Workplace Insight

JUNE 11, 2024

More than two-thirds (70 percent) of working parents in the UK have quit or are considering quitting their job due to lack of affordable childcare options, according to a new poll from Remote. The research explores the financial and mental impact return to office mandates and a lack of flexible hours has on parents, as well as outlining the consequences of what the report calls the ‘Working Parents Crisis’ on the UK’s workforce shortages.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 8, 2024

Gamification in employee recognition has emerged as a revolutionary approach in enhancing employee engagement and performance. This approach makes mundane workdays into an enjoyable and motivating experience. As employees earn rewards and climb leaderboards, they experience a sense of accomplishment and belonging, which in turn boosts morale and productivity.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 10, 2024

In today’s evolving workplace, flexibility and work-life balance have become paramount for both employers and employees. Among various flexible working arrangements, the 9/80 schedule stands out for its innovative approach to balancing productivity with personal time. This article delves into the intricacies of the 9/80 schedule, exploring its structure, benefits, challenges, and real-world applications.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

The state of Washington has placed additional restrictions on the use of noncompetition agreements. Readers may be familiar with the Federal Trade Commission’s latest noncompete rule, which goes into effect on September 4, 2024. While that federal regulation is currently being challenged in court, Washington’s rule has already gone into effect.

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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

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 11, 2024

COBRA rules and regulations are a lot for employers to manage daily, let alone under special circumstances (like the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA). If you’re a COBRA administrator, your COBRA experience can help your clients save time, stay compliant, and help participants successfully transition to COBRA or opt for a COBRA alternative.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 13, 2024

It is intriguing watching from afar the challenges and tribulations of the Californians. No, this does not reference the state's significant budget deficit. California is experiencing a realization that "2022-23 revenue will be $26 billion below budget act estimates." Somehow the realization in 2024 is that revenue last year was low. Some may struggle with how it takes a year to realize you are missing $26 billion.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 13, 2024

The Problem with Paper Many human resource (HR) departments still deal with the challenge of moving the day-to-day process for engaging employees off traditional and inefficient paper-based approaches to more modern, digital systems. HR, payroll, and benefits professionals often find themselves fighting tides of paperwork that not only slow them down but introduce expensive and difficult-to-remedy errors.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 11, 2024

PayrollOrg’s 2024 edition of Guide to Successful Electronic Payments, sponsored by rapid!, provides payroll professionals with the information needed to successfully implement or improve the electronic pay process at their companies.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 13, 2024

I keep hearing that Generative AI will unleash human creativity. Based on the contents of my inbox, I can tell you that is not yet the case. It is increasingly full of GenAI generated press releases and comment pieces that consist of a small amount of gibberish, a larger quantity of stuff that reads likes it’s been written by a non-native speaker, and an even larger amount of bland, clichéd C0nTeNt.

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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.

Employee Benefits

JUNE 13, 2024

Younger employees are increasingly likely to prioritise family planning in their financial goals, according to research by financial education platform provider Nudge. Its annual Global financial wellbeing report, which surveyed more than 11,500 employees globally, including 2,000 in the UK, also found that 66% of UK men aged 25-34 are setting financial goals to start their own family, compared to 62% of women.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 13, 2024

May 11, 2024, marked one year since the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and not much has changed in Medicare telehealth policy. We are still operating under temporary waivers and flexibilities and, as a result, many pandemic-era virtual care policies are facing a cliff on December 31, 2024. This looms large during […] The post Exploring the Virtual Care Policy Landscape One Year Post-PHE appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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PayrollOrg

JUNE 14, 2024

The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued updated withholding tables, effective for wages paid on or after July 1, 2024.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 11, 2024

People who experience conflict in the workplace have lower job satisfaction and are more likely to experience poorer mental and physical health, according to the CIPD Good Work Index 2024. The CIPD’s latest report showed a quarter (25 percent) of UK employees – an estimated eight million people – have experienced workplace conflict in the past year.

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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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

It was announced in April that GPs may no longer be required to sign off fit notes and that responsibility will be passed to an unspecified healthcare specialist. What do the possible legal implications of this look like and what will be the impact on employees? A sick note, or fitness for work (fit) note, is a written document stating whether an illness or current condition is affecting an employee’s ability or general fitness to work.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 11, 2024

In response to recent market conditions, employers are making difficult workforce decisions, including reducing employee headcount, eliminating departments, hiring consultants or implementing hiring freezes. Being able to navigate these events can help employers mitigate risk and prepare their workforces for the path forward. During a recent webinar, our Employment and Business Restructuring Practice Groups explored best practices and […] The post Managing Your Workforce During Market Vola

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BetterUp

JUNE 14, 2024

Stress is part of life — but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. Fortunately, we can build resilience by learning how to calm ourselves down when upset. Here are 36 ways to calm yourself down in stressful situations.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

Amongst the demands of our daily tasks, one huge challenge that often goes unnoticed: constant messages from communication platforms at every turnaround. The volume of distractions bombarding professionals is staggering. Studies show that from endless Slack notifications and video calls these interruptions disrupt workflow and concentration. This makes it incredibly challenging to navigate through the sea of digital noise.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 13, 2024

Team Bonding Activities in a Flash: Quick Solutions for Busy Managers Getting workers together for an activity can boost productivity and team members’ well-being. However, most people already know this—finding time to do it is challenging. In fact, today’s fast-paced work environment leaves little time to mingle with coworkers, and even less time to plan and execute a full-on outing.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 14, 2024

After looking at millions of anonymous ratings, Comparably ranked which companies excel at leadership. Did your company make the cut?

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BetterUp

JUNE 14, 2024

Creative thinking refers to the ability to consider something in a new way, from a fresh perspective, or with novel ideas and solutions. It involves using one's imagination to generate original ideas, make new connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, and explore multiple possibilities.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Week last month, now is a brilliant opportunity to take stock of impactful employee wellbeing initiatives. Many people feel their employers are guilty of ‘ wellness washing ’, the practice of paying lip service to wellbeing. However, the benefits of impactful wellbeing initiatives are clear – 89 percent of employees who have wellness programmes at work report being more engaged and happy within their roles.

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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.

WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

How is your HSA vs. your 401(k) vs. your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? Retirement planning is a lot easier when you imagine what you want it to be like. As Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K said at HSA Day , “I’ve gotten (millennials) to care because I have them picture 65-year-old them.” Will you retire in Florida, or at a cabin in the woods?

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HR Lineup

JUNE 14, 2024

The employee life cycle (ELC) is a conceptual model that outlines the stages employees go through during their tenure with an organization. Understanding this cycle is essential for companies aiming to attract, develop, and retain talent. This article delves into the meaning, stages, strategies, and real-world examples of the employee life cycle, offering comprehensive insights for HR professionals and business leaders.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 11, 2024

Increasingly, parties to workers' compensation proceedings are not taking their responsibility for documentation seriously. The mediation process has been a part of workers' compensation in Florida since 1989. It was a "soft-open" and certainly started slowly. Acceptance was anything but unanimous and rapid. But, by 1991, it was known and growing. In 1994, it became mandatory.

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 12, 2024

Traditional group health insurance is a type of health insurance plan employers offer their employees and their families at a discounted premium rate. Because of its familiarity and tax benefits, group health insurance is a sought-after employee benefit. It can help employers attract and retain talented workers. There are two sizes of group health insurance: small and large.

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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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