Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

EBN's Excellence in Benefits winners set an example by prioritizing their own mental health and the well-being of their families.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Managing payroll is a complex task that involves numerous calculations, compliance with regulations, and timely execution. Traditional payroll methods often lead to issues such as errors in calculations, delays in processing, and difficulties in ensuring compliance with changing laws. These challenges can result in financial discrepancies, legal complications, and decreased employee satisfaction.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Based on the ratio of positive to negative reviews on the workplace rating site Glassdoor, NetApp ranked at the top with 1,801 Glassdoor reviews having a 10.05% negative keyword frequency.

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is more than just a credential—it's a badge of expertise, a commitment to your career, and a key to unlocking new opportunities.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is the key to staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth. One of the most effective ways to enhance operational efficiency is by integrating your Human Resource Management System (HRMS) with your payroll system. This integration offers a seamless flow of information between HR and payroll functions, reducing errors, saving time, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Train drivers across England, Scotland and Wales have accepted a pay deal made by the Department for Transport, ending a two-year pay dispute. The employees are members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union. They have taken part in strike action since 2022 over pay, arguing that the previous government refused to let the train operating businesses negotiate freely and make a fair offer.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Almost a quarter (23 percent) of people say that they have turned down a job because they didn’t like the office environment, according to a new poll. This rose to almost a third (32 percent) for 18 – 24-year-olds indicating the need for a high-quality office environment for the younger generation. Geographically, workers in the capital are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with a third (32 percent) of London based workers admitting to declining a role for this reaso

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The number of benefits decision-support tools available to HR teams has multiplied considerably over the past few years. It shouldn’t be surprising. As benefits — particularly healthcare plans — become more complex, and employees have less and less time to consider their options, the market demands solutions that simplify and streamline the benefits enrollment process while guiding employees toward satisfying, cost-effective selections.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Extended and intermittent leaves of absence that leverage state mandates allow new parents to ease their return to work and also improve talent management.

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Speaker: Debra Squyres

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Florida Workers' Comp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

I am an irrepressible history nerd. That has driven my adult forays across Europe. Vacations are odysseys, not placid rests. I have been privileged to view amazing vistas, see astounding places, experience grand hikes, and interact with many interesting people. My experiential trail includes a parade of museums, landmarks, and superlatives. Only one ever asked to be remembered.

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

PayrollOrg’s Educational Institutions Payroll Conference (EIPC) returns for its 36th year with exciting educational and networking opportunities curated for the payroll professionals who work within our nation’s colleges and universities.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Traditional group health insurance covers almost 153 million Americans 1. But even though it’s popular, many small employers have difficulty offering a group health plan due to the cost and strict participation requirements. To make it easier for these employers to provide group health insurance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The arrival of fall signals the start of benefits open enrollment season for many organizations. According to the International Foundation’s Trends in Benefit Open Enrollment and Communication survey report, benefits open enrollment periods most often begin in October and November—which means open […] The post Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Florida Workers' Comp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

We are facing a mental health challenge in this country, and any element of a person's life can be brought to work (intentionally or not). Two recent news stories reminded me of the challenges we might encounter in the workplace and the potential impacts. About one , most will remember last October (2023) when an off-duty pilot made the news. He was riding in the cockpit of the aircraft, but as a passenger.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Employee resentment is a growing concern in today’s workplace. It can erode morale, reduce productivity, and create a toxic work environment. Understanding what causes resentment and how to effectively deal with it is crucial for both managers and employees. This article will explore the root causes of employee resentment, its impact on the workplace, and practical strategies for addressing it.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The winners of EBN's Excellence in Benefits awards and the Best HR Teams share their challenges, successes, advice and more.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cal/OSHA has proposed new regulations that would incorporate California’s new workplace violence prevention law — which took effect July 1 — into Title 8, the set of regulations that covers workplace safety in the Golden State. However, the proposed rules add a number of new requirements that some safety observers say would be unworkable in many workplaces and may create burdensome new standards for employers to follow.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cancer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Are Top Claimant Concerns High-dollar claimants continue to concern employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S. Those that self-fund and purchase medical stop-loss coverage have seen premiums continuing to rise over 10% annually, as reported by the 2024 Aegis […] The post Stop-Loss Premiums Increase to Over 10% Annually appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly globalized world, diversity in the workplace has emerged as one of the most important drivers of innovation, employee engagement, and company growth. Companies now realize that cultivating a diverse workforce can lead to better problem-solving, improved decision-making, and enhanced company performance. One powerful strategy to achieve diversity in hiring is the “Diverse Slate Hiring” model.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Two experts go over common misconceptions that may be keeping employees from getting the most out of their benefit offerings.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Co-working space business DeskLodge has become accredited as a living wage employer as part of a commitment to its workforce. The commitment will see every DeskLodge employee receive a minimum hourly wage of £12, which is higher than the government minimum for people over the age of 21 that currently stands at £11.44 per hour. DeskLodge is based in south west England, where the Living Wage Foundation has calculated that 11.8% of all jobs, equivalent to 285,000 roles, pay less than the real livin

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Hppy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The hiring landscape has evolved dramatically over recent years, driven by technological advancements, shifts in workforce expectations, and changing organizational needs. While still in use, traditional hiring methods have been complemented or replaced by innovative approaches that align with the modern job market. This blog explores the key features of new-age hiring, highlighting how companies are adapting to these changes and the benefits they offer.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Scaling a startup is a challenging but exciting process, where founders and early team members need to transition from wearing multiple hats to building specialized roles that will allow the business to grow. One of the key factors in this transition is hiring. For an early-stage startup, scaling hiring can be a daunting task that requires balancing speed, cost, quality of candidates, and cultural fit.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Shaping future leadership, building the best benefits and staying ahead of the tech curve — these executives are excited for what's to come.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Credit: Chumakov Oleg / Shutterstock Need to know: While the focus of group risk benefits was previously on the claim aspect and the monetary payout, now it is more about the crucial support and wellbeing benefits included in many policies. Communication of group risk benefits through a little-and-often approach is key to enhancing their value to staff.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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