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Can Employees Be Paid Quarterly?

Patriot Software

When you’re trying to decide how often to pay employees, you’ll realize there are several options. Common pay frequencies include weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly. But, you might be wondering if your employees can be paid quarterly. Is a quarterly payment schedule legal? Federal laws do not mandate how frequently you must pay employees. However, […] READ MORE.

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3 myths preventing employers from embracing HSA-qualified plans

Employee Benefit News

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Understanding FMLA Leave for Mental Health Conditions

Griffin Benefits

Mental health is a growing concern in the workplace. Over the past few years, many employees have experienced mental health issues, such as burnout, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Employers have responded by expanding mental health benefits, including adding mental health programs, increasing schedule flexibility, offering telemedicine options for mental health, and providing more mental health education.

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How to keep employees happy in a troubled economy? Celebrate their work

Employee Benefit News

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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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Supporting Working Parents

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Employer considerations for working parents includes a review of current laws and best practices when supporting nursing mothers. The post Supporting Working Parents appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Arkansas Inflation Relief Drops Top State Individual Income Tax Rate to 4.9%, Lowest in State History 

Patriot Software

Arkansas residents, this one’s for you. Governor Hutchinson recently signed legislation to immediately lower the state’s top individual tax rate and provide tax credits to low- and middle-income taxpayers. And as an employer, you need to know how these changes impact your payroll withholding. Read on about this recent Arkansas inflation relief. What is the […] READ MORE.

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Time Theft: What it Is and How to Stop It

Patriot Software

Do you think an employee is stealing time from your company? There are many types of employee time theft. And, worker time fraud can be expensive for your business. Let’s say you have an employee who steals 15 minutes of time per shift, and they work five times per week. The employee earns $10 per […] READ MORE.

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Thirteen Miscellaneous Financial Nuggets from Recent Webinars

Money Talk

It’s that time again…time to recap “nuggets” from recent webinars and conferences that I attended. Below is a list, in no particular order, of insights, facts, and recommendations that stood out to me as being original, significant, and/or useful: New Definition of Retirement- The word “retire” does not necessarily mean “stop working.” Instead, it means “not having to work.

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What happens to 401k if furloughed?

HR Digest

If you’re furloughed, does that mean your 401k is canceled? In a sentence: no, your furlough pay reduction does not lead to 401k cancellation. Your 401k is yours, and it stays yours. While you may not be able to contribute to your account during furloughs, you can still contribute yourself after the furlough ends. This means that if you want to keep saving for retirement, you can do so—and with the right tips, you could even get a little extra cash for your savings.

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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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What is Transgenerational Trauma, and How Does it Affect Our Families?

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is transgenerational trauma? Who is affected by transgenerational trauma? How are intergenerational and historical trauma different? What causes transgenerational trauma? Examples of transgenerational trauma. Symptoms of transgenerational trauma. Ending the cycle of transgenerational trauma. Treatment for transgenerational trauma.

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Weathering the storm: How to “recession proof” your business

Insperity

Talks of an impending economic recession , whether it’s forecasted to be a rain shower or a torrential downpour, can be stressful for all business leaders. No matter what actually unfolds, it’s a good idea to prepare for the road ahead in order to mitigate the worst impacts on your business. Some advice is universal and applies to any economic downturn, such as: Protect cash flow Reevaluate unnecessary expenses Solidify relationships with customers.

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Mental health in the workplace: 9 Reasons why it needs to be a priority

Sodexo Engage

Summary: 9 reasons for prioritising mental health in the workplace. 1. Absenteeism. 2. Disengagement and lack of motivation. 3. Duty of care. 4. Employee burnout. 5. Financial implications. 6. CSR credentials. 7. Talent acquisition. 8. Employee retention. 9. Risk to people and business. Make employee mental health your number 1 priority with Sodexo Engage.

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What are the four key elements of a good performance appraisal?

HR Digest

Job appraisals are done for so many good reasons that benefit a company. An employer can better assess their company’s goals when a job performance review is done. . Progress can only happen when a destination is set and constantly reviewed. A company will move forward when employees are reviewed from time and awarded for their work as needed. . In this article, we explain what job appraisals are all about and the four main elements of a good appraisal review. .

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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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Collective Trauma: Developing Resilience in the Aftermath

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is collective trauma? Common causes of collective trauma. 5 examples of collective trauma. COVID-19 and collective trauma. Effects of collective trauma on mental health. How collective trauma influences communities. How groups create meaning out of collective trauma. How to heal from collective trauma.

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Cartel Corner | August 2022 (Labor Markets)

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The DOJ continues its efforts to create a novel area of potential criminal liability for labor market investigations. Historically, government enforcement of alleged anticompetitive labor market practices occurred in the civil context, resulting in fines for companies and individuals found to have participated in inappropriate practices. In late 2016, the DOJ began its campaign to expand […].

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Break through Barriers in the workplace this Dyslexia Awareness Week

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why we need to focus on dyslexia. The legal requirements. What is dyslexia? Reasonable measures. Excel together. Break through Barriers with Sodexo Engage. break through Barriers in the workplace this Dyslexia Awareness Week. Dyslexia Awareness Week, organised by the British Dyslexia Association , aims to raise awareness about dyslexia and provide resources to schools, businesses, and the public on the 2022 theme of ‘Breaking through Barriers’.

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What is the future of people analytics?

HR Digest

The future of people analytics is an exciting one. As our world becomes more connected, with more and more people in the workforce, we will be able to better understand how to best leverage the skills and talents of our employees. This will come in many forms: from understanding how to make the most of collaboration between departments, to knowing when and where to invest in training for new hires, and even knowing which employees are ready for promotions.

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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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Farewell to a Coworker: 15 Ways to Wish Them Well and Say Goodbye

BetterUp

Jump to section. Cultivating work relationships. Why is it important to say goodbye? What is the best way to say farewell to a coworker? 15 ways to say farewell to a coworker. For the future: tips to consider when saying goodbye.

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CMS Announces 2023 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2023 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B, and the Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. In 2023, the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $164.90, a decrease of $5.20 (from $170.10) in 2022, […].

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What are OKR Goals? The Basics of This Goal Setting Approach

15Five

It took 2,500 years to build the Great Wall of China. The Ming Wall alone, its most famous section, took 276 years to build. So did every bricklayer — or even every Ming emperor — show up to work each day thinking about completing the Great Wall? We certainly hope not, or they’d be overwhelmed with stress! That’s the idea behind OKRs, or objectives and key results.

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10 Creative Ways to Write ‘Sorry for the Late Reply’ Email

HR Digest

“ Hi Jane! Sorry for the late reply. Here are the tickets you asked for. Thanks, Grace.” Nothing irks one more than an unanswered urgent or high-priority email that is finally acknowledged without any explanation for the tardiness. It’s natural to struggle with time management when we’re buried under piles of work. Maybe you took longer than usual to think about your response, or missed the email in an overcrowded inbox.

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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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A Name for Pain

Florida Workers' Comp

In 1989, the contemporary version of Batman was Michael Keeton, and his nemesis Joker was played by Jack Nicholson. The movie provides a smorgasbord of wonderful quotes, but two stick out in my mind. The Joker notes "I have given a name to my pain, and it is Batman!" The Joker also provides some medical advice: "haven't you ever heard of the healing power of laughter?

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Growing Antitrust Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers: What Healthcare Executives Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

How can healthcare executives navigate the growing antitrust scrutiny of healthcare mergers, and what are some of the key issues facing executives in the current regulatory environment? In this conversation with The Chartis Group, McDermott Partner Katharine O’Connor discusses the legal considerations for healthcare executives seeking to navigate mergers.

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Listening Skills You Should Know About

BetterUp

Jump to section. Signs you’re a bad listener. Develop your active listening skills. How to improve listening skills. Reading between the lines.

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I Don’t Want to Work — What To Do When You’re Feeling Unmotivated?

HR Digest

“I don’t want to work. Is something wrong with me?”. I remember meeting a friend who was in the middle of a breakdown. It all went too fast. Horrid corporate policies. Toxic coworkers. Micromanaging bosses. For long Alex was contemplating if she was at the right place until an incident triggered her to consider not wanting to work anymore. Some of us have been there.

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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.