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What Should a Financial Wellbeing offering Look Like?

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why financial wellbeing matters. How does employee financial wellbeing affect business? What to include in your offering. How Sodexo Engage can support your financial wellbeing offering. The current cost of living crisis will be affecting all of your employees right now. Soaring inflation is impacting the cost of everything, from petrol at the pumps to the weekly shop, and the effects on wellbeing could be devastating.

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6 ways to improve business performance at your organization

Achievers

Everything your organization does should, in one way or another, contribute to overall business performance. But not all courses of action are created equal, especially when resources are limited. If you’re looking for direction as to which initiatives your company should prioritize to boost business performance, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 6 ways your organization can improve business performance and some tips on getting started with each. 1.

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Financial Aspects of “Unretirement”

Money Talk

The year 2021 was noteworthy for the “Great Resignation” as about 47 million people quit jobs last year. The year 2022 is equally noteworthy for a “Great Unretirement” as millions of older workers who left jobs during the pandemic decided to come back into the labor force. One study found 1 in 5 retirees were likely to start working again soon. Factors contributing to this trend include: 1. a high demand for workers (sometimes coupled with increased pay, signing bonuses, and/or remote-work flexi

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10 organizational culture qualities every company should have today

Insperity

When it comes to driving the success of your business, organizational culture is – without exaggeration – everything. It impacts the: Engagement and satisfaction of your workforce Cohesion and harmony among people Behavior of your people Leadership style in your organization, which has an effect on the relationships between managers and their direct reports Willingness of your organization to embrace change and evolve Innovation and creativity of your workplace.

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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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Wikipedia in the News

Florida Workers' Comp

The topic of Wikipedia is not new. Many people use this online amalgamation of thoughts and opinions as if it were an encyclopedia or learned treatise. In 2006. The Register discussed students receiving failing grades after citing the site. They reportedly wrote in angst to the founder of Wikipedia seeking solace or help. The founder reportedly had "no sympathy" and agreed that the site should not be cited in academic work: "you're in college; don't cite the encyclopedia.

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DOL Proposes Significant Changes to the QPAM Exemption – What You Need to Know

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On July 27, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued notice of a proposed amendment (the “Proposed Amendment”) to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (which is commonly referred to as the “QPAM Exemption”) that would (as described in more detail below) significantly amend certain of the exemption’s conditions, including: increasing the equity/net worth and assets under management thresholds to qualify as a “qualified professional asset manager” (“QPAM”); adding a new requir

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4 Benefits to Support LGBTQ+ Employees in the Workplace

Best Money Moves

4 benefits to support LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. These 4 key benefits can provide additional support to the unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. Members of the LGBTQ+ community report disproportionate levels of financial stress compared to straight and cis-gendered peers. In a survey of 2,005 LGBTQ+ Americans conducted by the Motley Fool , over two-thirds of respondents rated their financial stress as “very high.

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Three Back-to-School Opportunities for Employers

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Ahhhh, the smell of fresh folders, pencils sharpened to perfection and the crack of that first marker opening. Oh, is it just me that gets excited about. Read more > The post Three Back-to-School Opportunities for Employers appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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How to Use Mirroring When Communicating

HR Digest

You know the saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them”? That’s where verbal mirroring comes in. If you’re trying to communicate with someone who’s being difficult, that’s a good attitude to have. A lot of people find it easier to listen when they’re not focused on what they’re saying, so why not use that to your advantage?

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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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How Does Stress Affect the Body: A Breakdown by System

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is stress? What happens to your body when you’re stressed? 7 long-term effects of stress on the body. 5 effects of stress on the mind. 5 effects of stress on behavior. 4 effects of stress on emotions. How does stress affect your sleep? When to seek professional help.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? Scared that producing relevant evidence in a former employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit would be difficult because written warnings and performance appraisals are buried among mounds of other paperwork? Smart businesses ease such concerns with proactive measures.

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5 Employee Performance Metrics You Should Be Tracking

15Five

To successfully make the journey from administrative HR to strategic HR, organizations need a roadmap — better yet, a GPS. You need to know where you’re headed, what roads can get you their fastest (with the least amount of potholes), and when to reroute when you get off course. For Google Maps, information from satellites and users’ location data are used to triangulate your best route.

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Example Answers To “Describe A Challenge You Overcame”

HR Digest

When you need to describe a challenge you overcame, there are many options that you can apply. This kind of interview question is very sensitive and you should answer it in the right way. There are some things to avoid, and these are: Blaming others for some issues. Providing too many details . Telling a story with negative outcomes . All these bad things to avoid are very important because they can influence your interview outcomes. .

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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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What Does a Sales Manager Do? 3 Tips to Succeed

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is a sales manager? What does a sales manager do? How do you become a sales manager? Must-have skills of a sales manager. What sales reps need most from a sales manager.

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Keeping toxic positivity out of the workplace

Business Management Daily

In a perfect world, we’d have plenty of time to get everything done that we need to. We could take breaks and eat lunch without negatively impacting our productivity, and oh yeah, we’d be in a good mood too. Unfortunately, this kind of superhuman performance isn’t realistic. No matter what kind of work you do or how much you’re getting paid, there’s a limit to one’s output.

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No Surprises Act to Prevent Millions of Surprise Bills

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Effective January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act protects healthcare consumers from surprise medical billing under certain circumstances. AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) recently surveyed more than 80 commercial health insurance companies and received responses from 31 companies, which collectively represent 115 million commercial health plan members.

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Ways to Beat Your Sunday Scaries

HR Digest

If you’ve never heard of this term and you’re asking yourself “what are Sunday scaries?”, we are here to help you. Sunday scaries are a real thing. It comprises those sets of events that happen when you come to the realization that a new week starts on Monday. . I believe we all have Sunday scaries—or at least the majority of us do—when it seems so strange to realize that a new work week has begun.

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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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How to Start a Manifestation Journal: Reach Your Goals Through Writing

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is manifesting? Understanding the laws of attraction. How to manifest journal. Manifestation journal ideas and tips. Manifestation journal example. Maintaining a journaling practice. Unlock the power of journaling.

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IRS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR PLAN SPONSORS TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS REFLECTING RECENT LAW CHANGES

Benefits Notes

On August 3, 2022, the IRS published Notice 2022-33, which extends the deadlines for amending retirement plans and IRAs to reflect certain changes to the law made by the SECURE Act; the Bipartisan American Miners Act; and section 2203 (allowing waiver of 2020 required minimum distributions) of the CARES Act. Before the IRS released Notice 2022-33, retirement plans with a calendar year plan year and IRAs generally were required to amend their plan documents to reflect those law changes by Decemb

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US House Passes Telehealth Extension Through 2024

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill that would extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2024; immediate US Senate action on the bill is unlikely, however. On July 27, 2022, the US House of Representatives approved the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (H.R. 4040) by a wide bipartisan margin of 416–12. […].

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Choosing Back-To-Work Clothes after a Long Stay of Shorts and T-Shirts

HR Digest

In recent times, we have all been accustomed to wearing relaxed clothes since most of us have worked from home. Sweatpants and baggy T-shirts have become a norm and we want to change our habits now when the pandemic is close to an end. . As we go back to work, we need to think about the back to work clothes that will make us look polished and stylish.

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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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Employer Branding: How Your Company Can Attract Top Talent

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is employer branding? What is the purpose of an employer brand? Why is your employer brand important? 4 employer branding examples. How to build an employer brand. 3 tips to improve your employer branding.

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The FAA and seats

Florida Workers' Comp

There have been those who suggest that airlines charge us by the pound for our airline tickets, with some interesting retorts and replies. The Flyertalk thread is intriguing in that regard. In the end, it is perhaps fair to say that each passenger on a flight contributes to the overall cost of the flight? For example, an empty flight (0 passengers) will nonetheless require fuel, pilot, aircraft depreciation, ground services, and likely flight attendants whose service seems to be dictated by plan

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Cal/OSHA Requires Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke

InterWest Insurance Services

Cal/OSHA has issued a reminder to employers that they are required to protect their outdoor workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Cal/OSHA’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke emergency regulation put in place in August 2019 was made permanent in February 2021. For the safety of your workers and to comply with the regulation, it’s important that you follow the regs and know when you will need to take action to protect them from outdoor smoke.

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The biggest sign a company isn’t serious about developing leaders

TLNT

I’m sure most of you will agree that the need for great leadership is even more acute in 2022 than it was in 2019.

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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.