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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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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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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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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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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 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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5 Must Have Employee Benefits and Perks for 2022

Best Money Moves

5 must have employee benefits and perks for 2022. A new year means new opportunities to improve your benefits packages and offer more support to your team. Here are our top 5 picks for 2022. 2022 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new opportunity to update your benefits offerings to better serve your employees. . Here are five benefits trends we’ve identified as must-haves for 2022: 1.

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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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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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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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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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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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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

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.

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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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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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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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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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Federal employment laws to follow for your company size

PeopleKeep

As a small or medium size business owner, it’s an exciting and rewarding experience to see your company grow and prosper, especially as you start hiring more employees to meet the increased demand.

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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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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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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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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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CMS Will Finalize Heightened Penalties, Additional Requirements Under Hospital Price Transparency Rule

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will implement increased penalties for hospitals that do not comply with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, effective January 1, 2022. CMS will also finalize several additional requirements for hospitals, including a requirement that hospitals ensure standard charge information is accessible […].

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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.