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Six Benefit Trends Making Our List for 2023

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

It’s THAT time of year, and the Talking Benefits pod squad is keeping up with our annual tradition of reviewing the top benefit trends of the year. We identified six big benefits trends that shaped our industry in 2023, and they are […] The post Six Benefit Trends Making Our List for 2023 appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PayrollOrg’s Payroll Compliance Calendar for 2024

PayrollOrg

The Compliance Calendar for 2024 is now available on PayrollOrg’s website. It contains important payroll tax payment and reporting dates every payroll professional needs to know during the calendar year.

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4 misconceptions about health reimbursement arrangements

Employee Benefit News

A tax-free, more personalized option can help attract and retain talent.

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Employee wellbeing: How to keep employees happy and healthy 

Achievers

A healthy workforce is a prerequisite for sustained success in any industry, but the new normal has led to a wide range of challenges to employee wellbeing. The transition from traditional office setups to remote and hybrid work models has further blurred the lines between professional and personal life, made employees more susceptible to burnout, and increased team members’ sense of isolation.

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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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5 steps for successfully communicating with your employees about the QSEHRA

PeopleKeep

If you’re an employer offering the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA), it may be challenging to clearly explain how this health benefit works to your newly eligible employees. While you may understand how cost-effective and flexible it is, you may not be able to effectively communicate the details and benefits of the QSEHRA to employees who are new to the benefit.

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Work On Your Personal Brand In 2024

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I mentioned a few months ago that I received a trial membership to MasterClass as part of changing my cellular phone plan. During the trial, I was able to listen to Neil Gaiman, Malala Yousafzai, Neil deGrasse Tyson, RuPaul, Bill Nye, and Dr. Terence Tao. And while I didn’t plan it this way, the last session I listened to about determining a personal brand really brought them all together.

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The Outsized Impact of Employee Ownership on Company Culture

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

There’s nothing like having skin in the game to keep you focused, motivated, and engaged. Just ask any business owner. This logic extends to employees, as well. As an increasing number of companies are discovering, an employee ownership structure is a highly effective way to foster a culture of engagement and accountability. Including employees at […] The post The Outsized Impact of Employee Ownership on Company Culture appeared first on TalentCulture.

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How to help employees fill child care gaps during the holidays

Employee Benefit News

Whether wrapping up yearly reports — or presents — employees can use some help when it comes to making sure their kids are covered while they work.

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A break in the workspace-time continuum

Workplace Insight

The fracturing of time and place underlies every one of the great workplace issues of our time. Everything that springs from this – the where, when, how, what and why of work – is defined by the shattering of any fixed idea we may once have had of a time and a place to work. Because the challenge to these traditional ideas is now so inextricably linked in our minds with new technology, we might often forget that people have been asking questions about how we can get the most out of each day for

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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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Growth for One, Growth for All: Exploring Employee Mentorship Programs

HR Digest

Employee mentorship programs can have a groundbreaking impact on an organization’s health but successful mentorship programs are often hard to come by. According to a Gartner and Capital Analytics study, more than 84 percent of Fortune 500 companies have some version of a mentorship program set in place to aid their employees’ growth. 100 percent of Fortune 50 companies believe in the power of mentorship.

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Overcoming Proximity Bias In Hybrid Work Era

Wellable

Proximity bias: This unconscious preference for remote workers not only leads to unequal career opportunities but also impacts broader workplace dynamics. The post Overcoming Proximity Bias In Hybrid Work Era appeared first on Wellable.

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25 places to work with the best company culture, according to employees

Employee Benefit News

Employee feedback put Adobe, Instacart and more at the top of Comparably's seventh annual best cultures list.

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NLRB Makes Joint Employment the Rule, Not the Exception

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The National Labor Relations Board has changed its joint-employer rule, making it easier for entities doing business with each other to be deemed joint employers. The new rule goes further than any earlier joint-employer standard in two ways: (1) by making clear that indirect (or even unexercised) control is sufficient to prove joint-employer status, and […] The post NLRB Makes Joint Employment the Rule, Not the Exception appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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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Flexible working is delivering the gift of seasonal productivity

Workplace Insight

Employees have made it clear that they are keen for flexible working arrangements to stay. In fact, according to the Owl Labs 2023 State of Hybrid Work report, 40 percent of employees would decline a job if they were required to be in the office five days a week. With the festive season in full swing, employees will look to utilise the benefits of flexible working as they return home to their families.

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Wellness Beyond Weight: Modern Role Of Nutrition Tracking

Wellable

Nutrition tracking goes beyond calorie counting and weight loss; it can support an inclusive, holistic approach to employee wellness. The post Wellness Beyond Weight: Modern Role Of Nutrition Tracking appeared first on Wellable.

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15 companies that expanded employee benefits in 2023

Employee Benefit News

From Ally to AllState, here are the big benefit moves organizations made throughout the year.

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Navigating the Talent Landscape: HR Challenges and Solutions in Southeast Asia's Banking Sector

Darwinbox

The Southeast Asian banking sector is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, necessitating a more tech-savvy workforce to compete with fintech companies. Banks should turn to HR Tech to streamline talent acquisition, development, and management while focusing on upskilling, diversity, and positive employee experience. HR Tech is pivotal in helping banks overcome talent challenges and remain competitive in the digital era.

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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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Two thirds of employees unaware of new flexible working rights

Workplace Insight

A new survey from Acas claims that over two-thirds of employees (70 percent) are not aware of new flexible working rights that mean they will have a right to request flexible working from their employer from day one of their job next year. All employees who have worked for their employer for 26 weeks or more currently have the right to ask if they can work flexibly.

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Tips to help employees take control of their finances in 2024

Employee Benefits

According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) [1] , 10.9 million adults in the UK (21%) felt that keeping up with their bills and credit commitments was a heavy burden, which was up 3.1 million compared to the 7.8 million the year previous (15%). The Bank of England has also recently reported that nearly 5 million UK households are facing an average £2,900 increase in their annual mortgage payments.

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5 global business risks employers should watch for in 2024

Employee Benefit News

Aon's global risk management survey breaks down what challenges pose the biggest threats to employer success.

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10 Strategies For A Creative Company Culture With Examples You Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Creativity is intelligence having fun. - Albert Einstein Behind every successful company lies a secret ingredient: a creative company culture that fosters innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box. Imagine a workspace that transcends the confines of cubicles. A place where people passionately build the future together because they love what they get to do every day.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Only a quarter of firms say that staff will need to work full time from an office in future

Workplace Insight

New research by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit and technology firm Cisco, shows less than 30 percent of firms expect their workforce to be fully in person over the next five years. The survey of over 1,000 businesses, of which 96 percent were SMEs, found just 27 percent of respondents predict their staff will be fully in-person over the next five years. 47 percent anticipate their staff to be mostly in-person, 16 percent expect mostly remote and 8 percent fully remote.

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IRS Releases 2024 Publication 15-T and Forms W-4, W-4P, and W-4R

PayrollOrg

The IRS released the 2024 Publication 15-T, as well as the 2024 Forms W-4, W-4P, and W-4R.

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The 10 best CEOs of 2023, according to their own employees

Employee Benefit News

Comparably ranked the top 100 CEOs from companies with more than 500 employees, and the results are in.

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Reproval for AV Preeminent® Lawyer

Florida Workers' Comp

I recently noted that profanity may be the path to credibility. See Crass Credibility (December 2023). If it is, then how might we identify the most credible, the exemplar? Perhaps we would search for the most profane? I learned a new word this week. I do a great deal of reading and writing. It is somewhat rare to run across a word with which I have no familiarity.

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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.