Sat.Feb 19, 2022 - Fri.Feb 25, 2022

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4 Compliance Strategies that Create Labor Efficiencies

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Tax Filing: Paper or Ether?

Money Talk

True confession time! I am one of the 10 million or so tax filers that the IRS probably hates. Why? I continue to file my taxes on paper. It’s not that I haven’t tried to use fillable forms. I have. But the process is cumbersome and it is so much easier for me- as an admitted frugal tax geek- to fill out paper forms, double check my math, and priority mail my tax return.

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Improve your confidence: 10 ways to overcome insecurities

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are insecurities? Three types of insecurities. What are the consequences of insecurities? What causes insecurity? 10 tips to overcome insecurities. Final thoughts.

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UK ranks 11th for work-life balance

Employee Benefits

The UK has been ranked 11th out of 37 countries for its work-life balance – with the Netherlands in the number one spot. Comparison website Small Business Prices analysed a number of factors around the world including average hourly wage; average hours worked per week; minimum annual leave days per year; and happiness scores from World Population Review.

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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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8 good reasons for employee on-sites in the remote work era

Insperity

The conversation has shifted for organizations with a remote or hybrid workforce. Instead of planning off-site work events to break routine with office life, companies are now planning on-site meetings so their employees can interact face-to-face and get a break from working virtually. Today, we’re sharing some intentional reasons you may want to bring your team on-site, along with a few tips for making it worthwhile for your organization and employees. 8 Good reasons to host employee on-sites.

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What to do in retirement to stay mentally fit

BetterUp

Jump to section. The importance of mental fitness in retirement. What are the 5 stages of retirement? What to do in retirement. What not to do in retirement.

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EXCLUSIVE: 80% rise in worker Covid death pay outs

Employee Benefits

The amount of money paid to dependents of employees who died with Covid-19 (Coronavirus) soared in 2021, research has revealed. Data collected by reinsurer Gen Re showed an 80% increase last year in the value of group life assurance pay-outs involving Covid-19 on a death certificate or claim form. The figures, sourced from providers on behalf of industry body Group Risk Development (Grid), highlighted that more than £168 million was awarded last year, up from £93 million in 2020.

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A Guide to Creating Unique Employee Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

Unique Employee Benefits May Be the Key To Employee Happiness and Retention. If you’re looking to stand out in today’s competitive job market, then it is imperative that your benefits package be attractive. The good news? There are many ways for an employer with little or no experience to do this! Employers need to take a different approach and look at their employees’ wants, not just what is happening now.

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Diversity and inclusivity trends to look out for in 2022

Pacific Prime

Diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is not just the socially responsible goal (you know, as it gives minority groups opportunities to shine and brings us a step closer to a fair world) to strive towards, but did you know that there can also be tangible benefits to your organization? It’s no surprise that more. The post Diversity and inclusivity trends to look out for in 2022 appeared first on Pacific Prime's 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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How organizational effectiveness enhances how you work and grow

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is organizational effectiveness? Why is organizational effectiveness important? What is an example of organizational effectiveness? 7 organizational effectiveness models. How to cultivate organizational effectiveness that lasts.

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Cushon appoints chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Rapidly growing finance technology provider Cushon has appointed experienced HR practitioner Jo Bean as chief people officer. The Dorset-based firm, which recently completed four acquisitions in 12 months, said Bean would focus on embedding values across the expanding business. She will also promote diversity and inclusion activity at Cushon as well as ensuring staff have the tools they need to develop and be successful.

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The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations

Business Management Daily

Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The DOL is backing up the advice in those documents during plan audits by scrutinizing employers’ and third parties’ cybersecurity efforts. Perhaps the DOL should secure its own computer systems first. A newly released report by the DOL Inspector General concludes the agency’s cybersecurity efforts have improved, but not enough.

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Four Discrimination Questions Employers Have About COVID-19

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As the world enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have gained a greater understanding about the virus’ relationship with US anti-discrimination laws. With the inevitable rise of future variants and long-haul COVID-19 cases, however, businesses are still navigating murky waters. In this Law360 article, McDermott Partner Lindsay Ditlow offers perspective about worker […].

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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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Trust in leadership: How building trust supports high-performing teams

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is trust in leadership? Why does trust matter in leadership? How do leaders build trust with employees? How to build trust as a leader. Start building more trust in leadership.

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More Stagecoach West drivers vote to strike over pay

Employee Benefits

More than 80 bus drivers employed by Stagecoach West in Swindon have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay. In a ballot, 98% of members of the Unite union at the depot came out in favour of industrial action. The drivers are asking for a pay rise to help with the rising cost of living , with the trade union claiming they have been offered a one-off £400 cash payment that would represent a drop in real income due to inflation.

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What HR Needs to Do After Open Enrollment Ends | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Open enrollment is a critical time of the year for organizations and HR leaders. There are countless resources and benefit options to consider and formulating a strategy to involve and inform your employees is a tall task. That said, effectively maneuvering through the initial enrollment process is only the beginning. After all, successful benefits administration should be a year-round effort.

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Saga and Legal Challenges Continue Despite Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Supreme Court’s January ruling allowing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to enforce its COVID-19 mandate is likely to continue to face challenges. Nevertheless, in this article published by the Health Care Compliance Association, McDermott Partner Sandra DiVarco said that the Supreme Court’s decision wasn’t a surprise.

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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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Implement Heart Health Programs To Support Whole Person Well-Being

Wellable

Researchers have greatly expanded their knowledge of the causes and effects of heart health over the past few years, clarifying the benefits of exercise and revealing connections with other dimensions of wellness. To optimize the impact of wellness programs on heart health, it is important to explore the latest in heart health research.

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Virgin Management and Virgin Red launch fertility help

Employee Benefits

Virgin Management has introduced comprehensive fertility support for hundreds of employees across the UK and Ireland – with sister company Virgin Red set to follow suit. The two arms of venture capital giant Virgin Group will both offer discounted fertility treatment among a range of related benefits. The business units partnered with benefits provider Fertifa in recognition of the physical, emotional and financial impact that fertility challenges can have on workers – and the knock-

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BerniePortal February Product Updates

BerniePortal

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month — no matter how big or small the update. Here are the 3 BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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Is addiction a disability under the ADA?

Business Management Daily

Your employee, Joe, has always been a great worker. He shows up on time, does his job well, and is generally liked by coworkers and customers. However, lately Joe’s performance has been declining. Joe’s been coming in late in an unkempt state and you’ve heard rumors from other employees that he’s been out late drinking. Your star employee is becoming unreliable, less thorough, and a customer complained that they could smell alcohol on his breath.

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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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Pulse Check: Unlimited PTO Least Preferred Flexible Work Arrangement

Wellable

Already growing in popularity, the pandemic rapidly accelerated the demand for flexible work arrangements. One survey of 1,500 hiring managers found 62% of companies plan to continue offering remote work opportunities because of their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Agencies Clarify How Employers Can Charge COVID-19 Vaccine Premium Incentives

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

US employers have grown increasingly interested in identifying incentives that increase COVID-19 vaccination among employees. The US Departments of Labor, Treasury and Human and Human Services recently issued guidance regarding the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) wellness rules to vaccine-related premium surcharges and discounts, clarifying that employers may charge vaccine […].

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Amazon Care Plans to Expand Into 20 More Cities in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Amazon Care entered the healthcare market in 2019 to service Amazon’s own Seattle-based employees’ healthcare needs. From there, they expanded their service to all Amazon employees and began seeking clients outside of the company. Now, Amazon has set its sights on providing services to clients in 20 different states. Continue reading to learn more about what this expansion entails and how it could affect the future of healthcare.

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Open Mindedness & Inclusivity are Essential to a Good Culture - In Conversation with TN Hari

Darwinbox

A company's culture is often said to be the cornerstone of its success. But what defines a good culture? What are some of the non-negotiables to building a culture that feels engaging and rewarding to employees? Can culture contribute to attract good talent? How difficult or easy is it to build and sustain great company culture in the virtual world or with hybrid work?

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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.