Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Need to know: Employers can tailor content and communication channels to different employee groups to help with their pensions knowledge. Losing the jargon will make the language of pensions easier to understand and more relevant to staff. They could invest in financial coaching for a more personal approach to pensions education. Workplace pensions are one of the most valuable elements of the benefits package.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Healthcare costs continue to rise , making it increasingly difficult for people to find affordable coverage. In response to this, catastrophic health plans have emerged as an alternative option for those who are relatively healthy and primarily seeking coverage in case of major medical events.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On October 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 616 into law, officially expanding the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, California’s paid sick leave law. Effective January 1, 2024, California employers must begin providing eligible employees with at least five days or 40 hours of paid sick leave, increased from the […] The post California Expands Paid Sick Leave to Five Days Per Year appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More moms are taking career breaks. These aren’t setbacks—they are opportunities for upskilling. How can employers support mothers returning to work? The post Parental Pauses: Empowering Mothers Re-Entering The Workforce appeared first on Wellable.

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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

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals U.S. employer coverage and considerations surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs, which have historically been used to treat diabetes. These drugs were also found to cause weight loss and have […] The post Employers Grapple with Claims Costs versus Outcomes of GLP-1 Drugs appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I’ve mentioned a few times recently about projects that might be perfect for the end of the year and thought it would be good to expand on the idea. When I worked in a corporate office, I often worked during the final two weeks of the year. At first, because I had to. Everyone else had more seniority and vacation time.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For the last 11 years, BT has rolled out a programme of financial education for its employees to help them plan for retirement. So far, it has been delivered to approximately 80,000 of its UK employees. Kerry Shiels, pension and benefits director at BT, says: “It is very important that employees understand their BT pension and the retirement decisions they will need to make in the lead up to, and at, retirement.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Office workers now spend more time in the office, with the average creeping up to three and a half days per week compared to three days in 2022 , according to a new report from international law firm, Gowling WLG. The report, titled Strategic moves: why the office is now a business-critical decision [registration], surveyed senior representatives responsible for making office lease decisions in companies, and a selection of office workers.

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PayrollOrg

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Partnering with a global HR and payroll provider like IRIS FMP can be a game-changer for managing a diverse and dispersed workforce across multiple countries, because it can help you achieve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and ultimately focus on growing your business on a global scale.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Most managers understand the importance of providing timely feedback to their direct reports, but it’s important to remember that feedback isn’t just for employees, Effective leaders also welcome and request constructive feedback. Receiving actionable feedback from your peers and direct reports is a great way to aid your own professional development as a manager.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Basic pay for public sector workers is expected to increase by 5%, the same rate as private sector staff for the first time since early 2021, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The professional body for HR and people development’s Labour market outlook, which is released every quarter, surveyed more than 2,000 UK employers on their pay, hiring and redundancy intentions.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For many people, a large portion of the day is spent at the workplace. In fact, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. The Covid-19 pandemic saw the typical ‘workplace’ setting change for many people, after businesses around the globe were forced to adjust to a ‘work-from-home’ model. Now, three years later, we are starting to see more employees return to the office, with large corporations including JPMorgan, Chase, Apple and Google all announcing plans to bring the

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PayrollOrg

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

At a public meeting on November 9, the IRS Advisory Council (IRSAC) presented its annual report. Two payroll issues are included related to the Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF) program and the use of cryptocurrency.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The path of least resistance is often avoidance. As a result, many managers look the other way and sweep things under the rug rather than address them head on. It’s one thing to hold tough conversations with your employees about their performance, conduct or reliability (attendance); it’s another to ease into “safe” conversations that help them feel more at ease in delivering constructive feedback to you, their boss.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Next Wednesday, 22 November, is Equal Pay Day in the UK. This is the date when, based on mean average earnings, women effectively stop being paid for the year compared to men. According to analysis by the Fawcett Society, which is behind the day, the UK’s gender pay gap currently stands at 10.7%, a 0.2 percentage point fall, equivalent to 48 hours, from 2022.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A recent ruling questions the real estate industry's commission-based compensation model. What does this mean for similar commission-based sectors? The post Ruling Set To Disrupt Real Estate Commissions, Potentially Other Industries appeared first on Wellable.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Numerous states—including Alaska, Wisconsin, Ohio and Oregon—have been busy finalizing rulemaking and legislation advancing hybrid healthcare models, modernizing licensure infrastructures and incentivizing telehealth. What have these states been up to over the last month? Read more here. The post States Move to Standardize Healthcare Licensing Requirements appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you thought that the growing popularity of AI was just a tech thing that didn’t affect you as an HR professional, then you might need to reconsider your stance on artificial intelligence in human resource management. The adoption of AI in HR has not been as fast-paced or noteworthy as other industries, but its presence and use case is undeniably diverse.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Software-as-a-service firm Zendesk has appointed Caroline Jessen chief people and diversity officer as of this month. Based in San Francisco, Jessen will oversee diversity, equity and inclusion , people operations, total reward, talent and organisational development, workforce and workplace strategy, and talent acquisition. Jessen has more than 20 years of experience leading people teams in Europe and globally at Cisco and IBM.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Your human resources (HR) budget encompasses a wide variety of initiatives directly impacting your people and, therefore, your business success. These include: Recruiting Hiring Onboarding Compensation Benefits Training Software and other technology Administrative costs It’s always good practice to re-evaluate your budget allocation and all line items routinely.

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

From maternity and paternity leave, to on-site child care, a new survey highlights the lengths small businesses will go to keep talent.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Organizational alignment can be the difference-maker in developing a high-performing team. It’s the glue that connects employees to the company’s broader mission, ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction with their eyes fixed on the same finish line. But when it comes to goal-setting, achieving organizational alignment doesn’t just happen.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Claims management provider Crawford and Company employs 10,000 people globally, including 1,350 UK employees. As the organisation responds to insurance claims around the world, overseas travel is part of many employees’ jobs. To give greater visibility of where employees are going, all travel is booked through one agency. Shaun Kelly, chief ethics officer at Crawford and Company says: “We have a sanctions list of countries that we don’t allow employees to visit but the travel agency will also al

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Handling a career is overwhelming on its own but pairing it with a career change tips the balance into new, unexplored territories that are downright terrifying. But change is necessary sometimes, whether you’re burnt out by your current career path or you want to pursue a passion that was left unattended for a long time. If you are trying to decide on your own career change steps that can get you on the career path you envision for yourself, then read on to see how to change careers with the le

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Checkr ranks the 100 largest cities in the U.S. according to which ones offer the best professional opportunities for women.

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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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