Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Workplace Ethics [Episode 5] Jacob Ficner on Managing Ethical Risk with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want to operate in an ethical manner. They also want to be effective and efficient. There’s no reason that organizations have to compromise on doing it all. It starts with building a good foundation of ethics. But then organizations need to think about how to maintain ethics, no different that regularly examining data and information to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

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IRS Pauses Processing of New ERC Claims Due to Scams

PayrollOrg

On September 14, the IRS announced it will not process any new employee retention credit (ERC) claims to help protect businesses from scams.

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The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days

Employee Benefits

The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days It’s a common issue in today’s stretched workplaces. How can organisations get the most out of their workforce to hit company goals, while maintaining a happy, healthy workforce; avoiding overloading staff and potential burnout? It’s a tricky balance to achieve, but there is one small thing that could transform your employees’ productivity – with almost instant results.

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The Fourth Wave

Florida Workers' Comp

The United States continues to be the target of an illogical madness. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently explained How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US. I remember in the 1990s when I first heard of Fentanyl and the various doctors who expressed their eager and adoring attitudes toward it. There were many orthopedic patients suffering intractable pain and we were all led by the physicians into the opioid expansion.

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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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Boomers, millennials and Gen Z all disagree on the best work arrangements — can employers find middle ground?

Employee Benefit News

A new report from Fiverr outlines the significant changes managers will need to make in order to accommodate their entire workforce.

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Risk Scores Impact Employee Benefit Costs

AssuredPartners

Over the past several years, we’ve seen unprecedented medical inflation, causing many employers to ask how to control benefit costs and increase productivity. After exhausting the supply side of healthcare through decreased benefits, spousal carve-outs, etc., employers seem to be running out of options. One current strategy is to look at the demand side of healthcare – lowering employer and employee risks using wellness programs and improved population management.

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Bills Would Expand Paid Time Off, Who Can Take Family Leave

InterWest Insurance Services

Two bills wending their way through the state Legislature would increase the amount of sick days workers in the Golden State can take as well as expand — once again — the definition of “family” for the purposes of paid family leave. Business groups have come out against both of the bills, which they say will increase protected work absences, further burdening employers.

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Overview of Insurtech: Everything You Need to Know about It

Pacific Prime

Insurtech refers to the use of technology to revolutionize how traditional insurance operates. With artificial intelligence, blockchains, and other innovations, claims management, underwriting, contract execution, and risk management performed by an insurance provider will be more cost-effective. We live in a constantly changing world. As we wake up to new information every day, our lives.

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Five Steps to Nurture Belonging in the Workplace

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Benefits Magazine Extras articles provide you with bonus content on a mix of benefits topics as well as deep dives and analyses on the latest benefit trends and compliance issues. Visit ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to see the latest Benefits Magazine Extras as well as the bimonthly print […] The post Five Steps to Nurture Belonging in the Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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How recruiters can manage an influx of applicants this fall

Employee Benefit News

Michael Cain, director of recruiting at Paycor, advises recruiters on how to grow their workforce in the next month.

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A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In the 118th Congress, the US House of Representatives is keenly interested in healthcare price transparency. Three House committees—Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce—each approved legislation that would advance price transparency objectives. Generally, these bills seek to codify (or modify) the requirements around hospital and health plan price transparency as […] The post A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency appeared

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Amazon to hire 250,000 logistics workers for holidays, and boost hourly wages

Employee Benefit News

Full-time, part-time and seasonal roles will be filled at hourly rates ranging from $17 to $28.

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Issue 17 of IN Magazine lands

Workplace Insight

The new digital edition of IN Magazine is now available, free to read here. Print copies will be mailed out to subscribers soon. In this issue: we talk to incoming BCO President Despina Katsikakis about whippets and, less importantly, her history of pioneering workplace innovation; we visit a new space in London that proves biophilia is about a lot more than a plant wall; a special supplement produced in partnership with BVN explores the multi-faceted complexity of retrofit; Helen Parton explore

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New American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics: What Employers Need to Know

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

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CVS Health's Brooke Wilson is helping redefine mental health

Employee Benefit News

Human connection created personalization and ease of access for employees seeking to better themselves and the lives of their families.

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Unleashing the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace: Strategies for success

Higginbotham

As demographic and generational changes transform the workplace with a younger and more diverse workforce, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are both desired by employees and recognized by organizations as vital components of a thriving, innovative and sustainable company culture. In this article, we will take a close look at the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the evidence for whether they produce tangible benefits and some of the practical strate

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Does the US have the best healthcare in the world? Why Acrisure's Peter Freska believes so

Employee Benefit News

The adviser is out to improve care delivery — and make sure small employers have access to big benefits.

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Komedia Media introduces free period products for staff

Employee Benefits

Komedia Media is to introduce free period products for staff in its workplace. Through the Bloody Good Employers (BGE) scheme, Konedia Media will provide its employees with the knowledge to support their menstrual health and wellbeing , through to perimenopause and menopause. Employees will also be able to access workshops, education on destigmatising menstruation and HR support to improve workplace menstrual equity.

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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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How to avoid a 'financial vortex' in retirement, according to Goldman Sachs

Employee Benefit News

Seventy percent of employees say financial challenges like debt and caregiving impact their ability to save long-term.

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Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale signs age-friendly employer pledge

Employee Benefits

Care home organisation Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale has signed the age-friendly employer pledge in order to help its older workers flourish in the workplace. Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge is intended to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers, and tackle ageism in the workplace. As part of the commitment, Radfield Home Care will identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion, ensure age is specifically named within its equality, dive

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Michelle Hamilton, InStride's people director, is saying goodbye to HR hierarchies

Employee Benefit News

As she scales the company's culture, Hamilton knows that grassroots employee involvement is a key to success.

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The 3 Year Plan: How to Create One

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s a 3 year plan?

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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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'The Great Reskilling' is the next chapter in today's ongoing employment saga

Employee Benefit News

Over one billion people will need to be reskilled or upskilled by 2030 to meet tomorrow's labor needs.

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Get More for Less with Employee Discounts

Sodexo Engage

Offering employees access to discounts on everyday essentials is more cost-effective than a one-off bonus, giving employees even more potential savings.

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Most people have no connection to what they do for a living

Workplace Insight

Over two thirds of UK employees do not feel a sense of connection and belonging at work, according to a new poll from Reward Gateway. Loneliness, disconnect, and isolation are all in a day’s work, according to the study. It suggests that almost a quarter of respondents (24 percent) often experience loneliness at work. Gen Z workers, aged between 18 and 24 years, are the most likely age group to feel this way (32 percent).

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Prohibition Against Non-Competes Expands in California

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 699 , which amends California Business & Professions Code Section 16600 to prohibit an employer from entering into or attempting to enforce a non-compete agreement regardless of whether the contract was signed outside of California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

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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