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Now is the time to reimagine your financial wellness benefits

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Inflation, Jury Awards Continue Driving Insurance Premiums

InterWest Insurance Services

Inflation is not just affecting the cost of food and fuel. It’s also spilled over to the price of almost every industrial item, as well as building materials and services. Anybody running a business, particularly one that carries inventories or has to invest in machinery or electronics, has seen prices increase on top of wage inflation in a red-hot job market with strong economic expansion.

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27 employee appreciation messages and the meaning behind them

Achievers

There are so many opportunities to say thanks at work, from a team member bringing in a great new coffee blend to a coworker going above and beyond on their latest project. Employee appreciation messages can make the difference between a motivated, high performing workforce and one that’s disengaged and looking for opportunities elsewhere. The best messages include specific details, come from the heart, and are delivered using a platform that allows other employees to double down on the initial

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Save It for a Rainy Day: Recent Amendment Extensions for Qualified Retirement Plans, 403(b) Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued needed relief to extend some amendment deadlines for non-governmental qualified retirement plans and 403(b) plans, and for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act), the Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 (Miners Act), and certain provisions of […].

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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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Why Happiness at Work Matters

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why we need to talk about happiness at work. The unhappy employee. What does happiness look like? Finding your employees' happy place. Why choose Sodexo Engage? Why happiness at work matters. When the average UK employee spends over 82,000 hours in the workplace over their lifetime, it’s easy to understand why the 19th to the 25th September has been claimed by the International Week of Happiness at Work.

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PwC is investing $2.4 billion in flexible work and personalized benefits

Employee Benefit News

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What Is IRS Form 1094-C? 

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer who’s required to offer health insurance to employees, you may be familiar with Form 1095-C. But, how much do you know about Form 1095-C’s counterpart, IRS Form 1094-C? Get the inside scoop on what is Form 1094-C, how it differs from a 1095-C form, and more. IRS Form 1094-C: Q&A Looking […] READ MORE.

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The Opioid Crisis and Personal Finance

Money Talk

I recently participated in a panel discussion about America’s opioid crisis at a professional conference. My role on the panel was to discuss the financial implications of the opioid crisis on individuals, families, and the country. Other speakers delved into the extent of the opioid epidemic and its impact on relationships and physical and mental health.

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Why so Many Words?

Florida Workers' Comp

The concept of electronic filing was conceptualized early in the 21st century and eventually deployed in 2005. I never imagined or envisioned where we are today, but was an early adopter of accepting emailed PDF files early this century. As the system (e-JCC) was born, I quickly became a fan and enthusiast. The FloridOJCC led the e-filing revolution and we are proud of that.

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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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Mental Exhaustion Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Cope

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is mental exhaustion? What are the symptoms of mental exhaustion? Side effects of being mentally exhausted. What are the causes of mental exhaustion? How is mental exhaustion different from other conditions? 11 ways to overcome mental exhaustion.

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Your definitive guide to employee training: Why, when and how

Insperity

Employee training is one of the most significant investments in time and money that your organization may make, but it’s also one of the most critical initiatives impacting the long-term success of any business. After all, employees don’t just walk in the office door initially with all the information they need to do their jobs well. Maybe they’re experienced and highly knowledgeable, but there are still unique factors at your workplace that can impact their performance.

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Highlights from an Estate Planning Seminar

Money Talk

I recently attended a local estate planning seminar geared for- and marketed to- older adults. I decided to go “undercover” to see if there was any evidence of manipulative sales practices masquerading as “financial education.” Sadly, I found some. Specifically, a presenter who was not an attorney and had no recognized financial planning designations whatsoever pitching the legal services of a colleague who was not in attendance.

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Spotting the Best Management Careers in 2022

HR Digest

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, so we’ve put together a list of the best management careers in 2022. Don’t worry if your first job isn’t where you want to be – the important thing to remember is that you’re in a role that makes the best of our strengths for workplace success. If you’re thinking of breaking into one of the best business management careers then we have some advice for you.

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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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Medical Plan Analytics and Forecasting Tools Now Included in PLANselect Benefits Decision-Support Offering from Flimp Communications

Flimp Communications

These new analytics tools and visuals are designed to help employers and brokers predict plan-selection outcomes and understand cost implications when modeling potential plan-design changes for eligible employees and dependents. . The post Medical Plan Analytics and Forecasting Tools Now Included in PLANselect Benefits Decision-Support Offering from Flimp Communications appeared first on Flimp.

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Feeling understaffed? 7 helpful tips for leading a lean team

Insperity

If you are feeling like your business is understaffed – that you have more work than employees to handle it all – you are not alone. Between The Great Resignation and a looming economic downturn that has necessitated layoffs, many companies across the U.S. are experiencing a talent shortage. Or, it could be that your business has experienced rapid success and needs to scale up fast.

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What is the Role of HR in a Recession?

15Five

How HR Can Contribute to Business Growth In the Midst of Economic Instability. The last few years have certainly been a rollercoaster, and HR professionals have been tasked with managing the ups and downs — from the massive shift to remote work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to the Great Resignation and beyond. Now, we find ourselves at the precipice of a potential recession.

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15 Employee Satisfaction Survey Questions Every HR Needs

HR Digest

Some companies just have the knack of creating an enviable culture where everyone thrives. How do they do it? Beyond a good salary and cool office perks, today’s job seekers look for a company where employee happiness is just as important as the bottom line. Creating a strong company culture takes time and effort, but it’s worth the effort when your employees feel heard and valued.

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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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HR Might Be on the Front Line in the Battle Against Monkeypox Misinformation

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

More employers are beginning to take notice of Monkeypox and how it might impact their workplaces. In this HR Brew article, McDermott Partner Michelle Strowhiro said employers need to present information from a factual basis to dispel rumors that might circulate in the workforce. “To the extent that employees are…creating a hostile environment, it’s incumbent on employers […].

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Trial Academy 2022

Florida Workers' Comp

There is a very important case playing out in Tallahassee this week. A supervisor seeks relief following allegations and conclusions of misfeasance or malfeasance. It appears drugs were purchased, coworkers or subordinates misused. Win, lose, or draw, the facts are troubling, confusing, and even confounding. No, it has not made the news, and it likely won't.

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Stuck in the Middle? How HR Can Navigate the Push-Pull Between Company & Employee Interests

15Five

To kick off our 2022 HR Hacks for Business Virtual Summit , we were honored to have Vice President & Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, J.P. Gownder , as our featured keynote speaker. J.P. took us on a deep dive into a relatable problem for many HR professionals — the feeling of being perpetually stuck between serving the business needs of the company and championing employee experience.

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The Thank You Email You Must Send after Every Interview

HR Digest

An interview is a two-way street. It’s not just about you, it’s also about the company you’re interviewing with—where a thank you letter after an interview comes in — and if you want to get hired, you need to make sure they know that you appreciate their time and consideration. There are lots of ways to do this, but one of the most important is sending a thank you letter after every interview.

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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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Teach Your Driving Staff to Be Defensive Drivers

InterWest Insurance Services

When you have driving employees, you have to ensure they drive safely not only to avoid an accident and injuring themselves, but also injuring other drivers or pedestrians. While your workers’ compensation insurance will cover an employee’s injuries, your commercial auto insurance would have to cover any claims for third party injuries. An accident can also result in lost productivity and possibly higher insurance rates.

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Changing things

Florida Workers' Comp

“Si mi abuela tuviera ruedas seria una bicicleta” “If my grandmother had wheels, I would have been a bus.” “Aye, and if my grandmother had wheels, she’d be a wagon.” Idiomation provides us a historical perspective on these similar adaptations of a 1908 German book. The point of each, the overarching theme, is "that people will sometimes throw irrelevant questions or comments into a discussion thereby changing the original focus.

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How to Handle Salary Reduction for Employees

Patriot Software

Reducing an employee’s salary is not an easy decision to make. Unfortunately, salary reduction might be necessary. If an employee is not succeeding in their position, it may be time for a pay cut. A salary reduction is much more than just changing your payroll. There are laws you need to follow when reducing an […] READ MORE.

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Practical Considerations for New Pay vs. Performance Disclosure Requirement

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The SEC’s final rule on Pay Versus Performance becomes effective on October 8, 2022, and will require new executive compensation disclosures for the upcoming proxy season (for annual proxy statements that include executive compensation disclosure for fiscal years ending on or after December 16, 2022). The new rule implements a requirement of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act that public companies disclose “a clear description” of compensation paid to their top executives, including information “showing th

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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.