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10 Intrinsic Rewards That Your Employees Look Forward To

Vantage Circle

Managers frequently look for novel ways to motivate their workers and keep them engaged. Making an environment where employees can obtain intrinsic rewards is one great way to achieve this goal. You can better appreciate its significance in the workplace if you understand the whole concept of intrinsic rewards. This post will look at intrinsic rewards, their multiple types, and their advantages over extrinsic rewards.

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These benefits will help HR tackle new (and old) challenges in 2023

Employee Benefit News

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3 predictions for office work in 2023

Employee Benefit News

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What happens to HSA funds at the end of the year?

Benefit Resource Inc.

The arrival of December often triggers the onset of a mild panic attack for many individuals. We’re not referring to the anxiety that tends to accompany the hustle and bustle of the approaching holidays. For many pre-tax benefit account holders, December marks the final month of benefit coverage in the current plan year. Participants in FSAs, HRAs and even HSAs begin to evaluate their account balances.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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A Holiday Greeting with the Best Intentions

Florida Workers' Comp

"Content Warning: This website contains language that is offensive or harmful. Please engage with this website at your own pace." We are not sure how we reached that conclusion, as it is abundantly and objectively clear that (1) no person can judge what is subjectively offensive or hurtful to another, and (2) any word may in fact be offensive and so it is ultimately best to not use any words.

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New Pay Equity Laws Change the Landscape of Employee Pay

Patriot Software

It’s illegal to pay different wages for the same job based on race, sex, gender expression, or national origin. But, pay equity in the workplace is sometimes still a problem. What does pay inequality look like? On average, a woman in the U.S. makes $0.83 for every $1.00 a man earns. Pay inequality doesn’t just […] READ MORE.

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Should substance abuse insurance be part of your employee benefits?

Higginbotham

Substance abuse is common and may affect some of your workers. As an employer, you can support your workers by providing employee health benefits that include substance abuse insurance. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevalence. In the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.4 percent of people aged 12 or older admitted to using illicit drugs in the previous year.

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Firms That Pay Ransom to Cyber Criminals Are Often Hit Again

InterWest Insurance Services

A new study has found that one-third of companies that are hit with ransomware and pay the hackers to unlock their systems, are often likely to be targeted a second time. And after they pay, they are often faced with significant fallout, including system rebuilding costs, their data still being leaked and financial implications, according to the “2022 Cyber Readiness Report” by Hiscox.

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Financial Security and Happiness in Later Life: Reflections from Recent Webinars

Money Talk

Being the author of a book about transitions in later life , I am always looking for new information about this topic. I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Below are 10 of my top take-aways: Knowledge is Power - While new state financial education mandates are getting lots of media attention (and rightly so), financial education works for everyone!

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Work-Life Integration: What It Is And 5 Ways to Develop It

BetterUp

Work and life have integrated more than ever before. With employees working from kitchen tables and living room couches, it’s impossible to spot the difference between home and work.

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IRS Proposed Regulations Would Permanently Allow Remote Witnessing of Spousal Consent

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The IRS issued new proposed regulations that would permanently change the rules that require spousal consent for plan distributions to be signed in the physical presence of a notary or plan representative. Specifically, the proposed regulations would allow plans to accept remote notarization or witnessing by a plan representative if the remote process meets certain standards aimed at ensuring the integrity of the process.

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Wishing Your Professional Contacts a Happy New Year

HR Digest

“Wishing Your Professional Contacts a Happy New Year” is a comprehensive guide to conveying your well wishes to your colleagues, clients, and business partners. Discover tips for crafting the perfect new year message, common mistakes to avoid, and ideas for conveying your wishes in a professional manner. Strengthen your professional relationships and set a positive tone for the year ahead with these helpful suggestions.

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Welcome (But Last Minute) Relief for Prescription Drug Reporting Originally Due December 27

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Section 204 of Title II of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to add rules governing prescription drug data collection (RxDC). The rules require group health plans, including plans offered to Federal Employees Health […].

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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The Purpose of Fear and How to Overcome It

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is fear? Phobia vs. fear. What causes fear? How can I overcome fear? Learn to live with fear. Fear is ingrained in all of us. It’s an evolutionary survival tactic known as our fight-or-flight instinct. The purpose of fear is to use adrenaline to tell us to protect ourselves and move out of harm’s way. You’ve probably felt different levels of fear throughout your life — in a dark theater watching a scary movie, dealing with an aggressive person, or driving in the dark in the

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How to poach-proof your team in 2023

Employee Benefits

Expanding your business with the best talent is an essential step in growing the company. Unfortunately, every other company in the world has the exact same agenda, so you’re competing with their best efforts to attract and retain top-tier talent, too. While a signed contract signifies commitment, temptation will always lurk elsewhere for employees.

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The Ultimate Corporate Retreat Guide: 24 Destination Ideas and Tips

HR Digest

Turn off the laptop, ditch the suit and tune into nature at a ski resort, beach or lake. The HR Digest has curated a guide that’ll offer tips for planning a corporate retreat and destination ideas. Let the fabulous views of North America work their magic at your next unforgettable company retreat. As the HR leader of your company, you have a responsibility to not only guide your employees towards success, but also to invest in their personal and professional growth.

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3 ways employee data can transform your organization

Pacific Prime

If you’re not already collecting and analyzing employee data, the question is, why not? Employee data is more or less one of your organization’s most underrated tools, providing you with valuable insights and the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions in relation to your employees. In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll quickly define employee data.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Omnibus Bill Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and HDHP Telehealth Safe Harbor

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On December 23, 2022, US Congress approved a year-end omnibus legislative package, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023), which consists of all 12 fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills and numerous other provisions, including health policy changes. The healthcare provisions in this omnibus package extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities and the temporary telehealth safe harbor for […].

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Second Interview Questions and How to Nail Your Answers

BetterUp

Jump to section. What’s a second interview? How to prepare for your second interview. Second interview questions and answers. Nail that second interview. You’re not alone if you find interviewing for a job stressful. It’s the most overwhelming part of the job search for many. Much of this stress comes from worrying about making a good first impression.

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Seven Pillars of Inclusion Explained

HR Digest

Just like sports, people from different countries around the globe face drawbacks when getting involved in different activities. That’s where the pillars of inclusion come in. To build a system that ensures full participation from everyone, we need to identify the requirements for particular subgroups and find ways to cater to them. Who Invented The 7 Pillars Of Inclusion?

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Flying, Disappointment, and Lawsuit

Florida Workers' Comp

The topic of air travel is often in the news. The hot topic in recent days has been the volume of flight cancellations. There have been a great many. Many don't know those daily cancellations are tracked in real-time by FlightAware.com. Tens of thousands of canceled flights have disrupted and stranded people in recent days. It has been a tough holiday season for many.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Why More Companies Are Linking CEO Pay To ESG

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

An important new governance survey suggests an increasing willingness to consider linking a company’s ESG performance measures to executive incentive compensation. Such a practice would demonstrate a significant corporate embrace of social responsibility principles. But implementing such measures may present boards and their compensation committees with practical implementation challenges.

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Stop only checking boxes: Hiring for potential over experience

Insperity

Some hiring managers have a very clear idea of who they’re looking for to fill a role. Too often, this causes them to fixate on requirements for job candidates that they assume are critical – but actually may not be all that important in practice. For example, hiring managers want someone with X years of experience in their industry, preferably working X years at certain companies.

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35 New Year Trivia Questions To Test How Well You Know The Holiday?

Vantage Circle

New Year symbolizes a new beginning. It's a time to remember the passing year and promise to do better in the next. And what better way to do that other than to host a new year's eve celebration? We often ring in the New Year by celebrating with our family and friends. However, we do need to pace ourselves if we want to usher in a new beginning.

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More Providers Charging for Some Health Portal Services

InterWest Insurance Services

As more health services are being rendered through providers’ patient portals and telemedicine, some providers are starting to bill for some of those interactions. A number of health systems around the country have started billing for certain types of messages, largely ones that are involved in clinical assessments or medical history reviews that take more than five minutes.

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HR Meets AI: 🤝 The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.