Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Workplace Ethics [Episode 5] Jacob Ficner on Managing Ethical Risk with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want to operate in an ethical manner. They also want to be effective and efficient. There’s no reason that organizations have to compromise on doing it all. It starts with building a good foundation of ethics. But then organizations need to think about how to maintain ethics, no different that regularly examining data and information to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

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IRS Pauses Processing of New ERC Claims Due to Scams

PayrollOrg

On September 14, the IRS announced it will not process any new employee retention credit (ERC) claims to help protect businesses from scams.

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The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days

Employee Benefits

The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days It’s a common issue in today’s stretched workplaces. How can organisations get the most out of their workforce to hit company goals, while maintaining a happy, healthy workforce; avoiding overloading staff and potential burnout? It’s a tricky balance to achieve, but there is one small thing that could transform your employees’ productivity – with almost instant results.

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The Fourth Wave

Florida Workers' Comp

The United States continues to be the target of an illogical madness. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently explained How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US. I remember in the 1990s when I first heard of Fentanyl and the various doctors who expressed their eager and adoring attitudes toward it. There were many orthopedic patients suffering intractable pain and we were all led by the physicians into the opioid expansion.

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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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Defining accountability at work

Business Management Daily

Getting teams invested in their work is important when trying to reach company goals. Not only do invested teams get more work done, but their investment can drive initiative for team members to fill in gaps as they arise. One of the best approaches to getting team members invested is giving the right team members personal responsibility for a few of their tasks—this is the definition of accountability.

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Bills Would Expand Paid Time Off, Who Can Take Family Leave

InterWest Insurance Services

Two bills wending their way through the state Legislature would increase the amount of sick days workers in the Golden State can take as well as expand — once again — the definition of “family” for the purposes of paid family leave. Business groups have come out against both of the bills, which they say will increase protected work absences, further burdening employers.

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Five Steps to Nurture Belonging in the Workplace

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Benefits Magazine Extras articles provide you with bonus content on a mix of benefits topics as well as deep dives and analyses on the latest benefit trends and compliance issues. Visit ifebp.org/benefitsmagazine to see the latest Benefits Magazine Extras as well as the bimonthly print […] The post Five Steps to Nurture Belonging in the Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Boomers, millennials and Gen Z all disagree on the best work arrangements — can employers find middle ground?

Employee Benefit News

A new report from Fiverr outlines the significant changes managers will need to make in order to accommodate their entire workforce.

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A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In the 118th Congress, the US House of Representatives is keenly interested in healthcare price transparency. Three House committees—Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce—each approved legislation that would advance price transparency objectives. Generally, these bills seek to codify (or modify) the requirements around hospital and health plan price transparency as […] The post A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency appeared

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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 recruiters can manage an influx of applicants this fall

Employee Benefit News

Michael Cain, director of recruiting at Paycor, advises recruiters on how to grow their workforce in the next month.

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Overview of Insurtech: Everything You Need to Know about It

Pacific Prime

Insurtech refers to the use of technology to revolutionize how traditional insurance operates. With artificial intelligence, blockchains, and other innovations, claims management, underwriting, contract execution, and risk management performed by an insurance provider will be more cost-effective. We live in a constantly changing world. As we wake up to new information every day, our lives.

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Amazon to hire 250,000 logistics workers for holidays, and boost hourly wages

Employee Benefit News

Full-time, part-time and seasonal roles will be filled at hourly rates ranging from $17 to $28.

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Issue 17 of IN Magazine lands

Workplace Insight

The new digital edition of IN Magazine is now available, free to read here. Print copies will be mailed out to subscribers soon. In this issue: we talk to incoming BCO President Despina Katsikakis about whippets and, less importantly, her history of pioneering workplace innovation; we visit a new space in London that proves biophilia is about a lot more than a plant wall; a special supplement produced in partnership with BVN explores the multi-faceted complexity of retrofit; Helen Parton explore

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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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Unleashing the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace: Strategies for success

Higginbotham

As demographic and generational changes transform the workplace with a younger and more diverse workforce, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are both desired by employees and recognized by organizations as vital components of a thriving, innovative and sustainable company culture. In this article, we will take a close look at the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the evidence for whether they produce tangible benefits and some of the practical strate

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First National Bank and Airbnb among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families

Employee Benefits

US banking organisation First National Bank, holiday property rental business Airbnb and American Airlines have been named as America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023. Established by Newsweek and data firm Plant-A Insights Group, the list is put together using data from an employer study based on more than 224,000 reviews from over 36,000 parents and single parents.

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CVS Health's Brooke Wilson is helping redefine mental health

Employee Benefit News

Human connection created personalization and ease of access for employees seeking to better themselves and the lives of their families.

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Komedia Media introduces free period products for staff

Employee Benefits

Komedia Media is to introduce free period products for staff in its workplace. Through the Bloody Good Employers (BGE) scheme, Konedia Media will provide its employees with the knowledge to support their menstrual health and wellbeing , through to perimenopause and menopause. Employees will also be able to access workshops, education on destigmatising menstruation and HR support to improve workplace menstrual equity.

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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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Does the US have the best healthcare in the world? Why Acrisure's Peter Freska believes so

Employee Benefit News

The adviser is out to improve care delivery — and make sure small employers have access to big benefits.

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Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale signs age-friendly employer pledge

Employee Benefits

Care home organisation Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale has signed the age-friendly employer pledge in order to help its older workers flourish in the workplace. Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge is intended to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers, and tackle ageism in the workplace. As part of the commitment, Radfield Home Care will identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion, ensure age is specifically named within its equality, dive

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Michelle Hamilton, InStride's people director, is saying goodbye to HR hierarchies

Employee Benefit News

As she scales the company's culture, Hamilton knows that grassroots employee involvement is a key to success.

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The 3 Year Plan: How to Create One

BetterUp

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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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Get More for Less with Employee Discounts

Sodexo Engage

Offering employees access to discounts on everyday essentials is more cost-effective than a one-off bonus, giving employees even more potential savings.

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Most people have no connection to what they do for a living

Workplace Insight

Over two thirds of UK employees do not feel a sense of connection and belonging at work, according to a new poll from Reward Gateway. Loneliness, disconnect, and isolation are all in a day’s work, according to the study. It suggests that almost a quarter of respondents (24 percent) often experience loneliness at work. Gen Z workers, aged between 18 and 24 years, are the most likely age group to feel this way (32 percent).

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Prohibition Against Non-Competes Expands in California

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 699 , which amends California Business & Professions Code Section 16600 to prohibit an employer from entering into or attempting to enforce a non-compete agreement regardless of whether the contract was signed outside of California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Attracting Top Talent: How Google Reviews Can Give Your Hiring Process an Edge

Professionals Alternative

[link] Attracting Top Talent: How Google Reviews Can Give Your Hiring Process an Edge The importance of attracting top talent As a hiring manager or HR professional, you understand the critical role that top talent plays in the success of your company. The ability to attract and retain highly skilled individuals can give your organization a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

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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.