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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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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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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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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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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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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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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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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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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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The commute of the future: What to expect

Employee Benefit News

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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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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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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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Keepin’ It in the Family: 10 Tips for Hiring Your Child

Patriot Software

Do you daydream about working with family members? You may consider hiring your child if you’re a small business owner. That way, you can show them the ins and outs of your business and the importance of hard work. At the same time, you gain an extra set of hands to get tasks done (win-win-win!). […] READ MORE.

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Change Fatigue And Organizational Culture: A Critical Call For Leadership

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

How can organizations cope with change fatigue in uncertain times? In this Forbes article, McDermott Partner Michael Peregrine draws on historical and present examples to argue that effective leadership starts with the proper tone at the top. “A positive organizational culture may come less easily these days, not because the organization itself is less robust, […].

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Why the future of employee benefits is flexible

Pacific Prime

“The future is flex,” says Neil Raymond, Pacific Prime’s Founder and CEO, in a recent CIO Applications article. As a thought leader on employee benefits, Neil has witnessed firsthand the need for personalized employee benefits. With multiple generations, nationalities, genders, and ethnicities in the workplace, there’s no better time than the present for companies to.

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Jobs for Lazy People: 10 Easy Ways to Make a Living

HR Digest

Let’s take guesses; are you someone who doesn’t enjoy waking up for that 9-5 job? Or do you wish you had a job that wasn’t as tedious but still had good pay ? Well, we have prepared 10 jobs for lazy people that will make you some good money. . We are not referring to jobs where you sit all day doing nothing — if those exist. We are talking about careers for lazy people who prefer the easy things of life.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.