Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

The cost-of-living crisis doesn’t just impact employees. Businesses feel the strain, too – some more than others. A YouGov survey highlights the areas where Brits are cutting back on their spending to afford the rising food and energy bills. These cuts will impact some businesses more than others causing them, in turn, to tighten their budgets. In this blog, we take a look at: making business savings, financial education and changing habits, using benefits to fund benefits, and making employee b

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JANUARY 24, 2023

The calendar flipped from December to January, setting off the annual rush of workers checking their updated time-off balances. Dreary January days (like those in Wisconsin today) give workers the. Read more > The post <strong>Paid Vacation/PTO Offerings—Time to Check Those Balances!</strong> appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 23, 2023

While traditional group health insurance is the standard route for many employers, it can be too expensive for some organizations, and too rigid for employees who are looking for flexibility and personalization in their health benefit. The individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is a unique health benefit that enables businesses of all sizes to offer affordable health coverage to their workers.

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PayrollOrg

JANUARY 26, 2023

Most states require Forms W-2 to be filed with their tax departments electronically or on magnetic media by January 31, 2023. The due dates are in February for the other states with electronic and magnetic media Form W-2 reporting requirements.

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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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Qandle

JANUARY 23, 2023

Why don’t more people know about the magic formula for efficient workplace procedures? It means giving one’s all in every endeavor. In what ways may firms improve their resource management thanks to HR? The correct response is “everything.” Managing human resources may be exciting, but it’s also a lot of work, particularly if you use outdated methods like paper-based spreadsheets and manual payroll.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 24, 2023

Can you have a successful career and still have a life? In the age of the 24-hour news cycle, the idea of having a “normal” life has become an elusive concept. It seems like every hour of the day, our lives are getting more and more consumed. It’s not unusual for us to feel this way about success. But did you know that there are people out there who are able to balance their career with their life outside the office?

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PayrollOrg

JANUARY 27, 2023

On January 25, the IRS opened its new Form 1099 filing portal, the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS). IRIS can be used by businesses that have received their IRIS Transmitter Control Code (TCC).

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Best Money Moves

JANUARY 25, 2023

4 surprising financial facts about millennial and gen Z employees. Your Millennial and gen Z employees are struggling with unique financial issues. Here are 4 things to know about the youngest members of your team. Millennial and Gen Z employees struggle with unique financial issues and are turning to employers for help. A recent, in-depth survey conducted by Prudential Financial found that many employees in the younger generations are seeking additional financial assistance in order to bring st

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 26, 2023

Brighton-based smart buildings technology business Ideal has introduced an employee engagement and happiness programme for its 60 members of staff. Run by The Happiness Index, the digital platform was designed to boost people strategy by improving performance and cultural health. Ideal employees can access more than 20 pre-built neuroscience-backed surveys, which help to create actionable insights to drive people strategy.

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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.

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 27, 2023

In Kanefsky v. Ford Motor Co. Gen. Ret. Plan , No. 22-cv-2259, 10548 U.S. Dist. 2023 WL 186800 (E.D. Mich. Jan. 13, 2023), the court granted a motion to dismiss a pension plan participant’s claim that the plan was equitably estopped from recouping overpaid plan benefits. Upon termination of his employment, the participant requested and received from the plan a disclosure estimating that his pension would be $6,225.24 per month.

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PayrollOrg

JANUARY 25, 2023

Discover what makes Executive Director Dan Maddux a great leader and mentor and how he continues to be a positive influence in the lives and careers of the payroll professionals and staff he’s come across during his tenure with the APA.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 23, 2023

Jump to section What are emotions? The 8 basic emotions How emotions affect learning Examples of how emotions affect learning 4 ways to use emotions to promote learning Embrace every emotion Let’s face it — we’re emotional beings first, rational beings second. Our emotions dictate how we react to situations, decide where to focus our attention, and decipher information.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

The benefits on offer at Wave: Pension A master trust pension scheme for all employees. Those aged 22 and over are auto enrolled, but it is open to all employees. Matching contribution levels: 3% employee contribution, 6% employer; 4% employee 8% employer; 5% employee and 10% employer. Employees can contribute as much as they wish as long as it does not take their take-home pay below the minimum wage.

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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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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 24, 2023

A district court in New York recently dismissed a putative class action challenging retirement plan recordkeeping and investment management fees. The case is Singh v. Deloitte LLP , No. 21-cv-8458, 2023 WL 186679 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 13, 2023). The court’s decision adds to the growing number of Second Circuit district courts relying on out-of-circuit appellate decisions to dismiss excessive recordkeeping and investment management fee claims for failure to plead proper benchmarks against which to mea

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Insperity

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a world of remote work, it’s only natural that there would be increased interest in virtual health care. But, the value of a virtual care option goes beyond a fad and should be considered if you’re actively evaluating how to improve your health care benefits offerings for employees. What is virtual health care? Virtual care allows employees to access the health care system and other health-promoting resources remotely via computers, tablets and smartphones.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 26, 2023

Bisley is to present its first ever showcase at the Stockholm Furniture Fair (7-11 February 2023), illustrating the multitude of innovative ways in which the brand’s collections can support and enhance home working. Organised in four zones, the stand will focus on key products which tell the story of Bisley’s wide-ranging expertise in designing and manufacturing office furniture solutions, at home and in the workplace.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 23, 2023

Employers should first identify how employees want to be recognised for their efforts so what they offer resonates with them. Regular communication can be an effective way to support remote workers and adjustments should be made for those who raise concerns. Employers should avoid any risk of proximity bias, whereby they provide more benefits to staff who are right in front of them and, whether it is intentional or not, adopt an out-of-sight, out-of-mind attitude for remote staff.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

What is the primary force that will act on healthcare in 2023? What topics, trends and opportunities are hot this year? And how does the public feel about healthcare provider organizations today? In this special report produced by Jarrad Inc., McDermott Partner Kerrin B. Slattery and other industry professionals provide insight into the themes that will […] The post Healthcare Predictions for 2023: Hard Choices and Working Smarter appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Just how important is an employee handbook? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that, actual employees aside, it may be the most important part of your organization. Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations. But simply having an employee handbook is not enough.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 23, 2023

The latest Workplace Survey from the Gensler Research Institute sets out to explore how employees are spending their time as they return to the office, how offices can more successfully support them, and the strategic design interventions that will have the biggest impact on the workplace experience. As companies consider the future of their workplaces, the new data suggests that U.S. employees are looking for offices that are both highly effective and offer a desirable mix of experiences.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 23, 2023

Thousands of ambulance workers across Britain commenced strike action today (23 January) over a dispute over pay. More than 2,600 members of trade union Unite in the West Midlands, North West and North East of England will walk out, while a further 1,000 will strike in Wales. The ambulance staff, including those in vehicles, call centres and control rooms, voted by up to 92% for strike action, with 88% of Welsh staff voting yes.

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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.

BerniePortal

JANUARY 27, 2023

February is Black History Month , and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our culture, society, and industry. In honor of Black History Month, BerniePortal has compiled a list of some of our favorite Black voices in the HR space who offer resources to help you grow professionally and help your organization thrive.

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15Five

JANUARY 25, 2023

No one stays in the same job forever — that sounds more like an episode of Black Mirror than fulfilling employment! Change at work is inevitable, whether we choose to take a new opportunity, move to another city, raise children, or eventually retire. That’s turnover; the rate at which employees leave an organization, and are replaced by new people. Low turnover is generally considered desirable.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over four in five (83 percent) HR professionals across the UK say that hybrid working is essential in attracting the best talent, according to a new survey from flexible workspace operator IWG. The poll of 500 UK HR professionals suggests that benefits like hybrid working, which give employees a better work/life balance, are crucial for attracting talent.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Wave podcast Listen: A fairly young organisation, national water supplier Wave, has always ensured that employee wellbeing is weaved into the fabric of the business. Since its launch in 2017, the organisation has ensured that its benefits proposition offers staff a range of wellbeing support for any circumstance.

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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.

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