Employee Benefit News

MAY 8, 2024

Policies and benefits for working moms vary by state across the country. Here are the 20 locations offering the most support.

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Pacific Prime

MAY 8, 2024

Home-based workers refer to employees who are allowed to work from home. Some examples of jobs that allow people to work from home include translators or graphic designers. While there are distractions, working from home allows greater schedule flexibility and saves transportation money. On the other hand, working from home also means there is potential.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 7, 2024

Any survey that sets out to establish what people believe cuts their productivity and annoys them most about their workplace invariably throws up the same result; the noise and distractions generated by other people. So it will come as no surprise to learn that the same surveys usually find that employees believe that peace and quiet and freedom from distractions is the most important factor when it comes to getting some decent work done.

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Money Talk

MAY 9, 2024

I recently reviewed notes that I took at recent presentations about retirement. Below are seven recommendations that stood out to me and might be helpful to Money Talk blog readers: Define Your New Self - People may retire after decades of work, but they do not retire from life. To prepare for this transition, make a point to define yourself by who you are rather than what you do.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 9, 2024

There are a great many judges in this world. The idea of a judicial system is reasonably universal, though the stature, dignity, and independence of those display some significant degrees of variety across the globe. In the United States, there are something more than 30,000 judges. In such a broad field of people, it is likely difficult (at best) to distinguish yourself.

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HR Lineup

MAY 7, 2024

In the realm of business, success hinges not only on strategy and innovation but also on the people who drive these initiatives forward. Recognizing this, organizations increasingly focus on talent optimization—a holistic approach to maximizing the effectiveness of their workforce. Talent optimization goes beyond traditional human resources practices by integrating data-driven insights, behavioral science, and strategic planning to align talent strategy with business objectives.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 10, 2024

The IRS announced the 2025 maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits and deductible minimums for high deductible health plans that must be used in conjunction with HSAs.

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HR Digest

MAY 9, 2024

The Nike layoffs announcements from back in February will soon finish taking shape in June, as 740 employees from their World Headquarters in Oregon will be asked to leave. The company had announced a 2 percent reduction of the workforce, targeting a reduction of at least 1,600 employees over time. Nike’s layoffs within its workforce are part of a much larger cost-cutting strategy after their last annual report in December did not see profitable results to the degree the company had expected.

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 8, 2024

The VP of clinical programs and patient experience at apree health shares the secret to utilizing GLP-1s effectively.

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Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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HR Lineup

MAY 10, 2024

Employee turnover continues to pose significant challenges for businesses in 2024, particularly amidst evolving workplace dynamics and shifting employee expectations. High turnover rates can adversely affect organizational performance, morale, and overall productivity. As companies strive to retain top talent and foster a stable workforce environment, implementing effective strategies becomes imperative.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 7, 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund projects the social security wage base will be $174,900 for 2025.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 9, 2024

Of the 1.8 million employees who accessed healthcare services through health or protection insurance in 2022, 1.3 million (75%) relied on workplace-provided schemes to do so, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Its Growing demand – increased use of health and protection services in 2022 report also found that almost 600,000 (87%) of the 700,000 people included in the research who used virtual GPs in 2022 did so through their employer’s scheme.

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 7, 2024

Combining work and play can be great, but what happens if something goes wrong far from home?

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HR Lineup

MAY 9, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the focus on employee experience has become paramount. As organizations strive to attract and retain top talent, they are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered. While various factors contribute to a positive employee experience , one key ingredient stands out: transparency.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 6, 2024

PAYO’s rebranded Bookshelf design updates are featured in the Tizra Upgrade Showcase. Tizra highlights the improved Bookshelf navigation and the “Latest News” section.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MAY 8, 2024

Back in July of 2023, I wrote a blog on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what plan sponsors needed to know at that time. I was pregnant while writing that first blog and curious not only how the law would impact […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 6, 2024

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption just released its annual ranking of organizations with holistic family building support.

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Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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HR Lineup

MAY 8, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of recruitment, where talent acquisition strategies are continuously evolving, building and maintaining a comprehensive candidate database is paramount for organizations to stay ahead. In 2024, with advancements in technology and shifting job market trends, the approach to managing candidate data has undergone significant transformations.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 10, 2024

Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco. Its third annual Global Marco new consumer report , which was conducted in partnership with research technology organisation Cint, and surveyed more than 7,300 participants in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, the UK and USA, also found that almost two-thirds (64%) of employees would work for

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Workplace Insight

MAY 9, 2024

The digital edition of the new Works magazine is now available for you here. And it’s bigger, and dare we say better, than ever. In this issue: we look back on Milan Design Week and forward to Clerkenwell Design Week; there are no fewer than four projects highlighting the latest design trends and thinking; we present the award winners from the Sustainable Design Collective; explore how biophilia shouldn’t just be about a plant in the office and a picture of field on the wall; set out

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 10, 2024

All parents want peace of mind that their family is taken care of, and there are plenty of ways for employers to help.

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HR Lineup

MAY 7, 2024

In the contemporary landscape of work environments, the traditional cubicle-laden office is becoming increasingly obsolete. In its place, concepts like Agile Working and Activity-Based Working (ABW) have gained prominence, promising greater flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency. While both approaches seek to optimize workspaces for the modern workforce, they operate on different principles and cater to distinct organizational needs.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 9, 2024

Credit: Photofex_AUT / Shutterstock.com Pilots and technical crew employed by Bristow Helicopters are undertaking strike action this week in a dispute over pay and benefits. The search and rescue winch operators and paramedics, who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa), began strike action on Tuesday. It will continue for the rest of the week.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 9, 2024

Four years after the start of the pandemic, a new survey from JLL claims that hybrid working is now the most common workstyle globally, with 87 percent of organisations operating with a hybrid program today. JLL’s new 2024 Global Occupancy Planning Benchmarking Report claims to outline how hybrid offices are actively shifting to accommodate a greater variety of work activities and how companies can look at occupancy planning and workplace design more holistically to reflect these changes.

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 8, 2024

The digital platform provides a secure way for caregivers to manage all shared expenses.

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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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