Money Talk

JULY 25, 2024

Earlier this year, a new Facebook group started in my 55+ community: a group for self-employed residents with small businesses including hair styling, dog-walking and grooming, airport drivers, real estate sales, website design, computer repairs, wood-working and crafts, and more. As a financial education solopreneur who works from home, I was happy join a group of kindred spirits to share information about each other’s products and services.

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HR Bartender

JULY 25, 2024

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A couple of years ago, I published an article about how an “ organization’s technology strategy needs to include building the perfect tech stack ”. It’s still true today. A quick refresher: a tech stack is a grouping of technology services that are “stacked” together to create the best, most effective, and efficient process possible.

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PayrollOrg

JULY 25, 2024

The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website at revenue.iowa.gov. The new site combines tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov. Find links to state tax agencies and more using PayrollOrg’s Resource Library.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 23, 2024

We live each hurricane season with the dread of the tropics. We all enjoy the converse, what I call Respite Season from December 1 through the following May 1 each year. It is comforting to think that there is a time when there will be no storms. That said, we have some pretty significant storms periodically during Respite ©2023, see It's That Time Again (April 2023).

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Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

IT service management business Softcat, hotel chain Hilton and biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2024. The list is produced by global workplace culture firm Great Place To Work. It used its trust index employee survey and analysed the responses of more than 80,000 UK-based female workers.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 22, 2024

From friendly competition to recognition to making salsa from scratch, workers thrive when they participate in intentional relationship-building experiences.

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BetterUp

JULY 23, 2024

So much potential power comes from holding a position of leadership. But when you switch to a new organization — or if you lose the title that gave you this power — you lose all of the positional power that came with your title.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is the latest discussion point in the technology world. We hear mounting feedback about what it is and how it could impact our lives. I have been on the AI topic for years. see Chatbot Wins (June 2016); Artificial Intelligence in Our World (January 2017); Artificial Intelligence Surveillance (August 2020); Intelligence (November 2022); AI is a Tool (October 2023), and the posts cited there.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 23, 2024

Imagine a scenario where you are in a meeting, sharing your ideas and opinions, reflecting on your expertise, when suddenly a co-worker intervenes, saying, “You’re so articulate for someone coming from your background.” While this might initially seem like a compliment, it reveals an underlying preconceived notion the coworker has of your community or culture.

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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JULY 23, 2024

The frequency and costs of data breaches continue to rise globally, with the average price tag of a data compromise reaching US$4.45 million in 2023, according to a recent report from IBM Security. Cyber insurance can help protect your organization from bad […] The post Cyber Insurance: Do You Have It? Do You Need It? appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 22, 2024

A robust benefits package that includes health coverage is an important recruiting tool for every employer. However, soaring medical costs can make offering health benefits challenging for small business owners with limited budgets. Luckily, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)— specifically the qualified small employer HRA (QSEHRA)—can help small employers overcome this challenge.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 24, 2024

From a deep understanding of Microsoft Word to knowing how to troubleshoot software, employees should be broadening their skill sets.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 21, 2024

To be clear, drug use can cause impairment. As clearly, Pot remains illegal in all 50 states. Even in jurisdictions that have decriminalized it, Dope remains illegal under federal law. Even in those decriminalized jurisdictions, impaired driving remains illegal, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Suggesting otherwise is misinformation. The news recently featured a story regarding an accident "that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 25, 2024

Every year employees across the country choose the wrong group health plan from their employer because they don’t understand the coverage and what type of plan is best for their circumstances. This ends up costing them hundreds if not thousands of dollars in unnecessary medical and premium outlays each year. But you can help them avoid leaving money on the table by educating them with helpful materials and a process that lets them find the plan that is best for their life circumstances.

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Qandle

JULY 22, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve efficiency and productivity. One area that has seen significant advancements is attendance management. Traditionally, attendance systems have relied on manual processes or basic digital solutions, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of attendance management has begun.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 24, 2024

Newcastle Building Society has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. The society’s commitment will see its new employees, who join the organisation after 1 April 2024, receive a higher default level of pension than current auto-enrolment contributions, with workers paying 5% and employers paying 7%. Through auto-enrolment, employers must contribute at least 3% and employees pay 5%.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 24, 2024

HPE's CPO shares how the company's generous parental leave policy helps support and retain their workforce.

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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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HR Lineup

JULY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, maintaining employee satisfaction and motivation is paramount for organizational success. One effective strategy to achieve this is through job enrichment. Job enrichment focuses on enhancing a job’s inherent elements to make it more rewarding and fulfilling for the employee. This comprehensive article delves into the meaning, methods, models, benefits, and real-world examples of job enrichment, providing a holistic understanding of this

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JULY 24, 2024

The 2024 Canadian Legal and Legislative Update kicked off with a comprehensive cross-country benefits update delivered by Kiersten Amos, counsel at McInnes Cooper, and Michael Wolpert, partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin. These updates covered a range of legislation affecting benefit plans across […] The post Cross-Country Benefits Update appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Patriot Software

JULY 25, 2024

Tracking your employees’ time worked ensures you pay them accurately and comply with labor laws. Although you can use whatever method you want, you need a dependable and organized system, especially as your business grows. Learn how to track employee hours with time and attendance software and other alternatives. Why does tracking employee hours matter?

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Workplace Insight

JULY 23, 2024

The introduction of the Flexible Working Act is another sign that the concept of the ‘workplace’ has undergone a significant transformation. These shifts in work patterns, office usage and approach are all having dramatic knock-on impacts when it comes to the future of the physical infrastructure of the nation’s office environments, and the investor communities behind them.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 25, 2024

Recent graduates looking to build a career should avoid these 20 cities, which can lack in career opportunities and affordable housing options.

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HR Lineup

JULY 20, 2024

In today’s highly competitive job market, businesses constantly vie for top talent to stay ahead. One practice that has become increasingly common is employee poaching. While it might sound like a term from a corporate espionage thriller, employee poaching is a real and pressing issue for many organizations. This article delves into what employee poaching is, its implications, and strategies for dealing with it effectively.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 24, 2024

Since 2017, nuclear security technologies organisation AWE has worked to help its more than 7,000 employees on a journey towards embedding a whole-life savings approach. Working with Nudge, the employer’s approach encompasses offering a range of financial education and planning tools around retirement, budgeting, and investment, and tools such as mortgage calculators, all designed to help improve people’s financial confidence and outcomes.

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Qandle

JULY 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business world, Human Resources (HR) departments face immense pressure to manage various tasks efficiently. From recruitment to employee engagement, the responsibilities are vast and varied. Enter HR chatbots—a revolutionary technology transforming how HR functions. These AI-powered tools are not only streamlining HR processes but also enhancing the overall employee experience.

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Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.

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