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59% of managers have seen mental wellbeing impacted due to fewer resources

Employee Benefits

More than half (59%) of UK managers have reported that their mental wellbeing has been impacted as a result of being asked to do more with fewer resources, according to research by global benefits and reward platform provider Perkbox. Its survey of 2,000 UK managers also found that 49% said they now have a reduced capacity to care for their own wellbeing.

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Diligence, Efficiency, and Promptness

Florida Workers' Comp

Hon. John Beamer is a Circuit Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which includes Osceola County, Florida. Oaceola is just south of Orange County and includes the city of Kissimmee that many will associate with theme parks, hotels, and tourists. Judge Beamer was appointed just before the onset on the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, taking the bench the month before that strange time began.

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What is the Wage Protection System?

HR Lineup

In the realm of labor rights and employment regulations, ensuring fair wages is paramount. Governments, organizations, and policymakers worldwide have instituted various mechanisms to safeguard workers’ rights and promote equitable compensation practices. One such mechanism gaining prominence in recent years is the Wage Protection System (WPS).

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Benefits Brokers – It’s Time for Preemptive Change

Joe Markland

I have recorded a webinar titled, “Making the Case for Preemptive Change” targeting employee benefits brokers. This presentation introduces a potential end of employer-based insurance after the next election. If you are a benefits broker, this is worth your time. To view the webinar click on this link.

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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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How to successfully manage your employee lifecycle

Business Management Daily

Do you have an employee lifecycle model for your organization? Ignoring the employee lifecycle is a missed opportunity. It’s a goldmine for attracting top performers, boosting productivity, and creating a happier workforce. That’s because it’s crucial to consider the employee journey, from attracting a qualified candidate to encouraging brand advocacy after they’ve moved on (hopefully to greener pastures).

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SSA to Hold Semi-Annual Meeting on June 13

PayrollOrg

Register by June 10 to attend the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) semi-annual meeting on June 13. This virtual meeting will be with the wage reporting community and the IRS.

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The Art of Conducting a Comprehensive Training Needs Analysis

HR Digest

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of what training needs analysis is, and explore its various components, best practices, and the step-by-step approach to implementing it effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or a business leader seeking to optimize your training programs, this article will provide you with the insights and strategies necessary to elevate your organization’s learning and development initiatives as you learn how to conduc

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#HRTechChat: Ayden Hodgins of New Entity HCM

3Sixty Insights

AI is set to empower HR leaders and optimize time with functionalities like timekeeping and attendance. In our latest #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart is joined by Ayden Hodgins of New Entity HCM to speak about the future of AI in HCM and how large language models will improve the future of work. Our #HRTechChat Series is also available as a podcast on the following platforms: Apple iTunes: [link] Spotify: [link] Stitcher: [link] SoundCloud: [link] YouTube: [link] iHeartRadio: [link] Google Podcast: [

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How to design a flexible benefits scheme for today’s workforce

Employee Benefits

Employers should communicate with employees to understand what they need from a flexible benefits package. Benefits that are offered as part of a flex scheme need to add value. As employees’ needs can change throughout the year, more frequent benefits enrolment windows can provide greater flexibility and choice. Following the impact of recent trends in the world of work, such as the increase in hybrid and remote working, it has never been more apparent that, when creating a benefits package, one

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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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Webinar Explores Transforming Payroll, Benefits Trends and Financial Wellness

PayrollOrg

Sponsored by ZayZoon, this free webinar for members “Empowering Financial Wellness: Talent Attraction and Retention,” on May 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET uncovers the top trends transforming compensation, benefits, and payroll for 2024.

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People are spending more time in the office, but no sign of a full return for many

Workplace Insight

Many of the UK’s tech workers are embracing a structured return to spending more time in the office, according to a new report. According to the survey of 2,000 people from Techspace , there has been a ‘notable shift’ towards embracing structured office time, with Monday to Wednesday emerging as the top choices for in-office workdays. The report claims that this preference indicates a growing recognition of the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and a desire for a more traditional office env

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#HRTechChat: Lilith Christiansen on Unlocking Employee Potential Through Strategic Onboarding

3Sixty Insights

Lilith Christiansen is the founder and lead consultant with HumanGenuity and co-author of the best-selling book Success Onboarding. She focuses on programs and processes that help people thrive in organizations. In this HRTechChat, Lilith discusses her approach to successful onboarding, first impressions, employee experience, and manager enablement, while touching on how new technology can play a role in these.

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South west London bus controllers at Transport UK accept pay rise

Employee Benefits

Bus controllers employed by Transport UK in south west London have accepted a pay rise following strike action. The bus controllers, who are members of trade union Unite, use technology to control the network and ensure buses run on time and avoid heavy traffic or accidents. The increase is worth 12% and comprises an 8% rise backdated to January 2023 and a further 4% for this year.

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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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OCR Update on Tracking Technologies Provides Little Relief for HIPAA-Regulated Entities

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On March 18, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued an update to its December 1, 2022, bulletin titled “Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.” In releasing the 2024 update, OCR stated that its purpose was to “increase clarity for regulated […] The post OCR Update on Tracking Technologies Provides Little Relief for HIPAA-Regulated Entities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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The Great Resignation has given way to The Big Stay, says the CIPD

Workplace Insight

The luxury belief that was the so-called Great Resignation, appears to be over, even if you assume it ever existed. Workers are increasingly staying put in their current jobs and more employers are holding steady on staffing levels as the labour market slows, according to the CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook report. The survey shows more than half (55 percent) of employers are looking to maintain their current staff level – the highest level since winter 2016/17.

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isolved Connect | October 7 – 9, 2024

3Sixty Insights

Join Pete Tiliakos, as he speaks at the upcoming isolved Connect user conference in Orlando, FL October 7 – 9, 2024. Register on the isolved Connect website: [link] The full event agenda can be found here: [link] The post isolved Connect | October 7 – 9, 2024 appeared first on 3Sixty Insights, Inc.

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How to offer supplemental dental insurance

PeopleKeep

Healthcare costs are high , with dental care expenses following suit. According to Authority Dental 1 , the average cost of a dental crown ranges from $800 to $2,500. While offering a primary dental policy can help employees cover these types of expenses, they may still have to pay a good portion of the bill. By offering supplemental dental insurance, you can help your employees save money on these costly procedures and maintain good oral health.

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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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Medicare Coverage of Wegovy Raises Questions Regarding the Affordability and Accessibility of Novel Medications

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in March that it would allow health plans under Medicare Part D (the Medicare prescription drug benefit) to cover Wegovy and other weight-loss medications if they receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an additional medically accepted indication. In Wegovy’s case, the FDA recently approved an additional […] The post Medicare Coverage of Wegovy Raises Questions Regarding the Affordability and Accessibility of

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Government announces new digital hub for Manchester

Workplace Insight

Manchester is poised to become a major player in the digital government landscape following a significant land deal announced this week. The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts with Manchester City Council (MCC) to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, paving the way for the construction of the Manchester Digital Campus.

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Mental health awareness month: 5 tips to activate your office

WEX Inc.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month , an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace. As an HR representative or benefits decision-maker, you have a responsibility to support your employees’ mental health wellbeing. But what can your employees do to raise mental health awareness in the office, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month?

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Exploring the direct link between employee development and retention

Insperity

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent onset of The Great Resignation , improving employee retention ranks as one of employers’ main concerns and priorities. Companies are investigating how to best encourage employees to stay put for as long as possible so they can maximize their return on investment in recruiting, hiring and training top talent.

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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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Guest Council Post: 5 Myths About Sales and Marketing Relationships in B2B Companies (and how to dispel them)

3Sixty Insights

We humans seem to thrive on, or at least are fascinated by conflict. In life or in entertainment, we love seeing characters and groups (real or not) squaring off. Pick your adversaries: Red Sox and Yankees, Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, Holmes and Moriarty, Kirk and Khan, Batman and Joker, Ahab and the White Whale. A nd of course, that loyal Acme customer, Wiley Coyote versus Roadrunner.

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UK economy could get a £550 billion boost from AI by 2035, Microsoft claims

Workplace Insight

A new report commissioned by Microsoft suggests that the UK economy could see a significant boost of £550 billion by 2035 if the country embraces artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. The report, titled Unlocking the UK’s AI Potential , claims to highlight several ways the technology can benefit the UK economy. These include increased productivity, improved public services, and the creation of new jobs.

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Hospital price transparency data can be a game changer for self-funded employers

Employee Benefit News

Experts from Turquoise explain how employers can save 27% across 500 common healthcare services using the Hospital Price Transparency Rule.

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Human Resources 101

Florida Workers' Comp

The last challenge any manager needs is an employee in crisis. That said, everyone has the potential for crisis. Life brings events and circumstances that are destabilizing and disturbing. Humans respond to this differently in terms of the depth and duration of our reaction(s) and adjustments. As we prepare to present the next iteration of The Point (A Bob Wilson Production, in conjunction with WorkCompCollege.com ), mental health is on my mind this week.

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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.