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Employee Benefit News
MARCH 22, 2023
Griffin Benefits
MARCH 22, 2023
“Organizational culture” may be an overused phrase, but culture — and the employer-employee connection culture generates — has become part of recruiting, retention, and the assembling of the right benefits package to engender long-term loyalty. How important are culture and connection within an organization? They definitely can make a major difference in candidate interest and employee satisfaction.
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Employee Benefits
MARCH 23, 2023
Employee needs always change but there has never been a bigger shift in the history of people management than the fallout from COVID in 2019 and the economy in 2021. To add to the turmoil, stress levels continue to grow, as do people’s wellbeing and health challenges. Hybrid working is impacting engagement, and communicating with a fragmented workforce continues to frustrate employers.
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.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MARCH 22, 2023
Could education benefits help your organization recruit and retain talent? Tune into the latest Talking Benefits episode to get “schooled” on the various options available to employers in this area. The episode covers: Give it a listen to find out how your […] The post Education Benefits for Recruiting and Building Talent appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PayrollOrg
MARCH 20, 2023
On March 25, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how to sign up for and access Business Services Online (BSO) accounts.
Money Talk
MARCH 22, 2023
With 2022 income tax season well underway and almost three months already passed in 2023, now is an appropriate time to review some evergreen tax planning tools and techniques. I recently attended a NY Public Library webinar about tax planning and below is a summary: Standard Deduction - 2023 saw the largest ever automatic adjustment to standard deductions since indexing was introduced in the 1980s.
HR Bartender
MARCH 21, 2023
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes A few years ago, I published an article on “ Everything HR Needs to Know about Artificial Intelligence ”. I hope you’ll check it out. The purpose of the article was to explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it might be used by HR departments. Since then, we continue to see articles about advancements in AI.
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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.
BetterUp
MARCH 21, 2023
Did you know one of the most powerful self-improvement activities is right at your fingertips? No, it’s not working out or having good sleep hygiene (although these are great habits). It’s something even simpler — learning how to start journaling.
Employee Benefits
MARCH 20, 2023
In order to be able to effectively support someone with their mental health , mental health first aiders (MHFA) need to ensure they are protecting their own wellbeing and not pouring from an empty cup. An essential part of the MHFA training should be a clear understanding of the role and its boundaries. Ensuring that MHFAs have access to a more experienced mental health professional about feelings that they have been left with, or challenging conversations they may have had, is critical.
Flimp Communications
MARCH 24, 2023
Picking a health plan from multiple options is notoriously difficult. And employees often make the wrong choice. Here's everything you want to know about the solution: benefits decision support tools. The post Benefits Decision Support: The Tool Every HR Team Needs appeared first on Flimp.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 24, 2023
Studs Terkel is a particular hero of mine. I like his name, his style, his association with jazz but also the way he wrote. His characteristic approach was marked by interviews with ordinary Americans about their jobs and how they felt about them. He did lots of other stuff but that was his work. What is especially striking is that he saw himself as a chronicler of other people’s lives rather than a commentator on them.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Employee Benefits
MARCH 22, 2023
The UK government suspended pay gap reporting in 2019/20 due to the pandemic and delayed enforcement for 2020/21, giving organisations an additional six months to publish their data. Those in insecure work, such as zero hours contracts and temporary employment, suffered greater falls in earnings and hours during the pandemic than those on secure contracts.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 23, 2023
As of November 16, 2022, New Jersey Senate Bill No. 315 (S-315) has come into effect. The bill introduces fresh employment protections for qualifying employees of select private healthcare organizations that experience a “change in control.” The legislation mandates several obligations, such as giving prior notice, extending job offers to eligible employees, and providing improved […] The post New Jersey Healthcare Transactions Now Face Onerous Employment Requirements appeared
Flimp Communications
MARCH 22, 2023
The new library contains over 50 pre-built templates on a range of common topics for employee education and communication. Due to their extraordinary engagement rates*, and in-depth viewer tracking, Flimp Digital Postcard campaigns have become a best practice solution for hundreds of companies, including dozens of the Fortune 500. The post Flimp Releases New HR Digital Postcard Library with 50+ Employee Communication Templates appeared first on Flimp.
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.
Employee Benefits
MARCH 24, 2023
Something for the weekend: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is going on a bear hugger hunt, looking for a conservation officer to patrol the parks and wilderness areas, and potentially encounter some of the US state’s 6,000 black bears. In an advertisement posted to its Facebook page, the department stated that this is a role for people who are fit , trusting and courageous, who have the ability to hike in strenuous conditions and trust coworkers to keep them safe during the process.
Kollath CPA
MARCH 24, 2023
When setting up your business, you will need to establish your company under one of many business structures. The business structure you choose will influence everything. From your day-to-day operations and taxes to how much of your personal assets are at risk and everything in between, it’s important to consider structures with a reasonable balance of legal protections and benefits.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 21, 2023
Digital health is one of the fast-growing segments of the healthcare market, with patients, clinicians and regulators increasingly aligned behind digitization opportunities. Over the last three years, patients and clinicians alike have embraced digitally delivered care and telehealth-related flexibilities. In this report, McDermott’s Digital Health team takes a close look at the forces shaping the sector […] The post Digital Health: 2022 Year in Review appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENE
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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
Employee Benefits
MARCH 20, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) large employers find it difficult to ensure health and wellbeing support communication is always relevant to employees, according to Towergate Health and Protection research. The research, which comprised responses from 500 HR decision-makers, found that the figure dropped to 50% among small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
Workplace Insight
MARCH 23, 2023
There’s nowhere near enough talk about our base instincts in the Great Workplace Conversation. Objectively speaking, we remain relatively highly evolved, communal and intelligent primates. And so we are driven by things we like to admit to – love, empathy and the Golden Rule. But also things we don’t care to admit to in quite the same way – status, jealousy and self-interest.
InterWest Insurance Services
MARCH 23, 2023
Employers have often long struggled to boost participation in their wellness programs, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed that as people started looking for ways to better care for themselves both physically and emotionally. The pandemic added fuel to the country’s mental health crisis and more people than ever are seeking out counseling to cope with the stresses of life.
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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.
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