Fri.Jul 29, 2022

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How to Keep Personal Information Safe

Money Talk

Widespread data hackings are increasingly common, whether it is a credit bureau (Equifax in 2017), a hotel (Marriott in 2018), an online game producer (Zynga in 2019) a federal government agency (OPM in 2015), or an Internet media company (Yahoo! in 2016). Another common scam is phone calls and e-mails claiming to be from a bank.or Social Security.or the IRS.

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The right to disconnect – sticking plaster or silver bullet?

TLNT

Across the pond in Europe, it’s getting more and more likely that there will be a EU-wide expectation (backed up by law), that employees have a ‘right to disconnect’. In fact, members of the EU want this right to be as fundamental to the workplace as the right to have proper holidays, fair pay or basic health and safety. Last year MEPs voted 472 in favor (versus 126 against), for the EU Commission to propose a law that enables those who work digitally to disconnect outside their working hours.

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BerniePortal July Product Updates

BerniePortal

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month — no matter how big or small the update. Here are the 3 BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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Deferred Medical Care - Employer Tips for Mitigating the Costs

Griffin Benefits

To keep rising group medical premiums as low as possible, employers have, for years, aggressively promoted preventive medical care. This strategy has been and continues to be one of the best cost containment strategies for taming the alarming and seemingly never-ending increases in health care premiums. Not only does the early detection of health issues result in better patient outcomes, but it also helps prevent a medical claim from becoming catastrophic in terms of cost.

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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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IRS Whistleblower Office is hard at work, extra caution advised

Business Management Daily

Do you hate tax cheats enough to turn them in? In your own company? Would it matter if you received a portion of the IRS’ recovery as a reward? Recently, we discussed Payroll ethics and whether you’d break any ethical rules if you revealed someone’s tax information. We touched briefly on letting the IRS know about tax irregularities at your employer.

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How to Write the Perfect Out-Of-Office Message

HR Digest

Out-of-office messages can be the only way a business owner or an employee feels confident and relaxed in their role while on vacation or leave. Whether you’re an employee or a boss, your out-of-office message is one of the first things people see when they email or text you while you’re on vacation. If it’s not clear, professional, or friendly, then you’re probably sending off negative vibes that will make people feel like they need to take a break from working with you.

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Beliefs versus Values: How to Know What They Bring to Your Life

BetterUp

Jump to section. The importance of knowing our place. What are beliefs? So what are values? The connection between beliefs and values. Making beliefs and values work for us. Embracing your beliefs.

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What is the difference between reference-based pricing and fair market pricing?

Employee Benefit News

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Peer vs. Colleague: Who’s Who?

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is a peer? What is a colleague? 3 differences between peers vs. colleagues. 4 similarities between peers and colleagues. 3 examples of peers vs. colleagues. 4 benefits of knowing the difference. Can your colleague also be your peer? Your next move.

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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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Key Strategies to Surviving the Great Resignation

Benefit Resource Inc.

Many companies have struggled to retain their employees as the world becomes increasingly competitive. HR professionals are feeling The Great Resignation in full force – but there’s hope! BRI’s VP of Strategy, Becky Seefeldt , shared her insights with HR Morning. She discussed key strategies to help with employee retention during this competitive time.

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How to Be a Better Friend: 10 Ways to up Your Friendship Game

BetterUp

Jump to section. Why is it important to be a good friend? How can having good friends improve your mental health? How can you be a better friend? How can you tell when you're not being a good friend? 7 extra tips for shy people. Start investing in your friendships.

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What’s next? Intersectionality to play a critical role in ongoing DEI efforts

Employee Benefit News

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6 Workforce Development Strategies to Build Agile, Resilient Teams

BetterUp

What’s more important in your workforce — competence or innovation?

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Long story short: Lead your employees into the future

Employee Benefit News

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Big Picture Thinking: 6 Strategies That You'll Actually Use

BetterUp

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Work-from-home era faces toughest test yet with looming recession

Employee Benefit News

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16 Best Employee Experience Platforms For Your Organization

Vantage Circle

If you’re looking to compare the top employee experience platforms on the market, you’ve come to the right place. For most organizations, improving their employee experience is at the top of their priority list. It takes a lot of work to create and maintain an environment where employees feel happy, contented, and satisfied. Employee experience is more than just what an employee goes through.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Consequences of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment in the United States

Global People Strategist

Discrimination and harassment in the workplace can have severe consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator, along with organizations. Consequences of Discrimination or Harassment for Victims. In the United States, discrimination or harassment in the workplace is against the law. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Republican Senators Block Final Passage of The Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill That Would Assist Veterans

Workers' Compensation

In a stunning reversal the much-anticipated legislation that would aid veterans exposed to toxic burn pits , and water contamination at Camp Lejune and other war sites was blocked by a unified group of 25 Republican Senators. The w idely bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 previously passed the senate 84-14.