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What Gen Z really wants from the workplace

Employee Benefit News

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M&A in your future? You need an Employee Benefits Audit.

CorpStrat

The recent trend of mergers and acquisition of closely held businesses is on the minds of so many business owners these days. Virtually unlimited sources of Venture Capital coupled with inflation, rising overhead expenses, and the great resignation has made pursuing exit strategies increasingly attractive. A thorough employee benefit review is critical for every company, but particularly those that are considering entering and preparing for any M&A activity.

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Importance of Educating Gen Z Workers on Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

It always takes more time than usual to onboard new employees — particularly ones who are new to the workforce altogether — to your employee benefits plans. Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

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How you can facilitate asynchronous work

PeopleKeep

Many employers with remote and distributed teams have begun looking for ways to empower their employees and promote collaboration amongst teams as they work in different physical spaces and, in some cases, in different time zones. This phenomenon, known as asynchronous work, is often seen as the key to reaching this goal. But what exactly does “asynchronous” mean, and how can you achieve it?

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The Ultimate 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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State Supreme Court to Weigh In on ‘Take-Home’ COVID Case

InterWest Insurance Services

The California State Supreme Court will take up a case to decide whether an employer can be sued for liability when a worker contracts COVID-19 at work and then passes it on to a family member. The 9 th U.S. District Court of Appeal asked that state’s high court clarify if California’s Workers’ Compensation Act bars a claim against an employer by a spouse who became seriously ill after contracting COVID-19 from her husband, who had caught it at work.

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Did you over-promise on technology?

TLNT

If you are a true believer in the value of HR technology, then you probably spend time telling stakeholders about all the benefits it can bring.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Topics: Heat Stress

Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation claims result from heat stress and exposure. As the Mid-West and Northeast heatwave is now soaring to record temperatures, workers should protect themselves from heat exposure. Today's post was shared by Safe Healthy Workers and comes from www.cdc.gov Overview Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress.

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No Recovery for FL Mother Whose 16-Year-Old Son Died on First Day of Work

The Workcomp Writer

A Florida appellate court affirmed the denial of death benefits to a mother whose 16-year-old son was killed in a tragic drowning accident on the first day of his part-time job since, under § 440.16(1)(b), Fla. Stat., she could not prove she was “dependent” upon the deceased son, who had no prior wages [ Sandifort v. Akers Custom Homes , 2022 Fla. App.

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Survey: 81% Of Employees Have Physical Ailments From Online Meetings

Wellable

The shift to remote work created a boom in technologies that support geographically disparate teams. Most notably, virtual meeting software (Zoom, Teams, etc.) became staples in the everyday work experience, gluing employees to their seats and screens. Like most new technologies, there are both positive and negative outcomes associated with online meetings.

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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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How Telehealth Adoption May Drive Increase in Value-Based Care

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in significant changes to the healthcare industry, specifically the transition from a fee-for-service model to a value-based care model, and digital health has proved to be a driver of value-based care models. In this Westlaw Today article, McDermott Partners Marshall E. Jackson, Jr. and Jeremy Earl suggest that increased use […].

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The PA Employer’s No-fuss Guide to Payroll Tax in Pennsylvania 

Patriot Software

Payroll tax in Pennsylvania is notoriously difficult, confusing, and overwhelming for new and veteran employers alike. And when it comes to payroll, you probably don’t want to waste time making preventable payroll mistakes. To help simplify PA employment tax, we’ve put together the following article to review your employer responsibilities. And, we’ve provided plenty of […] READ MORE.

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Employee expense reimbursement policies and best practices

Business Management Daily

Sometimes it is necessary for employees to pay for business-related expenses with their own money, particularly if your business does not offer company credit cards. Many small businesses are also unable to offer company vehicles or company cell phones for employees to us. They instead provide a stipend or reimbursement for the use of employees’ personal property.

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3 Examples of Positive Comments For Your Boss

BetterUp

Jump to section. 3 reasons you should give your manager positive comments. 4 steps on how to give your manager positive comments. 3 feedback examples of positive comments for your boss. Start giving positive comments to your boss.

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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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Significance of Behavioral Competency in the Workplace

HR Digest

Behavioral competency is one of the methods an employer can use to determine if a supposed candidate has what it takes to take on a particular role. . It comes in different types. The concept of behavioral competencies at work is that it highlights how well an employee will handle a position given to them. . Behavioral competency can be used to improve the overall performance of a company.

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Making Connections and Growing Your Business with LinkedIn

InterWest Insurance Services

If your insurance agency is not taking full advantage of LinkedIn to make connections and market your insurance brokerage, you are missing out on a great opportunity to grow your book of business. LinkedIn, as you likely already know, is the social media equivalent of Facebook for the business world and is a great tool for professional networking. When it started, most people were using it for job prospecting, but it has evolved and is now a go-to platform for making new connections and marketin

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How to Take Risks That Pay Off, Personally and Professionally

BetterUp

Jump to section. Why is it important to take risks in life? 7 benefits of taking risks. Risk-taking on teams. ??How do you get the courage to take risks? How to take calculated risks.

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Setting up new starters for success: secrets for better employee onboarding

cipHR

A great o nboarding programme for new starters can drive higher employee engagement and retention. Here’s Ciphr’s advice for how to do it. There’s a common misconception about what employee onboarding actually involves. Many people make the mistake of considering onboarding simply as the process of sending out a contract and telling a new starter where they need to be on their first day.

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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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Do Goal Statements Actually Work? Find Out Here

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is a goal statement? 3 benefits of writing a professional goal statement. How do I write a personal goal statement? How do I write a business goal statement? The bottom line.

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Intellihealth Flyte helps employers tackle obesity with education and support

Employee Benefit News

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How to forget the past: 10 tips to move foward

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are the consequences of traumatic memories? What is the relationship between emotions and memories? How to forget the past and move on with your life. When to seek professional help. Your next steps.

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Just graduated? These 10 industries have the most job vacancies

Employee Benefit News

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Employee Lifecycle: A Guide to Make Your Employees Happy at Every Stage

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is the employee lifecycle? The 6 stages of employee lifecycle. Why the employee lifecycle matters. 4 tips to make an employee lifecycle strategy. Final thoughts.

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Nurse burnout reaches new high as latest omicron variant surges

Employee Benefit News

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8 Sales Team Motivation Tips to Keep Your Team Engaged

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is sales team motivation? What motivates sales teams? 7 ways to motivate your sales team. Why would your sales team need motivation?

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Being back at the office isn't so bad, 90% of in-person workers say

Employee Benefit News

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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.