Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2023

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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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

MAY 29, 2023

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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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JUNE 1, 2023

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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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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

MAY 29, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

MAY 29, 2023

 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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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 30, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2023

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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Money Talk

MAY 31, 2023

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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PayrollOrg

JUNE 2, 2023

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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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 28, 2023

There is ample debate in this country today regarding government. There is discussion of scope, of role, and of purpose. There are unfortunately a slew of examples in which government of all shapes and sizes has failed undeniably. That indicts institutions and leaders. But, it should never change the way we feel about those who serve the leaders, follow their orders, suffer their failures.

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Insperity

MAY 30, 2023

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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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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15Five

MAY 31, 2023

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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PayrollOrg

MAY 31, 2023

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force State and Local Topics Subcommittee offered concerns and recommendations about Missouri S.B. 452.

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HR Digest

MAY 27, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 2, 2023

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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Best Money Moves

MAY 31, 2023

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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PayrollOrg

MAY 30, 2023

Register now to attend PayrollOrg’s new course that will help you keep in compliance. Payroll Mid-Year Compliance Update starts in June.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 30, 2023

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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 2, 2023

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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Darwinbox

MAY 31, 2023

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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15Five

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Workplace Insight

JUNE 1, 2023

You measure absenteeism. You are aware of presenteeism. But what are you doing about the new kid on the block – resenteeism? This occurs when employees stay in a job despite being fundamentally unhappy. They don’t want to be at work and when they are there, they actively resent it. Increasingly employees are fed up, across varying sectors, and showing some common threads or ‘symptoms’ of resenteeism.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 2, 2023

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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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.

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