Money Talk

JUNE 5, 2024

I recently attended a webinar about women’s finances presented by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation in cooperation with the New York Public Library. The webinar began with a justification for focusing on financial planning for women. Among the statistics that were presented from various studies are the following: ¨ 37% of women have high financial knowledge (vs. 57% of men) ¨ 59% of women feel anxious about their finances (vs. 52% of men) ¨ 48% of women (vs. 40% of men) find it very or som

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JUNE 5, 2024

As the school year draws to a close and temps heat up, folks across the country are starting to plan for summer fun! Whether you’re getting another passport stamp, sticking around for a staycation or taking a Friday afternoon off for a […] The post Hot Paid Time Off Trends for the Summer appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 4, 2024

A benefits expert shares multiple ways employers can help workers afford good housing options.

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 5, 2024

The qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSHERA) and the individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) are personalized health benefits that allow employers to reimburse their employees tax-free for their health insurance premiums and other out-of-pocket medical expenses. Employees must have a qualifying form of individual health insurance to participate in an ICHRA, but they can have any coverage that meets minimum essential coverage (MEC) to participate in a QSEHRA.

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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

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 5, 2024

Lively found that a majority of organizations will be focusing on financial wellness benefits in an effort to fight turnover.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 3, 2024

The Idaho State Tax Commission has updated the withholding tables for 2024, due to a law change that lowered personal income tax rates. The revised withholding tables should be used going forward.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 3, 2024

Myths and Misconceptions of PEOs and How They Can Bring Value to Businesses Private equity (PE) firms are laser-focused on maximizing profits with time-to-value standing as a key marker for successful portfolio investments. PE firms seek to engage with businesses that will deliver the high potential, performance, and revenue they look for to bring value to their investments.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 6, 2024

What do we remember? The recent long weekend marked the beginning of summer. So many see Memorial Day in that limited context. I, for one, see it as the end of Respite Season and the beginning of the long and monotonous hurricane watch that is our tropical Florida reality. I once complained to an audience that there should be a holiday to commemorate the end of hurricane season.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 4, 2024

The mean gender pay gap has fallen by 0.4% in the past year, from 12.2% in 2022/23 to 11.8% in 2023/24, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). The professional services firm found that among UK employers that disclose their hourly gender pay gaps, the median hourly pay gap has decreased from 9.2% in 2022/23 to 9.1% in 2023/24. Since 2017, the mean gender pay gap has fallen by 1.6% from 13.4%.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 4, 2024

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) seeks to better understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on payroll in the context of government interest with their report, "Artificial Intelligence in Payroll Operations." Read how the report defines AI and its impact on payroll and payroll professionals.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

What You Need to Know Location-based salaries have become a contentious topic recently as the global COVID-19 pandemic precipitated mass relocations. However, for human resources (HR) professionals, there is more to this topic than pay equity and differing costs of living. The compliance story becomes exponentially more complicated when varying locations are involved.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 6, 2024

The latest Workforce Index from Slack claims there has been a significant rise in AI usage in UK workplaces. Since September 2023, there’s been a 66 percent increase, with an additional 18 percent jump since the beginning of 2024. This trend reflects growing enthusiasm among employees about the technology, with 44 percent of office workers saying they are ‘enthusiastic ‘about using workplace AI in their daily tasks.

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BetterUp

JUNE 7, 2024

Burnout is a relatively new term for a relatively common experience. Coined in 1974 by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger , it’s more than just feeling a little “stressed out.” Left unchecked, burnout can show up as physical, mental, and emotional illness — and can have some pretty devastating impacts down the road. But what is burnout, what causes it, and how can you deal with it?

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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

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 6, 2024

In this June 2024 edition of Compliance TV: Social Security Trustees project $174,900 wage base for 2025; IRS announces HSA limits for 2025; and more.

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JUNE 7, 2024

During a recent webinar, Paul Hughes, Brian Mead and Katharine O’Connor shed light on pressing questions about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule preventing all employers from using noncompete clauses. They explained the impact of the Final Rule on current noncompete agreements, examined the legal issues around enforcing a noncompete ban and ensuing litigation, and outlined what employers […] The post Key Takeaways From the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule: What It Means and Next Steps f

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 4, 2024

The London office leasing market kicked off 2024 with a significant downturn, according to a new report from Devono. After a strong end to 2023, leasing activity plummeted by 45 percent in the first quarter, with only 2.3 million sq ft of space leased. This falls short of the 5-year average for Q1 and marks the lowest total since late 2022. The report attributes the decline to a combination of economic factors, including a recent recession and rising inflation.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 7, 2024

A recent survey from TopResume revealed that most people would rather not spend extra time with coworkers, but they should reconsider.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 7, 2024

South Carolina is the latest state to pass earned wage access (EWA) legislation. Learn more about the requirements taking effect this fall.

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JUNE 4, 2024

On April 23, 2024, in a move that will have significant ramifications for employment contracts and intellectual property (IP) rights, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning all future noncompete agreements nationwide with limited exceptions. The rule marks a pivotal moment for trade secret protection and enforcement strategies as it promises to reshape the relationship […] The post Revisiting Trade Secret Strategies Following the FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements appeared

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BetterUp

JUNE 5, 2024

Jump to section First things first: Collect your candidate information How to write a job application email in 6 steps 5 email templates for job applications Your email’s first impression

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 3, 2024

In a recent article on building an effective employee recognition scheme , we discussed the importance of making the right changes after a dissapointing engagement survey. But have you considered working proactively? Even if your engagement survey scores are gleaming, think about what improvements and experiments you could implement to ensure a positive workplace in years to come.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 7, 2024

In the never-satisfied world of business, the pressure to deliver immediate results is a constant companion. From boardrooms to product launches, the mantra “Move fast even if you break things” has become a rallying cry for companies eager to disrupt markets and achieve rapid growth. However, this intense focus on speed, often fueled by the demands of investors like venture capital and private equity firms, can lead to a phenomenon known as the “Nine Women Syndrome,” wher

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 4, 2024

These tips from cybersecurity expert Brian Vecci can help keep personal and professional information safe.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 7, 2024

Special Report: A Conversation With IRS, SSA – Part 1 in the June issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions at PayrollOrg’s annual Payroll Congress.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 4, 2024

What do you care about? I find myself asking that question from the podium in classrooms often. I encounter a broad spectrum of students from an amazingly diverse world. We live in communities that are rich, different, and frequently unique. In my experience, Florida is particularly blessed with a variety of students. I am blessed to have great students who are focused on personal goals.

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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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