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APRIL 27, 2023

Benefits Magazine Extras articles provide you with bonus content on a mix of benefits topics as well as deep dives and analysis on the latest benefit trends and compliance issues. Visit www.ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to see the latest Magazine Extra as well as the bimonthly print edition. […] The post Magazine Extra: The Challenges of Long COVID—And Benefit Design Strategies That Can Help appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Money Talk

APRIL 27, 2023

Goals are a statement of what an individual, family, or organization wants to achieve in the future. Four months into 2023, it is still appropriate to consider setting goals. They are not just for New Year’s Eve. Actions to achieve personal and financial objectives can start at any time. Below are some thoughts about goal setting: Benefits of Goals - Goals provide focus, direction, and motivation (e.g., to cut spending to free up money to invest), provide a “reality test” for dreams, serve as a

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BetterUp

APRIL 27, 2023

Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remot and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between connected, agile teams, and teams who fail to collaborate, stay aligned, and achieve common goals.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

B2B Insights: The Employee Experience Series: How to Measure the Employee Experience Welcome to the third blog in our Employee Experience series. We’ve already discussed the employee experience lifecycle and how to use recognition to create the best experience. Here, we’re focusing on how to measure your employee experience so you can identify your strengths and potential weaknesses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

A new report has found that small businesses that purchase their group health insurance online or through payroll vendors saw the largest premium hikes in 2022, significantly higher than those that went through brokers. Overall rates for employers with 10 or fewer employees saw their family plan health insurance premiums jump 12% from 2021, compared to just 5.4% for all small to mid-sized businesses with up to 250 employees, according to the report by HR and benefits software company Ease.

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2023

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it’s a personal struggle, depression in the workplace can also have an impact on other colleagues. Approaching an employee with depression early can help them get the support they need and prevent it from affecting their work and personal lives. Given that a significant portion of our time is spent at work, it is essential to recognize the signs of depression in colleagues and provide support.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 27, 2023

Each conference, I attend is an educational opportunity. Rarely, if ever, do I gain from the classroom experience. This is not to deride that opportunity but an admission of my own preferences. I gain more in individual conversations and find various nuggets to carry away. The 2023 Worker’s Compensation forum at ChampionsGate in Orlando is no exception.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

As summer approaches and the clocks are set forward, April marks an increase in the National Minimum Wage, compensation for unfair dismissal and other payments required by UK employment laws. Read more here. The post UK Employment Rates and Compensation Increases Take Effect appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

What does a purpose-led career look like for you? Is it a healthy work/life balance? Working for an organisation with similar values? Or, is it connecting with inspiring people at work? The purpose is the intention or goal behind an action, which can mean something different for everyone ( 1 ). Pursuing a purpose-led career has become more talked about in recent years.

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LACE Partners

APRIL 27, 2023

In this week’s podcast we a joined by three brilliant guests; Yvonne Wilcock CPO of Empowering People Group (EPG), Caroline Moore Managing Director at Working Transitions and Rena Christou Director and Employment Lawyer at Halborns. With our guests we explore the concept of compassionate redundancies, where an employer looks at the ways they can best support employees that are being made redundant.

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Darwinbox

APRIL 27, 2023

Are you opening a company in the UAE or scaling your workforce in the Middle East? Instead of fully in-house human resource management, partnering with one of the best HR consultancies in the UAE could be more effective. Read this article for the top 10 HR consultancies in Dubai and UAE, as well as 10 additional options and the guide to choosing the best HR partner for your needs.

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TLNT

APRIL 27, 2023

What do you think the people analytics department is meant to do?

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in England have voted to accept the NHS’ latest pay offer, following a consultation earlier this week. A total of 57% of eligible RCM midwife and maternity support workers voted to accept the deal and 43% rejected it, with an overall turnout of 48%. The pay deal built on the consolidated £1,400 or 4% pay award imposed for 2022/23 and included a non-consolidated lump sum of 2% of salary, and a one-off backlog bonus.

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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2023

In a world where leaders are often expected to be infallible, vulnerability can seem like a risky proposition. But what if vulnerability is actually the key to building trust and driving change? What if vulnerable leadership can help you achieve your goals and inspire your team? In the annals of Greek mythology, few figures are as celebrated as Achilles, the fabled warrior who struck terror into the hearts of his foes.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Credit: Lukasz Sadlowski / Shutterstock.com Engineers employed at theme park Chessington World of Adventures have called off planned strike action after accepting an improved pay offer of 13.53%. The dispute was a result of the engineers, responsible for ensuring the park’s safety systems are fully operational, seeking a pay increase in line with the real rate of inflation , which currently stands at 13.5%.

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BetterUp

APRIL 27, 2023

Jump to section What does it mean to feel like you belong? Pros of feeling like you belong Cons of feeling like you don’t belong Why do I feel like I don't belong anywhere?

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

Metro Bank has appointed Chit Ghee Yeoh (pictured) as director of colleague experience and inclusion. Yeoh joined the business in 2014 as head of internal audit and will move over to her new role in the autumn. With over 20 years’ experience in banking and accounting, Yeoh previously held a number of senior roles at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen. According to Metro Bank, her knowledge of banking and finance workplaces has helped form an understanding of the potential barriers to inclusion and how

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 27, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a challenging task for employers. With numerous options available, employees are demanding more than just a good salary. A well-structured employee benefits program can be a make-or-break factor in attracting and retaining top-performing employees. However, it’s not just about offering standard benefits like healthcare and retirement plans; customization is key to creating a benefits plan that resonates

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

I try to have as little to do with company cars as possible. That is because to get involved in cars is to be in the wrong, and I just hate that. You see in the US, company cars are a super special perk way beyond the reach of an ordinary American. A senior government official may have a company car, a particularly well-regarded CEO of large technology company perhaps, but a middle manager, no, that just does not happen.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 27, 2023

Workwolf is a leading digital platform that offers secure and reliable verification and career management solutions to both individuals and businesses. It aims to create a trusted environment for job seekers, employers, and educational institutions to connect and collaborate in a transparent and efficient manner. The company’s innovative technology and user-friendly interface enable individuals to store and manage their career credentials, while also providing employers with an effective t

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2023

In today’s digital age, effective email writing has become an essential tool for communication in the professional world. However, with the sheer volume of emails that are sent and received every day, it can be easy for your messages to get lost in the noise if you can’t write clear, professional emails. That’s why it’s important to master the elements of professional email writing and best practices to ensure that your messages are effective and impactful.

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BetterUp

APRIL 27, 2023

Service members are a valuable but under-used talent pool. They have demonstrated leadership, accountability, discipline, problem-solving, and critical decision-making in ambiguous circumstances and have the potential to bring high value to any organization. But leaving military service and entering the civilian workforce is a significant transition, professionally and personally.

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McNees

APRIL 27, 2023

McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “ Did you know? ” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that group health plans are required to submit a gag clause prohibition compliance attestation to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury prior to December 31, 2023? The annual attestation provides that the group health plan has not, since December 27, 2020, entered into and will not enter into a contract with a health care provider,

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Professionals Alternative

APRIL 27, 2023

Office Responsibilities Of A Billing Analyst As businesses grow, so do their billing needs. That’s where a billing analyst comes in. The role of a billing analyst can have its challenges, but it can make the process as efficient and accurate as possible. In this guide, we’ll look at the various responsibilities of a billing analyst. If you’re hiring a billing analyst for your business, it’s essential to outline these responsibilities clearly in your job postings.

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BerniePortal

APRIL 27, 2023

Employers are always looking for ways to improve their company's talent acquisition and retention strategies. One group that should be considered in this search is veterans. Hiring veterans can bring a range of benefits to your company. Read on to explore the importance of hiring veterans in the workplace and how it can widen your talent acquisition strategies and bolster retention rates.

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