Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
If you work a job long enough, you eventually come to expect a salary increase, just as most companies expect to give you one. But what happens when the raise you receive ends up leaving you with less money than you had before? How is that even possible? One word: inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , 2022 saw a historic rise in cost of living items across the board.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Friday marks the beginning of the weekend, the day employees anticipate the most after a long week. So much so that the last working day is now referred to as "Friyay" as a mark of celebration. This is where Casual Friday comes into the picture. Introducing the concept of Casual Friday will be the ideal way to kick off your employees’ weekend.
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Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
If the COVID-19 crisis taught us one thing, it’s the need for businesses to be resilient during uncertain times. After all, disruptive events can happen at any time — and they don’t always take the form of a global pandemic. Cyber attacks, supply chain issues, and other disruptions may be on a smaller scale, but they can still tank your business operations if you aren’t adequately prepared.
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
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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
Patriot Software
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
As an employer, you recognize that your employees contribute to smooth business operations. What happens if an employee gets injured or ill and can’t work for an extended period of time? You and your employees need to know about short-term vs. long-term disability insurance. You can offer short-term and long-term disability insurance options for your […] READ MORE.
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LACE Partners
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Today marks the final day of National Payroll Week, a specific week in the year designed to champion those individuals who are so pivotal to how a business functions. To celebrate this we’ve been doing our bit this week to make noise about the profession, through some of our previous blogs, podcasts, as well as videos from some of our team. Earlier this year we spoke to Stephen Ousley from SD Worx about their whitepaper Reinventing HR , which focused on how HR has supported post-pandemic busines
Best Money Moves
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
4 ways to help all employees prepare for retireme nt. Data suggests that most U.S. households are behind on retirement savings. Here’s how companies can help their employees prepare for retirement. . As a large number of Americans approach retirement age, many worry about rising costs. Employers are worried, too — 75% of employers fear that employees don’t have enough retirement savings , according to a TIAA survey and another 64% worry that employees may outlive their savings.
Money Talk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Digital assets are any personal information stored electronically on any electronic device (e.g., laptop, tablet, cell phone) or “cloud” server. Many people have dozens, even hundreds, of digital assets that can be worth tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars (e.g., bank and brokerage accounts, cryptocurrencies, and retirement savings plans).
Florida Workers' Comp
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
There has been a suspicion for years that the convenience of our society had the potential to reap corresponding harm upon us. It is, as they say, both a gift and a curse. Allice Hoffman is credited with the quote "I really feel like the gift is also the curse. It's always half-and-half. Whatever brings you the most joy will also probably bring you the most pain.
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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.
BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Jump to section. Is it worth the trouble? Finding your balance. 10 tips for balancing work and parental duties. Remember that you’re a great role model.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
What began in late 2020 as a spate of post-pandemic turnover has quickly accelerated into a much larger and widespread phenomenon: what everyone now commonly refers to as The Great Resignation. These conditions have persisted for a few years now, and affect all industries and job categories. So what is going on? And how do you best protect your business.
Patriot Software
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Some businesses prefer paying employees cash instead of other payment methods, like direct deposit or check. If you choose to pay cash wages, you are still responsible for depositing and reporting employment taxes. Paying employees cash under the table, or off the record, means you fail to pay and report taxes. Learn whether cash under […] READ MORE.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
On June 7, 2022, Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the highly anticipated Responsible Financial Innovation Act (the bill), which sets out to create the first complete regulatory and bipartisan framework for digital assets. The bill is intended to establish some legal clarity for regulators and the industry and to protect consumers […].
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
BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Jump to section. What is caregiver burnout? Taking time for yourself is still a priority. How to juggle between providing care and working. How to take care of yourself when you’re a caregiver. Don’t be too hard on yourself. What can you change? You’re not alone.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Have you ever heard of job autonomy at work? It’s a concept that many people struggle to understand. But it’s important because it helps define what kind of work environment you want to be in — and what you can expect from your employer. Job autonomy is the extent to which employees can control their working conditions and how they do their jobs.
Patriot Software
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Did you employ workers at your small business this year? When you have employees, you need to handle employment taxes, like federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes. For each employee you have, you must pay a percentage of their wages for federal unemployment taxes, deposit the tax with the IRS, and report your tax liability on Form […] READ MORE.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
What should employers be telling workers about monkeypox? In this Fortune article, McDermott Partner Michelle Strowhiro said the first thing is to make sure workers properly understand the signs and symptoms of the viral disease. “Now’s the time to evolve [your] COVID-19 policy into a greater safety policy that includes monkeypox, and covers the symptoms […].
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BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Jump to section. What is the contingency theory of leadership? What does the contingency theory of leadership focus on? Why is contingency theory important in leadership? 2 examples of contingency leadership theory in action. Looking at the models of the contingency theory at work. How to apply the contingency theory of leadership at work.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
What makes a bad boss? It’s a question that many of us have asked ourselves at some point, and it’s one we’ve all had to answer for ourselves. The truth is that there are plenty of good bosses out there—but there are also plenty of bad ones. If you’ve ever had a bad boss, or worse—a boss who was just plain mean to you—you know what it’s like to try and go to work when someone is making your life miserable.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Seventh Circuit recently provided a ray of sunshine in what has largely been a gloomy stretch for plan sponsors and fiduciaries defending ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims based on allegedly excessive investment and administrative fees and investment underperformance. In this particular case, Oshkosh emerged victorious with the Seventh Circuit affirming the dismissal—at the motion to dismiss stage—of claims that it mismanaged its 401(k) plan by paying excessive recordkeeping fees, faile
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993, a year when the idea of working a corporate job from a living room was rare. When the law was passed, the FMLA didn’t contemplate a remote workforce. Now, and especially post-pandemic, many companies are embracing a fully remote workforce (e.g., sales representatives, healthcare […].
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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.
Florida Workers' Comp
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
I received an interesting inquiry from an attorney interested in pursuing Board Certification Worker’s Compensation. The application period is September 1 through October 31, 2022 (Halloween). The question was in two parts, and despite my familiarity with the OJCC database, was perplexing. Despite that, I am always glad to encourage someone interested in certification.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
It’s hard to say goodbye to an employee — a very good one at that. But it can’t be stopped either, especially if they have made up their mind to. By asking the best exit interview questions, you’ll have a clear clue on how to prevent others from leaving and increase your retention rates. Employees tend to leave a company for various reasons. And that’s why exit interview questions are important.
Patriot Software
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Every small business makes payments to operate. Some of these payments must be reported to the IRS or Social Security Administration (SSA). Companies must use information returns to report qualifying payments. Do you need to file an information return? Learn what information returns are, which common forms small businesses might need to file, and how […] READ MORE.
InterWest Insurance Services
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
As inflation drives up salaries in all sectors, the workers’ compensation wage thresholds for construction dual class codes in California have increased as of Sept. 1, 2022. State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in July approved the recommendation by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau to increase the wage thresholds for high-wage workers.
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.
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