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6 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent

HR Lineup

In an ever-changing employment world, it’s vital for HR professionals to device effective recruitment strategies to recruit and retain talent. Today, most employees prefer organizations with competitive pay, sound cultures, and advancement opportunities. Therefore, giving employees what they need can be the missing link between attracting and retaining top talent.

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Empathetic leadership: Importance and development

Achievers

When working towards a major goal at work, whether trying to bring in a big project on time or make the perfect sales pitch to a client, it helps to know leadership has your back, from your manager on up. Empathetic leaders understand what you’re trying to achieve and the difficulties you’ll have to overcome on the way. They provide team members with the psychological safety needed to reach for the stars, knowing that if they can’t quite make it this time, they have the support needed to make an

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8 Ways To Promote Religious Diversity In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Faith is an integral part of every employee, making religious diversity in the workplace imperative for every business leader. A religiously-diverse workplace is a symbol of inclusivity, positivity, and tolerance. As a modern-day leader, you can't ignore religious diversity's influence on creating an inclusive culture. With the shift to remote work, hiring people from new and different geographies has become infinitely easier.

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Ten Things to Know About Target-Date Funds

Money Talk

Target-date funds (TDFs), which are frequently described as a “set it and forget it” approach to investing for retirement, have grown in popularity during the past two decades. Below are ten “need to knows” about investing in TDFs: How They Work- Target-date funds hold a mix of stocks, bonds, and/or cash equivalent assets and gradually become more conservative (read: a smaller percentage of stock in the fund portfolio) and income-oriented as the “target date” (e.g., 2050) approaches and, once it

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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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82% of young staff want to save for pensions before turning 22

Employee Benefits

New research has revealed that 82% of young employees aged between 18 and 22 believe that individuals in employment should start saving for their pensions and retirement before the current default age of 22. The Pensions Management Institute’s (PMI) findings also highlighted that more than six in 10 (61%) think that all of an employee’s salary should be included for the pension contributions calculation , rather than just that part that is above the current lower threshold of £6,240 per annum.

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The do’s and don’ts of handling employee absences

Insperity

If you hire people, you’re going to have to deal with employee absences on a regular basis. There is a wide range of reasons for employees being out of office, including: Illnesses or medical emergencies Vacations Extended leaves (medical or personal) Appointments Bereavement Volunteerism Children’s school activities Religious holidays or floating holidays Elder care , child care or pet care.

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4 Family-Friendly Benefits to Support Employees

Best Money Moves

4 family-friendly benefits to support employees. Work-life balance is an important focus for workforces. Consider these 4 family-friendly benefits to support employee growth and financial wellness. . Employers are investing in the work-life balance, with a keen focus on supporting families. About 60% of U.S. employers say family-friendly benefits have been critical to their talent strategy, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey.

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Wiltshire Hills Municipal Collections staff strike over pay

Employee Benefits

Workers employed by waste services organisation Hills Municipal Collections in Wiltshire have begun a two week-long strike as part of a campaign to achieve a pay rise. The organisation initially offered staff a 2% increase which was then amended to 7% over two years. However, affected employees believe that in practice it would only amount to a 3.5% rise for each of the two years, whereas a 7% augmentation each year would help them with the cost of living increases.

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The Link Between Employee Feedback and Gender Equity

15Five

March is Women’s History Month here in the United States, and on March 8 th , the world recognizes International Women’s Day. As we collectively celebrate the accomplishments of the women in our lives, it’s also a great time to ask ourselves how we can continue to make our organizations more equitable for women. That’s why Cara Pelletier , the new Senior Director of DEI at 15Five, organized a panel for International Women’s Day where employees could come together to deepen our unders

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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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And now, here's something we hope you'll really like.

Florida Workers' Comp

In the old days, and I mean old days, us kids lacked social media and video games. Evenings were devoted to homework, followed by reasonably predictable television fare with such staples as Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, and even Candid Camera. Saturday mornings, the three (yes three) television stations catered to kids, and we watched largely mindless fare from Scooby Doo Where are You , Hanna Barbera's The Jetsons and The Flintstones , and of course the Rocky and Bullwinkle show.

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Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: A Guide to Compliance

BerniePortal

Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance can be an oversight for many employers. But the consequences of noncompliance can be costly. So, here’s what employers need to know about Section 125 plans, including how to keep your organization compliant.

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Gender pensions gap increases for older staff

Employee Benefits

New research has found the gender pension gap between men and women’s contributions is 35% for employees aged between 50 and 54, almost double the gap for 35 to 39 year-olds (18%). Pension and insurance provider Aviva’s findings were based on employer and employee contributions of more than two million savers and retirees into workplace pensions. The data also revealed that the gender pension gap increases to 23% for 40-44 year-olds, 29% for 45-49 year-olds and almost half (49%) for those aged b

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15Five Reshapes Performance Management With a Holistic and Insights-Driven Platform for HR Leaders

15Five

The Expanded Solution Helps HR Leaders Create a Comprehensive, Fair, and Growth-Oriented Performance Program for Managers and Employees. SAN FRANCISCO – March 10, 2022 – 15Five , today announced the release of Perform , a robust performance management solution designed to help HR leaders create a performance program that fits their organizational goals, culture, and technology stack.

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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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benefitexpress hires Kimberly Nowell

WEX Inc.

benefitexpress hires Kimberly Nowell. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — benefitexpress, a WEX Company, the benefits administration solutions market leader delivering first-class customer service, industry-leading technology and deep domain knowledge, announced today that Kimberly Nowell has joined its sales team as regional sales executive for the southern territory.

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Streamline Recruiting Efforts with an ATS | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

It’s no secret that a successful business starts with successful recruiting. Many HR teams face the challenge of streamlining their organization’s recruiting efforts, and often as an HR Party of One. From managing candidates and scheduling interviews to onboarding new hires, there is a lot to juggle when recruiting new talent. More and more, employers and HR leaders are turning to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to optimize the recruitment process in the current competitive hiring environment.

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Bright Horizons UK invests in staff pay and benefits

Employee Benefits

Back-up care and nursery provider Bright Horizons UK has announced that it will invest more than £10 million in its early years practitioners’ salaries and benefits next month in order to recognise differences in the cost of living across the UK. The organisation, which employs more than 7,500 members of staff, will remove the age-related national minimum wage (NMW) for those under the age of 23 in April.

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Dealing with Mental Health in the Workplace: Insights from the HR Superstars Summit

15Five

At 15Five’s recent HR Superstars Summit , an all-star community of strategic HR leaders came together to talk about the trials and tribulations of the last year, and to share their keys to success in 2022. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR leaders have been looked upon more than ever to support the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.

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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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How to Attract Talent in the Gig Economy | PeopleKeep

PeopleKeep

In recent years, the gig economy—a labor market with workers who have short-term contracts or gig work as opposed to permanent jobs—has shown incredible growth in the United States. In fact, according to the Aspen Institute ’s gig trends report, nearly a third of workers in the U.S. were members of the gig economy. That number has only grown in the wake of COVID-19 and the Great Resignation, a trend where workers are leaving jobs in massive numbers in search of better pay and benefits.

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Wellness Lessons From Ancient Philosophers: How Moral Injury Harms Personal And Organizational Well-Being

Wellable

Around 390 BCE, Plato’s Socrates ((i.e., the character Socrates used by Plato to explore his philosophical positions) proclaimed immoral actions are always bad for one’s well-being and that the best life is the most just life.

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John Lewis Partnership to pay 3% bonus and increase staff pay

Employee Benefits

The John Lewis Partnership is to pay employees a 3% bonus, as well as committing to pay the voluntary living wage and implementing a wider pay rise. The employee-owned business, which is comprised of the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets and employs around 80,000 workers, axed its bonus payment last year for the first time since 1953 due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

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Digital Health 2021 Year in Review

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and consumer demand for digitally delivered healthcare not only necessitated the shift from in-person to virtual care, but also continued to drive interest, adoption, investment and transactions in digital health in 2021. Digital health funding in 2021 far surpassed 2020’s totals, with no signs of slowing […].

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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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What is an EEO-1 report?

PeopleKeep

As your company grows and hits a certain size, you may need to comply with more reporting requirements from the U.S. government. Depending on your number of employees, one of these requirements might be filing an EEO-1 report. The EEO-1 report, also known as a Standard Form 100, is a report mandated by the federal government that requires companies to report on employment data, categorized by race/ethnicity, gender, and job category.

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7 Different Types of Rest You Need

Honeybee

We all get tired. But rarely do we talk about the different types of rest. After being inspired by this Ted Tok post we’ve noticed how often we approach rest by just sleeping and napping. Read more. The post 7 Different Types of Rest You Need appeared first on Honeybee Benefits.

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Flimp Communications Launches Flimp 360, an All-in-One Solution to Supercharge Benefits Appreciation and Year-Round Employee Engagement

Flimp Communications

March 8, 2022 Boston, MA Industry-leading decision-support tools and digital communications now paired together to provide cost-effective, flexible, benefits-education solutions with powerful employee-engagement rates of 70%+ Flimp Communications, the leading full-service provider of digital employee communication and engagement solutions, today announced the launch of Flimp.

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The Tax Implications of Independent Contractors

Kollath CPA

Are your employees really employees, or are they actually independent contractors? It’s not just semantics; the IRS makes a stark distinction. You don’t generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors, as you do with employees. If you’re a business owner hiring or contracting with other individuals to provide services, consider the following: What degree of control and independence is there in the contractual arrangement?

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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.