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Employee Withholding by State [+ Links to Employer Forms]

Patriot Software

As an employer, you have a million and one tasks to take care of. One of these oh-so-important responsibilities is withholding payroll taxes from employee wages. And, your job doesn’t stop there. You also need to fill out and remit certain withholding forms to your state. Get to know all about employee withholding by state.

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Register for Webinar About Louisiana Child Support Withholding, e-IWO

PayrollOrg

On March 16, join the APA as we host the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services for a free webinar explaining child support withholding issues in Louisiana. The federal OCSE will also explain the e-IWO process.

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Cisco, Salesforce and Xero named UK’s best workplaces for wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Image credit: Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.com Communications business Cisco, software organisation Salesforce, and accounting software provider Xero are among the employers listed as the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2023. Other businesses included on the list were insurance firm Admiral, enterprise management software business Edison365, and call and live chat provider Moneypenny.

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6 things to know if you’re a first-time medical FSA participant

WEX Inc.

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their FSA. What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)?

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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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How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting what employees want from their benefits packages?

Employee Benefits

The cost-of-living crisis has employees demanding pay rises in line with inflation, but many employers are unable to afford this long-term. Benefits that support financial wellbeing and education, including day-to-day budgeting and discounts, can help pay stretch further without raising pay. Employers should focus on practices that are sustainable and work for their business, while communicating and compromising with staff.

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Mitie focuses on front-line reward as cost-of-living crisis mounts

Employee Benefits

Strategic outsourcing and energy services business Mitie has tight margins, but still sees the importance of protecting and supporting front-line staff during difficult periods, meaning it has to focus on benefits that are affordable for the business, but make a real difference to employees. Jasmine Hudson, chief people officer at Mitie, says: “Employees want more than just the basics; they want wellbeing, flexibility off the back of Covid-19, and then also social value and the environmental ang

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Employers brace for ‘talent exodus’ as people seek better pay

Workplace Insight

Over half (58 percent) of employers in the UK believe that they will lose staff in the next six months as they seek to earn more by moving jobs, according to a new poll. According to the survey by talent services company, Morgan McKinley for its 2023 Salary Guide , 56 percent of employees in the UK are looking to move jobs in the first half of the year, with 49 percent selecting better pay as the primary reason, followed by ‘better career growth and development opportunities’ (17 percent).

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Tango Networks to pay £71,000 in unfair dismissal and age discrimination case

Employee Benefits

Business communications organisation Tango Networks has been ordered to pay £71,441.36 to a former employee, following a case concerning unfair dismissal and alleged age discrimination. The case, Mr M Jones v Tango Networks UK Ltd and P Hesketh, concerned a claimant originally employed as a channel account director in 2019. This was a commission -based role, and when he apparently failed to reach the targets to earn commission, Jones allegedly received harsh criticism from a line manager about

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Flexible working drives productivity and stronger company culture

Workplace Insight

Future Forum , a consortium launched by Slack with founding partners Boston Consulting Group , MillerKnoll , and MLT has published the latest findings from its global Pulse survey , which suggest that flexible working plays a key role in fostering organisational culture and has a significant positive impact on productivity. According to the poll, flexible workers were 57 percent more likely to say that their company culture has improved over the past two years compared with those required t

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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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73% would leave role if they could not work from home

Employee Benefits

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of London office workers would leave their current job if the opportunity to work from home was taken away, according to research by Bloomberg Intelligence. The report was comprised of answers from 500 employees aged 18 to 65 working for businesses based in central London. It found that 57% worked two or three days a week from home, while the proportion of fully remote fell to 19% from 24% in June 2022.

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Doctor-Patient Relationships and Medical Marijuana: Where Are We Now?

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Recently, President Joe Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, which provides a mechanism for industry and academia to access and research cannabis (including marijuana and other cannabis-derived products) without violating the Controlled Substances Act. This legislation creates a pathway for researchers to register with the US Department of Justice to legally […] The post Doctor-Patient Relationships and Medical Marijuana: Where Are We Now?

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Zurich UK enhances financial support package for employees

Employee Benefits

Insurance group Zurich UK has introduced a package of financial wellbeing support for its 5,000 UK employees, and has donated more than £2 million to charities and national and local partners selected by employees. In order to support employees during the cost-of-living crisis, this week Zurich introduced financial education , webinars, access to bespoke consultations with Planet First to make their homes more energy efficient, and interest and tax-free loans of up to £10,000 to fund home improv

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How to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

PeopleKeep

Created in 1995 by Workman Publishing, Employee Appreciation Day falls on the first Friday of March, and is a time for employers to celebrate their employees for their hard work and dedication. Although it’s an unofficial holiday, it’s a great opportunity to show your employees you value them.

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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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What is Employee Poaching?

HR Digest

It’s no secret that companies work hard to keep their employees happy and engaged , but sometimes the competition is just too much. When a company has a great employee and another company comes along with a better offer or perks package, it can be difficult to retain them. It leads us to the question: What is employee poaching? Employee poaching (or talent poaching) happens when one company tries to lure away the employees of another company by offering them a better deal.

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Familiarizing Yourself with Local Employment Laws When Working Abroad

Global People Strategist

Hiring or working abroad can be an incredibly enriching experience, from expanding your talent pool and broadening your market to immersing your business in the nuances of a new culture. Companies or individuals considering working abroad must familiarize themselves with foreign employment laws when venturing into other countries. While these regulations may seem daunting at first, understanding them can help ensure success during work assignments overseas—and it’s well worth the effort!

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Register for Our Upcoming Webinar: HSAs Are Not One Size Fits All

Benefit Resource Inc.

Join us for Part 2 of our new Health Account Outlook Webinar Series ‘‘HSAs Are Not One Size Fits All” on Tuesday, March 7th at 1:00 PM ET. The BRI Health Account Outlook Series will be tackling a range of topics, unearthing the challenges and opportunities that may arise when preparing strategy for health accounts. As part of this series, Part 2, H SAs Are Not One Size Fits All , is dedicated to HSA’s which are often viewed as a “one size fits all” option.

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Seniorcare by Lottie announce partnership with Adroit

Employee Benefits

Planning ahead just became a doddle. It’s human nature to procrastinate on the biggest, most important decisions of our life. On topics like Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate, we say, ‘we’ll deal with that another day’. Perhaps it’s our inherent laziness or just the fact that they are hard to decipher and discuss. I personally like to think it’s the latter.

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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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AssuredPartners Announces Acquisition of J. Ryan Bonding, Inc.

AssuredPartners

Wisconsin Insurance Agency Joins National Broker ORLANDO, FL – February 16, 2023 – Marking the fourth acquisition in 2023 for AssuredPartners (“AP”), J. Ryan Bonding, Inc. (“J. Ryan”) of Hudson, WI will join the national broker. The team of 11 will remain under the leadership of President, Michael Douglas and Vice President, Chris Steinagel.

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5 TIPS ON REDUCING ABSENTEEISM

Employee Benefits

What did your attendance figures look like yesterday? The first Monday of the month has been known as National Sickie Day since 2011. Statistically, it’s the day when more UK workers will call in sick than any other day of the year. Is National Sickie Day a bad thing? The National Sickie Day initiative would argue not since they recognise that some people use this day for mental health reasons.

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People will leave jobs that don’t align with their values, author claims

Workplace Insight

Pay and benefits are no longer the only critical factors in deciding where to work, with a majority citing their employers’ values (80 percent) and commitment to the environment (76 percent) and social equality (75 percent) as key criteria, claims a survey commissioned by advocate and author Paul Polman. The Net Positive Barometer, a survey of 2,000 British employees, claims that 41 percent are concerned about paying their bills, while 69 percent are anxious about the future of the planet and so

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50 Thought and Creative Gifts for Managers to Gift on any Occasion

Empuls

It’s usually not necessary to get your manager a gift. However, if you have a strong professional relationship and you want to celebrate them, there’s no reason why you can’t offer something unique, creative, and thoughtful gift that your manager will cherish. Gifts are always appreciated – especially when they’re unexpected!

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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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ChatGPT—Everything You Need to Know | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Recent years have seen a sudden surge in AI tools—many of which offer the potential to significantly reduce the time needed for completing daily tasks such as writing blog articles, creating social media posts, altering images, and more. One of the most astounding AI projects to appear is ChatGPT. The AI-powered chatbot provides users with a question-and-response tool that mimics human interaction.

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Sample performance improvement plan for behavior

Business Management Daily

If you’re currently dealing with behavioral issues with your staff, a performance improvement plan can be an excellent tool for correcting those issues and getting your employees back on track. Performance improvement plans are tools for guiding underperforming staff members. They act as a performance action plan to help employers deliver constructive feedback, clear performance expectations, and resources for improving employee behavior.

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Distinguished Employee Spotlight – Dan DiMeo

InterWest Insurance Services

Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. Daniel DiMeo Director, Property & Casualty Claims, Claims & Risk Management Services Chico There’s no better way to describe Dan than having a “can-do” attitude.

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A Holistic Guide to Workforce Planning: Importance & Steps for Implementation

Empuls

You know what they say: a team is only as strong as its weakest link. So, it is important to have the right talents, with the right skills, in the right roles, and at the right time. Only then can you create a symphony of talent, with each team member playing their part to perfection. However, you can only achieve this feat if you have a firm workforce plan.

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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.