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Scouting payroll outsourcing companies? 10 tips to help you choose the best one

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With multiple payroll outsourcing companies to choose from, finding the right one is not easy. Our 10 tips will help steer you in the right direction There are many payroll outsourcing companies on the market, which can make it a difficult decision when it comes to selecting the right one, so it’s important to do your research. Once you’ve taken the decision to outsource your payroll requirements, there are several factors to take into account when choosing a provider, including some that may n

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APA Participates in Nevada Earned Wage Access Legislative Process

PayrollOrg

The APA Government Relations Task Force began working with the Nevada Assembly in January to assist the state in developing legislation to regulate earned wage access programs.

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Supporting Women in the Workplace

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating. Read more > The post <strong>Supporting Women in the Workplace</strong> appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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APA Creates Workgroup on IRS Forms

PayrollOrg

The APA Government Relations Task Force Federal Issues Subcommittee created a workgroup to review IRS forms.

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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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Just call it ‘work’; Kate Lister in conversation with the Workplace Geeks

Workplace Insight

In the latest episode of the Workplace Geeks podcast, one of the world’s leading experts on work and workplace, Kate Lister, focuses on a recent study in collaboration with Owl Labs, ‘State of Remote Work 2022’ The report, in its 6th year, provides a platform for a much broader conversation about hybrid and remote working (spoiler alert: terms which Kate hates by the way), Kate’s invitation to speak during the pandemic to United States Congress about home-working, and GWA

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Essential HR Policies for Startups

Darwinbox

HR tasks are often a challenge for startups, given the administrative work involved, legal regulations to be adhered to, and the long-term impact that the initial policies will have in setting the direction in which the HR function grows. So, starting out with the right policies in place is essential, even if it requires additional investment and extra effort.

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Danielle Ayres: The changing face of flexible working

Employee Benefits

The number of people working flexibly has increased drastically since the pandemic; however, as we move on from that, it seems more employers are asking staff to return to workplaces on a regular basis. Many employees have become reliant on not having to travel into work, or deal with the costs associated with it. As the cost-of-living crisis rages on, many are struggling to account for the return of this additional cost.

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What are boomerang employees?

PeopleKeep

No employer wants to see a good employee leave their company. However, just because a worker resigns doesn’t mean they won’t be back. Recent research 1 found that 43% of individuals who quit during the COVID-19 pandemic admitted they should have stayed at their old job. In fact, almost 1 in 5 people who quit have already returned to their previous employer.

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Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and the End of the COVID-19 Emergency

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

A key feature of the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) was the government’s ability to provide access and coverage of COVID-19 tests. This resulted in overlapping legislation targeted at providing tests to benefit plan participants for free. With the end of the NE and PHE set for May 11, […] The post Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and the End of the COVID-19 Emergency appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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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How to get buy-in from stakeholders on HR initiatives

PeopleKeep

You've got big ideas, and now it's time for action. But it takes a team to make meaningful HR initiatives stick. So, how do you get your leadership team and other stakeholders on board?

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Understanding Recruitment recognises team and individual success

Employee Benefits

Technology recruitment firm Understanding Recruitment recognises its employees’ achievements by offering a variety of rewards to boost engagement. The organisation, which has 85 members of staff based in St Albans, England, offers its employees breaks away to recognise strong performance and the achievement of targets. Every other year, the employer takes the whole workforce away on a fully-paid trip to celebrate their hard work and successes; previous destinations have included Miami, Bar

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Anchoring Bias: Don’t Let Them Cloud Your Judgment

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s anchoring bias? Anchoring bias and social psychology How to detect anchoring Avoiding anchoring for better decision-making Anchoring bias examples for better business decisions 3 interesting facts about anchoring Free your mind Variety is the spice of life. But when it comes to making choices, having too many options often leads to impulse decisions.

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Jerba Campervans values individual contribution to business success

Employee Benefits

Manufacturer of Volkswagen campervans Jerba Campervans, which employs 15 members of staff, chooses to recognise its workforce as a whole rather than as individuals or teams. The firm is 100% employee-owned, and as a result of its employee ownership trust (EOT), pays each member of staff an income tax-free financial bonus per annum, based on the number of hours they work.

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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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You Can Be a Difference Maker

APA Congress Today

Emmy-Award Speaker Coming to Payroll Congress There are various ways to describe the practice of innovation and what it should mean to leaders in business and industry, but it's often a subject that leaders find hard to address.

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Team versus individual recognition in the time of hybrid working

Employee Benefits

Team and individual recognition schemes may follow some of the same guidelines, but there are key differences when it comes to implementing these successfully. Employers must consider what forms of team and individual recognition work for their culture, and understand how this is changing during the rise of hybrid working. Connectivity and culture can be boosted through the use of regular, habitual recognition and reward.

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REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR: The hidden challenges (and opportunities) of HSAs

Benefit Resource Inc.

BRI is offering a new Health Account Outlook Series which will run through April. In this series we will tackle a variety of topics affecting health accounts, including generational and behavior trends, consumer attitudes, how legislation and rules impact your strategy, and some of the hidden challenges (and opportunities) of health accounts. Join us for our next session on Tuesday, March 21st at 1:00 PM ET IN THIS SESSION Part 3: Planning ahead — The hidden challenges (and opportunities)

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Weetabix reports 3.64% mean gender pay gap

Employee Benefits

Cereal brand Weetabix has reported a mean gender pay gap of 3.64% for 2022, down by 0.38% from 4.01% in 2021. Its 2022 median gender pay gap was 1.86%, down from 3.44% in 2021. This was below the UK national average of 14.9%. The employer’s top pay quartile was made up of 42.02% women and 57.98% men, whereas its lowest pay quartile consisted of 33.19% women and 66.81% men.

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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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Letter of Credit or Surety Bond? Why a Surety Bond May Be the Right Choice for You

AssuredPartners

Surety bonds offer compelling advantages as a type of security against contract default when compared to guarantees offered by banks. The demand for surety bonds as a financial instrument as opposed to merely a statutory requirement has been gaining traction. Most businesses with a leased facility or office space will have some sort of security deposit requirement.

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Sulzer Pumps introduces discounted childcare support

Employee Benefits

Engineering firm Sulzer Pumps has partnered with nursery provider Busy Bees to offer its UK employees discounted childcare support. The employer’s 1,200 UK-based staff have been given a 10% discount on childcare fees at more than 350 Busy Bees nurseries across the country, as well as access to the Unleashing Potential app, which offers a flexible early years learning programme for children aged 0-5 years.

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Kudos

HR Lineup

Kudos is an online employee recognition and feedback platform designed to foster a positive workplace culture. The platform enables managers and team members to give and receive recognition for excellent work, track progress towards goals, and provide feedback in real-time. Kudos aims to promote employee engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction, ultimately leading to improved business outcomes.

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Enfinium enhances maternity leave and pay

Employee Benefits

Energy from waste business Enfinium has launched enhanced maternity policies to coincide with International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March). The policies, which form part of its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, include up to nine months of fully paid maternity leave across the organisation, with members of staff who have been with more than three years’ tenure receiving 39 weeks of full pay.

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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.

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HelloTeam

HR Lineup

HelloTeam is a cloud-based human resources (HR) management platform designed to help businesses streamline their HR processes and operations. The platform offers a comprehensive set of features, including performance management, goal tracking, feedback and recognition, employee engagement, and more. With HelloTeam, businesses can create a customized performance management process that aligns with their company culture and values.

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You Can Be a Difference Maker

APA Congress Today

Emmy-Award Speaker Coming to Payroll Congress There are various ways to describe the practice of innovation and what it should mean to leaders in business and industry, but it's often a subject that leaders find hard to address.

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Cooleaf

HR Lineup

Cooleaf is an innovative employee experience platform that helps organizations improve employee engagement, learning, and development. The platform leverages the latest advancements in technology to provide personalized and engaging experiences for employees. Cooleaf’s platform is designed to help organizations improve their employee engagement levels.

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The Call for Change: Why Updated Guidance is Critical in Addressing Workplace Harassment

HR Digest

In 2015, the #MeToo movement revived a national conversation about sexual harassment and assault , prompting survivors to share their stories and call for accountability. The movement highlighted the widespread prevalence of sexual misconduct in various industries, including entertainment, politics, and the corporate world. Since then, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.