PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

PayrollOrg recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on wage and hour/pay period requirements and the impact of bank failures.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As many as 80% of short-term health plan enrollees say that affordable premiums are more important to them than comprehensive health benefits.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest. The employee benefits technology platform’s findings highlight growing challenges in the UK around access to healthcare, as more people explore private provision as opposed to solely relying on public healthcare, due to growing waiting lists.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Amazon’s wages for delivery partners are set to increase to $20.50 per hour as a result of the company’s $440 million investment in its Amazon Delivery Service Partner program. Initially launched in 2018, the program established a network of independent contractors and provided them with access to Amazon’s logistical expertise. According to Amazon , the program has created 279,000 driving jobs, generated $45 billion in revenue , and will now further contribute to Amazon’s pay to drivers.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Banking organsiation Santander, Department for Education and Thames Valley Police were recognised at the 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards. Hosted by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and sponsored by HSBC UK, First Direct, Marks and Spencer Bank and Peppy, the awards were presented by broadcaster Louise Minchin last week. Now in its second year, the awards recognise organisations and individuals who have committed to provide support, solutions and resources to normalise menopause in t

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Signed into law in 2022 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York’s pay transparency law in 2023 is all set to go. Effective from 17 September this year, the pay transparency law will now enforce regulations that ensure employers who want to advertise a job posting are clear about what salaries applicants could expect for the position. The salary transparency law is not the first of its kind , with states like Washington, Colorado, and California already having enforced similar regulations ear

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the space technology company, the benefits leader is passionate about making mental health care accessible to all.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent for your organization is more critical than ever. To make informed hiring decisions, companies are increasingly turning to candidate assessment tools that help them evaluate candidates objectively and efficiently. These tools not only save time but also ensure that organizations hire individuals who not only meet the technical requirements but also fit well within the company culture.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Mindy Zatto, founding principal of Strategic Benefits Advisors, is on a mission to simplify and demystify retirement plans.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Traditional festive gifts such as hampers and vouchers are still valued by employees, as long as choice and personalisation is also offered. More sustainable and socially conscious gifting options have emerged following increased focus on climate change. Due to the cost-of-living crisis , employees may value financial support to help them prepare for Christmas, so money saving schemes are a good to offer.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Samantha Citro-Alexander, CEO of Bitewell, explains why food is essential to preventative care.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

During the festive season, employees at travel agency Barrhead Travel value being able to spend time together as a team after a busy year. In the weeks leading up to the festive period, the agency, which has more than 500 employees, arranges initiatives, social events and other festive activities that encourage team building, including virtual Advent calendars and dress down days.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If the DOL's proposal moves forward, salaried workers who make $55,000 or less a year will become eligible for overtime.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who does your company attract to work there, and who do you hold onto? Especially in times of low unemployment, it pays to explore the answers to these questions. While factors such as salary and work-life balance obviously influence the decisions of prospective and current employees, company culture often tips the scale. “Company culture” is an umbrella term that includes an organization’s core values, norms, expectations, shared beliefs, and practices.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Matthew Harmon, vice president of benefits at AutoZone explains why he made the decision to better support their hourly workbase.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Global technology, software and engineering firm Emerson has appointed Nick Piazza as its next chief people officer , succeeding Elizabeth Adefioye who has left to pursue other opportunities. In this role, Piazza will lead the firm’s human resources function, employee experience , talent management, total rewards, and diversity, equity and inclusion, as it continues to drive cultural transformation to become a destination workplace for technology and industrial automation.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Both employees and employers can make moves to close the compensation gap and improve pay transparency.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Kelly-Anne Morris (pictured left), regulatory specialist and fertility lead, Lisa Yorke (pictured middle), reward and remuneration specialist (HR), and Dawn Del Busso (pictured right), team leader and menopause lead at Cadent will present a session about fertility and the menopause at Employee Benefits Live 2023. Titled Fertility and menopause matters , the session will take place on Tuesday 3 October at 12pm in Theatre Four.

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The Workcomp Writer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Confessing that the distinction between “independent contractors” and “contractors and subcontractors” had been “either historically overlooked by this Court, or, when noted, the distinction has been viewed as nonexistent, the Supreme Court of Idaho overruled a decision it had rendered 20 years earlier and held that a steel fabricating company, hired by Amalgamated Sugar Company (“Amalgamated”) to fabricate “steel mezzanines (including handrails)” as part of Amalgamated’s installation of new tan

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Facilities management firm Mitie has introduced carers’ leave and updated its flexible working policy ahead of the two initiatives becoming UK statutory requirements next year. Mitie employees with caring responsibilities, of which there are an estimated 5,700, will now be entitled to an additional one week of unpaid carers’ leave per year, providing support to those with caring responsibilities as they manage their personal lives alongside their careers.

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Professionals Alternative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

[link] Transforming Toxic Workplace Attitudes: A Leader’s Roadmap to Dealing with Difficult Employees Introduction: Understanding Toxic Workplace Attitudes In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, leaders face numerous challenges. One of the most significant challenges is dealing with toxic workplace attitudes. Toxic employees can have a detrimental impact on the entire organization, affecting morale, productivity, and overall success.

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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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Assurance Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps individuals feel better equipped to manage mental health crisis situations while building mental health literacy. It also gives your employees the skills to provide initial support to someone who may be navigating a mental health challenge. Studies have found that those who are MHFA trained have greater confidence in providing help to others and an increased likelihood of advising people to seek professional help.

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Enjoy Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With school leavers and university graduates getting their careers started after the summer, now is an ideal time to look at onboarding practices at your organisation. For most people, moving to a new role or company brings a mixture of excitement and nerves. The first interactions with a new manager and team can help starters feel motivated and inspired, or it can leave them feeling lost and disengaged.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Workplace pensions, as traditionally perceived, leave much to be desired. They have become synonymous with inefficiency, subpar returns, and a drain on team morale. While the idea of auto-enrolment stands tall as a commendable government initiative, ensuring a comfortable life for retirees’ post-employment, its execution seems to be falling short. The team at Penfold believes that the current workplace pensions system isn’t just a challenge for employees, but also for employers.

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Enjoy Benefits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Work is changing faster than it has in a generation. Mainly driven by the need for remote working during the Covid pandemic, workplaces are now experimenting with different models of hybrid working. For individuals, this means working part of the time in the office and part-time from somewhere else. For organisations, a hybrid model can also mean a mix of fully on-site and fully off-site employees as well as the hours people work and start/finish times.

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