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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

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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What diversity in the workplace means today: DEI, benefits, and more

Achievers

Diversity has been incorporated into the policies and practices of organizations the world over. But despite its increasingly prominent place in the corporate and social landscape, it’s often unclear just what it means. Can diversity initiatives make a major impact at your organization, or is it just a fluffy HR term? If you’re looking for a greater understanding of what diversity in the workplace looks like, how it can benefit your company, and which diversity initiatives to prioritize, you’re

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Maine Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

PayrollOrg

Beginning January 1, 2025, covered employers in Maine will be required to withhold and remit employee contributions and pay employer contributions for a new paid family and medical leave insurance program.

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Amanda Trewhella: Supporting employees with menstrual health and menopause transition

Employee Benefits

Women’s health, and in particular the menopause transition, is a topical issue that has finally received significant coverage in the media during the last year or so. In the UK there are currently no legal regulations specifically requiring employers to provide support to people affected by menstruation issues or the menopause. However, employees may have a claim for unfair dismissal or discrimination on the grounds of their age or gender, where an employer unfairly dismisses them or treats them

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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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Digital Health and the Direction of AI in Healthcare

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

What is the current state of digital health? Where will artificial intelligence (AI) see the most growth and adoption in healthcare? And what are the key AI issues most relevant to healthcare providers? In this TripleTree article, Alya Sulaiman offers her perspective on some of the essential AI questions facing the digital health space. Access […] The post Digital Health and the Direction of AI in Healthcare appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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PayrollOrg Contacts House Committee About Bank Failures

PayrollOrg

With increased concern about recent bank failures, PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force engaged with the federal government and other partners regarding paying workers on time.

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Tony Ark: Invesco supports UK workforce with comprehensive health benefits

Employee Benefits

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has long recognised that great health and wellbeing is a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. Promoting wellbeing by taking a proactive approach to benefits that help prevent stress and create a positive working environment is therefore a priority for us. As the CIPD asserts, it enables employees and organisations to thrive.

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How to Write Up an Employee Properly and Professionally

HR Digest

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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‘Nuclear’ Jury Verdicts Blowing Up Businesses

InterWest Insurance Services

The sizes of large jury verdicts have exploded in recent years, putting a strain on businesses not only for what they have to pay out of pocket, but also the size of the premium they pay for their liability coverage. These damages juries are awarding have gotten so large that they’ve been given a new name, “nuclear verdicts,” due to their destructive force.

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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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Reminder: Employers Must Inspect Remote Form I-9 Documents by August 30

PayrollOrg

Employers have until August 30 to physically inspect Form I-9 documents that were initially viewed remotely during COVID-19 flexibilities.

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Tribunal orders Greatwell Homes to pay £50,000 in maternity leave dispute

Employee Benefits

Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes has been ordered to pay a former employee £50,000 at employment tribunal after a maternity leave dispute. The association, which manages thousands of homes in Wellingborough, Kettering and Raunds, was taken to court after the member of staff claimed she had ‘suffered a detriment’ while on maternity leave.

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What’s New in the EEOC’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan?

HR Digest

The EEOC recently unveiled its new strategic plan, which outlines its goals and initiatives for the next five years. By decoding the new EEOC strategic plan, HR leaders can get a better understanding of how the organization aims to address workplace discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities. From its approach to plan implementation to its focus on tackling emerging issues, we will analyze the key highlights of the EEOC’s latest strategy.

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It Was Palpable

Florida Workers' Comp

The WCI 2023 opened Sunday with a series of events, well, Saturday I guess. A decade ago, this educational conference got into the public service arena with a "work day" event on the Saturday preceding. I know people that have made an annual visit to Give Kids the World as part of their WCI experience. There are other events, but this workday is so egalitarian.

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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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Employee resource groups: Building culture around your benefits

Employee Benefit News

By supporting and partnering with ERGs, employers make decisions around healthcare benefits and meet their workplace's diverse needs.

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Legoland Discovery Centre looks for assistant master model builders

Employee Benefits

Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham has started searching for assistant master model builders, a role ideal for enthusiasts who want to bring Lego worlds to life and create magical experiences. There are two full-time and one part-time roles available on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, and full availability is required across some weekends and school and bank holidays.

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Build a ChatGPT Resume: Prompts & Examples

BetterUp

Applying for jobs is time-consuming. Learn how to build a ChatGPT resume to speed up the writing process and stand out from other candidates.

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Precedent and Statutes

Florida Workers' Comp

It has been my privilege and pleasure to teach a great many students the law over the years. While business law has been my forte, I have enjoyed forays into workers' compensation, evidence, constitutional law, legal writing, and beyond. Interlaced within these is a legal concept that is too often vexing for students. It is not so difficult to grasp the essence of the concept, but successful application requires a bit of dexterity that is an acquired taste.

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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?

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This tech company is using AI to bring employees together

Employee Benefit News

Doug Camplejohn, CEO of Airspeed, reveals how their latest app "Coffee Talk" is strengthening employee engagement and retention.

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Exclusive: Fitflop to discuss employee wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2023

Employee Benefits

Emma Andrews, global payroll and reward specialist (pictured right), and Alex Strang, wellbeing manager (pictured left) at shoe brand Fitflop, will present a wellbeing workshop at Employee Benefits Live 2023. Titled Feel Good at Fitflop: Why we prioritise employee wellbeing , the workshop will take place on Tuesday 3 October in Theatre Two at 1.30pm.

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Top 10 Event Planning Tools for HR in 2023

HR Lineup

In the dynamic landscape of human resources (HR), event planning has become an essential component for fostering employee engagement, boosting team morale, and facilitating organizational growth. With the advancement of technology, HR professionals now have access to a plethora of event planning tools designed to streamline the process and enhance the overall experience.

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Precedent and Statutes

Florida Workers' Comp

It has been my privilege and pleasure to teach a great many students the law over the years. While business law has been my forte, I have enjoyed forays into workers' compensation, evidence, constitutional law, legal writing, and beyond. Interlaced within these is a legal concept that is too often vexing for students. It is not so difficult to grasp the essence of the concept, but successful application requires a bit of dexterity that is an acquired taste.

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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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Why Tyson opened a $5 million on-site child care center

Employee Benefit News

Tyson Foods built 'Tyson Tikes,' an on-site early childhood learning center for its front-line workers in Humboldt, Tennessee.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 18 – 24 August 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 – 24 August were: Specsavers receives menopause-friendly accreditation AstraZeneca and BAE Systems CEOs have highest FTSE 100 pay BaxterStorey enhances employee benefits package Scottish junior doctors accept 12.4% pay rise Lem-uhn launches work-from-anywhere scheme UPS staff accept pay rises under collective bargaining agreement 46% of savers do not understand key benefits of DC schemes 27% of under 35s have calculated req

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3 Ways to Maximize Your Financial Wellness Benefits

Best Money Moves

3 ways to maximize your financial wellness benefits. Financial wellness is a must-have employee benefit — learn how to maximize your financial wellness program. Today, almost 35% of companies have financial wellness offerings for their employees, up from 25% in 2020, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Financial wellness benefits help companies help reduce attrition , attract top talent and improve the overall wellbeing of their employees.

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Beyond the noise: How loud quitting impacts employer brand

Insperity

We’ve walked through the seasons of quiet quitting, boomerang employees and even bare minimum Mondays. But what’s loud quitting? And how is it impacting employers? In today’s evolving business landscape, there’s a new form of resignation that’s more than just a disgruntled employee causing a ruckus. The phenomenon known as loud quitting is exactly that – loud.

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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.