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Best Global Benefits Services

HR Lineup

Employment is a significant part of our lives, and it comes with various benefits and perks. One of these benefits is the provision of employee benefits. Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. The provision of these benefits can significantly impact employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.

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Employer Guide; Medicare Coordination of Benefits

Griffin Benefits

When a plan participant or beneficiary has Medicare and other health insurance, such as employer group health plan insurance, retiree coverage, or Medicaid, there can often be confusion as to which insurance pays first on claims. Coordination of benefits (COB) rules, which are specified in plan documents or insurance policies, decide which insurance pays first.

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What employers need to know about benefit cards

PeopleKeep

In today's world, debit cards are one of the most popular forms of payment to purchase consumer goods. They allow you to buy items online and in retail stores much quicker than cash or other methods. Given that most people are familiar with debit cards and how they work, many third-party administrators and employee benefits software solutions promote the use of debit-like benefits cards instead of cash, checks, or expense reimbursements.

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Calculating Overtime for Semimonthly Pay Periods

Patriot Software

Eighteen percent of businesses pay employees semimonthly. If you use semimonthly pay periods and have nonexempt employees who work overtime, read on. We’ll break down calculating overtime for semimonthly pay periods (complete with examples!). What is a semimonthly pay period? Semimonthly pay is a type of pay frequency where employers pay employees twice per month.

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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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Making Employee Benefits Work: A Guest Blog by Professor Amanda Kirby

Sodexo Engage

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This benefit brokerage wants to DM employees — and help them navigate health plans

Employee Benefit News

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How much does it cost to retire? By their own estimates, Americans don't have it

Employee Benefit News

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Payroll Integration, and how it boosts the way you work

Bayzat

Last Updated on April 14, 2023 by user Managing payroll and accounting can be time-consuming and complex. That’s why we offer a comprehensive integration solution that seamlessly connects your payroll and accounting systems, making it easier to manage your finances and pay your employees accurately and on time. Here are our top 9 reasons why you need to integrate your accounting software with Bayzat’s payroll to ensure a seamless and error free experience: Eliminate duplicate data entry If

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ERISA Preemption Developments in Managed Care

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

For plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. §§ 1001-1461 (ERISA), the doctrine of federal ERISA preemption over state statutes, regulations or administrative schemes has been a central subject of litigation since the inception of the statute. In December 2020, the US Supreme Court issued a decision on the […] The post ERISA Preemption Developments in Managed Care appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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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Useful Information from Recent Webinars- Part 1

Money Talk

Every so often, I review my personal “learning journal” and summarize notes taken from various webinars. Below are six information nuggets that caught my eye: Impact Investing - This is a big growth area in the investment world and is expected to grow. The stated intention is to have investments create change and generate a positive impact on the world- as well as a high return.

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Artificial Intelligence Can Empower Your Employees

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A few weeks ago, I published an article about how Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) is growing and organizations need to think about when and how they want to use this powerful tool. One of the most talked about ways of using AI is with our workforce.

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Emotionally Intelligent HR Leadership: Why It Matters

HR Digest

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential skill for HR leaders. As leaders in the workplace, HR professionals must be able to connect with employees on a personal level and understand their emotional needs. In this rapidly changing business environment, HR professionals are faced with complex challenges such as managing diverse teams, building inclusive cultures, and managing organizational change.

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How Much Does Financial Illiteracy Cost Your Team?

Best Money Moves

How much does financial literacy cost your team? Financial illiteracy is a growing problem among American workers. Here’s how financial wellness can help your team thrive. Financial illiteracy is a growing problem among Americans and it could be costing your people dearly. An NFEC survey found that financial illiteracy costs about $1,819 per person on average.

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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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Employees with autism – it’s time to destroy the stereotypes

TLNT

In case you didn’t know it, April is Autism Awareness Month – an initiative that seeks to highlight, celebrate and recognise the existence of autism, and the role in plays in the rich tapestry of human diversity.

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Can the Corporate Fitness Center Make a Strong Comeback?

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

These days, many facets of work life are changing. But here’s one trend you may not have been expecting to see: The return of the corporate fitness center. Why is this happening? Many employers are requiring staff to return to the office for at least several days a week. In fact, 77% of Fortune 100 […] The post Can the Corporate Fitness Center Make a Strong Comeback?

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Strike a Balance: Tips for a Fulfilling Work and Life Experience

HR Digest

Achieving work-life balance is an ongoing challenge for many employees, especially as work demands continue to increase and technology blurs the boundaries between work and personal time. Employers have a responsibility to promote a balance between work and life for their employees, not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it can have a positive impact on productivity , employee engagement, and retention.

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How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship With Your Job

Employee Benefits

What do you do to maintain your relationship with your job? Similar to a friendship or romantic relationship, it is easy to slip into a routine when you’ve been in a job for a while. Sometimes this can be a good routine, resulting in efficiency and quick resolutions. However, some routines can cause monotony and stress, resulting in people beginning to dislike their work.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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How to save your culture from proximity bias

TLNT

Finally, we’re getting excited about having more people back in the office; holding in-person events; attending all-hands meetings; clinking coffee cups with teammates, brainstorming together on actual whiteboards…

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Best practices to avoid receipt requests

Benefit Resource Inc.

We previously published a post that addressed two common questions: What is substantiation? Why is it required? In that post, we learned it’s less what you buy, and more where you buy that prompts substantiation requests. We’ll review best practices for part two on this topic to avoid receipt requests. Three Easy Steps There are a few ways to automatically receive approval for benefits card transactions and avoid receipt requests: Step 1.

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Navigating Employee Leave and Absence Management

HR Digest

Employee leave and absence management can be a complex and challenging process for many organizations. Managing workplace leave and absences can have significant impacts on productivity , staffing, and overall business operations. In this article, we will discuss how to navigate leave and absence management, including the importance of policies, procedures, HR software, effective communication, and documentation.

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Riaan van Wyk: What positive versus negative resilience means for employers

Employee Benefits

UK employees have not had it easy over the last few years. Pressures on their finances, mental wellbeing and physical health have been almost ever present since the start of the pandemic in 2020, and the last six months has seen a cost-of-living crisis amplify these pressures further. To understand how resilient the UK working population is, Barnett Waddingham surveyed 3,000 employees in its latest research, The power of positive resilience , representing a cross-section of full- and part-time p

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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.

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AI’s assimilation is coming: Don’t ignore it – understand it

TLNT

You will probably know this yourself, but there would be many who agree that it is getting increasingly difficult to form a clear opinion about artificial intelligence (AI).

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The Latest Court Ruling’s Impact On H-1B Spouses and Immigration

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

A federal judge recently ruled in favor of a Department of Homeland Security regulation that permits the spouses of H-1B visa holders to work. According to this Forbes article, McDermott Partner Paul Hughes drafted the amicus brief for more than 40 companies and organizations. “This decision confirms that tens of thousands of H-4 employees—highly skilled […] The post The Latest Court Ruling’s Impact On H-1B Spouses and Immigration appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Understanding and Managing Employee Turnover

HR Digest

Employee turnover is a common issue in most organizations. It refers to the rate at which employees leave an organization, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and must be replaced. While a certain level of turnover is inevitable, high turnover rates can be detrimental to an organization’s performance, productivity, and profitability. Therefore, understanding and implementing retention strategies is essential for organizations to maintain a healthy and sustainable workforce.

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One Action a Week That Reduces Anxiety Around Personal Finances

Employee Benefits

New survey data reveals taking this one action a week helps people feel more in control of their finances or eases anxiety over debt — engaging with a work-related financial education program. Employer-provided financial tools may be more valuable than once thought in easing feelings of dread over personal finances, the survey of 1,500 workers found.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.