Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Employee Benefits poll: Almost three-quarters (72.7%) of organisations think that the benefits they offer meet employees’ needs, according to a survey of Employee Benefit s readers. Meanwhile, 13.6% do not think that the benefits they offer meet employees’ needs while the same number were unsure either way. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that although 59% of HR professionals say their organisation’s benefits meet individuals’ needs, only 28% believe this to be true on an unconscious leve

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Best Money Moves

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What are the deadlines for Open Enrollment 2024? Learn about key deadlines and special enrollment opportunities for the 2024 Open Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment 2024 is right around the corner, providing your workforce with an important opportunity to choose a health insurance plan for the upcoming year. During this period, employees are able to review their healthcare options and choose the plan that will best suit their families’ needs.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Retaining valuable employees is crucial to the long-term success of a business. During company instability, reorganization, or a competitive labor market, employers must satisfy their top talent so they don’t leave for another opportunity. One way to keep productivity high and turnover low is by offering retention bonuses. Unlike performance-based bonuses, retention bonuses entice your most experienced and sought-after employees to remain at your company, regardless of performance.

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

AI might be the new kid on the block, but technological change isn't new to folks in HR. But how will HR organizations fold AI into their processes? There are essentially three approaches HR teams can take toward the increased adoption of AI within their organization, embodied by the following archetypes: The post HR and AI: Which Archetype Are You?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Sponsored by Earnin, the free for PayrollOrg members' webinar "How Earned Wage Access Fuels a Happier, High-Performing Workforce" takes place Wednesday, September 13 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An overwhelming majority of business leaders (94 percent) admit to some form of ‘tech anxiety’ when it comes to AI and other technology, according to a new survey from Kin + Carta. This anxiety is on the rise as the pace of digital and technological change accelerates, and is prompting top executives to invest more in digital transformation, according to the survey.

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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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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Channel 4 employs around 1,300 people across the UK including offices in Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester. Through its staff network, 4Womxn, it has challenged the stigmas around women’s health , as Pamela Bird, co-chair of 4Womxn, explains: “Women can experience difficulties conceiving, painful periods, endometriosis and problems with the menopause.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Roth contribution options and pension-linked emergency savings accounts, among other promising provisions, will require extensive clarification.

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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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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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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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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Need to know: Personalised health and wellbeing support is more likely to engage employees and drive behavioural change. Tests can highlight a variety of health issues including fertility problems; menopause and andropause; gut health issues and cancer. As employees gain deeper insight into their health, education will help them understand the implications of any tests they take and raise awareness of the support colleagues may need.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The rapidly changing tech landscape has caused employees to doubt their job security if they can't keep up with automation.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The fracturing of time and place underlies every one of the great workplace issues of our time. Everything that springs from this – the where, when, how, what and why of work – is defined by the shattering of any fixed idea we may once have had of a time and a place to work. Because the challenge to these traditional ideas is now so inextricably linked in our minds with new technology, we might often forget that people have been asking questions about how we can get the most out of each day for

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Most employees are about to have the opportunity to re-evaluate their benefits options during open enrollment. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. However, despite the numerous advantages, some employees remain hesitant to embrace this valuable resource.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Given cost of living worries and the notion this may be impacting pension savings, WEALTH at work conducted research* with employees to find out their thoughts into what’s happening in reality. It found that whilst a minority (13%) are taking action now and either reducing or stopping pension contributions, more worryingly, many more admit they may consider stopping payments (29%) or reducing payments (30%) in the future.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The IRS has significantly reduced the group plan affordability threshold — which is used to determine if an employer’s lowest-premium health plan meets the Affordable Care Act rules — for 2024. The threshold for next year has been set at 8.39% of an employee’s household income, down significantly from 9.12% this year. The lower threshold will likely require employers to reduce their employees’ premium cost-sharing level for their lowest-cost plans in 2024, to avoid running afou

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The Scottish government is to trial a four day working week for many civil servants. The experiment is set to last for a year and a number of departments and public sector bodies have been invited to take part. After twelve months, if the trial proves successful, the four day week scheme could be extended to include a wider range of central government bodies, councils and quangos.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A Pew Research Center survey found that 43% of people who quit their jobs did so because of inadequate benefits.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed Jordan Noble as its first people and development manager as part of its focus in on its commitment to employee engagement and workforce development. Noble joins the organisation after spending five years with food manufacturing firm Joseph Robertson. In her new role, she will implement a tailored and dedicated people and development strategy to take the organisation and its employees forward in a way that customers, clients and stakeholders can

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A controversial bill that would require every employer in California to have in place a workplace violence prevention plan has been passed by the State Senate and is now in play in the Assembly. The bill — SB 553 — would require any company with at least one worker to “establish, implement and maintain” a workplace violence prevention plan, as well as require employers to keep an incident log of violent incidents in the workplace.

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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.

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Social connection is often cited as a justification for return-to-office mandates, many of which are not well received by employees. This suggests that merely spending time in the office isn’t enough to spark the connection that gets ideas flowing, ramps up performance and creates a cohesive culture. So, if physical presence alone isn’t enough to rebuild connection, what is?

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Two tech experts explain how the chatbot's new interface could help quell many of employers' AI worries.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

More than half (59%) of employers consider poor financial literacy as a major workplace financial wellbeing risk, according to research[1]. A further 47% of organisations cite financial literacy as a challenge for improving financial wellbeing for the majority of the workforce. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments; “Unfortunately, it’s well known that when individuals do not fully understand their finances and how to address current difficulties and mitigate potential risks, i

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Sodexo Engage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Procrastination costs UK businesses billions each year. Discover how to increase motivation to reduce procrastination through rewarding with eVouchers.

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