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What Employee Benefits Should Small Businesses Include?

Pacific Prime

Small Businesses should include health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off in their employee benefits package. Employers should also be aware of the employee benefits that they must include, as required by law, such as workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. Are you an employer ready to revise your employee benefits plan? Are you.

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What impact will the living pension initiative have on employees’ retirement outcomes?

Employee Benefits

As a voluntary savings target, the living pension initiative sets out the minimum annual contribution needed to afford basic living costs in retirement. Employers should ensure that employees who increase their contributions in line with this are not saving at a rate they cannot afford. Organisations should engage employees in their future finances by introducing schemes to improve financial literacy and provide better pensions information.

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Why Chobani increased its minimum wage to $20 per hour

Employee Benefit News

Shari Eaton, chief people officer at Chobani, explains why their company felt it was the right time to up wages.

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IRS to Provide e-Filing Option for Forms 940, 941-X in 2024

PayrollOrg

The IRS said it will provide an electronic filing option for amended employment tax returns “sometime in 2024.

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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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Herbert Smith Freehills supports employees’ future with living pension

Employee Benefits

When law firm Herbert Smith Freehills was approached about taking part in the living pension pilot, it was keen to support what it saw as a vital initiative not just for its own employees, but for society in general. Operating from 25 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the firm has been a long-term supporter of the Living Wage Foundation, which has now established the living pension initiative, and has been a living wage employer since 201

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Streamline Employee Rewards: The Power of Compensation Management Software

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is a significant challenge for organizations across industries. One of the key factors that influence an employee’s decision to stay with a company or explore better opportunities is their compensation package. Implementing a robust Compensation Management Software has become a critical aspect of modern HR practices, revolutionizing the way organizations manage employee rewards, bonuses, and benefits.

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Connecticut Pay Data Reporting Requirements Rolled Back

PayrollOrg

Expanded pay data reporting requirements that were set to take effect for Connecticut employers beginning in 2024 were rolled back. Employers will not be required to report the additional elements.

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Not so fantastic: 90% of Barbie doll jobs pay men more

Employee Benefits

Credit: DinosArt / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: As many as 90% of jobs held by Mattel’s Barbie dolls pay men more , according to research by Money.co.uk. Money.co.uk analysed 59 roles held by different Barbie dolls against 2022 median full-time pay data from the UK Office for National Statistics and US Bureau of Labour Statistics, to calculate the earning disparity if Ken dolls were in the same job.

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Report: Accommodations for Disabled Employees Are Inexpensive

InterWest Insurance Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act, now more than 30 years old, requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Many employers may be concerned about the cost of making those accommodations. However, a recent government study shows that the costs are typically minimal or non-existent. The report , from an office of the U.S.

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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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Unleashing Efficiency and Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Asset Management Software

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective management of assets has become crucial for organizations across various industries. To streamline this process and maximize operational efficiency, asset management software has emerged as a powerful solution. In this blog post, we will delve into the workings of asset management software, its benefits, and explore examples of popular asset management systems.

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PayrollOrg Recognizes Government Partner

PayrollOrg

Realuz Bisa with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received PayrollOrg’s Government Partner Award.

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Of mice and men

Workplace Insight

The history of the humble computer mouse dates back to the 1960s and engineer Douglas Engelbart ’s work on improving the way people and computers interact. He initially called the device he envisaged a ‘bug’ but the first prototype he created with Bill English was so unmistakeably a rodent that there was only one thing they could have called it. If only they had settled the question of whether the plural was mouses or mice.

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Tribunal orders Lawcomm Solicitors to pay £13,000 in unfair dismissal case

Employee Benefits

Family law firm Lawcomm Solicitors has been ordered to pay a former employee nearly £13,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed and her contract had been breached after the organisation’s failure to make a bonus payment. Sarah Lightfoot-Webber, former head of family law at the Hampshire-based firm, resigned due to a change in bonus structure without consultation, failure to make her a director as promised upon obtaining the relevant qualification, breach of trust and con

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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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Enhancing Communication: Unveiling the Power of Qandle’s Announcement Management Software

Qandle

Effective communication is essential for organizations to keep their workforce informed, engaged, and aligned. Qandle, a leading provider of HR solutions , introduces its announcement management software , a powerful tool that enables organizations to streamline internal communication and effectively share important announcements. In this blog, we delve into the significance of company announcements and explore how Qandle’s software revolutionizes the process.

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Commercial Auto Insurance Rates Spiking

InterWest Insurance Services

Skyrocketing claims costs and higher accident rates are pressuring the commercial auto insurance market, as insurers impose increasingly larger rate hikes and more are pulling out of the market or restricting who they will cover. While rate increases have been the standard for nearly a decade, since 2022 hikes are growing larger — often in the 20% range, and that’s for firms with few or no claims.

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CIPD says HR professionals should ‘lean in’ to artificial intelligence

Workplace Insight

The swift rise of generative artificial intelligence and its potential impact in the workplace puts people professionals at the heart of understanding how this fast-evolving technology can be responsibly used, and the business impact it may have, according to the CIPD. To support this change, the trade body has launched a new guide, Preparing your Organisation for AI Use , which stresses the importance of people professionals creating clear policies on the use of easily accessible, web-based g

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30% favour employers that offer mental health support

Employee Benefits

Almost a third of workers (30%) favour employers that offer workplace mental health support , according to research by flexible working platform Flexa. Its latest Quarterly flexible working index pooled data insights from 350,000 job searches and 8,000 jobseekers on where, when and how they want to work. It found that there has been a 20% increase in demand for mental health support since July 2022, when just a quarter of all job seekers expressed a preference for employers that offer this.

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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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Unlocking the 5Cs of Employee Engagement: A Pathway to Organizational Success

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement is not just a buzzword anymore. It has become a necessity in every organization that wishes to improve its work culture. And to effectively develop an engagement strategy, understanding the 5Cs of employee engagement is necessary. These 5Cs represent the critical components that, when addressed and nurtured, can lead to a highly engaged workforce and pave the way for organizational triumph.

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Words to Describe Yourself to Impress in an Interview

BetterUp

Jump to section The power of positive self-talk Positive self-talk versus manifestation Using positive self-talk in an interview 50 positive words to describe yourself Describe your best self

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Cost of living crisis incentivises people to work from home

Workplace Insight

A new report claims that rising numbers of the people in the UK are choosing to shop and work from home to make every penny count as the cost-of-living crisis continues. These insights mark the launch of the second Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index – a quarterly barometer that combines anonymised and aggregated UK movement data from O2 Motion, with national polling findings to reveal key trends relating to the behaviour of 2,000 British businesses and 1,000 UK consumers.

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Flexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent

Employee Benefits

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, which will allow UK workers to request flexible working from day one in a job, has received Royal Assent. Employees now have the right to request this twice a year instead just once. Employers are now required to consider these and provide a reason before rejection within two months of a request, a change from the previous three months.

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New American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics: What Employers Need to Know

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

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Career Map: A Strategic Approach to Achieving Your Professional Goals

HR Digest

Just like planning a road trip, creating a career map can help you navigate the twists and turns of your professional journey. A career map is a written plan that outlines your current position, your ultimate career goal , and the specific steps you need to take to reach that goal. The concept of career mapping can be tricky but here we are to help you out, from its benefits, to practical steps to creating an effective career map that aligns with your ambitions.

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Webinar to Tell Secret Cost of Payroll to Non-Traditional Employees

PayrollOrg

Sponsored by Fintwist by Comdata, the webinar, The Secret Cost of Payroll to Non-Traditional Employees, which is free for PayrollOrg members, takes place Tuesday, July 25 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST.

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Social Media and Common Sense

Florida Workers' Comp

I recently spent some time preparing for a presentation regarding judicial professionalism and social media. I look forward to presenting the topic at the premier workers' compensation judicial college produced by the National Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary this August. See Lyric Choices (July 2023). That post goes to some lengths to emphasize that much in the realm of behavior and words is governed by professional and ethical constraints, but the social media aspect is not the r

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9 Strategies To Handle Stereotyping In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Workplace stereotyping can have profound and far-reaching impacts on employees and organizations. It involves making assumptions and generalizations about individuals based on certain characteristics. However, the consequences of such stereotyping can be detrimental. In this blog, we will examine the significant effects of workplace stereotyping and how to handle it for better organizational success.

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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