Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Employers should be investing just as much into education as they are into creating robust benefit offerings.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. The report predicts that employers will pay an average of $15,088 in 2024, compared to the average this year of $13,906. The cost hike is almost double the 4.5% increases employers saw in 2022 and 2023.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 1, 2023

On August 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with an edition date of 8-1-23.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

AUGUST 15, 2023

You probably know the feeling well. Another six months rolls around and then one day you glance down at your upcoming week’s schedule and there it is, your bi-yearly dentist checkup. But don’t panic. You know the dentist really isn’t as bad as it seems and there are actually some very important reasons to have a dental checkup and cleaning every six months.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 31, 2023

A virtual appointment with a medical specialist at the Cleveland Clinic helps patients get the right kind of care.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 31, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where HR seems to be turning a blind eye to your concerns? You’re not alone. Dealing with unresponsive HR can be frustrating and disheartening, especially when you’re facing a toxic work environment or an unresolved issue. But fear not! We’ll explore actionable steps you can take when HR ignores your complaints.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

From 2024, employees will be able to request flexible working hours and patterns twice in a 12-month period and will not have to explain any potential effect on their employer. Organisations will have to consider all requests and provide a reason before rejection within two months. Being able to request flexible working should eliminate any stress, anxiety or worry for employees trying to balance work with caring responsibilities.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 29, 2023

According to a new poll from the Asana Work Innovation Lab , nearly two-thirds of executives of executives think that artificial intelligence will help their companies reach their objectives. The report also suggests that 36 percent of employees in the United States and United Kingdom already use AI at work at least weekly. And a perhaps surprising number of people wouldn’t mind having their work graded by artificial intelligence or even having a robot as their ‘boss’ The repor

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

There often comes a time when you need employees to move for your business. Perhaps you are opening a new location and want a few of your top team members to lead the charge. Or you may have the perfect promotional opportunity for an employee arise, but it’s at a different branch. When this happens, it’s common to offer relocation reimbursements.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 23, 2023

Voluntary benefits give employees the opportunity to further customize their benefits package to meet their personal needs. And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings. In fact, 76% of employees in a recent survey said voluntary benefits would entice them to stay at their current company.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 29, 2023

Automobiles are one of the most significant exposures to loss a company can face. To ensure that you effectively manage your company’s vehicle liability and risk exposure, you need to have an effective risk management strategy. Without one, the consequences to your company’s bottom line can be severe. With one, you can reduce your total cost of risk and protect your finances.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 29, 2023

In today’s competitive and fast-paced work environment, professionalism plays a crucial role in creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. When employees exhibit professionalism, it not only enhances individual growth but also contributes to the overall success of the organization. In this article, we will explore the importance of professionalism in the workplace and discuss strategies to foster a healthy work culture.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s nearly that time of year again where parents and their children start planning for the return to or start of school. The school day and the typical 9am to 5pm working schedule are not aligned and parent employees may request to change their start and finish times permanently, or ask to work from home on certain days to allow them to perform their work around school hours, if that is possible in their role.

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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.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 30, 2023

No author uses the built environment like J G Ballard. In his 1975 novel High-Rise, the eponymous structure is both a way of isolating the group of people who live and compete inside it and a metaphor for their personal isolation and inner struggles. Over the course of three months, the building’s services begin to fail. The 2,000 people within, detached from external realities in the 40-storey building, confronted with their true selves and those of their neighbours, descend into selfishness an

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

AUGUST 16, 2023

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ( Patterson v. United HealthCare Ins. Co. , No. 22-3167, 2023 WL 4882436 (6th Cir. Aug. 1, 2023 ) ) illustrates the importance of clearly describing key plan terms in the plan document and summary plan description. Incomplete documentation or disclosure can nullify rights of the plan and its sponsor.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

Roughly 1 in 6 adults worldwide are affected by infertility. Reasons can vary, which is why wide-ranging fertility benefits can also improve the lives of any adult wanting to start a family. And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds?

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AssuredPartners

AUGUST 13, 2023

Changes for 2024 As 2024 approaches, employers should be aware of the upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting changes on the horizon. Since 2015, the standard that employers have been able to rely on when filing their Forms 1094-C and 1095-C was that they could do so by paper rather than electronically if they were filing less than 250 returns.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2023

So, you’ve got to write up an employee. Sigh It’s never fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this ‘How to Write Up an Employee Guide,’ we’ll walk you through the process of writing a professional employee write-up, from start to finish. We’ll also provide you with ‘How To Write Up An Employee | Email Templates’ so you can see what it should look like.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

Network Rail has withdrawn annual bonuses for staff who went on strike in a long-running dispute about pay, jobs and working conditions. Those who participated in strike action from June 2022 onwards will not receive a performance-related payment this year. This decision is likely to affect up to 20,000 members of the RMT union, whose members took industrial action earlier this year.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 13, 2023

It’s a banality to point out that futurism is nowism plus either a robot butler or blasted landscape. So, I was taken with a press release we had last week from Studio Alliance which shows an AI’s depiction of the office of the future at various points over the next quarter of a century. What is most striking to me, if you set aside the Jetson-y outside views, is how much like the office of the present each is.

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BetterUp

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jump to section The importance of a LinkedIn opener 8 LinkedIn message templates to connect with your network What can you do with Linkedin connect messages? What else can you do on LinkedIn?

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Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Whether you're transitioning from your parents' insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. You’ll likely hear a lot of terms and acronyms that you’ve never heard before. For first-time health insurance and benefits electees, we’re kicking off a three-part blog series just for you to walk through considerations when making these decisions.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 8, 2023

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will make it more difficult for employers to deny employees’ requests for religious accommodations in the workplace. The unanimous decision by the court in the case of Groff vs. DeJoy basically upends a standard for accommodating religious beliefs that has been in place since 1977. The case concerns a mail carrier who asked not to work on Sundays due to his religious beliefs, after his employer, the U.S.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more. By mastering these skills, leaders can retain top talent, boost productivity and engagement , and drive overall business success.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 31, 2023

Housing 21 has appointed Ian Hodson director of people and culture from this month (August). In this role, he will be responsible for all aspects of people management for the housing association’s more than 4,000 employees working across the UK and at its head office in Birmingham, as well as its remote workers. His main priorities will be building on the organisation’s culture and initiatives, such as offering flexible approaches to working patterns and employee wellbeing.

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Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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