InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A new rule by the Department of Labor requires firms with 100 or more employees in certain industries to electronically submit their OSHA Form 300 and 301 logs, starting in 2024. You can find a full list of the affected 104 industries here. These are in addition to submission of Form 300A-Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

the 2021 Financial Planning Association conference). Has it changed your thinking, spending, habits, and plans? In April 2021 alone, 4 million workers walked away from jobs and polls show many more are planning to change employers, and even industries, after 18 months of living a new lifestyle and acquiring new contacts and skills.

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Finance Education Work From Home Taxes 242

InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Employment in the construction industry is surging as pent-up demand means that more homes are being built at a brisk pace. But this new growth in housing has come at a price for those working in the industry: a significant jump in construction workplace deaths and injuries.

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Construction Transportation Employment Management 98

PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, different types of health plans have emerged to cater to varying needs and preferences. One of these options is the point of service (POS) plan. As an employer or individual looking for health coverage, you need to understand the options available to you.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that loneliness is a pressing global health threat. Research has shown that it poses the same health risk as 15 cigarettes a day. According to the ONS, between January and February 2024, one in four adults in the UK reported feeling lonely.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 20, 2024

As the driving force behind Inspira Financial’s go-to-market strategy in the health and benefits marketplace, we take great pride in this award. In 2023, BRI was acquired by Millennium Trust, a leading provider of health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions. BRI is an Inspira Financial solution.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Inflation is on the rise and so are the prices of everything, from gasoline to housing, with health benefits in the workplace the latest to report worrying numbers. Health benefits for employees are proving to be a huge investment for employers , with total health benefit cost per employee expected to rise 5.4%

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Health and Welfare Employment Healthcare Pharmaceutical 85

Money Talk

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Key risks in retirement include longevity, health care expenses, taxes, and inflation. The Great Resignation - Millions of Americans quit jobs in 2021-2022 and remote work went “from the margins” to mainstream in many industries. Many have to settle for less.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

However, the automotive industry may not be best placed to meet the UAW demands and lead the change. For others, their physical health gets more attention. Recruitment consultancy company MRL also conducted a study with its own team and 87 percent reported their mental health was better balanced.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 1, 2024

Its aim with the commitment is to set it apart as an employer of choice in the industry in which it operates. As of this month, Activate Group has committed to pay the real living wage rate of £12 per hour, resulting in its 220 UK team members benefitting from a wage increase. The £12 per hour UK-wide rate, as well as the £13.15

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 14, 2024

From April, the employer’s UK family-building benefits package will include in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) through its private medical insurance (PMI) plan, allowing employees and their partners access to four rounds of IVF.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A healthy workforce is a prerequisite for sustained success in any industry, but the new normal has led to a wide range of challenges to employee wellbeing. Analyzing these objective metrics provides a snapshot of the physical health and safety conditions within your organization.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 7, 2024

The various industry sectors have been quick to respond to the announcements. With the lack of firm planning and procurement reforms, and retrofit entirely left out, there is disquiet that the major growth opportunities will never be realised by this government.” You can see the Government’s own summary here.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As a small business owner, deciding what health insurance plan is the best for your business is key to recruiting and retaining employees. But what does that really mean for small employers? But what does that really mean for small employers?

Health Insurance 97

Health Insurance Insurance Recruitment Employment 97

Employee Benefits

MAY 10, 2023

Recruitment firm Gi Group offers group risk products to support its employees experiencing a range of health conditions that affect both their mental and physical health. The post Gi Group promotes group risk benefits that support long-term health issues appeared first on Employee Benefits.

Benefit Providers 116

Benefit Providers Insurance Recruitment Media 116

HR Digest

MARCH 26, 2024

We’ve grown used to the conversations about mental and physical health at work but the application of this knowledge hasn’t taken place as quickly. It is true that various companies have explored different workplace wellness ideas to determine how they can support a health plan within their organization.

Healthcare 88

Healthcare Telecommunication Insurance Food 88

PeopleKeep

MARCH 16, 2022

Recently, healthcare consumerism has emerged as a growing trend in the medical benefits industry. Individuals are becoming more involved in the health benefits process. But what exactly is healthcare consumerism, and how does it affect employee health benefits? Account-based health plans. Health stipends.

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Healthcare Medical Employment Health Insurance 98

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 23, 2023

According to the other unions, they met with the Health Minister and officials last week. An initial day of industrial action took place on 21 December 2022, with another planned strike day on 28 December being suspended. Vital health workers are leaving the service now. inflation rate at the time.

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2024

Some organizations are known for championing their employee’s creative expression while others prioritize wellness and mental health Communicate with employees at every stage : Do not announce a policy and take it back whenever you wish it. This makes it an employer’s responsibility to help them regulate their health better.

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Employment Voluntary Benefits Employee Benefits Food 52

Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 17, 2023

Over the last few years, changes in healthcare industry policies and consumer preferences have resulted in significant shifts in plan design and employee benefit preferences. Employers who understand these changes will be better equipped to create benefit plans that align with their employee’s needs and attract the best talent.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Overtime Benefits Package Health Insurance 52

Employee Benefits

APRIL 15, 2024

However, what constitutes a reasonable adjustment will differ depending on the employer, employee and the type of work and industry. Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Health and Protection, says: “Symptoms can be eased with massages, acupuncture or physiotherapy accessed through a health cash plan.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2024

Our stated ambition is to be an employer of choice and this means seeking ways to go further than the industry norm. A key part of our health and wellbeing strategy is supporting our employees when they need us most and we know that caring responsibilities can have a detrimental effect on a carer’s own health and wellbeing. “A

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 24, 2024

The depth and scale of retrofit can be limited by planning and or heritage concerns where listed buildings or conservation areas are part of the plans. Optimisation depends on continued collaboration, monitoring and sharing of data between landlords and occupiers to improve and maintain performance levels.

Banking 111

Banking Government Management 111

Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The government has published its response to its Occupational health: working better consultation, in which it stated it will meet employers’ requests for clearer guidance and support. Launched in July, the consultation was exploring a possible extension of occupational health (OH) services to more employers.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Commercialisation partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries Fishawack Health has reported a gender pay gap of 0.33%. Following the publication of the report, Fishawack Health is planning to execute an organisation-wide gender pay gap report across all of its 1,600 employees worldwide.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 15, 2023

According to Zippia , the technology industry is the highest-paying employer for HR generalists , but their services are an essential component of every company and field. HR generalists are multi-taskers and overseers who keep an eye on the health of the organization and its employees.

Human Resources 105

Human Resources Salary Recruitment Payroll Manager 105

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 15, 2023

How does the move toward greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) impact benefits plans? It’s a game changer, but there are still hurdles that the group insurance industry needs to overcome.

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Insurance Education Employee Benefits 73

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. Employers would be required to review with employees at least once a year the effectiveness of the workplace violence prevention plan.

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Employment Hospitality Retail IT 98

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As industry experts predict that organizations should brace for increased health care costs in 2023, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans launched a survey of U.S Rise in Health Care Costs for 2023 appeared first on Word on Benefits. employers to identify. Read more > The post Employers Project 7.5%

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Employment Employee Benefits Insurance Healthcare 79

Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Eurochange’s employees across its head office and 200 UK branches can now access a range of personalised resources, provided by retail industry charity Retail Trust, to support their wellbeing. Employees can also complete a short happiness assessment and receive a free action plan to help them feel happier.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2023

Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits , events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, 27.2%

Construction 52

Construction Employee Benefits Employment IT 52

Hireology

JANUARY 26, 2021

While the healthcare industry hasn’t seen the hiring freezes and mass layoffs that plagued other industries last year, the increased demand for home healthcare services has created an influx of work with fewer hands to perform it. Support Mental Health. Here are a few options for addressing and alleviating burnout.

Healthcare 148

Healthcare Overtime Education Payroll 148

InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure that will require nearly every employer in California to have in place a workplace violence prevention plan. The law applies to all firms that have at least one employee, with a few exceptions: The health care industry, which already has its own prevention standard.

Employment 98

Employment IT Insurance 98

Best Money Moves

APRIL 30, 2024

Around 98% of employers provide health coverage and 94% provide retirement planning support. Financial stress affects everything from mental health to personal relationships. AI tools have evolved greatly over the past few years to occupy almost every industry. Another 80% are living paycheck to paycheck.

Retirement Plan 52

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure that will require nearly every employer in California to have in place a workplace violence prevention plan. The law applies to all firms that have at least one employee, with a few exceptions: The health care industry, which already has its own prevention standard.

Employment 98

Employment IT 98

Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Considering that people spend nearly one-third of their lives—an average of 90,000 hours—at work and mental health struggles are hitting the global workforce harder than ever, employers are uniquely positioned to positively impact employees’ quality of life. In a December 2022 survey of 500 business leaders across the U.S. and the U.K.

Health 98

Health Employment Employee Benefits IT 98

Best Money Moves

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Small businesses often include a suite of benefits when advertising a job offer to stand out among larger competitors in their industry. Some benefits, such as health insurance, workers’ comp and social security are required by law. adults said their financial issues harmed their mental health, which included an increase in stress.

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Health Insurance Comprehensive Benefits Finance Retirement Plan 99