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Are automatic rollovers the way of the future?

Employee Benefit News

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How can employers support working carers through the school holidays?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: Employees are set to struggle with juggling work and childcare as the annual school summer holidays approach. Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support. Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated staff.

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Handling Workplace Harassment Investigation Questions with Expertise

HR Digest

Learn how to handle workplace harassment investigation questions effectively in this comprehensive guide for HR professionals. Gain insights on conducting internal investigations, addressing employer responsibilities, and navigating common challenges. Equip yourself with the tools to promote a culture of respect and inclusivity within your organization.

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VinciWorks supports working parents with self-managed holiday policy

Employee Benefits

With around half its workforce made up of parents , e-learning organisation VinciWorks took the decision back in 2017 to offer employees the ability to self-manage their holiday policy, without having to formally book time off work. Josh Goodhardt, chief executive officer of VinciWorks, says: “The idea is that the more freedom we give employees, the more responsibility we can expect employees to take.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

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.

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Pegine Celebrates PAYO Rebrand With A Catchy Little Ditty

APA Congress Today

There’s plenty of reason to celebrate the official rebranding of the American Payroll Association (APA) and the Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) under the new PayrollOrg (PAYO) brand, but we all know a celebration isn’t a celebration without a song.

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Cal/OSHA Proposes Ground-Breaking Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard

InterWest Insurance Services

Cal/OSHA has proposed its long-awaited indoor heat illness prevention standard as increasingly hot summers are affecting workers in indoor spaces like warehouses, production operations, restaurants and more. The proposed standard, largely based on the state agency’s outdoor regulations, will require employers whose workplaces at times are at least 82 degrees to have a written Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan.

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Let's Get Together

Florida Workers' Comp

I landed last week at Southwest Florida Airport (RSW). They are celebrating 40 years. Imagine that in 1983 Ft. Myers' airport opened. Don't misunderstand, the town was there long before. The old timers will reminisce occasionally about Page Field. There may have been some romance to that old spot, but their recollections may also be shaded a bit by nostalgia and denial.

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Letting go of ‘back in my day…’ will improve implicit bias

TLNT

As an employment lawyer and frequent speaker on employment law and human resources issues (approximately 200 engagements annually), the topic I’m increasingly asked to talk about is implicit bias.

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Why Investing in Employee Wellness Resources Is Key to Your HR Strategy

Flimp Communications

HR teams are prioritizing recruiting, management effectiveness, organizational design, and more as they help create the future of work. Here is how investing in wellness fits in to each of those goals. The post Why Investing in Employee Wellness Resources Is Key to Your HR Strategy appeared first on Flimp.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

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.

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How to Get Inspired: 15 Simple Ways to Reach Your Potential

BetterUp

Jump to section How inspiration works 15 simple ways to get inspired Use inspiration as a starting point for growth

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Ending Free COVID Tests Risks Worsening the Pandemic

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency also means the end of coverage of self-administered, over-the-counter COVID tests. In this MedTech Dive opinion article, McDermott+Consulting’s Amy Kelbick and Eric Zimmerman argue that insurers, including Medicare, should continue to cover COVID tests at no cost and without requiring a prescription even after the public health […] The post Ending Free COVID Tests Risks Worsening the Pandemic appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Quiet Thriving: Everything You Need to Know

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced and noisy world, it is becoming increasingly important for organizations to foster a culture of quiet thriving in the workplace. While extroversion and outspokenness are often celebrated and encouraged, it is equally important to create an environment that values introverts and recognizes the power of quiet and reflection.

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Europa Worldwide Group expands mental health support

Employee Benefits

Logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has trained all of its human resources business partners (HRBPs) as mental health first aiders , as part of an ongoing investment in its HR and recruitment services. The group employs more than 1,400 people across 29 offices in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and the UAE. The mental health first aid support is intended to go hand in hand with its access to employee assistance programme (EAP) provider Health Assured’s app, which offers h

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

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.

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RxDC Reporting Due June 1: Here’s What to Know 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Prescription drug data collection (RxDC) is the new reporting process required by Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). The reporting is meant to capture data on prescription drug (Rx) pricing trends, reimbursement amounts including rebates, identify how Rx costs […] The post RxDC Reporting Due June 1: Here’s What to Know appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Edenred acquires Reward Gateway for £1.15 billion

Employee Benefits

Edenred has acquired global employee engagement firm Reward Gateway for £1.15 billion, from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital. As part of the deal, Reward Gateway will join Edenred’s employee benefits division under the leadership of global chief operating officer of employee benefits solutions, Arnaud Erulin. Nick Burns, global chief executive officer of Reward Gateway, will remain in his role.

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Are Your Core Beliefs Holding You Back?

BetterUp

Jump to section What are core beliefs?

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DHL Supply Chain updates parental, bereavement and wellbeing policies

Employee Benefits

Logistics firm DHL Supply Chain has enhanced its parental leave, bereavement and wellbeing policies in order to provide staff and their families with broader health and wellbeing support. The employer updated its parental leave policies to extend the length of paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and introduced paid leave for miscarriage or baby loss, in order to give staff time to cope with difficult experiences.

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HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

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.

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IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2024

AssuredPartners

Each year around this time the IRS announces the inflation-adjusted limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), as they are required to do so annually prior to June 1st. On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23. Rev. Proc. 2023-23 addresses the following: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs; and HRA inflation adjustments.

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REDUCING STRESS BY INCREASING RECOGNITION

Employee Benefits

Stress is a hot topic, no matter the time of year, but with April dedicated to Stress Awareness, it’s good to keep the momentum going. With that in mind, be sure to download our Burnout Cheat Sheet, an incredibly helpful resource for HR professionals and employers. Not only does it help you recognise the signs of employee burnout, but it also takes you through the actionable steps that will reduce or prevent it.

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Emergency Response Plan

AssuredPartners

Congratulations! You either currently own a business aircraft or have decided to add one to your business weapons inventory. Along with the competitive advantage owning and operating a business aircraft offers comes the responsibility to protect the company from the huge liability exposure it presents. Risk management measures, including recurrent pilot training, buy-in of a safety culture at the executive level, and a properly structured insurance policy, are all paramount.

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57.7% think ethnicity pay gap reporting should be mandatory

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: Almost six in 10 (57.7%) believe that ethnicity pay gap reporting should be mandatory, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. A third (33.3%) did not think that it should be mandatory, while 9% said they were unsure either way. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that the government published guidance for employers on how to voluntarily report on their ethnicity pay gaps.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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AllVoices

HR Lineup

AllVoices is an employee relations platform that aims to improve workplace culture by empowering employees to speak up about issues they face in the workplace. The platform was launched in 2020 and has gained attention for its innovative approach to addressing workplace culture and employee relations. The platform provides a safe and secure space for employees to share their experiences and raise concerns about harassment, discrimination, and other issues they face in the workplace.

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McCarthy, Schoelles Named 2023 Payroll Woman, Man of the Year

APA Congress Today

An unwavering dedication to the payroll industry and a desire to help their fellow payroll professionals succeed are just two of the traits that perfectly describe Marcela McCarthy, CPP, and Michael Schoelles, CPP.

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ADA Accommodations for ADHD: Reasonable accommodations & legal protections

Business Management Daily

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an all too common condition in the modern workspace — as 10.5 million adults in the US have it. To put that into perspective, 4.4% of all adults in the US report experiencing ADHD symptoms of some kind. If you’re a manager or team leader, you’ve likely had (or will eventually have) a team member or co-worker that has adult ADHD.

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Bill Stainton Brings Innovative Message to Payroll Congress

APA Congress Today

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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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

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.