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Are Extended Warranties Worth the Cost? It Depends

Money Talk

Shopping season is in high gear and it happens almost every time that someone buys large appliances, a computer, a cell phone, a big screen television, a new or used car, and exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. While ringing up the purchase or checking out online, you are asked “Would you like to buy an extended warranty?” An extended warranty (a.k.a., service contract or protection plan) is purchased separately from the purchased item that it is for.

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WCI 2021 - Must See

Florida Workers' Comp

The Workers' Compensation Institute 2021 is right around the corner. In less than two weeks we will all be back in the familiarity of the World Center, among friends, colleagues, and contemporaries. There will be the familiar lamentation that one cannot absorb it all, there is an abundance of programming. As Willy Wonka said: "so much time and so little to do.

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Powerful Ways to Market Your Business on a Limited Budget

Take It Personel-ly

Without marketing, your business cannot have success in its field since your business builds brand awareness and converts leads primarily through successful marketing strategies. Thus, when you create marketing strategies in-house or hire businesses to do the work, you should be careful and attentive to make the right choice. But what if you have a […].

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Emotional Intelligence: Why do Leaders need it and how do they develop it?

HR Digest

What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence , or EQ, is a person’s ability to understand and manage their own emotions, while being able to recognize and influence the emotions of others. It is comprised of self-awareness, self-management, relationship management and social awareness. While arguably any of these competencies are crucial for building and managing interpersonal relationships , the combination builds the base for strong emotional intelligence that takes leadership from g

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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What to Expect from Dependent Care in the New Year

Benefit Resource Inc.

2022 Changes to Dependent Care. A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (often shortened to ‘Dependent Care FSA’) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible services such as preschool, summer day camp, before/after school programs, and child or adult daycare. It’s a simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones.

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How Virtual Fitness Helps Consumers to Stay Healthy and Safe in the Wake of Pandemic?

Take It Personel-ly

Virtual fitness classes and courses have become far more prevalent during the pandemic. Though many people did opt to exercise from home before the pandemic, a lot more started during the pandemic as a way to continue exercising while gyms were closed. Even though gyms are open again, virtual fitness can still help consumers stay […].

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How to Talk About Strengths and Weaknesses in an Interview

HR Digest

One of the most commonly asked interview questions experienced by most people or will experience at some point is “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” . When asked what are your strengths and weaknesses during a job interview, you shouldn’t answer with “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard.” Those answers may seem like compliments, but they’re red flags for hiring managers. .

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15Five Drives Exceptional Performance With 90% Year-over-Year Revenue Growth

15Five

Company’s Rapid Growth Driven by HR Leaders’ Critical Need for Holistic Performance Management Solutions. SAN FRANCISCO – November 30, 2021 – As companies face ongoing labor shortages and wrestle with the upsurge of the distributed workforce, they are turning to 15Five to help navigate the new world of work. 15Five , a holistic performance management platform, today announced significant momentum, with 90% year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth, key leadership hires to fuel ongoing momentum, the l

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Capt Ved Singh Interview: Pioneering Change with Tact and Ambition

Darwinbox

The world of work has undergone significant transformation in the past couple of years. And the story of this transformation is best told by the people who are pioneering this change. No one embodies ‘change’ better than a leader who has been there, done that , and transformed teams with his tact and ambition.

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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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How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) varies by state

PeopleKeep

Since its inception in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to extend health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. It expanded Medicaid eligibility, created federal and state Marketplaces, prevented insurance companies from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and required plans to cover a list of essential health benefits.

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Debunking myths about OSHA’s vaccine mandate

Business Management Daily

While the fate of the federal government’s OSHA mandate remains in question as it sits in the 6th Circuit Court, employers are left wondering what to do next. Separately, OSHA has asked the 6th Circuit to dissolve the 5th Circuit’s permanent stay, so employers can begin their compliance efforts. It should be noted that OSHA filed its motion before the latest Omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported.

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5 Tools for Creating the Near Perfect Open Enrollment Process

CorpStrat

The perfect open enrollment process: does such a thing even exist? COVID-19 has changed how businesses operate, the most dramatic of these changes is managing open enrollment for benefits. Gone are the days of handing out papers at in-office lunch meetings where an HR professional would walk the team through new benefit plans. Now, employers have to find creative ways to clearly lay out benefits to remote employees so they can choose their plans easily.

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The Top HR Conferences to Look Forward to in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

As HR professionals reflect on this past year and all that it has brought, what they learned and how they grew will likely sit at the forefront of their minds. As we inch closer to the new year, the time to set new goals approaches. For those HR experts looking to progress even further within the HR field, look no further, as we have compiled a list of HR conferences coming in 2022 that you simply won’t want to miss.

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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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The Omicron Variant: Re-Visiting Strategies For Creating A Safe Workplace

Wellable

Red flags have been raised over the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant named Omicron. On Thursday, November 26th, the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled Omicron a “variant of concern,” citing possible increases in transmissibility, illness severity, and reinfection risk.

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What does the environmental revolution mean for employee benefits?

Pacific Prime

When it comes to the environmental revolution, businesses have a progressive role to play. Many are already committed to putting climate action at the heart of their operations and a growing number are expected to follow suit. Not only will this attract young, talented, and climate-conscious Gen Zers and Millennials to the organization, but it. The post What does the environmental revolution mean for employee benefits?

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Setting professional goals as an administrative assistant

Business Management Daily

With mile-long to-do lists and new requests constantly coming their way, busy administrative assistants may balk at the idea of taking time out to set goals. Putting off this valuable activity, though, does a disservice to themselves and the organizations they serve. Administrative assistants play a huge role in office management. Thus, the time they spend reflecting on how they can improve their own performance or help the business operate better can yield significant results.

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5 HR Trends to Watch in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

HR pros must be proactive, which includes staying up-to-date and being open to change. But it’s not just compliance dates and government regulations that are updated every year. The workforce changes, too! So, here are five trends that HR teams should keep an eye on in 2022 and how your team can take advantage of them.

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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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The Problem Of Workplace Bullying

Wellable

Workplace bullying has become a pervasive and insidious problem in corporate workplaces. In a recent study conducted by employment company Monster, around 90% of respondents reported having been bullied at work.

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

When an organization needs to reduce its payroll due to financial hardship, there are two options employers may consider: furlough vs. layoff. Everyone has heard of these terms, but many people don’t know the difference between what it means to furlough an employee or lay them off. And it doesn’t help that these terms are often used interchangeably.

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The 101 on Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification

Business Management Daily

While the pandemic and widespread implementation of remote work have turned the hiring process for many businesses upside down, employers are still responsible for completing and filing I-9 forms. There may have been more forgiveness in 2020 and early 2021, however, as things settle down you’re much less likely to find lax oversight of this requirement.

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The Problem With the Premium Reconciliation Process | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Group insurance premiums are constantly changing. You can onboard new hires, terminate employees, and accommodate employees with qualifying events, all within the same week. With the constant change, how do you keep a record of it all while ensuring the information regarding bills, benefits enrollment, and eligibility remains accurate? Read on to learn how you can best maneuver benefit reconciliation.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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10 Key Features that make a Payroll Management System Perfect

Darwinbox

Payroll management systems make the HR departments work a lot easier. Streamlining the payroll process leads to various benefits. This blog is going to talk about the ten key features that make a payroll system perfect.

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13 Survey Questions to Ask After Open Enrollment [+ Free Google Form Template]

Flimp Communications

Creating questions for surveys is a science, not an art. Luckily this article will give you the formula: 13 essential post-OE questions. Read 'em. Send 'em. The post 13 Survey Questions to Ask After Open Enrollment [+ Free Google Form Template] appeared first on Flimp.

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Learning from History

Florida Workers' Comp

We hear it all the time. Systems or processes are overwhelmed and there are dire predictions regarding potential scenarios in our future. People argue for resource allocation based upon circumstance and their prognostications for the future. It is somewhat reminiscent of the assiduous hurricane preparation we witness the year immediately after each "big one," followed by a steady retreat to complacency as we lose our appreciation for the severity of what we have lived through.

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How to Fill Out Form W-2 in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Part of wrapping up the current year is preparing for income tax reporting in the next. It can seem complicated and confusing at first, but for HR and employers, filling out and filing W-2s can actually be quite straightforward, even if it is a little tedious. So, what is Form W-2 and how do you fill it out? We’ll cover those questions in depth in this article.

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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.