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Why Vision Benefits Are Nothing To Bat an Eye About

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

August is National Eye Exam Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees/plan participants the importance of eye care. More than half. Read more > The post Why Vision Benefits Are Nothing To Bat an Eye About appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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The Comeback Kids: Boomerang employees share their experiences

Achievers

In today’s fragmented, digitized workforce, knowing your colleagues solely as talking heads on video calls is an unfortunate, but widespread, reality. In addition to the challenges of a dispersed workforce, employers are confronted by the Great Resignation. With record numbers of employees resigning from their roles, propelled by the pandemic, employers are seeing fewer familiar faces and more backs of heads as talent departs. .

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Affordability, parks and easy commutes are pulling Gen Z to these 10 cities

Employee Benefit News

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Open enrollment cheat sheet: The pros and cons of FSA, HSA, and HRA pre-tax benefits

Employee Benefit News

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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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The Importance of Taking Breaks: Increase Your Focus

BetterUp

Jump to section. Breaks and work performance: two sides of the same coin. When should you take a break? A different break for every need. Don’t lose self-control. See breaks as part of your workday. Taking longer breaks to prevent decision fatigue. Work hard, rest hard.

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Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time

Patriot Software

Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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How age impacts your health insurance costs

PeopleKeep

When you’re sick, injured, or have unexpectedly high medical costs, health insurance acts as an important safety net that keeps you from paying more out-of-pocket than you would without it. When determining how much you can spend on a health plan , one of the most important aspects to consider is the premium you need to pay on that plan. One major factor that affects the average premium rate is your age.

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How to Get Diversity and Inclusion Training Right

Sodexo Engage

Summary: What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion? How do diversity and inclusion training programmes benefit businesses? What to remember in your DEI training programme. How to Get Diversity and Inclusion Training Right. When done correctly, diversity and inclusion training (sometimes referred to as diversity, equity and inclusion training) offers organisations a wide range of benefits.

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Are You Wealthy?

Money Talk

The words “wealth” and “wealth management” are used frequently in advertisements for financial products (e.g., exchange-traded funds or ETFs and cryptocurrency) and financial services (e.g., specific investment advisory firms). This begs the questions “what, exactly, is wealth?” and “how do people know when they, themselves, are wealthy?” One online dictionary defines wealth as “an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

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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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A Benefit to Attract and Retain Employees: Earned Wage Access

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Wisely® by ADP , a suite of cost-effective pay solutions that helps organizations move to 100% paperless pay. The myWisely app has been recognized as the App of the Year at the HR Technology Conference. Congrats! Enjoy the article.). Several weeks ago, I published an article about “ 8 Employee Benefits Worth Considering to Attract and Retain Talent ”.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act means for employer-provided healthcare plans

Employee Benefit News

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Important Leadership Skills for Workplace Success

HR Digest

Many factors contribute to workplace success. One of the most important ones is leadership skills for the workplace. Leadership is about more than just being a good boss. It’s about being a good leader. And when you’re looking for work, you want to know that your potential employer will be able to count on your leadership and team development skills—whether it’s in a team environment or when leading a project from start to finish.

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What is Stress? 3 Types of Stress and Ways to Manage Them

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is stress? What causes stress? What are the 3 types of stress? Symptoms of stress. 6 consequences of stress. 7 ways to fight stress. Know which types of stress require professional help.

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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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8 things great leaders make time for every day

Insperity

In a time where hybrid work is king, the Great Resignation continues to pull competitive talent in all directions and a recession clouds the market, great leadership remains a crucial element of business continuity and success. So, what makes a great leader? There are common answers that scratch the surface: Great leaders can be generally described as good communicators, strategic, motivational, authentic, easygoing and more.

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Boomers, meet Gen Z: How reverse mentoring is building the workforce of the future

Employee Benefit News

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Time management techniques to improve productivity and reduce burnout

Business Management Daily

Good time management is one of the most important skills that you can develop in your life and career. It can help employees and business owners improve their own productivity and better work towards long-term goals. Many people struggle with procrastination and it can add a lot of stress to your work day. Getting things done at the last minute often produces lower quality work and creates anxiety.

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Announcing Thrive by 15Five: Registration Now Open!

15Five

It’s time to Thrive! 15Five is excited to announce Thrive, our first in-person conference since 2019. This immersive event will bring HR leaders and 15Five customers together for an unforgettable experience of community-building, learning, and inspiration in Austin, Texas from November 14-16, 2022. We’re passionately committed to helping HR leaders transform the levels of performance and engagement in their organizations, and invite you to join us on this journey.

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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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Don’t overlook your leaders: Why taking care of middle management matters

Insperity

When you think about “taking care of employees,” who first comes to mind? It’s likely the team members who take up the biggest percentage of your workforce, right? A perception exists in workplaces that programs targeting wellness, engagement or retention are designed specifically for individual contributors. But what about middle management? Your team leaders, supervisors and managers.

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5 must-ask questions before the PBM RFP process

Employee Benefit News

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6 Tips on How Human Resource Leaders Can Boost Sales Team Performance

Vantage Circle

Sales professionals' skills and productivity strongly impact an organization's ROI and reputation. So, hiring the right resources and managing sales talent is crucial to winning and retaining customers, thereby building a successful business model. The human resource team plays a significant role when it comes to hiring talent management. However, the responsibilities of HR leaders extend beyond these.

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The 5 Types of Power Effective Leaders Use

BetterUp

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Fifth Circuit Rules that DOL Advisory Opinion Is Subject to Judicial Review and Invalidates DOL Advisory Opinion on Health Insurance

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On August 17, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a Department of Labor (“DOL”) advisory opinion, which found that an insurance plan was not governed by ERISA, was unenforceable under the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”). In doing so, the court ruled that the DOL advisory opinion constituted a “final agency action” subject to judicial review.

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Haleon is giving workers 26 weeks of paid parental leave

Employee Benefit News

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Could permanent remote I-9 inspection be coming?

Business Management Daily

Since the onset of the pandemic, employers have been allowed to inspect employees’ Form I-9 documents remotely, provided in-person inspection occurs within three days of everyone or almost everyone getting back to the office. This flexibility, which is slated to expire Oct. 31, isn’t anywhere in the I-9 regulations, however. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would like to change this.

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101 Fun Back to the Office Employee Engagement Activities

Darwinbox

As employees go back to the office after more than two years, many organizations are doubling down on employee engagement. This article lists 101 fun employee engagement activities to try out in upcoming months. It also shares inspiring ideas from top employers such as TCS, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Google, and PwC.

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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.