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Buyer’s guide to group dental plans

Employee Benefits

What are group dental plans? Dental plans are a type of insurance or cash plan that specifically cater for oral health, helping staff afford regular dentist visits for preventative and routine care, such as accident and emergency cover, crowns, implants and fillings, as well as larger issues such as treatment for oral cancer. Dental cover can either be provided in the form of traditional insurance, where staff can make a claim for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that develop after taki

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Buyer Beware: The Newest Wave of Hospital/Fixed Indemnity Programs Promising Payroll Tax Savings

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

For decades, promoters have marketed programs to employers seeking to leverage the favorable tax treatment accorded employer-provided medical benefits. These programs are variously described as “wellness” or “preventive services” arrangements, and they are usually wrapped in or offered with hospital indemnity policies. While varying in their design features and terminology, these programs all hold out […] The post Buyer Beware: The Newest Wave of Hospital/Fixed Indemnity Programs Promising

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Paul Gilshan: Are employee benefits as important as salary?

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are an important aspect of any job, but can be overlooked when thinking about changing roles. Depending on those on offer, benefits can be just as valuable as a pay rise , and in some cases, even more valuable. It is quite natural for us to focus on salary. After all, we all need to make a living. However, benefits are an important aspect of any offering from an organisation, as good benefits can provide security, flexibility, and peace of mind, contributing to a more positive

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Can Your Plan Clear Mental Health Parity Compliance Hurdles?

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Many health plan sponsors continue to struggle to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). It’s a continuing concern because the Department of Labor (DOL) has placed an emphasis on auditing plans for compliance. Health plans looking for […] The post Can Your Plan Clear Mental Health Parity Compliance Hurdles? appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid can’t take leave of holiday policies

Employee Benefits

Just when I am considering taking some well-earned annual leave, I get landed with yet another joint venture to deal with. Local HR seems to be getting all stressed about the new location’s benefit plans and I must do a benefits inventory and comparison to existing plans. Really, it seems quite straightforward. It has a normal pension plan and a few related insured benefits.

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The benefits offered by XDesign

Employee Benefits

Benefits on offer at XDesign: Pension and group risk Group personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employer and employee contributions of 4%, matched up to 5%. Life insurance. Critical illness leave at full pay for the first six months, and half pay for the following six to nine months. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer-funded for all employees.

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Podcast: XDesign ensures its benefits strategy is an ever-evolving offering

Employee Benefits

 Employee Benefits · XDesign podcast Listen: Digital consultancy XDesign has grown rapidly in the past two years and increased its headcount from 50 employees to over 450. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, chief people officer Ciji Duncan, explains how the organisation has adapted and expanded its benefits offering in order to support its growing workforce.

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CMS Releases Proposed Rule: Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On May 3, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the proposed rule Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services. The aim of the proposed rule is to enhance transparency in payment rates, establish uniformity in data and monitoring and provide states with fresh avenues to encourage the active involvement of beneficiaries […] The post CMS Releases Proposed Rule: Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

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One-third launched benefits and ran events for Mental Health Awareness Week

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits , events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Just 5.4% either did or were planning on introducing mental health support but not run any events during the week, while 31% either did or were planning on running events to raise awareness, but not any new re

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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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Useful Information from 2022 Webinars- Part 2

Money Talk

As I noted in a previous post , I periodically summarize notes taken from various webinars that I think might be useful to others. Below are seven information tidbits that caught my eye: Defensive Investing- Financial markets were volatile in 2022 and, for a while, “there was no (good) place to hide.” Stocks and cryptocurrencies experienced big drops in value, bond prices decreased when interest rates rose, and cash assets were eroded by high inflation.

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Florida Requires Certain Private Employers to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1

PayrollOrg

Effective July 1, 2023, private employers in Florida with 25 or more employees must use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment eligibility within three business days after the first day that the new employee begins working for pay.

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Mental health 'microtraining' gives employees the skills to be resilient

Employee Benefit News

Giving employees mental health skills training can help them be prepared when challenges come calling.

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Teamwork and transitions: How to build team cohesion during change

Insperity

From time to time, you may need to reorganize your teams, bringing in new members from a different part of your organization or even externally. To work cohesively and collaboratively, the people involved will have to first learn each other’s personalities and work styles. The change you’re making, whether planned or unplanned, is necessary.

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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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15Five Wins Best Midsize Business-Focused HR Tech Solution From Lighthouse Research & Advisory

15Five

We are excited to announce that 15Five has won a prestigious Talent Management HR Tech award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory. For over ten years now, the Lighthouse team has been serving HR, talent, and learning professionals with practical research and advice. The purpose of this award program is to help buyers and employers understand some of the best companies in the industry for technology selection needs.

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Welcoming New Employees: 11 Impactful Gifting Ideas to Contemplate

HR Digest

We all have heard the old adage that the first impression lasts forever. Thoughtful welcome gifts for new employees help your organization make a great first impression as an employer and make new team members feel welcomed. The biggest asset of any company is its employees. Welcome gifts for new employees is intended to help them feel valued and like a company’s member.

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4 lessons learned from implementing a 4-day workweek

Employee Benefit News

Qwick reflects on how the four-day workweek has impacted their workers and culture in the last year.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 26 May – 1 June 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May – 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working options Virgin Media O2 staff accept pay deal Neonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal Assent Exclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health 46% of young staff think employers could help financial burdens more Exclusive: Bupa and Vivup shortlisted for Best supplier to work for West End performers and stage manager

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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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3 Ways Financial Stress Impacts Different Generations

Best Money Moves

3 ways financial stress impacts different generations. Learn more about how financial stress can vary across generations — plus what you can do to dial down your employees’ financial worries. Money habits vary across the generations in your workforce. After all, the financial needs of a Gen Z employee are going to be different than those of Baby Boomer.

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Strategic Talent Management in IT and ITeS Enterprises

Darwinbox

According to Gartner, IT executives see the talent shortage as the most significant adoption barrier to 64% of emerging technologies, compared with just 4% in 2020. The answer to combating this shortage lies in talent management. The article highlights the importance of talent management in IT and ITeS enterprises. The dynamic nature of these industries and the constant need for upskilling employees make it essential for organizations to invest in talent management.

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5 tips for creating a commute-worthy workplace

Employee Benefit News

Mindfully putting together a workspace that blends comfort and function helps to bring employees together.

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Natwest Group completes acquisition of Cushon

Employee Benefits

Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Banking organisation Natwest Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding in workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon. The group agreed to acquire 85% of Cushon for £144 million back in February, with 15% retained by management. It was approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last month.

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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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5 conflict management styles and when to use them

Business Management Daily

People do not always agree. This simple statement holds true in all types of environments, including workplaces. But since decisions need to be made, involved parties must find ways to resolve conflicts. They also must keep in mind that how matters get settled impacts relationships. Individuals often handle conflict resolution in ways consistent with their personalities and past experiences.

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Boosting Workforce Planning with Technology | Types, Trends, and Benefits

Darwinbox

According to Gartner only 28% of CHROs surveyed are confident in their HR function's ability to execute workforce planning successfully. Workforce planning has become a critical business function, and it is no longer just about staffing. This article will explore the varied requisites of workforce planning among businesses, the types of workforce planning, the trends affecting the planning process, and how technology can aid the planning process.

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Need Budget Approval for Your HR Initiative? These CFOs Have Tips for Getting the Green Light 

15Five

You see a need or problem in the business and have a great plan for solving it. Your initiative requires some extra investment (e.g., you need to add headcount, buy a new software tool, etc.). You present your brilliant initiative to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to get their monetary blessing… It’s a no. Your CFO doesn’t give budgetary approval, and your idea is dead in the water.

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Experian and HLB International among Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023

Employee Benefits

Data analytics and consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, cryptocurrency firm Kraken, and advisory and accounting organisation HLB International have been named as some of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek. Published for the first time in partnership with benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute, the list is based on survey results of more than two million employees from different industries and businesses, along with analysis of external public online ra

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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.