Money Talk
MAY 16, 2024
“Exit mode” thinking is a psychological state where people disengage from responsibilities, relationships, and/or commitments that they will soon leave behind. It is particularly evident when people are about to move, change jobs, transition out of a role (e.g., empty nesters) or enter a new phase of life (e.g., “senioritis” and retirement) and can impact behavior and decision-making.
PayrollOrg
MAY 17, 2024
Register by June 10 to attend the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) semi-annual meeting on June 13. This virtual meeting will be with the wage reporting community and the IRS.
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Joe Markland
MAY 16, 2024
I have recorded a webinar titled, “Making the Case for Preemptive Change” targeting employee benefits brokers. This presentation introduces a potential end of employer-based insurance after the next election. If you are a benefits broker, this is worth your time. To view the webinar click on this link.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 12, 2024
Hon. John Beamer is a Circuit Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which includes Osceola County, Florida. Oaceola is just south of Orange County and includes the city of Kissimmee that many will associate with theme parks, hotels, and tourists. Judge Beamer was appointed just before the onset on the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, taking the bench the month before that strange time began.
Speaker: Sean Raible
Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.
Employee Benefits
MAY 14, 2024
Bus controllers employed by Transport UK in south west London have accepted a pay rise following strike action. The bus controllers, who are members of trade union Unite, use technology to control the network and ensure buses run on time and avoid heavy traffic or accidents. The increase is worth 12% and comprises an 8% rise backdated to January 2023 and a further 4% for this year.
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Workplace Insight
MAY 13, 2024
The luxury belief that was the so-called Great Resignation, appears to be over, even if you assume it ever existed. Workers are increasingly staying put in their current jobs and more employers are holding steady on staffing levels as the labour market slows, according to the CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook report. The survey shows more than half (55 percent) of employers are looking to maintain their current staff level – the highest level since winter 2016/17.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 16, 2024
The last challenge any manager needs is an employee in crisis. That said, everyone has the potential for crisis. Life brings events and circumstances that are destabilizing and disturbing. Humans respond to this differently in terms of the depth and duration of our reaction(s) and adjustments. As we prepare to present the next iteration of The Point (A Bob Wilson Production, in conjunction with WorkCompCollege.com ), mental health is on my mind this week.
PayrollOrg
MAY 17, 2024
Sponsored by ZayZoon, this free webinar for members “Empowering Financial Wellness: Talent Attraction and Retention,” on May 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET uncovers the top trends transforming compensation, benefits, and payroll for 2024.
Employee Benefits
MAY 13, 2024
Employers should communicate with employees to understand what they need from a flexible benefits package. Benefits that are offered as part of a flex scheme need to add value. As employees’ needs can change throughout the year, more frequent benefits enrolment windows can provide greater flexibility and choice. Following the impact of recent trends in the world of work, such as the increase in hybrid and remote working, it has never been more apparent that, when creating a benefits package, one
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.
WEX Inc.
MAY 15, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month , an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace. As an HR representative or benefits decision-maker, you have a responsibility to support your employees’ mental health wellbeing. But what can your employees do to raise mental health awareness in the office, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month?
Employee Benefit News
MAY 15, 2024
An awakening experience led to the founding of Customer Contact Women, which offers networking, mentorship and career development opportunities.
Business Management Daily
MAY 14, 2024
Do you have an employee lifecycle model for your organization? Ignoring the employee lifecycle is a missed opportunity. It’s a goldmine for attracting top performers, boosting productivity, and creating a happier workforce. That’s because it’s crucial to consider the employee journey, from attracting a qualified candidate to encouraging brand advocacy after they’ve moved on (hopefully to greener pastures).
PayrollOrg
MAY 10, 2024
The IRS announced the 2025 maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits and deductible minimums for high deductible health plans that must be used in conjunction with HSAs.
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In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.
Workplace Insight
MAY 14, 2024
We were deeply saddened to hear that Mix Interiors’ board director, Marcie Incarico, had lost her battle against cancer. Marcie was a tour de force, bringing boundless energy and strong leadership to her team. Marcie always strived for excellence, whether working on behalf of her clients or delivering her own company’s products and events. This, of course, was most visible through the Mixology and Mixology North events, where Marcie and the team built on the successful model developed by me and
PeopleKeep
MAY 14, 2024
In today's ever-evolving workforce, business owners are constantly looking for new ways to attract and retain top talent. Instead of offering a costly group health plan, one tactic they may consider is offering to pay employees' individual health insurance costs. While it may seem like a generous and attractive perk for employees, employers need to consider several factors before deciding to pay for individual health insurance plans.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 14, 2024
An intriguing story started last November when a Douglas County Probate Court Judge was before a Judicial Qualifications Commission in Georgia. The whole story is reported in detail on Law.com. Fox5 Atlanta reported last summer that she faced "40 allegations of alleged judicial misconduct," after ten others had been dropped by the Commission because "some did take place before.her candidacy.
Employee Benefits
MAY 10, 2024
Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco. Its third annual Global Marco new consumer report , which was conducted in partnership with research technology organisation Cint, and surveyed more than 7,300 participants in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, the UK and USA, also found that almost two-thirds (64%) of employees would work for
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The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.
InterWest Insurance Services
MAY 14, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission on April 23 approved a new rule that bans employers from requiring new employees to sign non-compete agreements. The rule will take effect in August 2024, after the commission voted 3-2 to approve it. Besides banning future non-compete agreements, the new rule also nullifies all existing non-competes and requires employers to inform current and past employees that they will not be enforced.
Workplace Insight
MAY 12, 2024
Seven real estate industry associations have announced a new taskforce to develop a comprehensive carbon pricing strategy for the sector that takes a value chain perspective and enables pricing to be incorporated into investment decision making and accelerate its adoption. Initially developed as part of the C Change programme , which was set up by ULI (the Urban Land Institute) to mobilise the industry to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment across Europe, the carbon pricing t
Employee Benefit News
MAY 13, 2024
Experts from Turquoise explain how employers can save 27% across 500 common healthcare services using the Hospital Price Transparency Rule.
WEX Inc.
MAY 10, 2024
Key takeaways – 2025 HSA contribution limits 2025 HSA contribution limits will increase to $4,300 and $8,550 for self-only and family HSAs, respectively. 2025 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. Health savings account (HSA) contribution limits are on the rise again in 2025. The IRS announced that 2025 HSA contribution limits will increase to $4,300 for self-only HSAs and to $8,550 for family HSAs.
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HR Lineup
MAY 15, 2024
Performance appraisal is a critical aspect of human resource management, aimed at evaluating and improving employee performance. While modern approaches emphasize continuous feedback and digital tools, traditional methods of performance appraisal have been foundational in shaping the way organizations assess their workforce. This article explores these traditional methods in detail, highlighting their features, advantages, and limitations. 1.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 16, 2024
There is no denying that sleep is incredibly important. After all, we spend a third of our lives asleep! Despite the considerable role sleep plays in our lives, many of us often feel tired and lethargic, and we have difficulty falling to […] The post Wake-Up Call: The Impact of Sleep Deprivation appeared first on Word on Benefits.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 15, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in March that it would allow health plans under Medicare Part D (the Medicare prescription drug benefit) to cover Wegovy and other weight-loss medications if they receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an additional medically accepted indication. In Wegovy’s case, the FDA recently approved an additional […] The post Medicare Coverage of Wegovy Raises Questions Regarding the Affordability and Accessibility of
Employee Benefit News
MAY 13, 2024
As companies rethink their policies, this workplace expert anticipates a reversal of in-office mandates.
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Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.
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