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Employee Benefits Communication Success Strategies

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

In the aftermath of the pandemic, employers have received a massive wake-up call — in more ways than one. Who knew so many people would rush to quit their jobs when The Great Resignation rolled through the workforce? And who thought organizations would still be embroiled in return-to-office battles, after everything we learned about remote […] The post Employee Benefits Communication Success Strategies appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The future of employee recognition: Are annual awards enough?

Achievers

Annual employee awards may seem like somewhat of a relic compared to the in-the-moment, frequent recognition we often talk about, but do they still have a place in today’s recognition and rewards program mix? The Achievers Workforce Institute team recently had the opportunity to lead a group discussion on the future of employee awards, with HR leaders from the finance, healthcare, and telecom sectors sharing their challenges, best practices, and future plans.

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6 Reasons to include health testing in your employee wellbeing package

Employee Benefits

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritising employee wellness is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. Health testing as part of corporate wellbeing packages has gained significant popularity, not only as a means to support employee health but as an incentive to attract and retain staff. DocHQ specialises in supplying bespoke at-home health testing to organisations to do just this.

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From the archive: The way to create a successful workplace is simple, but never easy

Workplace Insight

This was originally published in December 2020. All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. As is now the way of these things, the famous opening words of Anna Karenina have been used to name a principle that is applied across a wide range of fields. It describes how success can only happen in one way, but failure comes in many forms.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Employee financial wellness is at an all-time low, Bank of America finds

Employee Benefit News

Employees are still struggling with their financial obligations, and less than half feel good about their financial situation.

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Ohio DOT Issues Revised Withholding Tables Beginning November 1

PayrollOrg

Effective for wages paid on or after November 1, 2023, Ohio withholding tables have been revised to reflect personal income tax rate reductions.

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Ready to Eat?

Florida Workers' Comp

A couple of years ago, we heard the tale of a lawsuit over consumer expectations. Forbes explains that Subway was sued because it marketed "footlong" sandwiches. A customer noticed that his sandwich was eleven inches and sued back in 2016. The company settled the lawsuit paying "about a half-million dollars--almost all of which goes to the plaintiffs' lawyers.

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How can employers support employees with dementia?

Employee Benefits

Employers are legally required to make reasonable workplace adjustments where possible for employees impacted by dementia to the point that it satisfies the disability definition. Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions. Employers should offer training for managers and staff on how to support someone with dementia in the workplace.

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Are the days of landmark corporate headquarters over?

Workplace Insight

There’s something in the idea that the creation of a bespoke, landmark corporate headquarters is a sign that something has gone wrong – or is about to – for the firm behind it. I’d first developed or come across this idea when visiting British Airway’s Waterside building in the late 1990s. At the time it was arguably the most talked about office building in the world, lauded for its inbuilt urban landscape, mix of settings and humane, biophilic design features.

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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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Compliance TV: OCSS Extends Current IWO Forms, IRS Issues Federal 'High-Low' Per Diem Rates

PayrollOrg

In this October 2023 edition of Compliance TV: OCSS Extends Current IWO Form Until September 2024; SSA Updates AccuWage Online Help Guide, FAQ for 2023; IRS Issues Federal "High-Low" Per Diem Rates Effective October 1; and Employers Must Use New Form I-9 By November 1.

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10 skills recruiters look for when hiring remote candidates

Employee Benefit News

From decisiveness to a sense of humor, FlexJobs' ranking covers a range of expectations employers will have this recruiting season.

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Exclusive: Reaching out to staff experiencing domestic abuse could save lives, says ITV presenter

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: Asking if people are okay and following a gut instinct could potentially save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence, according to Ruth Dodsworth, TV presenter and journalist at ITV Cymru, Wales. Speaking in a keynote session titled A survivor’s escape from domestic violence – the signs, symptoms and how to help, Dodsworth explained that her work around supporting those affected by domestic abuse is driven by her former 20-year relationship, in which she

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New study reveals deteriorating employee wellbeing and eroding trust in employer efforts

Workplace Insight

A new study from Alight reveals that 64 percent of the UK workforce would rate their overall wellbeing as low. This comes at a time where economic headwinds, budget cuts and remote work has created a feeling of uncertainty in the UK workforce, heightening the urgency for employers to act fast or compromise employee wellbeing. The survey claims that employees have little faith in the situation improving, with nearly half believing that their financial situation will worsen over the next year, and

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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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How to Apologize for a Late Reply to an Email before It’s Too Late?

HR Digest

Do you have a list of unread emails in your inbox that are waiting for you to take action? Because these situations inevitably end with the prompt “ Received 3 days ago. Reply? ”, and once even your inbox tires of the wait, it might mean it’s time to apologize for a late reply. It is very easy to get caught up in a cycle of missed emails once they begin to pile up.

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What is Form W-4?

PeopleKeep

If you’re a U.S. employee, your employer must withhold a certain amount of money from each paycheck for federal and, in most cases, state taxes. The amount withheld throughout the year determines how much tax you’ll still owe during tax season or if the IRS owes you a refund. On your first day of employment, you decide how much federal income tax your employer can withhold by filling out Form W-4.

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39% of working parents want workplace mental health support

Employee Benefits

Two in five (39%) working parents of children under 18 would like mental health support in the workplace, according to new research from Working Families and Bright Horizons. The findings, released to coincide with National Work Life Week (2-6 October), revealed that 89% of working parents believe access to flexible working arrangements has or would have a positive effect on their wellbeing, while 37% said subsidised childcare or back-up care was important.

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LinkedIn launches new AI tools to make recruiting easier

Employee Benefit News

Recruiter 2024 and a new AI-powered update to LinkedIn's existing coaching program aim to make professional success simpler.

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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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Everything You Need to Know about the Non-compete Clause

HR Digest

In 2020, Amazon sued an ex-employee for violating the non-compete clause and moving to Google to take on the same role in less than 18 months. Marketing VP Brian Hall was certain AWS would not enforce the restrictive covenant for a marketing role, but Amazon had other plans. They stated that the non-compete agreement was necessary as Hall couldn’t market Google products without drawing on proprietary information used to develop AWS’ product roadmap in 2020, as per CNBC.

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Three days in the office seems to be the ‘sweet spot’ for hybrid working

Workplace Insight

A new survey concludes that three days a week in the office appears to be optimal for many people to optimise key aspects of workplace culture and performance. The report claims to provide empirical analysis into the impact that remote and hybrid working are having on employee experience, culture and productivity. The report commissioned by Ipsos Karian and Box is based on a survey of 1,400 full-time UK office workers.

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Exclusive: Marks and Spencer introduces free staff physiotherapy

Employee Benefits

Credit: patat / Shutterstock.com Marks and Spencer has launched a free physiotherapy service for any of its 60,000 employees that are affected by a musculoskeletal (MSK) issue. Through a partnership with Pam Physio Solutions, the retailer’s employees will be able to refer themselves for free advice and up to six free physiotherapy sessions. After making a phone call, they will receive a text back confirming the details of their appointment within one to four days, and will be offered advice abou

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As student loan payments restart, how to help employers stand out

Employee Benefit News

Education-focused benefits will help support employees once the more than three-year moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest ends.

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From Prevention to Remission: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Revolutionizing Workflows: The Power of Employee Task Management Software

Qandle

In the fast-paced digital era, businesses are constantly striving for efficiency and productivity. One crucial aspect of this pursuit is managing tasks effectively. With the advent of Employee Task Management Software, companies now have a powerful tool at their disposal to streamline operations and boost productivity. In this blog, we’ll explore the intricacies of Employee Task Management Software, its significance in today’s corporate landscape, and why Online Task Management Tools

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Pay Attention to Exclusions in Cyber Insurance Policies

InterWest Insurance Services

While cyber threats grow and the cyber insurance market evolves, insurers are regularly adjusting their policy terms and conditions in response to new threats and exposure. Carriers have amassed nearly a decade’s worth of data and are getting more stringent about underwriting and demanding that policyholders do their share by implementing best practices aimed at preventing cyber attacks and reducing their impacts.

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How to select benefits technology that is right for a business

Employee Benefits

Need to know Benefits technology can play a vital role in engaging employees and ensuring take up of benefits. Employers should start by working out what they want to end up with, and then work out how to get there. They should remember to ask questions of providers and seek out the opinions of peers. Technology has become a vital part of how we operate, and this is certainly the case in the world of benefits.

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How AI is reshaping job security in the tech world

Employee Benefit News

While tech workers are still likely to find jobs in their field, there are certain positions that remain more vulnerable than others.

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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