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11 Benefits to Consider Including in Your Employee Total Compensation Statements

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Research has proven that employees are more satisfied with their employer relationship if they receive an annual total compensation statement. And every employer wants to stand out with their employee benefits. Unfortunately, your brand can’t stand out if your benefits are only the ones every employer offers. Nearly all US companies guarantee access to 401(k) and health insurance.

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Employee wellness matters: Exploring the benefits of health insurance

Higginbotham

If you own or manage a business, you know how important it is to make the well-being of the company’s employees a top priority. An employee wellness program is a driver of success and sustainability for any organization in any industry, and the core of an effective strategy for employee wellness is comprehensive health insurance coverage. In this article, we will review the reasons why employee wellness matters, and we will explore some of the personal and financial benefits that group health in

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Want part-time workers to stick around? Try these benefits and perks

Employee Benefit News

Nationwide layoffs, hiring freezes and high turnover rates are just a few of the reasons part-time work has seen an uptick.

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How to target financial wellbeing support to employees

Employee Benefits

Employers can offer financial wellbeing support based on which benefits are most frequently used, which will highlight prevalent financial issues among employees. As employers often have wide-ranging demographics that have varying preferences and needs, different communication methods will be required for each group. Tailored benefits that are personalised to employees’ needs offer an effective form of support.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Treasury, DOL and HHS Issue Landmark Mental Health Parity Proposed Rule

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) recently issued much-anticipated proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) to better ensure that health plans allow access to mental health or substance use disorder benefits as easily as medical or surgical benefits.

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They are Ours

Florida Workers' Comp

There have been some great orators over the millenia. I am not one. Billy Shakespeare perceived Marc Antony in that category: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I have come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Without a doubt, Ronald Reagan was in that category "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" There are calls to arms, and there are calls to arms.

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Chief Uno player needed for £3,500-a-week role

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: Toy firm Mattel has advertised for a chief Uno player to help promote its new Uno Quattro game. The job is advertised as paying $4,444 (£3,500) a week to play the game over a four-week period in New York, starting in September. The successful candidate will need to challenge competitors to a game of Uno Quatro, and also teach the new rules to fans in an engaging way.

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Student loan payments restart in October. Are employees ready?

Employee Benefit News

As employees prepare to once again chip away at this debt, they're eager for support from their employers.

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Save on back-to-school expenses with your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Are you preparing to send your kids back to school soon? You might be surprised to learn that your health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) can help you save on purchases of a variety of back-to-school, expenses, including: Thermometers. You can use your HSA or FSA to purchase a thermometer, which takes on added importance today.

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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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They are Ours

Florida Workers' Comp

There have been some great orators over the millenia. I am not one. Billy Shakespeare perceived Marc Antony in that category: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I have come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Without a doubt, Ronald Reagan was in that category "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" There are calls to arms, and there are calls to arms.

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Lovewell’s logic: Does Zoom’s return to the office really spell the end for remote working?

Employee Benefits

The hybrid/remote working debate reared its head again this week, following the news that video communications company Zoom has ordered employees back to the office. Stating that it believed a structured hybrid approach to be most effective, the organisation has mandated that employees based within 50 miles (80km) of an office should work there in person at least two days a week.

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Gen Z and millennials take the lead when saving into their 401(k)s

Employee Benefit News

Bank of America's recent data found that retirement account balances have increased almost 10% from the end of 2022.

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Importance Ethics in Human Resources Management

HR Digest

Gone are the days when HR was solely responsible for compensation and benefits. Today, HR professionals are entrusted with the task of promoting diversity, addressing inequality, and setting standards for workplace conduct. The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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Connection and collaboration motivate people to work from an office

Workplace Insight

The key driver for employees wanting to go into the office is the need for socialisation and collaboration, according to the latest quarterly Workplace Index from Eptura. The report claims that this is an acknowledgement of the desire to be part of a community and the potential isolation of working at home. The report is based on proprietary data including an analysis of 2.7 million desks, 37,000 buildings, and 440,000 floors across more than 8,000 companies as well as a survey of 6,700 employee

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Exclusive: Baker Hughes to present closing keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2023

Employee Benefits

Magdalena Vintrova, total rewards director – regions at Baker Hughes, will present the closing keynote on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023. An international reward professional with more than 15 years’ experience, Vintrova will share her experiences in delivering effective reward solutions in complex HR and business transformations, mergers and acquisitions.

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60% of employees in a toxic work environment are looking for other jobs

Employee Benefit News

Employers and employees aren't always in sync around what would improve well-being in the workplace.

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IRS Opines on the Tax Treatment of Employer-Funded, Insured, Fixed-Indemnity Wellness Policies

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In light of recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, employers should carefully examine any supplemental health plan, program or arrangement (which may or may not claim to leverage fixed indemnity insurance) that promises substantial payroll tax savings. In a legal advice memorandum, the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel addressed and rejected the claimed tax treatment […] The post IRS Opines on the Tax Treatment of Employer-Funded, Insured, Fixed-Indemnity Wellness Policies appea

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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SCOTUS Sets High Bar for Rejecting Religious Accommodation Requests

InterWest Insurance Services

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will make it more difficult for employers to deny employees’ requests for religious accommodations in the workplace. The unanimous decision by the court in the case of Groff vs. DeJoy basically upends a standard for accommodating religious beliefs that has been in place since 1977. The case concerns a mail carrier who asked not to work on Sundays due to his religious beliefs, after his employer, the U.S.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 3 – 9 August 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 – 9 August were: Bunzl, Ocado and Rolls Royce among top UK firms for retention 51% of staff would sacrifice benefits to work from home Anchor receives menopause-friendly accreditation Shoosmiths enhances family-friendly policies How can pay transparency manage employees’ expectations around salary?

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What Ukrainian healthcare workers can teach employers about burnout

Employee Benefit News

Dr. Maya Bizri trained healthcare workers in Ukraine on how to reduce burnout before it's too late.

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How to protect your house from extreme heat

Higginbotham

With the recent heat waves and extreme temperatures, it’s crucial to protect both yourself and your home from the damaging effects of extreme heat. While most people recognize the health risks associated with high temperatures, they may overlook the potential harm it can cause to their property. Here are important steps you can take to help protect your home during the summer heat and to prepare for a heat wave.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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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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Rummaging through the workplace memory hole

Workplace Insight

… talking of Orwell , I recently whiled away an idle hour checking which of the more deranged pronouncements from the period of peak workplace hysteria in late 2020 have been memory holed. There was some weird, wild stuff, often coupled with a feverish response to anybody urging caution. At one point somebody (I know who but won’t say) suggested I should be banned from LinkedIn for pushing back on the idea that any firm that didn’t go fully remote would be out of business within five years.

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Exclusive: A fifth of employees worry about money every day

Employee Benefits

More than a fifth (22%) of employees worry about money every day, according to research by financial wellbeing organisation Bippit. Its report, The stigma edition 2023, which surveyed 5,000 UK employees and 660 senior HR professionals, also found that more than a third (36%) of employees do not like talking to their employer about financial concerns.

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How to talk to your boss about your mental health

Employee Benefit News

Nicola Hemmings from Koa health explains the best way to engage in workplace conversations about mental health.

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MetLife Study: Only 58% Of Employees Feel Cared For 

Wellable

79% of employees consider wellness programs a must-have. Explore strategies to develop comprehensive benefits packages that resonate with the modern workforce. The post MetLife Study: Only 58% Of Employees Feel Cared For appeared first on Wellable.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.