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The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing a 4-day Work Week

HR Lineup

The traditional work week of five days is being challenged by a new concept that is gaining popularity in various parts of the world. The four-day workweek is an innovative approach to productivity that aims to improve employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The concept has been in existence for some time, but it has gained momentum in recent years due to various reasons such as advances in technology, increased awareness of the importance of work-life balance, and the impact of the COVID-19 p

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State-focused Sessions at 2023 Capital Summit

PayrollOrg

From March 20-21, the APA will hold the 2023 Capital Summit in Arlington, Virginia. This premier event will include sessions on state payroll topics and the chance to get updates from federal and state agency experts.

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What is Quiet Hiring and 10 Ways to Handle It

Vantage Circle

Picture a workplace where the talent you need is already at your fingertips. No need to scour resumes or sit through endless interviews; you can find your next star employee by simply looking around. That's the beauty of quiet hiring - promoting from within the organization instead of hiring from outside. By tapping into the existing talent pool , employers can nurture and grow their employees' skills, build loyalty and engagement, and foster a strong sense of community within the work

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4th Annual Global Payroll Titan Award Nominations Close in One Week

PayrollOrg

Nominations for the Global Payroll Management Institute’s (GPMI) 4th Annual Global Payroll Titan Award close on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. The award is intended to identify outstanding global payroll professionals nominated by their own peers in the industry.

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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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Better financial wellbeing better sleep

Employee Benefits

It’s true that money can’t buy happiness but, according to the State of America’s sleep study , being financially secure can buy you a great night’s sleep. Financial anxiety is affecting employees’ sleep, and in some cases causes insomnia. It’s reported that 30% of adults in the UK alone have poorer quality of sleep because of financial stress. So, if it’s financial worries keeping us up at night, let’s figure out how to alleviate the worry.

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Everything You Need to Know About Recruitment Management Software

Qandle

Human resources professionals agree that hiring new staff members is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming component of their jobs. For this reason, applications like applicant tracking and recruitment management systems are gaining massive traction in the business sector. As a result, the recruiter is an expert in people and technology in the modern world of hybrid recruitment.

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How ‘Real-time’ Is Redefining Our Pay

PayrollOrg

As real-time technology continues to evolve, new opportunities for business leaders to improve how they distribute payroll present pathways to improve the lives of their teams. With that in mind, here are a few key trends that will define payroll in the years ahead.

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Mental health awareness month: 5 tips to activate your office

WEX Inc.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month , an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our daily lives, mental health awareness is more important than ever before. As an HR representative or benefits decision-maker, you have a responsibility to support your employees’ mental health wellbeing.

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Revised West Virginia Withholding Tables Should Be Used Immediately

PayrollOrg

Retroactive to January 1, 2023, West Virginia withholding tables have been revised to reflect personal income tax rate reductions. The revised withholding tables should be used immediately.

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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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Busting myths: 7 things leaders say don’t impact employee performance

Insperity

When it comes to leading people, there are common “red flags” about employee behavior that can be shared from leader to leader as things to watch out for. You know the phrase, “Watch out if you have an employee who…” This can lead to some panic or concern if you do have an employee – or employees – that come to mind. And although there are some pretty solid examples of bad behavior – like ditching meetings all the time, missing deadlines or taking three-hour lunches every day –

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Compliance TV: SSA Changes How Employers Sign Up, Access BSO

PayrollOrg

In this April 2023 edition of Compliance TV: SSA Changes How Employers Sign Up, Access BSO; Social Security Trustees Project $167,700 Wage Base for 2024; Recent Bank Failures May Have Payroll Implications; and more.

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FAIR Plan More Than Doubles Its Commercial Property Coverage Limits

InterWest Insurance Services

With more and more California businesses being forced to go to the California FAIR Plan for their coverage, the market of last resort has moved to increase its commercial property coverage limits significantly. This should bring a semblance of relief to companies located in wildfire-prone areas, who have seen their commercial property insurance non-renewed and who have been unable to find replacement coverage.

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IRS Data Affirms Payroll’s Vital Role in Nation’s Tax System

PayrollOrg

On April 14, the IRS released its 2022 Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which provides statistics that underscore the importance of payroll professionals to the integrity of the American tax system.

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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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Power Poses: 6 Examples to Unleash Your Inner Confidence

BetterUp

Jump to section What are power poses, and how do they affect perception? The origins of the power posing theory Do power poses work?

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Free Webinar Outlines Steps to Incorporate DEI Into Workplace Culture

PayrollOrg

During the upcoming free April 26, 2023, webinar, Building Better Payroll Teams Through Inclusion and Innovation, Alfredo Mendez, VP of Experience and Inclusion at Robert Half, will expand upon the link between diversity and innovation and outline pragmatic steps payroll professionals can take to incorporate DEI into their workplace culture and cultivate inclusive, high-performing teams.

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Washington State Legislature Passes My Health My Data Act

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The My Health My Data Act in Washington State (the Act) is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee this year, after being passed by both the Washington Senate and House in different versions. Unlike recent state privacy laws, the Act specifically targets consumer health data that is not covered by the […] The post Washington State Legislature Passes My Health My Data Act appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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OCSE Presents Information at 2023 Capital Summit

PayrollOrg

Attendees at APA’s Capital Summit heard from Tanguler Gray, Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), and Sherri Grigsby, OCSE Deputy Director, Division of Federal Systems.

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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

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Four-day workweeks – ‘We tested it, and here’s what we found…’

TLNT

It probably won’t surprise you to read that more and more workers want their bosses to adopt a four-day week.

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Bank Failures Impact Payroll Professionals

PayrollOrg

The American Payroll Association offers best practices following the March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the March 12 failure of Signature Bank.

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Women at Work: How the Pandemic is Exacerbating Gender Inequality

HR Digest

Have you ever wondered how COVID-19 has affected gender equality in the workplace ? A report titled “COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effect” dives into this topic and provides some eye-opening insights. According to the report, women, especially women of color, have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

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IRS Renews Warning About Third Parties Promoting ERC Claims

PayrollOrg

The IRS renewed its warning that employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit (ERC).

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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4most employee trust makes significant payout to invested staff

Employee Benefits

Risk and data analytics consultancy 4most has received majority investment by Phoenix Equity Partners, providing those taking part in its employee ownership trust with an average payout of £150,000 each. Of 4most’s 240 members of staff, approximately 150 were invested in the trust. Phoenix Equity Partners’ acquisition of a majority stake in the business saw it invest alongside the existing management team and employees. 4most has reported revenue growth of more than 30% annually sinc

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IRS Issues Warning About Tax Fraud Schemes Involving Form W-2

PayrollOrg

The IRS issued a consumer alert that employers can pass on to their employees to help them be aware of tax scams involving Form W-2.

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GlaxoSmithKline plant employees strike after rejecting 6% pay deal

Employee Benefits

Employees of pharmaceutical business GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have commenced a series of walkouts across the UK from today (2 May) in an ongoing dispute over pay. More than 160 employees, who are members of trade union Unite, rejected a pay offer which included a 6% increase and a one-off lump sum of £1,300. The union noted that this increase was below retail price index (RPI) inflation , which rose by 13.4% in the 12 months to February 2023.

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Illinois Employees Will Receive Paid Leave for Any Reason

PayrollOrg

Starting in 2024, Illinois employers will be required to provide employees with 40 hours of paid leave annually, for any reason.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?