3 skills every employee needs in their toolbox
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
These tried and true soft skills can increase employee performance, promote teamwork and improve business outcomes.
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Investing in employee mental health benefits
Higginbotham
MAY 21, 2024
When it comes to employee well-being, physical health is only half of the equation. If employers want to help foster a healthy and productive workforce, they also need to promote mental health. By investing in employee mental health benefits, companies can help their employees both personally and professionally while contributing to overall business goals.
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Seeing the Value of Vision Benefits
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 21, 2024
May is Healthy Vision Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees and plan participants the importance of eye care. According to the 2022 Employee Benefits Survey, more than half (62%) of U.S. employers […] The post Seeing the Value of Vision Benefits appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Powering new financial benefits and pay flexibility with intelligent automation
Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
These offerings can bring an elevated amount of financial security to workers.
Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline
Advertiser: Paycor
Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?
Mental Health Awareness Month
Employer Connection
MAY 20, 2024
In honor of mental health awareness month and the importance of prioritizing mental wellness, Teladoc® Health shares 31 ways to improve mental health. View the article here. With Teladoc® Health, covered members can talk to a therapist or psychiatrist of choice seven days a week from anywhere. Teladoc Health gives members access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone, video or mobile app visits.
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Top 10 HR Ticketing Systems in 2024
HR Lineup
MAY 24, 2024
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, Human Resources (HR) departments are under increasing pressure to manage employee queries, issues, and tasks efficiently. HR ticketing systems have become an essential tool for streamlining these processes, ensuring that employee concerns are addressed promptly, and improving overall HR service delivery.
How these tech companies are helping autistic talent thrive
Employee Benefit News
MAY 22, 2024
AutonomyWorks matches autistic talent with tech contract roles, and provides on-the-job training, too.
E-Verify: What Organizations Need to Know Today
HR Bartender
MAY 21, 2024
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Poster Guard® Poster Compliance Service from HRdirect , the leading labor law poster service that gets your business up to date with all required federal, state, and local labor law postings, and then keeps it that way — for an entire year. Enjoy the article!
Nominate Your Organization for a Payroll Prism Award
PayrollOrg
MAY 21, 2024
PayrollOrg’s annual Prism Awards are presented each year to innovative payroll departments that exhibit best practices. Nominate your payroll department by July 19, 2024.
Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders
Speaker: Shawnequa Albert
As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.
Human Resource Planning: Meaning, Process, Types, & Importance
HR Lineup
MAY 20, 2024
Human Resource Planning (HRP) is a critical component of an organization’s strategic framework. It involves forecasting the organization’s future human resource needs and developing strategies to meet those needs. Effective HRP ensures that the organization has the right number of people, with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times.
Office romances are on the rise among younger employees
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
A employment and liability expert explains what's driving the uptick and romantic prospects and how to mitigate the risk.
Expert Recommendations to Avoid Scams
Money Talk
MAY 23, 2024
It seems like scams are everywhere these days and they affect people of all ages. Below are eight expert recommendations to avoid being a victim of fraud: Get a Contract and Read It- Always have written contracts and review them carefully before signing them when engaging contractors or other service providers to perform work. Don’t leave any blank spaces and always keep a copy of any document that you are asked to sign.
New Salary Thresholds for White Collar Exemptions Impacts States
PayrollOrg
MAY 20, 2024
The minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions will increase in two steps, beginning July 1. This will have an impact on state white collar exemption thresholds.
Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR
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ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.
10 Best HR Reporting Software in 2024
HR Lineup
MAY 22, 2024
In 2024, the landscape of Human Resources (HR) is increasingly shaped by advanced reporting software that transforms data into actionable insights. Human Resources (HR) reporting software is an essential tool in modern HR management, enabling organizations to gather, analyze, and present data related to various HR functions. This software facilitates the transformation of raw HR data into insightful reports, aiding in strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
Why it might be cheaper for every employee to have their own health plan
Employee Benefit News
MAY 22, 2024
Executives from SureCo discuss how employees can buy their own plans directly from carriers, without losing employer support.
Bringing workplaces back to their prime requires a holistic approach
Workplace Insight
MAY 20, 2024
The pandemic radically changed the way we work and kick-started the proliferation of the hybrid model and widespread remote work. Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. Dubbed the year of the ‘Great Office Return’ by Virgin Media 02 Business Movers Index , 2023 saw four in ten companies mandating a return to the five-da
It’s a Busy Time in Washington: What Plan Sponsors Should Care About
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 23, 2024
It’s been a busy time in Washington, D.C., with an array of regulatory releases since mid-March. Adding to the attention this space has already been drawing, the latest Talking Benefits podcast episode provides a run-down of what’s been happening so plan sponsors […] The post It’s a Busy Time in Washington: What Plan Sponsors Should Care About appeared first on Word on Benefits.
The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy
Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC
The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.
73% of parents think next government should reform parental leave and pay
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2024
Almost three-quarters (73%) of working parents think the next government should introduce reforms which improve parental leave and pay entitlements, according to research by Working Families. The charity for working parents and carers’ survey of 1,285 parents of dependents aged 0–18 years in England and Wales also found that 67% of respondents would feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include reforms of this kind in their manifesto.
15 remote-friendly companies that pay for your vacations
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
Flexjobs put together a list of companies that incentivize employees to take time off.
Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
A legislative fix to surprise medical billing is not working the way lawmakers imagined it would work. According to this Politico Pro article, private equity groups are disproportionately benefiting from the No Surprises Act, and the law may inadvertently lead to higher health insurance premiums. Access the article. The post Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’ appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Best Employee Engagement Software in 2024 for Employee Surveys, Wellness, Recognition, and more
Vantage Circle
MAY 20, 2024
Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.
10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit
Advertiser: Paycor
The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!
Lego ties salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2024
Lego is to tie a portion of its salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions from this year. The organisation will then expand this over time to cover scope three emissions as part of its goal to become a more sustainable business. The move is part of its new carbon key performance indicator (KPI) initiative that it is rolling out to help with its target of reducing emissions by 37% by 2032 and achieving net zero by 2050.
How managers can combat stress in the workplace
Employee Benefit News
MAY 21, 2024
Dr. Jenna Glover, chief clinical officer at Headspace, shares how to lower stress and increase emotional resilience.
Arms Race
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 23, 2024
The British Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) noted recently an evolving "arms race" in the realm of deep fakes. The article explains that some humans have a curious ability to identify fake photographs on a reasonably consistent basis. Despite that, the rest of us seemingly struggle in that regard. The supposition is, therefore, that technology will be required.
The ACA 1557 Final Regulations: Plans and Plan Sponsors as Covered Entities
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 21, 2024
In a recent On the Subject (available here), we reported on the impact of the final rule (final rule) interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on self-funded group health plans that contract with licensed health insurance issuers to provide administrative services. That article considered instances in which neither the plan sponsor nor […] The post The ACA 1557 Final Regulations: Plans and Plan Sponsors as Covered Entities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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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