Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

Global wealth management platform FNZ has launched a global family leave benefits package for its 6,400 employees as of this month. The policy made staff eligible for 26 weeks of primary and secondary parental leave, regardless of their gender, at 100% of their salary. Both primary and secondary caregivers – biological, adoptive, same sex or surrogacy – can take this leave within the first 18 months of birth or adoption, including if they are both employed by FNZ.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 7, 2023

The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We're getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2022. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax return. These will help you get organized and prepared for easy and successful filing. 1. Make sure your W-2 form shows HSA payroll contributions Provided by your employer, your W-2 shows the wages you earned and any taxes withheld.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

There are a huge number of benefits to improving your employees’ financial wellbeing – and hopefully we’re now all on the same page! But if you need reminding – or are discovering financial wellbeing for the first time – here’s a useful place to start. One thing that comes up when introducing a financial wellbeing programme is how to measure its success.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2023

A U.S. court of appeals has struck down a landmark California law that prohibits employers from requiring their workers to sign agreements to arbitrate any disputes arising from their employment. The ruling clears the way for employers to continue using arbitration agreements without risking criminal liability that the law — AB 51 — calls for. The law took effect Jan. 1, 2020, but after a coalition of employers led by the California Chamber of Commerce sued to block the measure’s implement

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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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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

International Women’s Day is tomorrow, Wednesday 8th March. The day is an opportunity to honour women’s achievements, raise awareness for gender equality and celebrate those who are pushing the boundaries for women’s rights and fighting gender bias. Each International Women’s Day has a theme, and this year’s is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,’ where women who are leading digital education to empower young girls and women will be particularly celebrated.

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Darwinbox

MARCH 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the unique health and wellness challenges faced by women in the workplace and discuss what employers can do to address these challenges and promote a healthier and more supportive workplace culture for women.

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Patriot Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Have you heard about the Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement program, otherwise known as SITCA? On February 6, the IRS released a proposed revenue procedure—Notice 2023-13—establishing SITCA. Learn what it is and why it matters to service industry employers.

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Darwinbox

MARCH 7, 2023

Amid growing demand for IT services, a pressure to stay lean, and budget constraints, how can HR leaders in the IT sector ensure that employees are able to adapt to the changing macro environment and are able to contribute to business growth? This article explains the top HR challenges in the IT industry in 2023. It discusses the HR issues, HR challenges and solutions that you need to know to ensure organizational success for your IT firm.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

On January 25, 2023, the Delaware Court of Chancery held, for the first time, that the rationale for a duty of oversight (Caremark duty) owed by directors of Delaware corporations applies equally, if not to a greater degree, to officers. In re McDonald’s Corp. Stockholder Derivative Litigation, C.A. No. 2021-0324-JTL (Del. Ch. Jan. 25, 2023). However, this […] The post Court of Chancery Holds That Corporate Officers Owe Duty of Oversight in Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Case appeared fi

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

Employee Benefits poll: More than three-quarters (78.1%) of organisations offer free period products to staff, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, 7.7% said that while they do not currently offer free period products, they were considering it, whereas 14.2% did not provide, or intend to provide, any at all. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that coffee chain Starbucks UK introduced free period products at work for its UK employees, through a partnership

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 7, 2023

Companies that historically viewed cyber liability insurance as merely a “nice to have” component of their risk management strategy are learning that the coverage has now become a “must have” if they are considering selling to a private equity buyer. This is especially true if the transaction contemplates the use of representations and warranties insurance (RWI).

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

The UK government has appointed Helen Tomlinson to be its first menopause employment champion , as part of a call for more employers to develop dedicated menopause policies. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) asked Tomlinson, head of talent UK and Ireland at Adecco Group, to take on the voluntary role due to her work hosting a menopause podcast and developing Adecco’s menopause policy in 2021.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 7, 2023

Planon has announced its acquisition of control.IT Unternehmensberatung GmbH , a software company specialising in real estate (RE) asset and portfolio management in the DACH region with its SaaS products bison.box and CollaborationApp. The acquisition also includes control.IT subsidiaries easol GmbH and Synapplix GmbH. Based in Bremen, control.IT has supported the German real estate sector for more than 27 years, servicing users across the world.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

Firefighters and control room staff across the UK have accepted a pay deal this week, ending a months-long dispute over pay. A total of 96% of Fire Brigades Union members voted to accept the pay offer on an 84% turnout, avoiding strike action in the process. More than 80% of members backed strike action last year, before it was delayed while talks took place last month.

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HR Digest

MARCH 7, 2023

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. federal laws do not require companies to offer paid or unpaid leave, and many loopholes exist for those that do offer such leave. This can be frustrating for those dealing with a medical emergency, whether for themselves or a close family member.

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Kollath CPA

MARCH 7, 2023

The gig economy has a lot to recommend it, but in a recent notice, the IRS is reminding gig workers that taxes are still a requirement, even if they can be a little confusing in this model. The agency says that “taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return – whether they earned that money through a part-time, temporary or side gig.” It has even established an online Gig Economy Tax Center to provide information and resources to help entrepreneurs and workers under

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Higginbotham

MARCH 7, 2023

Recruiting top talent is a constant challenge for HR professionals. An applicant tracking system (ATS) can alleviate some of the burden. These programs can help with everything from posting job ads to sorting applications. However, HR teams have a multitude of ATS options to choose from – and the differences can be significant. Before you settle on a program, consider what each of the most popular ATS solutions has to offer.

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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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Business Management Daily

MARCH 7, 2023

In today’s age, the recruitment process, while exciting, is equal parts challenging and time-consuming. Recruiters often have to sift through hundreds or even thousands of applications in search of the most qualified candidates. Since filling even one position can be such a tall task, some companies choose to save time by not sending rejection letters to candidates they don’t intend to pursue.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 7, 2023

ClearCompany is a cloud-based talent management software solution that aims to simplify the employee engagement process by providing a suite of tools for managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to performance management and beyond. Founded in 2004, ClearCompany is a privately-owned company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with over 2,000 customers in 120 countries.

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LACE Partners

MARCH 7, 2023

What are the key trends in the people analytics space? Which challenges will be most significant moving forward? We recently tasked ourselves to find out. At the end of 2022 we interviewed People and Workforce Analytics leaders representing a range of organisations to understand what issues they are facing and what they expect to face in 2023. We combined this qualitative data with the perspectives of five HR technology vendors to create this people analytics pulse check.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 7, 2023

SurveySparrow is a cloud-based survey tool that offers a unique approach to employee engagement surveys. The platform offers various survey types, including employee engagement surveys, customer feedback surveys, market research surveys, and more. It stands out from other survey tools due to its conversational interface that enhances the user experience.

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Abel HR

MARCH 7, 2023

A full-time employee will spend around 2,080 hours at work each year. However, that time can seem even longer if you must also deal with a bad boss. Quitting your job is not always the answer, but we do have a few suggestions for dealing with toxic management. Evaluate Determining exactly what triggers you is the first step toward resolving any issues.

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UpstartHR

MARCH 7, 2023

There’s certainly the opportunity cost that comes with assigning someone from your learning team or frankly finding anybody to work on this if it’s not gonna fix the problem. There’s also the frustration that comes with that. I’ve experienced that personally and as a leader of learning professionals. I t is really frustrating to spend your time and effort doing something that you think is not gonna work.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 7, 2023

The 30% Club, in partnership with board advisory specialists Lintstock, has today issued new qualitative analysis based on the engagement of male and female directors in 100 FTSE board reviews in a report Evidencing the Contribution of Gender Balance to Board Effectiveness. The survey claims to highlight the difference gender diversity makes to the running of corporate boards, with a significant finding that women are more likely than men to focus on emerging issues, notably company culture and

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

February has been LGBT+ History Month here in the UK since 2005. The initiative strives to educate schools and businesses by providing free resources to help organisations celebrate and usualise LGBT+ lives in their full diversity. In this blog, we take a look at: discrimination in the workplace, the importance of education, the importance of LGBT+ allies, and the role of the employer.

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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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