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What Employee Benefits Should Small Businesses Include?

Pacific Prime

Small Businesses should include health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off in their employee benefits package. Employers should also be aware of the employee benefits that they must include, as required by law, such as workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. Are you an employer ready to revise your employee benefits plan? Are you.

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What impact will the living pension initiative have on employees’ retirement outcomes?

Employee Benefits

As a voluntary savings target, the living pension initiative sets out the minimum annual contribution needed to afford basic living costs in retirement. Employers should ensure that employees who increase their contributions in line with this are not saving at a rate they cannot afford. Organisations should engage employees in their future finances by introducing schemes to improve financial literacy and provide better pensions information.

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Why Chobani increased its minimum wage to $20 per hour

Employee Benefit News

Shari Eaton, chief people officer at Chobani, explains why their company felt it was the right time to up wages.

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IRS to Provide e-Filing Option for Forms 940, 941-X in 2024

PayrollOrg

The IRS said it will provide an electronic filing option for amended employment tax returns “sometime in 2024.

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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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Herbert Smith Freehills supports employees’ future with living pension

Employee Benefits

When law firm Herbert Smith Freehills was approached about taking part in the living pension pilot, it was keen to support what it saw as a vital initiative not just for its own employees, but for society in general. Operating from 25 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the firm has been a long-term supporter of the Living Wage Foundation, which has now established the living pension initiative, and has been a living wage employer since 201

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Comprehensive Guide To Fostering Social Wellness In The Workplace 

Wellable

Unlock the potential of your workforce by embracing an often-overlooked aspect of well-being: social wellness. The post Comprehensive Guide To Fostering Social Wellness In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Connecticut Pay Data Reporting Requirements Rolled Back

PayrollOrg

Expanded pay data reporting requirements that were set to take effect for Connecticut employers beginning in 2024 were rolled back. Employers will not be required to report the additional elements.

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Not so fantastic: 90% of Barbie doll jobs pay men more

Employee Benefits

Credit: DinosArt / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: As many as 90% of jobs held by Mattel’s Barbie dolls pay men more , according to research by Money.co.uk. Money.co.uk analysed 59 roles held by different Barbie dolls against 2022 median full-time pay data from the UK Office for National Statistics and US Bureau of Labour Statistics, to calculate the earning disparity if Ken dolls were in the same job.

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Of mice and men

Workplace Insight

The history of the humble computer mouse dates back to the 1960s and engineer Douglas Engelbart ’s work on improving the way people and computers interact. He initially called the device he envisaged a ‘bug’ but the first prototype he created with Bill English was so unmistakeably a rodent that there was only one thing they could have called it. If only they had settled the question of whether the plural was mouses or mice.

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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 to Make the Business Case for An Employee Wellness Program

Flimp Communications

HR teams know the immense value of employee wellness programs. But does your leadership? What follows is a step-by-step plan for pitching an employee wellness program. The post How to Make the Business Case for An Employee Wellness Program appeared first on Flimp.

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PayrollOrg Recognizes Government Partner

PayrollOrg

Realuz Bisa with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received PayrollOrg’s Government Partner Award.

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Tribunal orders Lawcomm Solicitors to pay £13,000 in unfair dismissal case

Employee Benefits

Family law firm Lawcomm Solicitors has been ordered to pay a former employee nearly £13,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed and her contract had been breached after the organisation’s failure to make a bonus payment. Sarah Lightfoot-Webber, former head of family law at the Hampshire-based firm, resigned due to a change in bonus structure without consultation, failure to make her a director as promised upon obtaining the relevant qualification, breach of trust and con

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Putting Employee Wellness Programs to Work

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

What are the opportunities and challenges of digital health wellness programs? In a recent discussion, McDermott Partners Scott A. Weinstein and Sarah G. Raaii discussed a wide range of issues, including accessibility to employees, navigating the health plan regulatory landscape, budgetary constraints and the reality of rising healthcare costs. Read more here.

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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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CIPD says HR professionals should ‘lean in’ to artificial intelligence

Workplace Insight

The swift rise of generative artificial intelligence and its potential impact in the workplace puts people professionals at the heart of understanding how this fast-evolving technology can be responsibly used, and the business impact it may have, according to the CIPD. To support this change, the trade body has launched a new guide, Preparing your Organisation for AI Use , which stresses the importance of people professionals creating clear policies on the use of easily accessible, web-based g

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From Rest to Renewal: The Transformative Impact Of Sabbaticals 

Wellable

Organizations may be overlooking a valuable employee benefit: sabbatical leaves. Explore the landscape, benefits, and best practices for offering sabbaticals. The post From Rest to Renewal: The Transformative Impact Of Sabbaticals appeared first on Wellable.

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Improving Employee Financial Wellbeing in the Face of Economic Uncertainty

Employee Benefits

Amid soaring inflation rates there are predictions of a recession hitting the UK by the end of the year. If you are an employer or HR manager, your responsibility extends to assisting your workforce in mitigating financial stress and ensuring their mental wellbeing. In this way, they can appreciate their work environment, which is crucial for your business growth.

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New IBA GEI Report Cites ESG as Emerging Focus for Human Resources

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Governments and employers throughout the world are paying more attention to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues. That’s according to the International Bar Association Global Employment Institute’s (IBA GEI) Eleventh Annual Global Report. The report is based on data from lawyers in 55 countries and covers a range of topics, including artificial intelligence, mental […] The post New IBA GEI Report Cites ESG as Emerging Focus for Human Resources appeared fi

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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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Cost of living crisis incentivises people to work from home

Workplace Insight

A new report claims that rising numbers of the people in the UK are choosing to shop and work from home to make every penny count as the cost-of-living crisis continues. These insights mark the launch of the second Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index – a quarterly barometer that combines anonymised and aggregated UK movement data from O2 Motion, with national polling findings to reveal key trends relating to the behaviour of 2,000 British businesses and 1,000 UK consumers.

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Words to Describe Yourself to Impress in an Interview

BetterUp

Jump to section The power of positive self-talk Positive self-talk versus manifestation Using positive self-talk in an interview 50 positive words to describe yourself Describe your best self

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30% favour employers that offer mental health support

Employee Benefits

Almost a third of workers (30%) favour employers that offer workplace mental health support , according to research by flexible working platform Flexa. Its latest Quarterly flexible working index pooled data insights from 350,000 job searches and 8,000 jobseekers on where, when and how they want to work. It found that there has been a 20% increase in demand for mental health support since July 2022, when just a quarter of all job seekers expressed a preference for employers that offer this.

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Career Map: A Strategic Approach to Achieving Your Professional Goals

HR Digest

Just like planning a road trip, creating a career map can help you navigate the twists and turns of your professional journey. A career map is a written plan that outlines your current position, your ultimate career goal , and the specific steps you need to take to reach that goal. The concept of career mapping can be tricky but here we are to help you out, from its benefits, to practical steps to creating an effective career map that aligns with your ambitions.

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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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What we Intend

Florida Workers' Comp

We are in a state of transition. The world is changing around us. Tomorrow will not necessarily look like today. That said, anyone, anytime could write that conclusion and be as prescient. The world is, and always has been, changing. This is true of the physical, just ask your neighborhood brontosaurus. It is true in many ways. One that I have focused on over the years is technology.

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Webinar to Tell Secret Cost of Payroll to Non-Traditional Employees

PayrollOrg

Sponsored by Fintwist by Comdata, the webinar, The Secret Cost of Payroll to Non-Traditional Employees, which is free for PayrollOrg members, takes place Tuesday, July 25 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST.

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Flexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent

Employee Benefits

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, which will allow UK workers to request flexible working from day one in a job, has received Royal Assent. Employees now have the right to request this twice a year instead just once. Employers are now required to consider these and provide a reason before rejection within two months of a request, a change from the previous three months.

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Navigating the Fallout: How HR Can Support Remaining Employees After a Layoff

15Five

Going through layoffs or a reduction in force (RIF) can create a ripple effect through an organization, causing everything from a dip in morale to a spike in regrettable turnover. If not handled carefully, layoffs can transform a once-thriving culture into a toxic environment. MIT Sloan recently studied Glassdoor data to assess the impact of layoffs on surviving employees and company cultures.

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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.