the procedures.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JULY 6, 2022

In April, we wrote here about the discouraging trend of opinions allowing commonly asserted breach of fiduciary duty claims in 401(k) and 403(b) plan investment litigation to survive motions to dismiss. While it may be too soon to declare a reversal of that trend, three recent decisions dismissing these types of claims present some hope for plan sponsors and fiduciaries that in appropriate cases they may be able to avoid the costs and burdens of class action discovery.

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Wellable

JULY 6, 2022

Companies are investing heavily in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. One report projects that the global market for DEIB will reach $9.3 billion in 2022.

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JULY 6, 2022

As employees seek to thrive in the new world of work, learning and development takes centre stage; we highlight five top L&D tools to use now. History has shown us that rapid adaptability is key to recovery. Managers and employees have had to quickly learn new ways of working as organisations shifted to remote and hyrbid working in 2020, from new onboarding processes to remote career development, and effective L&D teams have provided the support and training required.

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HR Digest

JULY 7, 2022

Unlimited PTO is one of those workplace policy perks that is currently getting some attention globally. The term “unlimited PTO” simply stands for “Unlimited Paid-Time-Off.” It is a flexible vacation policy currently practiced by some companies globally, especially technology companies. Unlimited PTO is becoming a thing for a lot of companies. Employees enjoy having this flexible vacation policy.

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HR Lineup

JULY 4, 2022

The onboarding process is a crucial stage in recruitment, and it can be easy or difficult depending on your pre-boarding strategies. As a hiring professional, you must prioritize pre-boarding programs to avoid early employee turnover rates. Do not wait until the start day to engage your new hire since you will likely get less turnout considering that the job market is competitive and every business is looking for the best talent. .

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Business Management Daily

JULY 4, 2022

During the pandemic, many businesses allowed their employees to work from home as a matter of safety. Now, remote work has become the norm. However, it can be tough to navigate the switch from a compliance perspective, particularly when it comes to out-of-state remote staff members. Many businesses, even very small businesses, have started to open up remote positions to a wider audience by removing geographic barriers.

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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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PeopleKeep

JULY 6, 2022

If you have remote employees in other states than where your organization is located, taxes can be challenging. While remote work has been a phenomenon for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements have made remote work an increasingly common situation for working Americans. According to McKinsey’s 1 2022 American Opportunity Survey, 58% of employees work from home at least once a week, while 35% work remotely full-time.

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LACE Partners

JULY 7, 2022

Last week we co-hosted our latest insurance forum along with Sheridan Worldwide’s Caroline Sheridan. The aim was to discuss how the sector is keeping up with the changing needs of its workforce in these transformative times and some of the discussions were fascinating, so we decided to take some of the key summary points and release in our latest LACE Partners blog.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JULY 6, 2022

The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode is out and, this month, we talk fatherhood and work-life balance. My colleague Justin Held, Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation AND awesome father. Read more > The post Dads Balancing Kids and Career appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 5, 2022

Conducting a job interview is kinda like golf: it looks easy, but you’ll waste a lot of time if you don’t know the basics. Since the 1900s, the job interview process has undergone major changes, evolving from crude skill assessments into comprehensive personality exams aimed at finding the perfect long-term hire. When done correctly, a successful interview culminates in the hiring of employees with great skills, attitude and passion.

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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PeopleKeep

JULY 8, 2022

The average American spends a considerable amount of money on healthcare each year. Premium increases, higher deductibles and copays, and soaring prescription drug prices result in spikes in healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1 , in 2021, healthcare costs skyrocketed to $4.3 trillion. Despite the decrease in health services accessed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national health expenditures are expected to reach $6.8 trillion by 2030 2.

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Patriot Software

JULY 6, 2022

No matter when you cut your checks for your employees, paychecks usually come with a pay stub. A pay stub, or check stub, explains details about your employee’s pay. Depending on where your business is located, you may also have to share information about the employee’s paid sick leave. This article will explain sick balance […] READ MORE.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 6, 2022

The Connecticut appellate court recently rendered its decision in Arrico v. Board of Education , AC 44409 and AC 44488, on appeal from the Workers' Compensation Review Board. Notably, the first line of appeal there is a specialized workers'' compensation board, similarly to Kentucky, see Is there a Doctor in the House (June 2022). The trial judge there is referred to as a Commissioner.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JULY 8, 2022

Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to. Read more > The post PBGC Releases Special Financial Assistance Final Rule appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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