Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

One place where there is a gap in adult financial education is programs for older adults age 65+. The bulk of community and workplace programs cover financial tasks and decisions to get “to retirement,” not “through retirement." One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy , according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Benefits trends survey , which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that despite 45% of UK employees favouring workplace benefits that support long-term finances and retirement, more than half of employer respo

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Recently, I bemoaned how Orwell is often invoked in support of an argument by people who haven’t read him. They are usually drawing on some laundered misperception of his work, and especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. Well, this month I witnessed somebody misapplying the work of Kafka in a similar attempt to make a middlebrow point about the so-called return to office.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week (11-17 September) is World Childless Week , which is aimed at raising awareness of those who are childless not by choice. According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in January 2022, in the UK, 18% of women who reach the end of their childbearing years do not have children. However, even as family compositions and demographics have changed over the years, childlessness remains something of a taboo subject.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As LinkedIn data has shown, demand for work flexible working is high. And it outpaces the current availability of remote work offers. In the UK alone, listings for remote jobs have increased by 277 percent. Job postings for hybrid or remote positions received an increase in applications (189 percent) over in-office roles. People want to work remotely for various reasons.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Open enrollment is around the corner for many of you. It’s your best chance to evaluate your healthcare needs and identify opportunities to better support yourself and your family. However, a whopping 92 percent of employees stick with the same elections they had the previous year, no matter what changes have taken place in their lives. If you’re one of that majority, you may be missing out on multiple ways to save, either through the health plan you choose or through the benefits you enroll in.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Don't create an unhealthy work environment for your employees, like these now-notorious bosses. Here's how to behave better and lead with kindness first.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Amidst all the revenue numbers and share valuations that companies wear as a badge of honor, the concept of employee relationship management has emerged as another undeniable sign of a successful organization. Many aspire to work at companies like Google, not just due to the pay they offer but because there seems to be no dearth of provisions for engaging employee and employer relationships.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

New AI-based chatbot solutions are supporting those with mental health struggles by helping build coping skills and reframing negative thinking.

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Florida Workers' Comp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I envy those people who can walk into a room and suddenly know everyone there. I have never been one of those people but instead a shrinking violet. Mingling and small talk have always been a challenge. You might think that the new world of virtual interaction would appeal to me as much as it does to the young of the twenty-first century (I do use my phone as much as they use theirs).

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Emma Fox, managing partner at E Powered Benefits, is creating a healthcare plan that doesn't depend on insurance carriers.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled on the implementation of the No Surprises Act in Texas Medical Association, et al. v. US Department of Health and Human Services, et al. (TMA IV). In TMA IV, the plaintiffs challenged two things: The increased administrative fee to participate […] The post Texas District Court Overturns Portions of the IDR Process appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s business environment, change is constant. Earning a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation can help benefits professionals improve their ability to manage organizational change. The self-study CEBS courses provide critical knowledge and skills to scan the environment and strategically tailor benefit […] The post Navigating Uncertainty appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rachel Druckenmiller, workplace expert and keynote speaker at EBN's Benefits at Work conference, shares advice on "igniting intentional leadership.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to research* from WEALTH at work, 1 in 3 (33%) employees think they won’t be able to afford to retire at all due to increasing costs. Whilst 8 in 10 (83%) are concerned the cost of living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings. However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Alison Lum from Blue Shield and Chris Blackley from Prescryptive break down the carrier's decision.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

PepsiCo Europe has appointed Dannii Portsmouth senior vice president, chief human resources officer (CHRO) Europe. Portsmouth will join PepsiCo’s Europe sector team and report to Silviu Popovici, the organisation’s Europe chief executive officer. She will be responsible for the HR function in Europe, will oversee the talent agenda and build strategic organisational and people capabilities for more than 40,000 employees across 55 countries.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Zendesk is a leading customer service and support platform that offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features designed to enhance knowledge management for businesses of all sizes. While primarily known for its customer service capabilities, Zendesk’s knowledge management software stands out as a powerful solution for organizations seeking to efficiently create, organize, and share information.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

National brokerage Just Mortgages has expanded its mental health and wellbeing support with the introduction of a training module that covers the menopause. The new module is available 24/7 through the firm’s ‘My Learning Space’ digital platform and is open to all of its more than 650 mortgage brokers regardless of age or gender. It covers how the menopause works, the impact it can have and the support that is available pre-menopause, during menopause and for partners.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We may not always know exactly what the future of work holds, but we can design spaces that are ready for it. The ability to respond to change is one of the most important facets of an effective design in the era of widespread hybrid working, alongside the ability to tailor a solution that meets the diverse needs of individuals for the best possible working environment at any one time.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received Top Employer certification due to its approach to strategy, people, policy and practice. Established by the Top Employers Institute, certification is offered based on excellence in people practices. After receiving submissions, the institute carries out verification and auditing processes before awarding certification.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

No matter where you go in the world, you’ll occasionally bump up against an unsavory character every now and then. Some people just don’t like being friendly or having a good time, and if you’re unlucky enough to work with one of those people, the preservation of your sanity will depend on learning to adjust. There is no monolith for difficult people.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We have reported previously on the importance of understanding the coverage and reporting rules of the Affordable Care Act. In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% or more of their full-time employees (and dependents) or to provide affordable, minimum value health insurance.

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The Workcomp Writer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a decision that shows the strength and resilience of the exclusive remedy provisions of a typical state workers’ compensation act, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by a federal district court that granted a retail chain summary judgment in a negligence action filed against it by a UPS driver who sustained injuries while delivering packages to a Kentucky store [ Houser v.

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PeopleStrategy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Changes Could Be Coming Whether or not you pay employees overtime right now, the number of staff you compensate in this manner could be changing. Meaning you might owe more employees overtime in the future. The U.S. Department of Labor announced at the end of August a proposed overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If implemented, the new overtime rule would expand overtime pay protections to an estimated 1.1 million additional workers.

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