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The 800-Pound Gorilla

Florida Workers' Comp

Sometimes we struggle with challenges we don’t perhaps fully understand. At times, forces conspire against us, consciously or not. Life is a journey filled with uncertainty, misconceptions, and mysteries. But frequently, the problem is all too clear, an 800-pound gorilla in the room. The world of work faces a systemic dilemma in the midst of the third decade of the 21st century.

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Individual Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

Money Talk

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. One of the few things that taxpayers can do to reduce their income taxes after a calendar year ends is to make a tax-deductible contribution to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or a SEP-IRA (for small business owners and/or their employees).

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Special Report Provides Insider Look at 2024 Capital Summit

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Special Report on its 2024 Capital Summit in the April issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at the latest developments affecting payroll professionals.

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57% say enhanced parental and adoption leave and pay is most valued by workforces

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of organisations revealed that enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay is the most valued family-friendly benefit by their workforces, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. One-third (33%) of respondents said that their workforces most value flexible working as a family-friendly benefit, with 6% answering emergency childcare and 4% saying workplace nursery scheme.

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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

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Inpatient vs. outpatient care - What's the difference?

PeopleKeep

To navigate the healthcare industry successfully and secure the proper medical treatment, it’s important to know common terminology such as inpatient and outpatient. Knowing the difference between these terms will help you understand where to receive care and what to expect. Understanding these two types of care and how much each will cost can also give you an advantage when choosing a health plan and estimating out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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21 Simple Ways to Boost Energy and Motivation When You're Tired

BetterUp

Feeling drained? Learning how to increase your energy and motivation is important. Here are 7 seven reasons why you may feel sluggish and 21 strategies to help.

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Get a Transformative Experience at Payroll Congress in Nashville

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s (PAYO) 42nd Annual Payroll Congress, May 7-10, will present a “Total Payroll Transformation,” a theme designed to showcase how payroll is transforming from a routine practice to a strategic, engaged role within an organization.

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Neurodiversity at work… supporting the people behind the label

Employee Benefits

There’s much discuss about neurodiversity at work beyond the reasonable adjustments employers should make and employee rights. Let’s explore the people behind the label, what it means to grow up under the neurodiversity umbrella, and how to ensure your workplace is truly inclusive and supportive. Antonia Haines, Head of Portfolio Technology at Pluxee UK, talks openly about growing up and working with dyslexia.

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Top 10 Skills of a Good Manager That Will Never Lead You Astray

HR Digest

At a time when the entire job market has been disrupted by layoffs, you’d be surprised at how integral the skills of a good manager are in keeping the company together. While employees moonlight and juggle multiple jobs in fear of losing their main source of income, and others are let go for multiple reasons that aren’t their fault, it falls to a manager to ensure that the work within the company continues without disruption.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Patience and Time

Florida Workers' Comp

Time. Is there ever enough of it? Perhaps there is universality in time, or it could be relative. I leave that to the quantum physicists out there. One great perspective on Time was simply titled " Time " (Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon , Harvest/Capitol, 1973). The lyrics are incredible , and the older I get the more sense they make. Must be a senility thing?

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Mastering Time Blocking: Tips & Tricks To Conquer Your Day

BetterUp

Time blocking can be a helpful time management strategy. Keep reading for the best tips and tricks you need to organize your day for maximum productivity.

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Get a Transformative Experience at Payroll Congress

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s (PAYO) 42nd Annual Payroll Congress, May 7-10, will present a “Total Payroll Transformation,” a theme designed to showcase how payroll is transforming from a routine practice to a strategic, engaged role within an organization.

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40% of Americans are delaying healthcare visits despite having insurance

Employee Benefit News

According to Paytient, one in six Americans noticed work suffered due to a health issue they couldn't afford to treat.

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The Essential 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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40% of UK staff would choose a job with lower salary but generous benefits

Employee Benefits

Two in five (40%) UK employees admitted they would choose a job with a lower salary but generous employee benefits , according to research from MetLife UK. When looking at financial benefits of a potential new job, the protection and employee benefits provider found that 37% of respondents said financial bonuses are important to them, while 35% would like generous pension contributions.

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Recriminalization

Florida Workers' Comp

The news has recently focused on decriminalizing drugs. The British Broadcasting Corporation recently noted that British Columbia is the first Canadian province to do so. It notes that there are many fatal overdoses. That is not news. I have written about overdose for years. There is a growing problem with people putting chemicals in their bodies. Water is wet, the sky is blue, the Browns choke every year.

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What is the 9 Box Grid Model in HRM?

HR Lineup

In the realm of Human Resource Management (HRM), the 9-Box Grid Model stands as a pivotal tool for talent management and succession planning. Its structure allows HR professionals to assess and visualize employees’ performance and potential, facilitating strategic decision-making within organizations. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of the 9-Box Grid Model, exploring its origins, applications, benefits, and best practices.

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Enter Your State Payroll Compliance Era at Payroll Congress

PayrollOrg

Want a total state and local payroll compliance transformation? Register to attend PayrollOrg’s 42nd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo to get the latest updates and so much more!

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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To manage OCD, mental health benefits make a big impact

Employee Benefit News

No matter the details of an OCD diagnosis, employer health benefits are an essential part of managing the condition.

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Webinar Replay: New Employee Benefits Requirements for Part-Time Employees, Independent Contractors

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

If you employ part-time workers and/or engage independent contractors, sit up and take note: 2024 brings significant changes to how you must manage your workforce. The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) revised Independent Contractor Rule introduces additional uncertainty as to how the agency and perhaps courts will decide independent contractor misclassification disputes.

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78% of UK employees’ mental health impacts their job

Employee Benefits

More than three-quarters (78%) of UK employees admitted that their mental health had impacted their ability to do their job over the past year, according to new research by Lyra Health. The workforce mental health benefits provider surveyed more than 3,500 employees and HR leaders from industries with global workforces for its annual 2024 State of the workforce mental health report.

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Payroll Forecasting: Strategies for Predicting Employee Expenses

Patriot Software

Payroll is arguably a business’s biggest expense. Between taxes and benefits, an employee costs up to 32% more than their wages. To accurately budget for your payroll-related expenses, try payroll forecasting. Payroll forecasting is an essential part of financial planning that requires you to analyze and understand your company’s payroll data.

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6 Steps to a Better Compensation Strategy

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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What are the 6 Stages of HR Digital Transformation?

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, human resources (HR) functions are experiencing a significant evolution. The traditional methods of managing personnel, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation are being reshaped by digital technologies. This transformation, known as HR digital transformation, is not just about adopting new tools; it’s a strategic overhaul that impacts the entire HR ecosystem.

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43% of people would rather get a divorce than return to the office

Employee Benefit News

A new survey from LiveCareer shows just how much employees love working remotely, and where RTO falls on a "scary" scale.

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Family Office Tax Webinar Replay: Compensation Strategies

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Taxes can have a significant impact on family offices, influencing decisions around structure, investing and overall planning strategies. McDermott’s Family Office Tax webinar series explores the latest trends and guidance on tax planning for family offices and identifies opportunities to optimize tax efficiency. Our first webinar covered the legal, tax and administrative considerations a family […] The post Family Office Tax Webinar Replay: Compensation Strategies appeared first on EMPLOY

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Reducing Loneliness: 4 Action Steps for Employers 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent a lot of time isolated and indoors, which helped foster an environment where some people now feel lonelier than ever. The result is a loss of social connectedness—the degree to which people feel the social connections […] The post Reducing Loneliness: 4 Action Steps for Employers appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.