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What Benefits Can (and Should) You Offer Temporary or Seasonal Employees?

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Many businesses focus only on offering benefits to permanent team members, while temporary employees or those who step in to fill roles that are dictated by seasonal demand are overlooked. Indeed the latest BLS stats show that while at least two thirds of people in permanent public or private sector roles have core benefits like healthcare available to them, the same is not guaranteed for those with non-permanent positions.

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5 Ways Decision-Support Tools Help Employees Make Better Benefits Decisions

Flimp Communications

How can you help your employees see the value in their benefits packages — and make better decisions? The best decision-support tools help employees make better benefits decisions (better for themselves and your company) by doing five crucial things: The post 5 Ways Decision-Support Tools Help Employees Make Better Benefits Decisions appeared first on Flimp.

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Is unlimited time off the right PTO approach?

Employee Benefit News

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Bank Failures Impact Payroll Professionals

PayrollOrg

The American Payroll Association offers best practices following the March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the March 12 failure of Signature Bank.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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How will the Spring Budget 2023 impact pay, pensions and benefits?

Employee Benefits

Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 March. It included a number of key announcements that could impact employees’ pay , pensions and benefits. Spring Budget 2023: Freeze on fuel duty for 12 months Spring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrapped Spring Budget 2023: 30 hours free childcare for under-threes Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions allowance up by 50% Spring Budget 2023: Go

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10 cities where the gender wage gap is closing

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What is pet insurance, and how can I offer it?

PeopleKeep

Most people have various forms of insurance to cover themselves or their family members in case of emergency. However, that safety net is often forgotten for their pets. Almost 70% of Americans have a pet of some kind, and they’re not without cost. In fact, veterinary costs can average up to $500 per pet each year 1.

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California Will Waive Penalties for Employers Affected by Bank Closure

PayrollOrg

The California Employment Development Department has announced that it is waiving penalties for employers that are unable to make payroll deposits timely due to the Silicon Valley Bank failure.

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How much should I contribute to my HSA?

WEX Inc.

How much should I contribute to my health savings account (HSA) each month? The short answer: As much as you're able to (within IRS contribution limits ), if that’s financially viable. If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $3,650 per year (in 2022) into your health savings account (HSA).

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

An annuity is a contract between an investor and a life insurance company. Annuities are sold by insurance agents, stock brokers, and other financial advisors. The annuitant, who is usually (but not always) the owner of the annuity, pays a lump sum amount or makes deposits over time and the insurance company promises immediate payments or payments at a future date.

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Manage Your Workforce with Better Scheduling

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at HRdirect , a trusted source for employee-related compliance, administration, and motivation tools. They serve as a one-stop shop to make employee management easier. Enjoy the read!) A few weeks ago, I published an article about the differences between staffing and scheduling.

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How to conduct a team reset and turbocharge employee morale

Insperity

Are you looking for a surefire way to boost employee morale while strengthening employee engagement with and commitment to your organization? Do you often wonder how to: Set your team members up for happiness and success? Create an environment in which people feel motivated to do their best? If so, have you considered implementing a “reset?” What is a reset?

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How can employers support parents with babies that need neonatal care?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow parents with babies needing neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks paid leave. The Employer with Heart charter is awarded to organisations that have extra provisions in place for employees with babies who are born prematurely. Support such as an employee assistance programme (EAP), flexible-working arrangements and a parent-friendly policy can help to create a culture where employees feel able to ask for help.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Creating culture fit for Gen X, Gen Z, millennials and boomers

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4th Annual Global Payroll Titan Award Nominations Close in One Week

PayrollOrg

Nominations for the Global Payroll Management Institute’s (GPMI) 4th Annual Global Payroll Titan Award close on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. The award is intended to identify outstanding global payroll professionals nominated by their own peers in the industry.

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3 Considerations When Evaluating Commuter Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

What employers should consider Finding the right Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) doesn’t have to be difficult. There are steps you can take to narrow down your plan options and determine which CBP is the best fit for your company and your employees. When evaluating commuter benefits, there are three primary considerations you should make (along with three primary employee considerations).

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39% of pay increases worth 6% or more

Employee Benefits

Around two-fifths (39%) of employees received pay rises worth 6% or more in the three months to January 2023, according to research by Incomes Data Research (IDR). The research organisation analysed 75 pay deals implemented between 1 November 2022 and 31 January 2023, mostly at large organisations and covering more than 500,000 employees. It found that 15% gave employees a pay rise between 5% and 5.9%, 16% awarded increases between 3% and 4.9% and 13% gave rises of between 2% and 2.9%.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Post-pandemic telehealth should leave no beneficiary behind

Employee Benefit News

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5 things to know if you’re a first-time LSA participant

WEX Inc.

Increasingly, employers are offering a lifestyle spending account (LSA) as a way to support their employees’ wellness needs. Among our direct clients, we saw a 77% increase in clients offering an LSA in early 2022 year-over-year. If you’re new to participating in an LSA, you may have questions about LSA definitions and rules. Here is a list of the top things a first-time LSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their LSA.

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HR Superstars Podcast: Unapologetically Human w/ Holly May, Global CHRO at Walgreens Boots Alliance

15Five

Holly May is a seasoned HR professional with a background in total rewards and business partnering in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has held CHRO roles at Starbucks, Abercrombie and Fitch, and now at Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she has championed the importance of mental health strategies in the workplace. Below is a transcript of our interview on the HR Superstars Podcast : Adam: Early in her career Holly considered herself to be pretty private.

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36% with long-term health issues find it affects their ability to work

Employee Benefits

Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The research found that three-quarters (75%) of those surveyed felt that their overall health was good, but 30% had a physical or mental health condition expected to last 12 months or more.

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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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Three days is not enough: 4 things employers should know about bereavement

Employee Benefit News

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11 Communications Channels for Educating Employees About Their Benefits

Flimp Communications

To start building your multi-channel benefits communication strategy, it helps to understand the building blocks at your disposal. There may be more than you realize. Here are some of the best channels for educating employees about their benefits in 2023: The post 11 Communications Channels for Educating Employees About Their Benefits appeared first on Flimp.

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The Future of Work is Here: Google Workspace Unveils AI-Powered Collaboration Tools

HR Digest

Get ready to say goodbye to the days of dull and tedious business proposals and meeting summaries. Google has just announced a game-changing development that’s set to revolutionize the way we work. Imagine your Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and even Meet and Chat being transformed into your very own AI-powered collaborative partner. That’s right, the future is here and it’s all thanks to the genius minds of Google developers.

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HCML appoints head of HR

Employee Benefits

Rehabilitation treatment and care management provider HCML has hired Pauline Cunningham (pictured) as head of HR. Cunningham has more than 25 years of HR experience, and will be responsible for delivering a people plan that enables the firm to meet its strategic goals and drive profitable growth. She will also be driving a culture of wellbeing , engagement and high performance.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.