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Pay Transparency Is Here. Are You Ready To Discuss It?

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

If pay transparency isn’t yet a hot topic in your organization, it soon will be. Recently, several states have passed pay transparency laws, and others are planning similar legislation. These laws require employers to post salary ranges in job listings. As a result, many employers are taking steps to get ahead of these changes — […] The post Pay Transparency Is Here.

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Male employees more likely to ask for a pay rise

Employee Benefits

One-quarter (26%) of female employees have asked for a pay rise this year compared to one-third (36%) of male staff, according to research by HR software provider Ciphr. Its survey of 1,000 employed adults also found that women were less likely to have asked for a cost-of-living bonus than men, at 7% and 14% respectively, for a promotion (17% versus 22%), or for more employee benefits to top up their income (11% compared to 16%).

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10 Benefits of Employee Discount Programs

Hppy

Imagine a world where you could save money on everything from dining out to purchasing a new car, all while enjoying a better work-life balance. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s time to dive into the world of employee discount programs, where both employers and employees can reap the rewards. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of employee discount programs, their benefits for both employers and employees, and how to choose the right program for your organization.

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How share plans can help employees become financially resilient and act as a motivational tool

Employee Benefits

We asked Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, to tell us why workplaces may want to consider offering all employees share plans, the different types available and what they need to be aware of. He comments; “To encourage employees to save more, many companies offer share plans, one of the most popular being Save As You Earn (SAYE). Employees are invited to save between £5 and £500 per month over a three or five-year period, at the end of which they can then use the savings to buy shares

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Congress Advances Four Bipartisan Healthcare Bills

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US House and Senate returned from recess, beginning a three-week sprint toward the August break. The bipartisan healthcare legislation on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and healthcare transparency is moving through both the House and Senate. The House Education and the Workforce Committee held a markup of a bipartisan healthcare package of four bills.

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Last Chance to Be Part of 2023 Global WFM Benchmarking Survey

PayrollOrg

Deloitte, in collaboration with PayrollOrg, invites you to participate in the 2023 Global Workforce Management Benchmarking Survey. But hurry; Survey is only available through 31 July.

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Lovewell’s logic: Should the Flexible Working Bill go further?

Employee Benefits

When the Flexible Working Bill received Royal Assent last week, many commentators, particularly parental rights campaigners, hailed this as a huge step forward. In a nutshell, the new legislation makes several changes to the way flexible working requests will work in practice, including: Giving employees the right to make two flexible working requests in a 12-month period, instead of one.

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How Companies Like PetVet365 Use Performance Management Tools to Support Employee Well-being

15Five

If you log into LinkedIn anytime during the month of May, you probably see a lot of employers post about Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s great that employers want to shed light on this important, historically stigmatized topic. But what happens when mental health awareness campaigns come to an end? Should employers stop caring about their employees’ mental well-being?

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Early cancer detection can reduce deaths by 45%

Employee Benefit News

Easy access to screenings and interventions cut down on the number of cancer deaths and high cost of treatment.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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DHS to Offer Option to Examine Form I-9 Documents on August 1

PayrollOrg

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will publish a final rule that provides alternatives for certain employers to examine Form I-9 documents remotely beginning on August 1.

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What Aldous Huxley can teach us about acoustics and distractions at work

Workplace Insight

Over the last few years there has been something of a loud and widespread backlash to the idea that we need to have constant access to information and our colleagues to work effectively. The touchstone for this pushback is of course the open plan office which has become something of a scapegoat for the universal problem of interruption and distraction and a renewed interest in the complexities of acoustics in office design.

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The US Cities and States With The Highest Entry-Level Salaries

Take It Personel-ly

When it comes to their career, everybody’s got to start somewhere, right? And those with little or no experience can’t expect to earn big bucks [.] The post The US Cities and States With The Highest Entry-Level Salaries appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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48% of employers have invested in benefits due to economic climate change

Employee Benefits

Nearly half (48%) of employers have boosted investment in their benefits package over the last 12 months in response to economic climate changes, according to research by benefits provider Zest. Its findings also revealed that more than one-third (36%) of respondents now worry they cannot keep up with competitors’ raising salaries and will not be able to attract or retain the right talent, with approximately two-fifths (42%) having difficulties recruiting staff.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Rethinking The 9-5 Workday: The Rise Of The Afternoon Dead Zone

Wellable

4-6 PM is now a workplace "Dead Zone". As employees embrace newfound autonomy, will this drive personalized productivity or pave way for unseen challenges? The post Rethinking The 9-5 Workday: The Rise Of The Afternoon Dead Zone appeared first on Wellable.

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Putting a new approach to office design in the frame

Workplace Insight

It is now a truism to suggest that the traditional ways we think about office design need to be rethought in response to the new and emerging challenges businesses now face. Most people accept this but are still trying to work out the implications for the way we design and manage the physical workplace. The office needs to tell a new story. And one way to structure this narrative this is to borrow ideas from the movie screenwriting process.

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How HSAs can transform retirement planning and your common questions

WEX Inc.

Many Americans invest and prepare for retirement the same way they did decades ago, but what worked 40 years ago might not be the best approach today. Fortunately, there’s an often overlooked way to help employees build wealth and prepare for retirement. And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. Why HSAs for retirement planning?

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Colin Bryce: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?

Employee Benefits

With modern workers changing jobs so frequently, it is difficult to manage their expectations because they are always on the lookout for change. With vacancies outstripping supply of labour in many sectors, young people recognise rightly that they are in demand and worthy of greater reward. I do not understand business owners that complain about the attitude of their employees, because it is a bit like arguing with the weather.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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How to Overcome High Anxiety at Work

HR Digest

Anxiety is a common mental health condition faced by many people, including those in the workplace. High anxiety can make it difficult to perform well on the job, leading to decreased productivity, job dissatisfaction, and even burnout. However, there are several strategies and tips that you can use to overcome anxiety and improve your well-being at work.

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Agencies Issue FAQs on Surprise Billing and Cost-Sharing Rules Coordination

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

A recent article by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and National Public Radio (NPR) raised the prospect that patients may still see surprise medical bills despite the enactment of the No Surprises Act (NSA). The article, entitled A Surprise-Billing Law Loophole? Her Pregnancy Led to a Six-Figure Hospital Bill, reports the story of a woman […] The post Agencies Issue FAQs on Surprise Billing and Cost-Sharing Rules Coordination appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Global prime office rents rise for second continuous quarter – Savills

Workplace Insight

Savills latest global Prime Office Costs (SPOC) analysis claims that net effective costs for occupiers taking top quality office space in key cities around the world rose 0.3 percent in Q2, following a rise of 1.1 percent in Q1. The international real estate advisor says the fact that prime office rents are continuing to edge up demonstrates that tenant demand is still present and landlords are cautiously optimistic in some markets.

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Kim Strachan: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?

Employee Benefits

At Journey Further, we prioritise the wellbeing and satisfaction of our team, ensuring people feel valued and appreciated for their hard work. We believe in creating an environment that embraces our core values of openness, togetherness, and a shared vision of creating a better way to do business. Here is how we actively demonstrate our appreciation and gratitude to our amazing team: First, recognition programmes: we havee implemented various recognition programmes to celebrate individual and te

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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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Using HSA funds for dependents’ medical expenses

PeopleKeep

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a popular way to save funds for future medical expenses. However, many people are unaware of all the ways they can use their funds. While most use their HSA funds for their own medical costs, it's possible to use them for dependents' medical expenses as well.

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DEI in the Face of Change: Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts After a RIF

15Five

Over the last few months, layoffs and reductions in force (RIFs) have hit tech companies large and small, with announcements and goodbye Linkedin posts a seemingly daily occurrence. While the decision to reduce the size of your workforce may be made by your CEO, CFO or Board, the burden to manage the fallout of the decision and mitigate the impact on your remaining employees often falls to HR.

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A brief history of the future of work

Workplace Insight

The past few years and our current predicaments should serves as a reminder of that tragic, unchangeable feature of the human condition, best expressed by Kierkegaard, that we are doomed to live our lives forwards but only understand them backwards. Retrospect is particularly important when we look back on sudden, large changes that knock us off our normal path.

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Laura Probert: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?

Employee Benefits

The easiest things that cost the least, are the things that often slip in a work culture, especially when businesses are under pressure. Like a simple ‘thank you’ for a great job. When it comes to appreciation and recognition , that’s where every leader at Egress starts. There are many fancy, expensive and complex systems organisations design – we have those too by the way – but if you neglect the simple but highly effective thank you, you are missing the main attraction.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.