Money Talk
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Whether you shop in person at “brick and mortar” stores or prefer to shop online, price discrimination is a fact of life. In simple terms, price discrimination is the practice of charging different customers a different price for the same product or service. Think airline seats, hotel rooms, cars, auto insurance, credit card interest rates, cell phone plans, and items sold at garage sales.
PayrollOrg
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) for 2024 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and flexible spending arrangements (FSAs).
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Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Now that Halloween and Guy Fawkes celebrations have passed, my thoughts have inevitably turned to Christmas. I have always loved this time of year, but for some reason, this year my festive spirit seems to have arrived much earlier than usual and I am now excitedly planning for, and looking forward to, the run up to the season. Many employers will already have also embarked on plans for the festive season.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Leaders from Wellthy, JPMorgan and more share how they're specifically supporting women with workplace benefits.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
On November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain health and welfare plan benefits, including those for health flexible spending arrangements and commuter benefit plans, among other important updates. Employers, many of whom are in the midst of or have already completed open enrollment for […] The post IRS Announces 2024 Employee Benefit Plan Limits appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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HR Lineup
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, strategic planning has never been more critical. To stay ahead of the curve, organizations must carefully map out their goals, objectives, and tactics. To aid in this endeavor, strategic planning software tools have become indispensable. These tools offer a comprehensive suite of features to streamline the planning process, enhance collaboration, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
For employers looking to ease working mothers' burdens, three benefits to consider.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
UK employers could be spending up to £15 billion a year on employee benefits that do not resonate with their staff, according to research by Isio and YouGov. The organisations, which surveyed more than 7,000 private sector employees, found that 23% felt their current benefits package meets all their needs, with satisfaction highest among older, married white homeowners.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Pay raises, along with shortened progression time for production associates at Honda's U.S. facilities are coming in the wake of the strike.
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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.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Credit: Delmiro Junior / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: A waitress based in America has posted online praise of rapper and singer Post Malone, who left her a $3,000 (£2,426) tip at the end of his meal. Sharing her surprise at the tip on Reddit, the waitress explained that the US musician spent $3,472.50 (£2,829), including tax and a 20% service charge, in the restaurant alongside his tip.
eni
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
November 1st was International Stress Awareness Day. Chronic stress over a long period of time can lead to serious physical and mental health conditions, yet stress is something we all live with on a daily basis. What can we do about stress when we may not have time to take a long walk outside or go to yoga. Stress isn’t going away, unfortunately, so how can we combat the negative impact on our physical and mental health?
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Glasgow-based building contractor City Building has signed up to the Dying to Work charter to help support employees who become terminally ill. The voluntary charter is part of the Trade Union Congress’ wider Dying to Work campaign, which seeks greater security for terminally ill workers to prevent them losing their jobs due to their illness. It was established following the case of an area sales manager from Derbyshire who lost her job after being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
InterWest Insurance Services
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
WHEN: January 11, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. JOIN US: In this session of the Employers’ School, we will discuss the new employment laws taking effect in 2024. We will discuss significant court decisions and litigation trends that California employers should have on their radar. We will provide practical strategies for addressing the impact of these changes on your business, including support in adjusting your company’s policies and procedures to meet the new sick pay accrual requirements.
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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.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Credit: Alasdair Jones / Shutterstock.com Scottish energy firm SSE has been accredited as a living pension employer to provide financial stability and security. The living pension, which launched in March 2023, is a voluntary savings target for employers that want to help workers, particularly low-paid ones, to build a pension pot that will provide enough income to meet basic everyday needs in retirement.
eni
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Stress isn’t going away, unfortunately, so how can we combat the negative impact on our physical and mental health? Learn all about it during our monthly webinar! The post Stress Awareness Webinar appeared first on eni.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 – 9 November 2023 were: Lancashire County Council ordered to pay £800,000 in discrimination case Non-NHS health staff win one-off bonus Lyft and Uber agree to $328m settlement after pay and benefits were withheld 35% of staff want financial support through personalised reward and benefits Docklands Light Railway employees strike over pay 30% took leave for fertility treatment without telling employer Aldi to thank employees
Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
A lot of confusion surrounds the idea of “ employee coaching ,” as it invokes perceptions of coddling or otherwise spoiling employees. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The leader-as-coach model simply addresses your approach to leadership —how you choose to lead and touch others’ lives. It doesn’t mean holding others to lower standards, needing to be popular or “friends” with your staff members, or compromising your beliefs.
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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!
BetterUp
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Mindfulness podcasts are an incredible resource for building a self-care practice. Here are 15 for every level, wellness goal, and curiosity.
Employer Connection
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The IRS has announced that the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee is $3.22 per average number of covered lives for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024. Visit the Trustmark Regulatory Updates blog for more information.
Hppy
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Looking to improve your mental health while working? Co-working environments offer the perfect solution. In these spaces, you’ll experience the positive impact of social interactions, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Collaboration with others will boost your productivity and motivation, while fostering a sense of belonging. Say goodbye to work-from-home burnout and find the support and resources you need.
Professionals Alternative
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
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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.
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The holiday spirit is a contagious one and when it takes over the workplace, it becomes important to also spare a moment for holiday compliance and safety amidst all the planning. Depending on what you are celebrating at work and how wild your team is about to be with the decorations, holiday safety can promise a stress-free experience instead of spending it putting out small fires and tripping over stray balloons.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The past year has been a challenging one for London’s commercial fit-out market. Whilst industry supply and demand dynamics may have found a level of equilibrium since the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, economic disruptions, and an unstable domestic policy environment continue to have an impact. In tandem with this, the commercial fit-out market is adapting to changing needs; from accommodating hybrid working models to growing demands for sustainability and reuse, the workplaces of today are e
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