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How to upscale a benefits strategy to align with business growth

Employee Benefits

Need to know: As businesses grow, it is vital that their employee benefits strategies also evolve. Employers may start with a few core products but then expand into other areas, including wellbeing, lifestyle discounts and changes to working patterns. A more mature strategy is likely to include an element of choice so employees can opt for what is important to them.

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FMLA pregnancy leave — everything employers and employees need to know

Business Management Daily

Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and Medical Leave Act. This important leave law is designed to offer job-protected leave to employees taking time off due to pregnancy, medical conditions, or other qualifying family events. Handling pregnancy and family bonding leave is a bit different than managing other forms of FMLA leave, so human resources professionals and small bus

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What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?

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Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay transparency. HR professionals at small to midsized employers may need to take a look at current pay structures or applications to ensure that they are compliant with changing legislation. In some states or cities, missing the mark will incur civil penalties and fines, so keeping up to date is vital to continued success.

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Missouri Is Second State to Enact Earned Wage Access Law

PayrollOrg

Missouri recently became the second state to enact an earned wage access (EWA) law to regulate EWA providers. The law takes effect on August 28, 2023.

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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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SECURE 2.0 Act Financial Planning Opportunities in 2023 and Beyond

Money Talk

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 , passed last December, has financial planning opportunities for both the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement planning. Below is a brief summary of a few key retirement savings provisions from about 100 changes contained in this legislation: RMD Changes- Effective January 1, 2023, the starting age for required minimum distributions (RMDs) for people born from 1951 to 1959 is now 73 instead of 72 and the starting age for those born in 1960 or later is now

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Customer Service

Florida Workers' Comp

No one wants to be the old man that admonishes "You kids get off of my lawn." No one wants to be the aging critic who persistently refers to "back in my day." We each struggle with the burdens and benefits of growing older and perhaps it is human nature to believe that things today just don't measure up to our recollections of the storied past? That said.

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SSA Requests Feedback on BSO Registration Process

PayrollOrg

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is requesting feedback on the current registration and authorization process for Business Services Online (BSO).

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Lovewell’s logic: It’s good to talk

Employee Benefits

When was the last time you spoke to each member of your team? And how about colleagues from other departments across the business? This week, it was really brought home to me how easy it is to feel that you have been in touch with colleagues and friends, without actually speaking to them in person. I like to think that I am relatively good at keeping in touch with friends and family, however, when it came to having to share some news that was better delivered in person, it brought home to me how

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Employers may be responsible for employee damages from cyber security hacks

Business Management Daily

Mail scams may be making a comeback, but the quickest, easiest, and most efficient way for a scammer or phisher to steal employees’ identities is to hack into your computer network. These attempts are more common than ever, and making a bad situation even worse — courts are increasingly holding employers responsible once there is a hack. Two recent cases, from two different states, using two different state laws, illustrate the risk.

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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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Customer Service

Florida Workers' Comp

No one wants to be the old man that admonishes "You kids get off of my lawn." No one wants to be the aging critic who persistently refers to "back in my day." We each struggle with the burdens and benefits of growing older and perhaps it is human nature to believe that things today just don't measure up to our recollections of the storied past? That said.

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District Court Upholds DOL’s Dual Jobs Final Rule for Tip Credit

PayrollOrg

A U.S. district court ruled the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) dual jobs final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act is valid.

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Hamilton Barnes’ benefits strategy evolves as the business grows

Employee Benefits

Recruitment agency Hamilton Barnes started up in 2014 and now employs 100 people, having grown from 20 pre-pandemic. As it has grown, it has had to develop its benefits offering to ensure it can hold on to talented staff. George Barnes, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hamilton Barnes, says: “The number one cost to a recruitment business is churn,” says “We wanted to offer them something comprehensive.

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Mastering remote onboarding: Strategies for a seamless transition

WEX Inc.

You have one chance to make a first impression on new hires. Nearly one-quarter of staff turnover occurs in the first 45 days of employment, which means the onboarding experience is important in improving your retention numbers. In this blog post, you’ll learn more about the onboarding process, get tips for how to design yours for a remote/hybrid environment, and find out how to address changes along the way.

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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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Generations in the workplace: setting the record straight

Workplace Insight

If there were an algorithm to create a word cloud in response to searches for ‘What millennials want in the workplace?’, you’d expect to see Google spew out terms such as ‘flexibility’, ‘meaning’, ‘fairness’, ‘equality’, ‘inclusivity’, ‘opportunity’, ‘connections’, ‘socialising’ and ‘experience’. Do the same with ‘Gen Z’ replacing ‘millennials’ and – guess what – you’ll see the exact same word cloud, although perhaps in a different colour and order so you don’t think it’s

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What is Financial Anxiety? Is Hidden Stress Hurting Your Team?

Best Money Moves

What is financial anxiety? Financial anxiety is a huge pain point for many workforces. Here are 3 strategies to help combat financial anxiety at work. Worrying about finances is becoming more commonplace among employees. According to the Mind over Money survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab, 77% of Americans report feeling anxious about their financial situation.

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REACHING & RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT: BREAKING THE STIGMA

Employee Benefits

Dr Keith Grimes shares his personal experiences of reaching a point of occupational burnout. With a focus on the importance of nurturing a culture of openness, Dr Grimes breaks the stigma, encouraging others to seek support and sharing what helped him on his journey back to health. The Truth about Burnout Burnout can be a very strange and lonely place.

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Fixing the ACA’s Family Glitch

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The “family glitch” was a regulatory oddity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It required the affordability of an employer-sponsored health plan to be determined based solely on the cost of the plan to an individual employee, disregarding the costs to add family members to a plan. This resulted in many families being ineligible for […] The post Fixing the ACA’s Family Glitch appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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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Issue 16 of IN magazine is now available for you

Workplace Insight

The new issue of IN Magazine is now available to read online. The print edition will be posted shortly. In this issue , we look at the ongoing shift in the way we think about work and workplaces but without falling back on the simple, cliched thinking that defines much of that conversation. We consider what happens now for the world’s fringe business districts as Canary Wharf sets out its plans for the future in the wake of HSBC’s announced departure.

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What is a dependent care FSA?

WEX Inc.

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent or more on your dependent care costs. It’s a smart way to save money on expenses such as childcare or elderly care for a dependent.

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6 ways to gather meaningful employee feedback

Employee Benefits

Most leaders know that employee feedback is essential for a successful and thriving workplace. It provides valuable insights into how employees are feeling about their roles, their managers, the challenges they experience day-to-day – and more importantly – creates the conversations needed to find solutions. Feedback can truly be the lifeblood of an organisation if it’s gathered meaningfully – improving satisfaction, morale and productivity of your team.

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HIPAA Compliance 101: Lessons from a Recent OCR Settlement

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with a community hospital resolving an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) privacy and security rules. While the settlement involved a medical provider, it offers some important lessons for other HIPAA-covered entities, […] The post HIPAA Compliance 101: Lessons from a Recent OCR Settlement appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS B

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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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The AI Revolution In Primary Care: Are We Ready? 

Wellable

One in three patients are ready for AI-led primary care. What does this mean for the field of health care and the world of employee wellness? The post The AI Revolution In Primary Care: Are We Ready? appeared first on Wellable.

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5 Surprising Facts About Employee Financial Wellness

Best Money Moves

5 surprising statistics about employee financial wellness. Employee financial wellness has a big impact on employee wellbeing and productivity. Here are a few key statistics to know. Stress over personal finances continues to impact workers both in the home and at the office. Your workforce is suffering as a result. In January 2023, PWC surveyed 4,000 employed U.S. adults about their personal finances and financial stress.

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Top 7 Employee Benefits and Incentives

Employee Benefits

Employee retention poses a complex challenge that goes beyond merely offering a competitive salary. The prominence of employee perks is on the rise, and as such, workers’ expectations are also climbing. In today’s business environment, a comprehensive and attractive suite of employee incentives can serve as a hallmark of a company’s prestige and plays a crucial role in fostering a productive, satisfied workforce.

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Role Clarity in Times of Change: 3 Steps to Setting Clear Expectations After a RIF

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After a layoff or reduction in force (RIF), the employees who remain may be left wondering, now what ? It’s typical for employees and even managers to worry about how things will change for them and their remaining team members. As the dust begins to settle after a RIF, confusion can set in, and “who’s doing what” can get a little messy. When this happens, employee role clarity suffers.

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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.