MomsRising is showing their support for 2024 election candidates
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The social welfare and advocacy group is endorsing more than 70 candidates across state, House and Senate races.
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Southwest Airlines Announces Job and Service Cuts in Atlanta
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Southwest Airlines has turned to flight cuts, and by extension, job cuts in Atlanta. Around 300 pilots and flight attendants are expected to be impacted by the Southwest Airlines reductions plans next year. The changes were announced in a company memo that was circulated to employees, coming a day before Southwest’s investor day where further discussions on their future strategy are expected to take place.
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What is a qualified medical expense, according to the IRS?
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
FSA, HRA and HSA plan administrators must beware of companies that are misrepresenting which food and wellness expenses can be reimbursed.
How to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity in the Workplace
Empuls
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Employee morale is more than just how happy workers are – it’s the overall feeling that drives their engagement, productivity, and satisfaction at work. High morale doesn’t just benefit employees; it also boosts the company’s bottom line. Studies have shown that organizations with highly engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202%, and those with low morale tend to suffer from high turnover rates and decreased productivity.
Beyond Basic Coverage: Unlocking the Hidden Value of Group Medicare Plans for Your Retiring Workforce
Speaker: Dr. Hassan M. Abdulhaqq
As the baby boomer generation continues to retire in unprecedented numbers, HR leaders face the critical challenge of ensuring seamless healthcare transitions for their valued employees. While most professionals understand the basics of Medicare, the strategic advantages and enhanced benefits offered by Group Medicare plans remain largely unexplored territory.
Why coworking spaces may be the best RTO strategy
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
This once temporary post-pandemic solution may have potential to become a long-term benefit for companies willing to embrace it.
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What industry saves the most for retirement?
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Employees in the agriculture, mining and construction industries have an average of $185,511 in retirement savings.
Why HR Teams Switch to Flimp Decisions for Decision Support
Flimp Communications
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s not easy being an HR professional these days. The cost of healthcare and employer-sponsored health plans are on the rise in 2024. According to some estimates, the year will see a nearly 9% increase in the cost of medical care benefits, and inflation alone is not to blame. Cutting-edge medical technologies and new medications (such as Ozempic) are among the factors driving up costs.
The basics of LMNs for HR teams
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Understanding the Letter of Medical Necessity guidelines and process can save valuable time and quicken communication with employees who need them.
What employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits admin
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance changes and providing the technology and services your employees need for a positive benefits experience?
Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance
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To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.
SAP staff morale plunges in internal survey amid restructuring
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Trust in the company's board fell to 38%, with only 15% of employees saying reorganization has improved their working conditions.
Managing conflict in a divided workplace? Try this sample script
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
By Paul Falcone Have you ever heard of the STEEP framework? Social scientists, economists and others use it to understand the large-scale drivers from which trends are born. STEEP stands for social, technological, economic, environmental and political. It applies well to the many challenges employers and workers face today. Managing conflict in the workplace nowadays comes from several STEEP sources, especially the political category, and it’s no wonder.
Five Years of 55+ Community Living: Six Barbservations
Money Talk
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In 2019, my husband and I purchased a brand new home in an age 55+ community located in Ocala, Florida. With five years of experience living here, now is a good time to reflect on this experience. Below are some insights for others who might be considering a similar move: HOA Living- Our homeowners’ association (HOA) fee includes two community clubhouses; amenities (e.g., spa, pool, bocce and pickleball courts), landscaping, and a lifestyle office that organizes dozens of monthly events for resi
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
New Survey Data Reveals Prevalent Conditions and Increased Telehealth Use As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new […] The post Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Effective Position Descriptions
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Creating clear and effective position descriptions is vital for attracting the right talent and setting expectations within your organization. A well-crafted job description not only outlines the responsibilities and qualifications needed but also communicates your company’s culture and values. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to write a position description that engage top candidates, provide clarity for employees, and support long-term success.
The Essential Guide to Streamlined Employee Compensation Management
Qandle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Managing employee compensation is one of the most critical aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM). It’s not just about paying salaries; it involves understanding the complexities of compensation structures, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing fair and motivating rewards to employees. However, compensation management can be an overwhelming process if not handled properly.
Coaching for Better Health: Innovative Approaches to Employee Well-Being in the Modern Workplace
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Working a job can be stressful. It’s draining and can even feel overwhelming as if there’s no way out. Let’s do something about that. Great employee experience is extremely important in the workplace. In terms of productivity, a satisfied worker is crucial, as the work is done efficiently. However, a stressful environment can often sap optimism out of an individual and make an already tough job even more unbearable.
Kiosks and Expectations
Florida Workers' Comp
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I have often written about technology, robots, and AI. See The Coming Automation (November 2017) Technology Changing Work (November 2018) and The Gig of Participatory Democracy (December 2020). I have predicted various cost-benefit analyses impacting the workplace as tech is adapted and adopted. The self-service kiosk was one of the earliest of these.
New Data: How Pay Equity Gaps Impact Engagement, Retention and Risk
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Perceptions of pay fairness influence engagement, trust, and turnover, making pay equity a strategic concern, not just a compliance issue. People at Work 2025: Pay Equity , a global research report from ADP Research, examines how workers in 34 markets view their compensation and why it matters. Based on responses from nearly 38,000 employees, the report highlights persistent gaps by gender, age, and job level, despite improving sentiment overall.
The Power of Public Praise: How Leaders Can Leverage Open Recognition
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Public praise has long been central to effective leadership, offering a way to acknowledge and motivate employees. However, it was confined to brief exchanges in meetings or small gatherings; the reach was narrow, and its effects were short-lived. Today, the dynamics of public praise have undergone a drastic transformation.
HHS, Labor, and Treasury Finalize Mental Health Parity Rule
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
On September 9, 2024, the US Departments of Health and Human Services , Labor, and the Treasury finalized a rule related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. This rule introduces significant updates to mental health and substance use disorder benefits, ensuring parity with medical and surgical benefits.
Unlimited PTO pros and cons: Balanced overview for employers and employees
Higginbotham
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Unlimited PTO policies are becoming more popular, but they can come with advantages and challenges. Understanding the pros and cons for both employees and employers is key when deciding if an unlimited paid time off program is right for your organization. What is unlimited PTO? Unlimited PTO is a self-managed paid time off policy that allows employees to take as much paid time off as they need without the constraints of a pre-determined number of days per year.
What Is Emotional Lability And How To Cope With It
BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Jump to section What is emotional lability? What causes emotional lability? How does emotional lability impact daily life?
8 Pillars of Leadership Development
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Watch our unconscious bias videos
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Our short videos on unconscious bias reveal its impact on work life and decision-making.
Small businesses are aware of benefits of using AI, but don’t know where to start
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. According to Indeed’s survey of 1,000 business leaders at British small businesses, 41 percent of small firms want to integrate the technology into their business, but don’t know where to start.
Understanding workplace equality and diversity
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In the UK, companies must eliminate discrimination and uphold equality.
Setting effective AP department goals: How to measure success
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As we approach the end of the year and begin forming our goals for the upcoming year, we reflect on how accounts payable departments can set meaningful goals and measure performance in these challenging financial times. By following our recommendations for a formal goal-setting and performance review process, your AP department will be well-prepared to excel in 2025 and beyond.
Bringing Us Together Through Innovative Benefits
Speaker: Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer, Selerix & Sharlyn Lauby, Author & Publisher, HR Bartender
What if your benefits strategy could be more than just inclusive—what if it could actually bring your team closer together? In today’s evolving workplace, employees span a wide range of life stages, work arrangements, and cultural perspectives. That’s why offering one-size-fits-all benefits just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to reimagine how we support our teams.
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