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How to Take Your Payroll Career to New Heights

PayrollOrg

Sponsored by Robert Half, the free webinar "Take Your Payroll Career to New Heights" takes place Wednesday, November 1 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT.

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Are QSEHRA reimbursements taxable?

PeopleKeep

Since their inception, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) have helped business owners across the U.S. offer affordable and customizable health benefits to their employees. One of the main perks of HRAs—including the qualified small employer HRA (QSEHRA)—is their tax advantages. With a QSEHRA, any money allocated for the reimbursement of eligible employee medical expenses are payroll tax-free for a company and its employees.

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Employers Must Use New Form I-9 by November 1

PayrollOrg

Starting November 1, employers must use the version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with an edition date of 8-1-23.

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How employees can track down lost pensions and guidance on pension consolidation

Employee Benefits

2.8m lost pension pots in the UK, worth around £26.6 billion WEALTH at work explains how employees can track down lost pensions and provides guidance on whether to consolidate The total value of lost pension pots has grown from £19.4 billion in 2018 to £26.6 billion in 2022. There are 2.8 million lost pension pots sitting unclaimed because they’ve been simply lost or forgotten about.

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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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59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packages

Employee Benefits

Almost six in 10 (59%) British workers feel unhappy, dissatisfied, highly dissatisfied or neutral with their benefits packages , according to new research. Conducted by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary guide , the survey found that the top five desired benefits respondents look for in a job are working from home, bonus, pension, health insurance and flexible working hours.

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California Expands Paid Sick Leave in 2024

PayrollOrg

Effective January 1, 2024, employees in California will be entitled to additional paid sick leave.

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11 ways to increase employee happiness at your organization

Achievers

The days when an organization could rely on a simple paycheck to keep employees engaged and happy are long gone, if they ever existed in the first place. While compensation is important, even the highest-paying positions will see unexpected turnover and reduced productivity if companies neglect the happiness of their workforce. From recognizing employees, to supporting a healthy work-life balance, to giving workers a real voice in your company’s decisions and processes, there are a wide range of

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Grind Culture Isn’t Working. How Can Wellness Win?

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

The Problem With Grind Culture In recent years, “hustle” and “grind” culture have become equated with drive, ambition, and success. The logic is that if you are not incessantly working, you won’t meet your goals. Grind culture also ties a person’s worth to the product they produce. However, it comes at the expense of individual […] The post Grind Culture Isn’t Working.

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Analyst Insight: isolved – Punching Above its Weight and Getting Stronger

3Sixty Insights

Event Recap isolved recently held its annual isolved Connect client event in sunny Palm Desert, California. A city with an always sunny reputation, a very fitting backdrop for the HR technology event for a brand recognized by its bright pink branding and outlook on the future of human capital management. Over 800 client and partner attendees converged on the desert paradise to network, learn, and engage around the future of work and HR, hoping to move their organizations from good to great with

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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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Align the Scales Correctly for a Better Work-Life Balance

HR Digest

Mental health professionals constantly warn us against turning into workaholics but despite our best efforts, responsibilities take over and push us away from finding a healthy work-life balance. Most of us spend more of our lives wondering how to balance work and life than seeing any success in it, and over time, this affects both our productivity and our overall health.

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People who work full time from an office now outnumber hybrid workers

Workplace Insight

British workers who come into the office every day to work now outnumber those who spend part of the week working from home, for the first time since the end of pandemic restrictions, according to a new survey from recruitment firm Hays. Of nearly 15,000 white-collar staff and employers who took part in the poll last month, around 43 per cent said they were now working entirely from the office, up from 36 per cent a year earlier.

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Special DOL Proxy Voting Rules Set to Take Effect on December 1, 2023 – Potential Action Items for ERISA Plan Fiduciaries

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In late 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued final regulations (the “Final Rules”) which address the extent to which ERISA plan fiduciaries may consider environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors when making investment decisions and exercising shareholder rights, such as voting proxies, on behalf of ERISA-covered plans. For a detailed discussion of the Final Rules, see here.

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Cawleys uses voluntary benefits to motivate and support employees

Employee Benefits

Independent waste management business Cawleys has invested in a variety of voluntary benefits to create a working environment that inspires, motivates and supports its employees. The organisation, which employs more than 220 staff, believes its success begins and ends with its people, which is why it has introduced voluntary initiatives to help improve their wellbeing and work-life balance.

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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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10 Disability-Supported Job Boards That Can Make Your Search Easier

HR Digest

The CDC states that 27 percent of US adults have some type of disability , however, the jobs supporting disability are often few and far between. Often disabilities greatly limit an individual’s life and independence and force them to be reliant on those around them. Yet this is not always the case, with many disabled employees actively looking for disability-friendly jobs that will allow them the sense of independence to utilize their skills to build a life for themselves.

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Hybrid working and technology are key drivers of change for organisations, claims report

Workplace Insight

The latest findings from the CIPD’s People Profession 2023: UK and Ireland survey report, which surveyed 1,456 HR and workplace professionals across the UK, show that technology and hybrid working have had a significant impact on their roles and organisations. The report found that rapidly evolving technology, like generative AI, is having an impact on people teams as well as the wider business.

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The Misbehaving CEO: Sexual Harassment Remains a Big Concern for Boards

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Most responsible corporate boards took measures to address codes of conduct issues and sexual harassment in the wake of the “MeToo” movement. However, a flurry of recent stories involving misbehaving CEOs suggests otherwise. In this Forbes article, Michael Peregrine says these scandals should be a wake-up message to corporate boards. Access the article.

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How can voluntary benefits support employees in uncertain times?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Emerge / Shutterstock (1079190161) Employers should have an understanding of the issues their employees face in order to produce targeted and appreciated voluntary benefits strategies. To combat the cost-of-living crisis , employees can use spend and save platforms to save money on a day-to-day expenditures and weekly grocery shopping. Employees react better to communications that they consider relevant to their personal circumstances, so employers should used targeted guidance and suppo

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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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Study: AI Could Eliminate 56% Of Entry-Level Jobs Within 5 Years, Urgent Need To Upskill

Wellable

AI may replace 56% of entry-level jobs by 2028. Upskilling is vital, but L&D initiatives fall short. Explore strategies for success. The post Study: AI Could Eliminate 56% Of Entry-Level Jobs Within 5 Years, Urgent Need To Upskill appeared first on Wellable.

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Manufacturers have sustainability strategies in place but progress remains slow and patchy

Workplace Insight

Two-thirds of board-level executives at UK-based manufacturing companies agree that sustainability is a high priority and a third have decarbonisation plans in place, but according to new research conducted by management consultancy, Vendigital , progress in decarbonising products, processes, and supply chains is patchy at best, and this could cause UK industry to fall behind global competitors in the race to net zero.

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DEA Further Extends Flexibilities for Controlled-Substance Prescribing via Telemedicine

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have further extended flexibilities that allow providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine without first performing an in-person visit. The flexibilities were initially provided during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The extension runs through December 31, 2024.

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Wilson James ensures staff are aware of support available through voluntary benefits

Employee Benefits

Wilson James, a professional services and skilled labour firm for the security, logistics, aviation and technology sectors, has embedded raising awareness of its voluntary benefits provision from the very start of its employees’ career journeys, and even during the recruitment process. The firm has nearly 6,000 employees working in more than 300 UK client sites and offices.

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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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Tethered Flexibility: How Anchor Days Are Shaping The Return-To-Office 

Wellable

As the tug-of-war between employee desires and employer directives continues, anchor days may offer a middle ground for a balanced RTO strategy. The post Tethered Flexibility: How Anchor Days Are Shaping The Return-To-Office appeared first on Wellable.

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. Rather, understand how work boundaries assist with performance and job satisfaction. They allow you to maintain focus and stay on track. They promote better mental health and work-life balance. They offer fellow team members guidelines on what makes you uncomfortable, leading to healthier work relationships.

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States’ Rights, Trans Protections Collide at Fourth Circuit

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently heard two cases from North Carolina and West Virginia state-run health plans that challenge lower court decisions on coverage exclusions for gender dysphoria treatments. According to this Law360 article, the cases could determine how much health plans can restrict access to gender-affirming care.

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Oxford PharmaGenesis accredited as menopause-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

Global healthscience consultancy Oxford PharmaGenesis has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to support its employees as their lives evolve. Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. To achieve it, employers are assessed by an independent panel and demonstrate their effectiveness in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement ,

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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.