AssuredPartners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Payroll management is critical for businesses of all sizes, but it becomes especially complex for enterprises with a large workforce. In 2023, enterprise payroll software has evolved to offer advanced features that streamline the payroll process, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and enhance employee self-service options. To help you choose the right solution for your organization, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 enterprise payroll software options for 2023. 1.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Offering robust employee benefits can greatly help companies that are looking to attract and retain top talent. In addition to offering traditional benefits like health insurance or retirement contributions, more employers are offering stipends to employees. These are additional funds an employer provides to cover specific employee expenses on a one-time basis or on a regular cadence.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Two-fifths of older employees are unaware of how much they have saved for retirement, according to research by workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon. Its survey of more than 2,000 employees enrolled into a workplace pension found that older employees have less clarity over the value of their retirement pension pots , as 41% of those aged 55 and above are not sure how much they have saved, compared to almost three in 10 (28%) of all UK staff.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve talked to a few recruiters recently who are very concerned about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing them. It reminded me that several years ago, I asked a few people in the technology and talent acquisition space this very question about technology replacing recruiters. I believe their comments are still spot on today.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

If you think the challenges faced by Human Resource Management (HRM) today are unprecedented, think again. HR professionals have been at the forefront of change for over a century, constantly adapting to the shifting landscape of the workplace. From labor unrest to economic crises, wars to civil rights movements, HRM has weathered it all. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the fascinating evolution of the HR department and its functions.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In Su v. Fensler , No. 22-cv-01030, 2023 WL 5152640 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 10, 2023), the court granted the Department of Labor’s motion for a preliminary injunction to replace with an independent fiduciary the trustees of the United Employee Benefit Fund, who are accused of breaching their fiduciary duties by using Fund assets to engage in prohibited transactions.

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BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Jump to section The definition of hard skills 5 valuable types of hard skills Best hard skills to put on a resume for in-demand jobs Hard skills are an easy sell

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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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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In our second season of The HR Bartender Show, we focused on change management. We are constantly being faced with change. Some big, others small. Some impact our professional lives, and others on a personal level. It’s important that we know how to manage change. That’s why I think it’s so applicable to focus season three on workplace ethics.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Just 7 percent of UK office workers back fully remote work, but eight in ten would like to see significant improvements to their company’s office and more support for flexible working, according to the Sony State of Offices Report 2023 [registration]. The report from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe suggests that over two fifths (41 percent) of UK office workers still prefer to work from a dedicated company office, and across Europe this trend is even more pronounced with ov

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent Ninth Circuit decision has generated considerable controversy amongst employee benefits practitioners by holding that plan fiduciaries engaged in prohibited transactions when they amended the plan’s existing recordkeeping contract to add brokerage and investment advisory services. In so ruling, the Court remanded the case to the district court to consider whether the transactions fell within the exemption for reasonable service agreements and, independently, whether it was imprudent for

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As the initiation step of the hiring process, resume screening refers to the process of scanning an applicant’s resume for key traits that match a job description or candidate profile that has been set for a position. Forbes credits Leonardo DaVinci for having created the first instance of a resume in his letter of appeal to the Duke of Milan, but we have come a long way since then, in curating the content of a resume as well as defining what resume screening is.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Need to know: Toxic workplace cultures exist in many UK oganisations, with leaders and managers often to blame. Creating a culture where employees can raise concerns is essential to overcoming such environments. Organisations need to think about how they react where examples of toxic behaviour do occur. Allegations of toxicity and harassment at the broadcaster ITV, and of those who raised concerns facing bullying and discrimination, show just how damaging a toxic culture can be, both for those w

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Two thirds of IT workers and nearly half of office workers think that generative AI may come for their jobs within five years, according to a new report from Ivanti. The poll of nearly 8,000 respondents worldwide also suggests that 57 percent of people report ‘serious friction’ with workplace technology at least weekly and 61 percent say negative experiences with work tech affects their morale.

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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?

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Darwinbox

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of Darwinbox Engage, our state-of-the-art employee listening solution. Darwinbox Engage helps you cut through the noise, truly listen to your employees, and act on the insights so you can nurture a more engaged and productive workforce.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. In addition to rejecting commonly pleaded “benchmarks” because they were not meaningful, the Court’s ruling is of particular significance because, unlike some other courts, it dismissed the participants’ “shar

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The release of the August jobs report 2023 by the Labor Department has provided valuable insights into the state of the job market in the United States. Despite the addition of 187,000 jobs, there are signs indicating a gradual cooling of the labor market. This article aims to delve deep into the key findings of the report, analyze the implications of the unexpected rise in the unemployment rate, and offer a comprehensive analysis of the job market in 2023. 1.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Food business Kellogg has introduced a new domestic abuse policy, which includes an array of workplace support for impacted employees. The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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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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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As many as 80% of short-term health plan enrollees say that affordable premiums are more important to them than comprehensive health benefits.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Most workers are concerned about poor indoor air quality and close to half think its damaging their health, according to a new survey conducted by Opinium for Spiralite. According to the poll, British workers are mostly concerned about the impact of air-quality on their health (64 percent concerned compared to 36 percent not concerned). One fifth (20 percent) are very concerned, rising to 38 percent of people living in London.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

According to the Commerce Institute 1 , 4.4 million businesses start up each year in the United States. Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor for hard-working entrepreneurs and can come with many unforeseen hurdles, like hiring and keeping a team.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For many businesses, employee benefits play a vital role in attracting and retaining top talent. Despite their importance in creating a supportive work environment, these [.] The post Insightful Employee Benefits Tips for Educating Young Employees about Your Benefits appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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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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