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Top tips for boosting employees’ pensions knowledge 

Employee Benefits

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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What is a catastrophic health insurance plan?

PeopleKeep

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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California Expands Paid Sick Leave to Five Days Per Year

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

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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Parental Pauses: Empowering Mothers Re-Entering The Workforce

Wellable

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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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Employers Grapple with Claims Costs versus Outcomes of GLP-1 Drugs

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

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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As the workforce ages, now is the time to normalize dementia care

Employee Benefit News

Employees caring for a loved one with dementia face stigma, making support harder to come by.

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The Most Productive Ways to Spend the Last Two Weeks of the Year

HR Bartender

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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BT boosts employees’ pension knowledge with financial education programme

Employee Benefits

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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SSA/IRS Reporter Features Three PayrollOrg Articles

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The third quarter edition of the SSA/IRS Reporter contains three PAYO articles.

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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 small businesses are leading the way in support for working parents

Employee Benefit News

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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People spending more time in offices in search of social interaction

Workplace Insight

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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Basic pay for private and public sector staff to rise by 5%

Employee Benefits

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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Navigating the Complexities of Global Payroll, HR—Risks and Challenges

PayrollOrg

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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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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10 best and worst cities for working women

Employee Benefit News

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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Manager feedback questions to ask your employees and improve your leadership

Business Management Daily

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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Want people to spend more time in the office? Give them a little piece of home

Workplace Insight

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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Lovewell’s logic: Will we ever successfully close unequal pay gaps?

Employee Benefits

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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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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Why this insurer designed health plans with no deductibles or copays

Employee Benefit News

Fred Turner, CEO of Curative, explains why employers need to break away from traditional health plans.

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Stop undermanaging—step up and manage using these 3 principles

Business Management Daily

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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Ruling Set To Disrupt Real Estate Commissions, Potentially Other Industries

Wellable

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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Zendesk appoints new chief people and diversity officer

Employee Benefits

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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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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EarnIn abolished $22 million in medical debt in Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Antonio

Employee Benefit News

Medical debt affects 100 million Americans, totaling approximately $195 billion, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation — here's how EarnIn wants to help.

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Your HR budget: 6 line items to prioritize right now

Insperity

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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States Move to Standardize Healthcare Licensing Requirements

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

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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Crawford and Company ensures employee safety is paramount when working overseas

Employee Benefits

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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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.