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What are The Pre-Payroll activities? A detailed overview

Qandle

Pre-payroll activities refer to the tasks and processes that need to be completed before running the actual payroll for employees. These activities are crucial for ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees and compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements. Here is a detailed overview of pre-payroll activities: Data Collection: The first step in pre-payroll activities is collecting all the necessary data related to employees.

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Inclusive Family-Forming Benefits: Surrogacy Reimbursement Programs

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Fertility and family-forming benefits are top of mind for many organizations, whether it’s to stay competitive in attracting and retaining key talent or match benefits to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals. Surrogacy reimbursement programs are one such benefit that may particularly […] The post Inclusive Family-Forming Benefits: Surrogacy Reimbursement Programs appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Student Debt Relief: 3 Financial Wellness Benefits to Support Employees With Student Loans

Best Money Moves

Student debt relief: 3 financial wellness benefits to support employees with student loans. Many employees struggle to manage their student debt. These 3 wellness benefits can help. In summer 2022, the Biden administration announced its one-time student loan relief program , intended to cancel student debt for Pell Grant recipients and middle-class families.

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Selecting Holidays for an Inclusive PTO Program

Griffin Benefits

As an employer, it is crucial to consider the diverse needs and preferences of the workforce when designing a Paid Time Off (PTO) program. We, therefore, thought it might be fitting on our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth , to delve into the topic of selecting holidays for your PTO program, aiming to find a balance that pleases the majority of your workforce.

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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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19% of staff feel completely or somewhat prepared for retirement

Employee Benefits

Just under one in five (19%) of employees aged between 32 and 40 feel completely or somewhat prepared in terms of how they will fund their retirement , according to new research. Pension provider Aviva worked with UK economics consultancy WPI Economics on its new report Planning for retirement in the 2050s. It analysed the challenges facing those who are set to retire in the 2050s, aged 32 to 40 today, and explored the support and policies they need to manage their wealth in later life.

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Shifting Dynamics: The End Of The Great Resignation

Wellable

The Great Resignation is over. Explore the current state of job opportunities, labor force participation, and pay growth as the labor market finally takes a breather. The post Shifting Dynamics: The End Of The Great Resignation appeared first on Wellable.

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How to Inject Fun Into Your Employee Wellness Program: 5 Ideas & Techniques

Flimp Communications

When designing and improving your company’s employee wellness program, it’s important to keep in mind that making it fun for your employees is not a nice-to-have; it’s essential. The post How to Inject Fun Into Your Employee Wellness Program: 5 Ideas & Techniques appeared first on Flimp.

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Katie Ash: Can a flexible-working request be reversed?

Employee Benefits

For many, the Covid-19 crisis is starting to feel like a distant memory. However, there are still changes to the way we live and work today that were influenced by the restrictions that were put in place. The biggest example in employment law is the shift to working from home. Employers may be considering what changes need to be put in place to best support their staff with their mental health , including a review of flexible-working policies and arrangements.

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Florida Court Says “Pay and Investigate” Letter Sent 59 Days After Payment of Initial Benefits is Untimely

The Workcomp Writer

In Churchill v. DBI Servs. , LLC, 2023 Fla. App. LEXIS 3648 (1st DCA, May 31, 2013), a Florida appellate court held that a 59-day delay between the first payment of medical benefits by the employer/carrier (“E/C”) and its written notice to the claimant that it was invoking “pay and investigate” privileges was not compliant with the pay and investigate provisions of § 440.20(4), Fla.

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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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Keep Track of Your Beneficiaries

Money Talk

Who is going to get what you someday leave behind in life insurance policies and/or tax-deferred retirement accounts? Beneficiary designations are important estate-planning tools and should not be overlooked to make sure your hard-earned money gets passed down to those you select to receive it. Below are nine beneficiary “need to knows”: Beneficiary Types- Beneficiaries inherit assets when people die.

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Nevada Becomes First State to Enact Earned Wage Access Law

PayrollOrg

Nevada recently became the first state to enact an earned wage access (EWA) law. It defines terms, requires EWA providers to be licensed in the state, and sets requirements for EWA services.

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Credibility Again

Florida Workers' Comp

Credibility is a persistent topic. It has been featured here time and again. See The Chair of Truth (February 2018), Magic Words (February 2021), Credibility from Vulgarity (October 2021), and Credibility - a Conversation (December 2019). Each of these makes an important point. In a nutshell, we cannot assume that credibility is determined by a judge.

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Fire up your team spirit with these 4th of July office party ideas!

HR Digest

You don’t need to gather in yards or on rooftops to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Our list of 15 “Best 4 th of July Office Party Ideas” will make you forget you’re missing those grills full of meat and coolers full of beer in your neighbor’s backyard. With so many of you working remotely it may feel as though there’s no much to celebrate. It’s totally understandable that you might want to celebrate July 4 th at work by NOT celebrating at all.

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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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Exclusive: Papier launches financial wellbeing platform

Employee Benefits

Stationary brand Papier has introduced a financial wellbeing platform for its 99 employees. The platform, provided by Bippit, gives employees access to one-to-one financial coaching with a professionally qualified Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) coach matched to their needs, after they answer questions about their financial concerns. The service offers tools for Papier staff to navigate the cost-of-living crisis, including personalised learning resources and money management plans, monthly web

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Free Member Webinar Dispels Myths Surrounding EWA

PayrollOrg

Hear from a panel of experts at the June 28 PayrollOrg webinar (free for members) It's Time to Dispel the Many Myths Surrounding Earned Wage Access, sponsored by DailyPay. Register today!

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Healthy Relationships: 13 Valuable Tips

BetterUp

Jump to section Healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships 7 key characteristics of healthy relationships 13 tips for building healthy relationships What to do when working on the relationship doesn’t help Nurture your relationships and your life will blossom

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Managing Employee Absences on July 4: Tips for HR Professionals

HR Digest

The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States, and it’s often a time when employees take time off work. As an HR professional, you may be wondering how to handle employee absences on July 4. This article will provide you with tips on how to communicate with employees about their expectations, how to make sure that essential work is covered, and how to deal with any potential disruptions.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

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!

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33% of employers to offer pay awards of 5% or more

Employee Benefits

One-third (33%) of employers will offer pay awards of 5% or more in 2023, according to research by ethical reward management consultancy Paydata. Its spring 2023 UK reward management survey, which surveyed HR and reward professionals across 208 organisations representing nearly half a million employees, also found that 37% will offer pay awards between 4%-5% in 2023.

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What is Company Culture? (And How to Make Your Team Feel Valued)

Best Money Moves

What is company culture? (And how to make your team feel valued). Company culture is a key component of a successful workplace. Here’s how to cultivate a culture that will make your team feel valued. A strong company culture is a driving factor in keeping your employees motivated at the office. According to a recent survey by Eagle Hill Consulting, 74% of American workers said that having a strong company culture positively impacts efficiency and productivity.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: 3 Examples to Implement Today

15Five

Diversity in the workplace is much-discussed as companies try to figure out the secret sauce behind improved employee engagement, enhanced innovation, expanded creativity, and better talent attraction and retention. But what does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) actually mean? And how does DEI show up in the workplace—whether that’s remote, hybrid, or full-time in-person?

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The Great Resignation Takes a Toll on Employee Morale

HR Digest

In a concerning revelation, a recent report from Gallup has unveiled that job unhappiness has hit an all-time high. The study, based on data from Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace survey, gathered responses from over 150,000 employees across 155 countries. The results are troubling: only 33% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, showing emotional connection and motivation to excel in their roles.

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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.

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Lovewell’s logic: Celebrating with the best

Employee Benefits

Today (Friday 23 June) marks one of my favourite events in the Employee Benefits calendar: the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party. All year round, we cover some of the fantastic initiatives and strategies employers have put in place for their employees, so relish the chance to celebrate these in person. The awards are always a great opportunity for employers to showcase the creativity and innovation they have applied to their benefits and reward strategy in order to provide options that t

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Impact of Labor Law Amendments in Canada

Global People Strategist

Canada is one of the most significant countries regarding employment standards, labor policies, and quality of living. The country has been the top preference for many immigrants due to the mentioned reasons. The recent changes in the country’s labor laws have sparked positivity in federal employees. The government approved ten paid medical leaves and up to eight weeks of bereavement leaves for employees to help them attain a work-life balance.

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Five Free (and High-Impact) Employee Wellness Program Ideas

Flimp Communications

You can achieve many of the organizational benefits of an employee wellness program — including increased productivity, less absenteeism, higher engagement, lower healthcare costs, and reduced turnover — for almost no money at all. The post Five Free (and High-Impact) Employee Wellness Program Ideas appeared first on Flimp.

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Tech Workers Resist the Office

HR Digest

In a recent survey by Blind, a workplace app for anonymous feedback, a significant 64% of tech workers expressed their opposition to full-time in-office work. Notably, even industry giants like Twitter and Meta have reversed their initial plans. The question then arises: why are tech employees resisting a return to the traditional office setting? One reason is the revelation that working from home has brought newfound productivity and happiness.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.