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Compensation and Benefits: Why the Right Pay and Perks Matter

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are compensation and benefits in the workplace? Why are compensation and benefits important? What are the key components of compensation and benefits? Sample compensation and benefits package. How can you maintain compensation fairness? How to calculate compensation and benefits. How do compensation and benefits ensure the success of a business?

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Year-Long Benefits Education Yields Happier Employees

InterWest Insurance Services

While most organizations ramp up their benefits communications about a month before open enrollment starts, the efforts often drop off at the start of the year. That’s a shame because many employees are woefully unaware of how their benefits function and are often not taking full advantage of what their employer and they are paying for. Employees that don’t understand their benefits fully may end up paying out of pocket for services that are covered.

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Strategic Compliance: Wage Garnishment Risk Avoidance

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 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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7 Amazing Employee Wellness Ideas to Boost Morale

HR Digest

Find out what employee wellness ideas you can implement to ensure your employees have a safer, productive return to work. Employee wellbeing isn’t a new concept, but it has taken on a whole new meaning since the Covid-19 pandemic. Employee wellness initiatives are now higher up on the agenda — particularly mental well-being activities and programs — as more employers closely scrutinize how effectively they look after their employees.

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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 Transformational Retreats Can Transform Your Business

15Five

In May of 2022, we held our eighth annual all company retreat in Venice, Italy. These retreats are purpose driven events designed to bring every employee together, re-align them around our company mission and OKRs, and to allow for vulnerable connections in a beautiful setting away from office walls. This was without a doubt the best retreat that we have ever created. .

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Is your leadership on the defense? 8 strategies to build trust in the workplace

Insperity

If misunderstandings and interpersonal issues are fuel to the fire that is conflict in the workplace, what can be used to put out the flame? Or what could have been done to prevent the fire in the first place? Before answering those questions, ask: How did the fire begin? Typically, these type of relationship fires begin because of one missing element: trust.

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Financial Wellness Programs That Keep Employees’ Paychecks in Check

HR Digest

1. What is financial wellness in the workplace? 2. How can financial wellness programs help employees? 3. What are the best financial wellness activities? Financial wellness programs can help ensure that your employees are more productive and efficient at work. These kinds of programs are designed to provide more job stability and savings options. Employees are more stressed about their finances in a post-COVID world, and they require reassurance regarding benefits and financial possibilities.

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Countering the Great Resignation Through Education

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

When asked how The Great Resignation of 2021 affected their organizations, one in three respondents indicated it is “somewhat or very difficult” to retain good talent (According to this Bamboo. Read more > The post Countering the Great Resignation Through Education appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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The 5 Biggest Compensation Strategy Challenges for HR Leaders

15Five

With today’s competitive talent market compounded by economic factors like high inflation, people leaders face tremendous pressure to create a competitive compensation strategy. Most employees want more from work than just a paycheck — they want community, purpose, career growth, and professional development. They also want fairness and equity, both in the way they’re treated and how they’re compensated. .

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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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Employee value proposition: A key ingredient to gaining and retaining top talent

Insperity

Do you aspire to position your organization as an employer of choice ? While there are many steps to building that reputation over time, one accessible strategy that you can implement almost immediately is to establish an employee value proposition (EVP). In this article you’ll learn: What is an employee value proposition (EVP)? How does an EVP help position you as an employer of choice?

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Don’t overlook the value of positivity as a leadership skill

Business Management Daily

A positive mindset is typically seen as a desirable trait in the workforce across all professionals and job levels, but it’s often overlooked as a leadership skill. Positivity can help leaders create a better work environment, build stronger business relationships, and navigate the often tumultuous business landscape with an optimistic outlook. A positive outlook can also have internal benefits for leaders such as managing stress and avoiding burnout.

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Two Neighboring States Recently Joined a Growing Movement to Provide Paid Family Leave

McNees

Maryland and Delaware recently joined the growing list of states that have enacted legislation requiring employers to offer paid family and medical leave. Both states are still working on implementing regulations for the new laws; but, in the meantime, below is a brief summary of what you need to know about these laws and when they will take effect.

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How to Learn Something New Every Day: Build the Habit

BetterUp

Jump to section. The importance of being a life-long learner. 5 steps to cultivate the habit of learning. How long does it take to learn something? How to learn something new. Get support with your learning journey.

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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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OSHA Announces Plan to ‘Expand Its Presence’ in Certain Healthcare Facilities Treating COVID-19 Patients

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Between March 9, 2022, and June 9, 2022, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will “expand its presence” in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities that treat COVID-19 patients and that were previously cited or issued Hazard Alert Letters for alleged COVID-19 violations. OSHA’s stated purpose is to “target[] high-hazard healthcare facilities” to “verify […].

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Open Enrollment Report 2021-22: Industry Benchmarks, Best Practices, and Tips for Better Results

Flimp Communications

We studied over 200 open enrollment campaigns to help you understand how you stack up against others in your industry and how to improve your results this year. The post Open Enrollment Report 2021-22: Industry Benchmarks, Best Practices, and Tips for Better Results appeared first on Flimp.

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Rolling the Dice on Crypto in Retirement Plan

HR Professionals Magazine

By Jim Trujillo. As a team of 401(k) advisors focused on participant outcomes, we are constantly fielding financial related questions from employees seeking advice. Lately, one of the main questions asked has been “what do you think about cryptocurrency?”. My typical response is to hit them back with a reverse uno card and say, “tell me what you think about cryptocurrency,” because if you’re asking that question, you probably already have some thoughts.

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LGBTQ Acceptance Across the Globe: 5 Ways to Encourage Change

BetterUp

Jump to section. What LGBTQ acceptance looks like. How accepting is the world of LGBTQ people? How bias impacts LGBTQ acceptance. How openness affects mental and physical health. 5 ways to help build LGBTQ acceptance in your community and the world. Moving LGBTQ acceptance forward.

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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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ERISA Litigation: What Have We Learned?

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Earlier this spring, McDermott Partner Erin Turley delivered a presentation about the impacts of recent Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) litigation. Lawsuits now target both large and small employee benefit plans; plan sponsors are being sued and dragged into complex and lengthy litigation, thus changing the basic economics of the provision of […].

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The most successful change management principles and initiatives

Business Management Daily

In today’s constantly evolving business landscape, no company will last long without being adept at implementing change. Whether it’s a massive organization-wide transformation or a simple tweak to an HR policy — all change efforts require a clear vision, constant communication, and buy-in from every department. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic made change necessary for thousands of companies nearly overnight.

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Can Flexible Work Decrease Organizational Joy?

Wellable

Technological advancements and shifting attitudes towards work have resulted in a sustained emphasis on flexibility, even as the risks that sparked the rise of remote work continue to wane. For example, according to the New York Times, 78% of businesses in Manhattan are adopting a hybrid model.

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Setting Smart Health Goals: Be Clever About Your Well-Being

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is the SMART method of goal setting? What are health goals? 3 types of health goals. Why are health goals so important? How to set health goals using the SMART method. 6 examples of health goals. 6 tips to succeed at your SMART health goals. 6 extra tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Moving forward with your goal setting.

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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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Work Flexibility: What Does It Really Mean? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

With a record-breaking number of employees resigning from their jobs during the Great Resignation , job seekers hold more power than ever to negotiate before accepting an offer. While salary remains important, many employees are also looking for work flexibility when considering a new opportunity. According to a recent Topia survey of 1,481 full-time office workers, 96% of employees feel that flexibility in working arrangements is important when seeking a new job.

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What Are Employees Looking For: Employment Trends in 2022

HR Digest

Employment trends for 2022 are very diverse and include many aspects. From hybrid work to more awareness about mental health, employment trends 2022 are very important for both employees and employers. In this article, we describe some of the latest trends in companies across the world. A talent marketplace platform will evolve . When you need a worker to perform some task, you usually need to search for the people who are skilled enough to do the task properly.

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Gallup Poll: 24% Of Workers Believe Their Employer Cares About Their Well-Being

Wellable

Over the past few years, conversations regarding employee well-being have reached an all-time high. Employees’ wellness expectations have risen significantly, and many companies are? increasing investments in wellness solutions to meet their needs.

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Your Chance to Speak is Now

Florida Workers' Comp

I was honored in 2020 to be contacted by representatives of the American Medical Association. They introduced me to their plans for a new impairment guide paradigm which envisions transition to hosting the Guides online. In 2021, the first version of the "digital" guides became reality, and yet the work continued. The experience has been largely fascinating, but in one particular respect, quite disappointing.

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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.