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Can Your Plan Clear Mental Health Parity Compliance Hurdles?

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Many health plan sponsors continue to struggle to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). It’s a continuing concern because the Department of Labor (DOL) has placed an emphasis on auditing plans for compliance. Health plans looking for […] The post Can Your Plan Clear Mental Health Parity Compliance Hurdles? appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PayrollOrg Contacts FDIC About Bank Failures, Payroll

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s GRTF Federal Issues Subcommittee sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to talk about the risks that bank failures have on payroll.

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Resenteeism. Destructive, contagious and in your workplace right now

Workplace Insight

You measure absenteeism. You are aware of presenteeism. But what are you doing about the new kid on the block – resenteeism? This occurs when employees stay in a job despite being fundamentally unhappy. They don’t want to be at work and when they are there, they actively resent it. Increasingly employees are fed up, across varying sectors, and showing some common threads or ‘symptoms’ of resenteeism.

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Reward and Recognition Platforms: An Essential Tool in the Sales and Recruitment Industries

Employee Benefits

Employee turnover can be at a higher rate in the Sales and Recruitment industries; therefore, staff retention is challenging but more important than ever (1). Coming out of the pandemic and into the cost of living crisis, many people were either looking for a change in their professional life or launched into unemployment as businesses found ways to cut costs in the devastating economic climate.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Procedural?

Florida Workers' Comp

In Major Changes in the EMA (May 2023), the news broke regarding CS/CS/HB487 and the end of the statutory EMA mandate. This is a very small (one-word) change from "the judge of compensation claims shall " to "the judge of compensation claims may." Seemingly gone is the mandate that has underlay so much litigation, appellate review, and angst. Seemingly.

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IRS Issues Reminder that Claims Under Health and Dependent Care FSAs Must Be Substantiated

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a Chief Counsel Advice memorandum to remind sponsors of health and dependent care flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) about their responsibility to adequately substantiate claims in order to receive favorable tax treatment under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). The IRS emphasizes that the standards for […] The post IRS Issues Reminder that Claims Under Health and Dependent Care FSAs Must Be Substantiated appeared firs

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5 easy things that support men's mental health

Employee Benefit News

While there has been so much growth in mental health awareness and discourse, men's mental health issues remain taboo.

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Need Budget Approval for Your HR Initiative? These CFOs Have Tips for Getting the Green Light 

15Five

You see a need or problem in the business and have a great plan for solving it. Your initiative requires some extra investment (e.g., you need to add headcount, buy a new software tool, etc.). You present your brilliant initiative to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to get their monetary blessing… It’s a no. Your CFO doesn’t give budgetary approval, and your idea is dead in the water.

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For this Gen X and Gen Z duo, mentorship is mutually beneficial

Employee Benefit News

The CRO of insurtech Ontellus and her Gen Z mentee talk to EBN about what they both have to learn from each other.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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Monday.com names Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer

Employee Benefits

Credit: Netanel Tobias Work operating system Monday.com has appointed Shiran Nawi chief people and legal officer , effective this month. Nawi, who has worked at Monday.com for five years, most recently served as its general counsel on the senior management team. Alongside building, scaling and leading the legal department of 20 people, she helped architect its forward-looking strategy, initial public offering, corporate philanthropy arm Digital Lift and OKR efforts.

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Corporate America scrambles as Pride Month collides with boycotts

Employee Benefit News

Walmart, Target, Khol's and Macy's are among the major retailers taking a public stand on the issue.

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Importance of Thank You Email after Interview with Samples

HR Digest

Sending a “thank you” email to a hiring manager after an interview seems like a simple, straightforward task. After all, how complicated writing a brief post-interview thank you note to a new acquaintance can possibly be? It’s always a good idea to send a thank you email after an interview. Also sending a thank you note to your interviewers is a way to express appreciation for the opportunity to meet with them, which can be done via email for more immediate follow up.

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Hiring recent grads? How to onboard them effectively

Employee Benefit News

As the class of 2023 enters the workforce, the right onboarding techniques can get them up to speed.

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From Prevention to Remission: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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What is Candidate Engagement in HRM?

HR Lineup

In today’s highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial task for organizations. To achieve this, Human Resource Management (HRM) professionals have recognized the importance of candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process. Candidate engagement refers to the strategies and activities employed to build and maintain a positive relationship with potential candidates, from the initial contact to the final hiring decision.

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Is Establishing a Remote HR Career Effective?

HR Digest

Covid-19 has changed the way we work, for better or for worse. Work from home has become more common than before. But, many organizations might wonder how can HR manager’s work from home? According to the most recent LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index survey, “ 85% of HR professionals say they can be effective with work from home (WFH). One needs to accept that the nimble embrace of remote work also comes about because successful HR managers are adaptable, forward thinking, and highly organized

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Clarion Solicitors becomes fertility-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees. The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure its employees feel recognised, safe and supported.

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'HR is not there to protect employees': An attorney breaks down gender discrimination cases

Employee Benefit News

Ann Olivarious, an attorney for over 30 years, questions whether companies will put a stop to sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Valentino agrees staff bonus deal and extends benefits

Employee Benefits

Credit: DW labs Incorporated / Shutterstock.com Luxury fashion brand Valentino has signed a three-year results-based bonus agreement for employees in its Italian fashion business with trade unions Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil. The 2023-2025 deal is in addition to the previously signed regulatory and economic agreement regarding reduced taxation objectives.

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HR Professionals… What’s Your Problem?

Benefit Resource Inc.

There are many problems facing HR professionals and benefits administrators today. If this is your role, we know you have a thousand to-dos. It can be a “one step forward, two steps back” battle. You can feel like you’re trying to climb a mountain. One of the “mountains” you may be facing is combating rising healthcare costs.

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NHS England staff receive 5% pay rise

Employee Benefits

More than one million NHS England employees are set to receive pay rises and one-off payments as part of a pay deal that takes effect today (1 June). The deal, which was announced last month, sees nurses, paramedics, 999 call handlers, midwives, security guards, and cleaners eligible for the Agenda for Change contract receive a 5% pay rise backdated from April.

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Communicating Benefits to Your Employees

HR Professionals Magazine

By Christina Biddle Driving employee engagement through the education of their employer-sponsored benefit programs can have a considerable impact on effective plan and network usage and overall employee satisfaction. When a benefits program is adequately explained, employees can better understand any cost-saving resources put in place to manage claims and have an improved perception of their total compensation.

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

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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EMPLOYEE WELLBEING: MORE THAN A TICK BOX EXERCISE

Employee Benefits

As an employer or HR professional, there’s no avoiding the topic of employee wellbeing. Whatever approach your business takes, it’s a topic filling your news feeds and inboxes daily. The message is being received, with businesses understanding the value of nurturing a healthy and resilient workforce. Our recent survey of over 1,300 UK employees found that 81.25% have access to mental health support at work.

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How A Director Of Operations Affects The Success Of A Company

Professionals Alternative

How A Director Of Operations Affects The Success Of A Company A Director of Operations is very important to the success of a company and to make sure that it runs smoothly. This job is in charge of strategy management, optimizing processes, improving performance, and managing teams. This piece talks about what a Director of Operations does, what their most important tasks are, and what skills they need to do their job well.

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5 Strategies that Will Guarantee More Effective Meetings

Abel HR

According to a Microsoft survey, 2 out of 3 workers claim “meeting and email bloat” leaves them with insufficient time and energy to perform their jobs. In that same survey, respondents claimed to receive important information and having a chance to provide feedback were motivating factors when attending meetings. Clearly, there’s a need to implement best practices for meetings, and here are some tips that will ensure yours do not result in burnout. #1.

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Why employees are passionate about their jobs

PeopleKeep

Passionate workers are the driving force behind any successful business. Employees who are passionate about their job are more productive and driven. They can even inspire coworkers around them to perform their best. Yet a recent survey 1 found that only 45% of American workers say they “love” their job, and 42% say they only “like” their job. And only six in ten workers who like or love their job say it’s because their work is “personally fulfilling and meaningful.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through