International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 11, 2023
Gender-affirmation health care benefit offerings have been on the rise over the past seven years, according to survey data from the International Foundation. Up from 12 percent in 2016, 30 percent of U.S. employers now offer the benefit. I spoke with Julie […] The post The Rise of Gender-Affirmation Health Care Benefits appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Money Talk
MAY 11, 2023
I recently attended three webinars related to retirement planning. One discussed required minimum distribution (RMD) rules, the second, retirement planning in general, and the third, the FIRE ( F inancial I ndependence, R etire E arly) movement. Below are eight key take-aways from these programs: Simple RMD Description - The IRS wants their cut of your retirement savings that they have been waiting to take for decades.
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TLNT
MAY 11, 2023
In most workplaces today, it has (quite rightly) become the accepted norm that there can be no room for certain types of conflict – that is anything which constitutes bullying, or any conflict which borders on being discriminatory or that resembles harassment.
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
The 1 st to 7 th May is Deaf Awareness Week, a campaign that promotes awareness of the challenges faced by the D/deaf community in accessing communication and the barriers that exist in society. During this blog, we’ll explore the barriers and struggles that exist for D/deaf community in the workplace. However, before we get into the finer details, it’s worth ensuring that employers and colleagues understand the correct terms to ensure language is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
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.
Workplace Insight
MAY 11, 2023
A new report claims that 7 in 10 UK tech workers now consider hybrid working a key factor when considering a future employer. That is according to The Scaleup Culture Report [registration] from Techspace, based on a YouGov survey of 1,000 tech workers. The report claims that a flexible working policy is considered a high priority by 78 percent of tech employees and a hybrid working policy by 67 percent of tech employees.
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Workplace Insight
MAY 11, 2023
New research from ESMT Berlin claims that utilising workplace machine learning improves the accuracy of human decision-making, however, often it can also cause people to exert more cognitive efforts when making those decisions. These findings published in the journal Management Science come from research by Tamer Boyaci and Francis de Véricourt, both professors of management science at ESMT Berlin, alongside Caner Canyakmaz, previously a post-doctoral fellow at ESMT and now an assistant professo
InterWest Insurance Services
MAY 11, 2023
American workers are more stressed than ever coming out of the pandemic, and an increasing number of people are also struggling with mental health issues. Sadly, the number of people dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide hit record levels in 2022. When someone is battling addiction or has mental health issues, it affects all aspects of their life, including work.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 11, 2023
In the world of Florida legal practice, an attorney can become part of a case by filing. The Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration (Fla.R.Gen.Prac.&Jud.Admin.) provide parameters regarding appearance. Rule 2.505. There are similar provisions in the Chapter 60Q-6 Rules of Procedure for Workers' Compensation Adjudications (Fla.R.Pro.Work.Comp.).
LACE Partners
MAY 11, 2023
Is HR going to be affected by the rise of AI as other industries have been? The latest episode of our podcast discusses the increasing role of AI in the world of work and the future of learning in this context. Our host Chris and LACE Executive Director, David Pacifico speak to Brian Murphy , Senior Director Employee Skilling at Microsoft and Charles Jennings , Managing Director at Duntroon Consultants.
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.
HR Lineup
MAY 11, 2023
In today’s digital world, mobile devices are an essential part of our lives. According to Statista, there were 3.8 billion smartphone users in 2021, and the number is expected to grow to 4.3 billion by 2023. With the increased use of mobile devices, mobile recruitment has become an integral part of the hiring process for many organizations. In this definitive guide, we will discuss the importance of mobile recruitment, the benefits it offers, and how you can leverage it to attract and hire
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
Numerous states—including North Dakota, Hawaii, Indiana, Texas and New Hampshire—have been busy finalizing rulemaking and legislation impacting healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate virtual care. What have these states been up to over the last month? Learn more here.
HR Digest
MAY 11, 2023
Exit interviews provide employers with a valuable opportunity to understand their workforce better and address areas for improvement. The HR Digest’s mini-guide highlights the importance of exit interviews and the role such formalities play in employee attrition. This also emphasizes the significance of conducting exit interviews effectively and provides guidelines for maximizing their effectiveness.
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
Bilfinger UK, Petrofac Facilities Management, Stork Technical Services, Sparrows Offshore Services and Wood Group contractors, working for oil and gas firms including BP and Repsol, have commenced a 48-hour strike in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Around 1,200 electrical, production and mechanical technicians, deck crew, scaffolders, crane operators, pipefitters, platers and riggers, represented by trade union Unite, are taking part in the action, which will affect oil and gas operator
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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.
HR Digest
MAY 11, 2023
An employee sued the company and was awarded $450,000 by Jury after unwanted birthday party induced a panic attack at work place. Anxiety, along with other mental health issues such as OCD, panic disorders, and PTSD, is considered a disability by the Social Security Administration. This article explores anxiety as a disability under the ADA, reasonable accommodations for anxiety, and workplace accommodations for anxiety.
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
eStar, a Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise partner in North West England and North Wales, has promoted Kate Howdon (pictured) to human resources director with immediate effect. Howdon was previously head of HR, and will continue to be responsible for digitalising the HR department and building new reward and benefit strategies, ensuring equal pay across the group, developing bespoke training for the senior management team, implementing new digital HR and payroll system, mentoring new female
AssuredPartners
MAY 11, 2023
Mental health stigma is a common issue affecting millions of individuals with mental health challenges. It can take many forms and involve: Negative attitudes and beliefs about mental health. Leading to harmful consequences such as social isolation. Reluctance to seek treatment. Strained relationships with friends and family. In the workplace, mental health stigma can create a toxic work environment and contribute to organizational mental health inequities.
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
Credit: 360b / Shutterstock.com A group of cleaners working at the London offices of global media business Condé Nast, which owns Vogue, Vanity Fair and Tatler, among other brands, have won an 11% pay rise , backdated to 1 April. The employer outsources the cleaning of its offices at the Adelphi Building in Central London to international facilities provider Samsic.
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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.
Higginbotham
MAY 11, 2023
If you own or manage a business, your investment in employee group insurance can help you retain top performers and attract new talent. However, simply providing a benefits package is not enough. In order to maximize the value of employee benefits, management must understand the components of the plan and create effective policies to find the right insurance fit, encourage employee participation, manage costs and comply with regulations.
Professionals Alternative
MAY 11, 2023
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Credit Industry: Tips and Strategies Are you looking to attract and retain top talent in the credit industry? It is critical for businesses to create a competitive and engaging workplace that attracts and retains the best talent in the credit industry. In this article, we will provide an overview of the credit industry, identify key skills and competencies for credit roles, outline employee engagement strategies, discuss recruiting strategies for attra
Higginbotham
MAY 11, 2023
FAQs Provide Guidance on Preventive Care Following Court Decision The ACA requires non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance issuers to cover a set of recommended preventive services without imposing cost-sharing requirements (such as deductibles, copayments or coinsurance) when the services are provided by in-network providers. The recommended preventive care services are: Evidence-based items or services that have, in effect, a rating of “A” or “B” in the current recommendations of t
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
nudge co-founder, Tim Perkins, shares his thoughts on Rishi Sunak’s plan to make all students in England study maths until age 18. In an effort to “improve our lives” and “strengthen the UK economy”, Rishi Sunak recently announce d a plan for students to study maths until 18 years old. As only half of 16 to 19-year-olds study maths, he’s fearful that we’re “letting our children down” and said he wants people to have the skills they need “to feel confident with finances” and “to navig
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Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.
BetterUp
MAY 11, 2023
Jump to section What’s a leadership style? 18 types of leadership styles 6 tips for identifying your leadership style Is it possible to change your leadership style? Ready to become a better leader?
Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds (66%) of employees feel confident that their line manager would support them well with a return-to-work process if they had a long-term health condition , according to research by Working to Wellbeing. The Window to the workplace report found that this number fell to 58% among those aged 55 and above, while a further 23% did not know, and 11% did not have confidence in their line manager.
HR Lineup
MAY 11, 2023
PeopleKeep is a web-based platform that offers personalized health benefits solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was founded in 2011 with the goal of helping businesses provide quality, affordable health benefits to their employees. The PeopleKeep platform offers customizable benefits solutions for businesses of all sizes.
cipHR
MAY 11, 2023
From established social media platforms such as LinkedIn to newer apps such as TikTok, we explain how to make social media part of your recruitment strategy Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are a constant feature in our lives – we spend (often too much) time refreshing our feeds or updating our statuses, satisfying our curiosity about what’s happening in others’ lives.
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Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.
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