Pacific Prime
MAY 8, 2024
Home-based workers refer to employees who are allowed to work from home. Some examples of jobs that allow people to work from home include translators or graphic designers. While there are distractions, working from home allows greater schedule flexibility and saves transportation money. On the other hand, working from home also means there is potential.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 8, 2024
Back in July of 2023, I wrote a blog on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what plan sponsors needed to know at that time. I was pregnant while writing that first blog and curious not only how the law would impact […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update appeared first on Word on Benefits.
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Employee Benefit News
MAY 8, 2024
Benefit brokers report an increase in employers asking about financial wellness coaching and advice as benefits for their employees.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Congressional lawmakers must soon decide to continue or end payment changes for telehealth services enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according to this KFF Health News article, Congress will likely “kick the can” past the November election. Access the article. The post Congress Likely to Kick the Can on COVID-Era Telehealth Policies appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Speaker: Sean Raible
Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.
Patriot Software
MAY 8, 2024
Paying your employees on time is essential, especially because 62% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Plus, many state pay frequency requirements regulate when you pay employees. Understand payroll cutoffs to pay your team on time, every time. So, what is a “payroll cutoff?” What is a payroll cutoff?
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HR Lineup
MAY 8, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of recruitment, where talent acquisition strategies are continuously evolving, building and maintaining a comprehensive candidate database is paramount for organizations to stay ahead. In 2024, with advancements in technology and shifting job market trends, the approach to managing candidate data has undergone significant transformations.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 8, 2024
The VP of clinical programs and patient experience at apree health shares the secret to utilizing GLP-1s effectively.
Workplace Insight
MAY 8, 2024
A new study claims to reveal a new dynamic unfolding in the workplace: a rush towards AI adoption driven by employees, even as companies struggle to keep pace. The 2024 Annual Work Trend Index from Microsoft and LinkedIn titled AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part highlights one particular finding: 79 percent of leaders believe AI is crucial for staying competitive, yet 60 percent worry their companies lack a proper plan.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 8, 2024
EBN's award winning podcast, Perk Up! is back for a brand new season all about what it's like to be a working parent in 2024.
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
A surge in chronic conditions since lockdown has seen insurer Allianz UK implement a range of more sophisticated processes and systems. A more detailed workplace adjustment process, rolled out across its 27 nationwide branches in April 2023, triaged nearly 300 people requiring adjustments last year to appropriate forms of support. Around two-thirds of these had chronic conditions.
Workplace Insight
MAY 8, 2024
Seven in ten (71 percent) UK businesses are concerned about rising business litigation, with nearly three quarters (72 percent) reporting an increase in cases brought against their companies over the past five years and three in five (60 percent) anticipating a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new poll from insurance broker Gallagher.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Credit: Fida Olga/Shutterstock Need to know: The pandemic has greatly increased employers’ focus on chronic conditions. Listening to chronic condition sufferers is key. Group income protection has an important role to play. It is unclear whether chronic health conditions as a whole increased directly due to the pandemic-induced shift towards home and hybrid working, but Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) data shows the number of working-age people self-reporting at least one long-
Workplace Insight
MAY 8, 2024
Visitors to British furniture manufacturer Bisley’s Dallington Street showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week (21-23 May 2024), are invited to explore a completely redesigned space, illustrating an expanded offering for the home, workplace, leisure and hospitality that goes far beyond the storage essentials for which Bisley is famous, highlighting the brand’s continued evolution.
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In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
The Spring Budget built on the Mansion House speech in many ways. The Chancellor announced powers that would be given to both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in legislation slated for as early as 2027, enabling them to enforce the value for money regime. The new requirements are intended to expose pension schemes which have been choosing short-term investment returns at the expense of long-term ones.
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
On April 26, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) published a final rule to amend the HIPAA Privacy Rules to support reproductive health care privacy (the “Reproductive Health Care Rules”). The Agency also issued a Press Release , Fact Sheet , and Message from the Director of OCR. Here are five important takeaways: The Reproductive Health Care Rules limit when a group health plan can disclose reproductive health care protected he
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Data visualisation technology firm Cambridge Intelligence and law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.
Best Money Moves
MAY 8, 2024
Working Parents Need Support: Start with These 3 Helpful Benefits. Learn how the right benefits can support struggling working parents. The right benefits strategy for your team improves quality of life and wellness. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging for any employee, but it’s particularly tough for working parents. According to Ohio State University’s parenting report, as many as 66% of working parents are burnt out and want help managing their home and work lives.
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The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
More than three-quarters (77%) of employees with cancer do not think their employee benefits fully meet their needs, according to research by specialist cancer support services provider Reframe Cancer. Its The employee experience report: living and working with cancer report, which surveyed 500 UK adults who are employed with cancer or have finished their treatment, also found that more than half (58%) of respondents who did not think their benefits meet their need are male and earn less than £3
WEX Inc.
MAY 8, 2024
From the rising costs of healthcare and benefits packages to retaining and recruiting to helping employees understand their benefits to the ever-changing regulatory landscape, HR teams face many challenges that present obstacles to organizational success. Keep reading to learn more about the top three challenges HR teams face and watch our Season 7 opener of our Benefits Buzz podcast to discover our tips on overcoming these challenges.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The group, which has 2,500 employees in more than 55 offices around the globe, will provide a minimum of 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, regardless of gender.
APA Congress Today
MAY 8, 2024
One of PayrollOrg’s missions is to provide representation for payroll professionals at the federal, state, and local levels. This is done primarily through PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) in which members educate government and community leaders about the payroll industry and the best practices associated with paying America’s workers.
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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.
Higginbotham
MAY 8, 2024
An RV is both a vehicle and a vacation home and while this dual usage makes it a practical option for those who want to explore on the open road, it can also create an insurance conundrum. If something goes wrong, what type of insurance will you need? Although auto insurance may offer coverage for incidents that happen on the road, you’ll likely need specialized RV insurance to help protect your motorhome.
APA Congress Today
MAY 8, 2024
Not all who wander are lost; you may already be experiencing a lifechanging transformation without realizing it. Industry expert Nadia Camarena, CPP, Director of Global Payroll Operations at Netflix, shared her inspirational career transformation today during “The Future of Work and Pay” General Session at Payroll Congress.
Employee Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Paints, coatings and specialty materials firm PPG has appointed Robert Massy senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the firm’s global human resources organisation. He will be located at its global headquarters in Pittsburgh and serve as a member of the operating committee.
APA Congress Today
MAY 8, 2024
Tim Kelsey, FCIPP, AIPA, the Managing Director of Kelsey’s Payroll Services in the United Kingdom and a giant in the world of global payroll, was honored today during the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress with PayrollOrg’s Special Friend Award.
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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.
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