Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The chief well-being officer from EY and chief people officer from Headspace reveal what benefits will be vital to employee productivity and retention.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Plans to allow employees to request flexible working from their first day of employment are due to come into force from April 2024. Regulations have been laid before Parliament this week removing the requirement for 26 weeks’ service to ask for flexible times and places of work, due to come into effect on 6 April next year. Under the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations any requests made from 6 April do not need any service requirement, meaning that employees will be able to make a flexible

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Patriot Software

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating through the waters of health insurance coverage is tricky. You might be wondering, Do employers have to offer health insurance? Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees to provide health insurance, no employer has to offer excepted benefits. But, many employers do offer excepted benefits.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re an employer hiring for the first time, knowing the minimum wage rate in your state is crucial. Even though there hasn’t been a federal minimum wage increase since 2009, many states have set their own minimum wage laws in more recent years that you must follow if you have employees or plan to hire in that location. This can be incredibly challenging if you’re operating a remote company with employees in multiple states.

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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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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Although target benefit pension plans have been in a state of unknown for a while, they are now closer to having a permanent funding model with several new proposals currently under consideration. In 2015, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions […] The post Target Benefit Plans: An Update on Where They Stand appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Many older adults retire at the end of December to “start fresh” financially in a new calendar (and tax) year. Many younger adults wonder when they will be ready to retire and how they will know. Below is a brief discussion (in no particular order) of 12 signs of retirement readiness: Financial Preparedness - This includes adequate savings and other income sources (e.g., Social Security, pension, rent) as indicated by online tools like the FINRA Retirement Calculator.

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3Sixty Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2023

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Expands Globally Adding its 50th Country Calc Engine for Greece This year, I’ve dedicated more time to working closely with buyers and vendors from across the HR technology and services marketplace to understand regulatory trends and challenges and learn more about the modern solutions shaping how compliance is managed across the HR spectrum.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 12, 2023

More than half (55%) of HR teams say their top priority for 2024 will be preparing their organisation for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, according to research by digital services and payments platform Edenred. Its annual People barometer 2023 also found that in 2024, 43% of respondents will prioritise support for employee wellbeing , followed by investment in employee engagement (36%).

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Leaders share the benefits, programs and priorities that will shape the workplace.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While millions of words have been dedicated to the expected changes in post-Covid workstyles – how will people work, where will they work, how will they be supported – very little has been said about their employers: companies and corporations. Yet the anticipated changes to work and the workplace raise questions about the role of the company. Is it one just half of a transaction between employer and employee?

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3Sixty Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This #HRTechChat between Workforce Software’s CMO Sandra Moran, and 3Sixty Insights’ Distinguished Advisor, Steve Goldberg, delves into many aspects of the employee experience for desk-less workers. Findings are shared from the WFM Tech vendor’s annual Global EX Study, and the two experts talk about implications as well as intersecting topics that would be of interest to most HR professionals and leaders.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The end of 2023 saw considerable changes to regulation and guidance around many employment issues, including remuneration, pay transparency and diversity metrics. The bonus cap has been removed. This means that UK banks that had to limit variable remuneration to 200% of fixed pay are now permitted to pay bonuses at a higher level. The cap did not limit total pay and resulted in exerting upward pressure on fixed pay and reducing the share of pay at risk.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Other states may attempt to duplicate a law that offers limited benefits with delayed and spotty coverage.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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.

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Some of Britain’s most famous and successful companies make it hard for customers to get in touch, according to a new study of FTSE 250 companies, by Moneypenny , with 89 percent of the companies having no phone contact number on their website home page. While some of the FTSE 250 companies did feature a phone number elsewhere on their website, 33 percent of them make it extremely difficult to find a contact number on their website and have no phone number on their respective home pages.

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Wellable

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As promotion opportunities diminish, employees face ‘career plateaus.’ Explore strategies to help employees overcome stagnation for a thriving workforce. The post Employer Guide: Addressing Employee Career Plateaus appeared first on Wellable.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Numerous states—including Florida, Texas and Michigan—have been busy finalizing telehealth-related rulemaking and legislation. Michigan’s proposed bills, for example, push for coverage parity across insurers and payment parity. What else have these states been up to over the last month? Read more here. The post States Move to Advance Telehealth Objectives appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lyra Health's latest research reveals some important changes that can be made around employee expectations to improve mental health outcomes.

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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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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Smart homes look after themselves, and virtual meetings mean that for many, time spent commuting is a thing of the past. So we should have more free time. Time which is now spent sleeping, relaxing or simply doing nothing – right?

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Decorators merchant Brewers Decorator Centres demonstrates support for its neurodiverse employees through a dedicated policy that recognises the strength and opportunities a workforce of this kind can bring. The organisation, which has more than 200 sites across the UK and Jersey and 1,500 employees, introduced a neurodiverse policy in written, video and dyslexia-friendly formats in November 2023.

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Wellable

DECEMBER 11, 2023

'Hollow' engagement could be the hidden hurdle in your wellness programs. Explore actionable strategies for fostering authentic engagement for lasting health. The post Best Practices For Authentic Engagement In Wellness Programs appeared first on Wellable.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From AI's impact to the innovations that can make healthcare affordable, we recap the hardest-won lessons of the year.

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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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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Social status of top management in a company is positively associated with innovation, including workplace innovation, due to greater access to resources for research and development (R&D), finds new research from UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business (UCD Quinn School). The findings were first published in the journal R&D Management. Professors Luca Pistilli and Alessia Paccagnini, both from UCD Quinn School, and Ali Radford from Aston Business School collected the financial, ownership,

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. Employers can put tools in place to holistically support neurodiverse employees’ mental wellbeing. Biases in performance evaluations or promotion should be removed as they are not conducive to a workplace that is fair for all employees.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

How should the chief executive officer (CEO) respond to the host of internal and external challenges facing their business? In this Forbes article, Michael Peregrine suggests the CEO adopt a mindset rooted in rational confidence in the company’s future and in the leadership’s decision-making. Read more here. The post The CEO as Corporate Cheerleader appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The holidays can be challenging for people in recovery for drug and alcohol addictions, but there are ways to navigate the season with the right support.

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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.

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