Employee Benefits
MAY 22, 2023
What is private medical insurance (PMI)? PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. It traditionally involved full medical underwriting or a moratorium, meaning it can cover pre-existing conditions, unlike other types of healthcare plans.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 25, 2023
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Higginbotham
MAY 24, 2023
One of the first and most important responsibilities embraced by every breadwinner is life insurance. As soon as you have loved ones depending on your income and sharing the obligation of your debts, you can provide them with guaranteed protection from the potentially devastating financial losses that could occur in the event something happens to you.
PayrollOrg
MAY 22, 2023
The SSA/IRS Reporter, second quarter 2023, contains two articles written by PayrollOrg on the IRS’s lowered electronic filing threshold beginning in 2024 and valuating digital assets for federal tax purposes.
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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
InterWest Insurance Services
MAY 23, 2023
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released a detailed set of frequently asked questions about a new bereavement law that requires employers in the state with five or more workers to provide leave for up to five days to a worker who loses an immediate family member. The law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2023, covers bereavement leave upon the death of a: Spouse Child Parent Sibling Grandparent Grandchild Domestic partner, or Parent in-law.
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Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2023
Employee Benefits
MAY 22, 2023
Law firm Travers Smith and project, engineering, and technical services business Wood have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023. This category was created to recognise a successful strategy that has effectively delivered a flexible benefits plan. This can include plans that operate within a set enrolment period, as well as any-time enrolment.
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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.
Money Talk
MAY 24, 2023
I recently attended a virtual conference sponsored by FERMA , which included dozens of sessions about topics of interest to personal finance educators and researchers. Below is a summary of new and/or useful information that caught my attention: Fast Fashion - Key characteristics are short production and distribution lead times, highly fashionable product design through continuous trend spotting, and a sense of urgency and scarcity so consumers make frequent purchases.
PayrollOrg
MAY 26, 2023
Effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2023, Idaho withholding tables have been revised to reflect a reduction in the personal income tax rate. Employers should begin using the tables immediately but do not have to adjust withholding going back.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 25, 2023
Nostalgia. It surrounds us. The older we get, the thicker it swirls perhaps. Remember Mrs. Robinson ? For that matter, does anyone even remember Simon and Garfunkel? "Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you" Joe was a baseball player. Baseball was a relaxing, some say tedious, method of passing an afternoon. It was once the national pastime , but that time has passed.
BetterUp
MAY 25, 2023
Feeling like all you do is work? You’re not alone. Several statistics show that more than 60 percent of U.S. employees feel like their work-life balance is out of whack. But how do you balance your work-life with so much work happening at home? And how do you balance your workload to be more efficient? Is it more than just hitting a weekly yoga class ?
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
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2023
Manchester-headquartered logistics services business Cardinal Global Logistics has transitioned to an employee ownership model to mark 25 years in business. The business, which employs more than 400 employees, aimed to create an environment where every member of staff has the same opportunity to become a partner in its democratisation model, sharing in the profits it generates each year.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
MAY 26, 2023
In Central States v. Wingra , No. 21-cv-3684, 2023 WL 199360 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 17, 2023), the district court held that an employer expelled from a multiemployer pension plan may not owe withdrawal liability because the permanent cessation of the employer’s obligation to contribute was not voluntary. While the court subsequently limited the decision as being for discovery purposes only ( see Central States v.
HR Digest
MAY 26, 2023
Creating an LGBT-friendly workplace isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes business sense, too. “Inclusive workplaces ensure employees are safe, respected and able to fully contribute” says Jackie Ferguson, Head of Content & Programming at The Diversity Movement. As LGBTQ professionals are more able to be out at work, it’s every company’s responsibility to make its queer-friendly workplace by improving LGBTQ+ inclusion at work and creating an inclusive work culture to make queer em
Business Management Daily
MAY 23, 2023
In 2022, the city of Chicago added bystander intervention training to its workplace training requirement. Chicago companies must provide one hour of bystander intervention training annually for their employees. Some places, including New York City, already include bystander training as a component of sexual harassment prevention training. Chicago became the first to make it a separate requirement, but there’s no reason to think it will stop at Chicago.
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Employee Benefits
MAY 26, 2023
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, the Carer’s Leave Act and the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act have received Royal Assent. Once in force, these government-backed bills will support vulnerable workers and parents during difficult times. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, introduced by Stuart C McDonald MP, will allow eligible employed parents whose newborn baby is admitted to neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave, so that they can spend more time
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 21, 2023
I hate these posts. I am compelled and driven to write them but hate these posts. In January 2022, I marked the passing of Judge Dietz. I admired him and his quirky humor. I noted then the death of several others such as Douglas Myers , Jack Langdon , Bob Barrett, and Hon. Joseph Farrell. I am tired of these events and feel the weight of age each time I sit to pen one.
HR Digest
MAY 25, 2023
HR digital transformation is a hot topic for many HR professionals , and it should be, since digital technology has the potential and ability to transform HR as we know it. One of the key themes for many organizations in the next 10 years will be digital transformation. Digital adoption and transformation is a key development for most organizations in their strategic goals.
15Five
MAY 25, 2023
Is your performance management program actually moving the needle on employee performance? Research shows that many organizations (more than half by some estimates) are falling short. In a McKinsey & Company survey, 54% of respondents said performance management at their organization had not had a positive effect on performance. (If not to improve employee performance, what exactly is the point of “managing” it?
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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.
Employee Benefits
MAY 22, 2023
Retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced a neonatal policy with immediate effect to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave. The policy was introduced as part of a focus on providing more support and flexibility to staff to avoid missing out on moments that matter.
BetterUp
MAY 25, 2023
Jump to section Why recruiters and hiring managers ask this question 5 tips for a supervisor position interview Benefits of being a supervisor “Why do you want to be a supervisor?
HR Digest
MAY 24, 2023
In a poignant turn of events, entertainment giant Disney has commenced its third round of layoffs, casting an unsettled shadow of uncertainty and anxiety over its divisions. Disney’s layoffs in 2023 will be handing over pink slips to 2500 employees. The division slated to be impacted by the impending Disney job cuts in round three remains shrouded in mystery.
BerniePortal
MAY 25, 2023
Veterans have it hard enough when they return home. Many experience life-changing injuries while in the armed forces, and it can be difficult to manage medical needs and expenses once stateside. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27% of veterans have a disability incurred while in service, and 2.8% are unemployed. Between the stresses of disabilities and unemployment, veterans face a tough challenge re-entering their communities.
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.
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