Sat.Aug 14, 2021 - Fri.Aug 20, 2021

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What Is Social Security Disability?

Attorney Charlie Hall

WHAT IS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? Social Security is a vital income security net for Americans. As of 2019, there were 64 million Americans, including disabled workers, retired workers, and survivors receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA). The Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the Federal Government.

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Performance Management: 5 Drivers for Success

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. Regardless of your opinions about the traditional annual performance appraisal, organizations still need to have a process for managing performance successfully. The process of performance management is a way to provide feedback, accountability, and documentation for performance outcomes. Even organizations that are “ditching” the annual review aren’t abandoning accountability, feedback, and documentation.

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How to Market Your Hotel Roles to Young Talent

Hireology

As more and more individuals resume traveling, hotels are looking to staff up to ensure they’re able to provide a great guest experience. But as we’ve seen across nearly every industry, a hiring crisis has caused a surplus of unfilled roles. . Some industries are rethinking how they’re marketing their roles to talent, and many are focusing on attracting young job seekers to find the perfect start to their careers.

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Portfolio Rebalancing in Later Life

Money Talk

One of my favorite “niche” areas of content development work, in addition to personal finance topics for military families and financial educators, is financial transitions in later life. Especially since publishing my latest book, Flipping a Switch , I spend a fair amount of time teaching and writing about financial topics that affect older adults.

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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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The 3 Best Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce

Best Money Moves

The 3 best benefits for a multigenerational workforce. In a multi-generational workforce, it can be difficult to find employee benefits that address the needs of every employee. This article highlights the top 3 benefits that work well for multi-generational teams. It’s no secret that employees of different generations expect different kinds of support from their employers.

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Inbox Now Available on the Hireology iOS App

Hireology

Last month we launched Inbox — a new feature designed to centralize all applicant and candidate communications within the Hireology platform. Today, we’re excited to share that Inbox is now available for the Hireology iPhone app , allowing you to reap the benefits of the feature while working on-the-go. As a refresher, with Inbox, you can view all of your SMS and email communications with both candidates and applicants from a single message center.

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Will health insurance be more expensive for the unvaccinated?

PeopleKeep

As the world continues to feel the effects of the global pandemic, health insurance professionals are speculating whether changes in health insurance costs could be coming soon for unvaccinated Americans. With the large majority of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S. among the unvaccinated, some suggest that the increased risk for unvaccinated employees could cause a spike in group health insurance premiums, or even cause an increase in individual health insurance premiums for the u

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HSA contribution models: Which one is better?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Employers building out their company’s HSA contribution models often choose the default option, but there are more choices than general experience might suggest. While there is nothing wrong with the status quo, employers should consider their financial goals and allow that to inform their choice, even if it means adjusting certain processes. In this article, we explore two approaches employers can examine when considering HSA contribution models to increase adoption.

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What Are the Benefits You Get When You Buy Weed Online?

Take It Personel-ly

The revolution of the internet and the overall ease of access to products has definitely revolutionized the way we buy and sell things. Buying and selling weed online is a win-win situation for both parties (the seller and the shopper). If you wish, for example, to get kush online, all you have to do is […].

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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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Standing Ovation Award: Chitra Santhakumar | benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Nominations are submitted by fellow peers, and are tallied, read and carefully considered before being awarded at our company-wide 'Town Hall' meetings each quarter. Each award is read aloud by our chief operating officer to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the recognition — and when their names are finally announced, w

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The Hidden Caregiver: Isolated Elderly And The Workers Who Help Them Stay Connected

Wellable

Though much attention has been directed at the rise in loneliness during the pandemic , its specific impact on elderly populations has not be reviewed separately, reflecting the false but potentially widespread notion that older adults are impacted similarly by loneliness.

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Is Mandatory Time Off the Cure for Workaholics?

Patriot Software

So, you’ve decided to give your hard-working employees paid time off (PTO). You’ve drafted a clear PTO policy that details the benefit. But, nobody’s taking their time off. What gives? In an effort to force workaholics to take a vacation, some businesses are shifting gears and implementing mandatory time off. Should you? Read on to […] READ MORE.

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Back-to-School: How Can Employers Help Parents this Fall? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Back-to-school season usually means that parents are adjusting to new routines based on their childcare and family needs. This year is even more complicated as the coronavirus Delta variant surges across the country. Employers play an integral role in helping their employees balance family needs with their work schedules, as well as educating their employees on benefits available to them to help.

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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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Top 5 Applicant Tracking Systems 2021

HR Lineup

Recruitment and talent acquisition procedures can easily be simplified with applicant tracking software. Using an ATS software automates the entire recruitment procedure by streamlining workflows and integrating with other career sites and job boards. Not only does this make the recruitment process quick, but you improve your chances of hiring top-quality talent.

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Creating A Pet-Friendly, Wellness-Boosting Workplace

Wellable

Not only are pets great companions, but they can also have a significant positive effect on your health and wellness. Studies have found pet ownership tends to reduce anxiety and stress , promote social interaction , and even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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How to supplement your HRA with a group health insurance plan

PeopleKeep

The first time a small or medium-sized business (SMB) is able to offer their employees health benefits is an exciting milestone. Offering a quality health benefit is an excellent tool for both employee retention and recruiting that sets your organization apart from those struggling to offer health benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are one of the health benefits options that have made it possible for SMBs to successfully contribute to their employees’ h

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BerniePortal Introduces Guided Onboarding for New Employers

BerniePortal

Onboarding your organization onto BerniePortal? We recently released a new guided onboarding experience that will help you set up your organization more quickly, with less hassle along the way. In just 15-20 minutes, your entire organization will be successfully onboarded with BerniePortal. We designed this onboarding process as a checklist to easily track your progress.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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[Podcast]: Special Financial Assistance for Multi-employer Pension Plans (Part 2)

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

This episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief is the second of our three-part series analyzing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) guidance on the new special financial assistance program for troubled multiemployer pension plans that was created by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Tune in as Rob Projansky and Justin Alex dig into more details on the guidance and the program.

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68% of employers are considering pay cuts for remote workers, CIPHR survey shows

cipHR

CIPHR survey reveals employers’ attitudes towards staff working from home. A new survey by HR software provider CIPHR reveals that over two-thirds (68%) of British businesses are contemplating pay cuts for staff who opt to work from home, despite many (53%) saying they’ve actually saved money by having more remote workers. CIPHR polled 150 business owners, CEOs, and senior managers to find out more about employers’ attitudes towards staff working from home.

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Can I have an HRA and an FSA at the same time?

PeopleKeep

If your employer offers a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), then you have access to a unique health benefit that empowers you to make your own healthcare choices in ways a traditional group health insurance plan doesn’t. From choosing your own individual health insurance plan to spending your HRA dollars on the qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses that make sense for you, an HRA gives you the freedom to choose.

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Developing Interpersonal Skills for better success at work

HR Digest

Interpersonal skills are the ability to effectively communicate with an individual or a group. These verbal and non-verbal forms of communication are picked up in our infancy. And as we grow older, they are given the terminology of politeness, empathy and sharing of views. In today’s world, where a lot of communication is done virtually, the ability to communicate effectively becomes doubly important.

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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.

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How to Process Payroll in 8 Straightforward Steps

Patriot Software

Part of your title as “employer” also includes “payroll processor.” When you hire employees, you have to add them to payroll, withhold the proper taxes, and pay employees. It’s all part of the job. But if you’re new to this employer role, you may not be exactly sure how to process payroll. Well lucky for […] READ MORE.

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Finding the right HR software system for your requirements

cipHR

Myhrtoolkit list five key aspects to consider when choosing HR software. HR software is a great solution for getting more organised and effective when it comes to many aspects of staff management – but knowing which kind of system will be best for your organisation can be a challenge. From simple, off-the-shelf solutions that are easy to implement and adopt, to more bespoke, modular systems that you can tailor more specifically to your organisation, there are plenty of options out there for orga

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5 Excellent Ways of Attracting More Customers

Take It Personel-ly

It’s a well-known fact that no business can survive without customers, and that steady streams of new consumers are what allows companies to grow, expand, and fulfill their potential. However, attracting new audiences can often be a difficult task, requiring an efficient marketing plan that helps to draw in and retain customers in an effort […].

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How To Follow IRS Rules To Create a Nonprofit

Kollath CPA

Before forming a nonprofit organization, you should understand the types of structures available so you can choose the one that provides the most benefits. You can organize in one of four ways, which are discussed below. How To Follow IRS Rules To Create a Nonprofit. An unincorporated association — this includes any informal group of people who get together for a common purpose, such as playing bridge.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.