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What diversity in the workplace means today: DEI, benefits, and more

Achievers

Diversity has been incorporated into the policies and practices of organizations the world over. But despite its increasingly prominent place in the corporate and social landscape, it’s often unclear just what it means. Can diversity initiatives make a major impact at your organization, or is it just a fluffy HR term? If you’re looking for a greater understanding of what diversity in the workplace looks like, how it can benefit your company, and which diversity initiatives to prioritize, you’re

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Maine Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

PayrollOrg

Beginning January 1, 2025, covered employers in Maine will be required to withhold and remit employee contributions and pay employer contributions for a new paid family and medical leave insurance program.

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Financial and Lifestyle Concerns of Retirees

Money Talk

I recently attended several programs geared for older adults and read several books about living in retirement. Below are some key takeaways: Common Fears - Many surveys indicate that the #1 fear of retirees is running out of money during their lifetime. Other frequently cited fears are health care expenses, long-term care expenses (e.g., assisted living and/or skilled nursing care), steep stock market declines, death of a spouse and a subsequent loss of spousal income, the financial needs of ad

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Tony Ark: Invesco supports UK workforce with comprehensive health benefits

Employee Benefits

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has long recognised that great health and wellbeing is a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. Promoting wellbeing by taking a proactive approach to benefits that help prevent stress and create a positive working environment is therefore a priority for us. As the CIPD asserts, it enables employees and organisations to thrive.

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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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It Was Palpable

Florida Workers' Comp

The WCI 2023 opened Sunday with a series of events, well, Saturday I guess. A decade ago, this educational conference got into the public service arena with a "work day" event on the Saturday preceding. I know people that have made an annual visit to Give Kids the World as part of their WCI experience. There are other events, but this workday is so egalitarian.

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Beyond the noise: How loud quitting impacts employer brand

Insperity

We’ve walked through the seasons of quiet quitting, boomerang employees and even bare minimum Mondays. But what’s loud quitting? And how is it impacting employers? In today’s evolving business landscape, there’s a new form of resignation that’s more than just a disgruntled employee causing a ruckus. The phenomenon known as loud quitting is exactly that – loud.

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67% of employers do not offer a fertility treatment policy

Employee Benefits

Two-thirds (67%) of employers do not currently have a fertility treatment policy in place, according to research by charity Pregnant Then Screwed. Its survey of 260 HR managers also found that just 10% are happy with the support they offer to employees undergoing fertility treatment and 14% are satisfied with how they support employees facing pregnancy loss.

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Digital Health and the Direction of AI in Healthcare

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

What is the current state of digital health? Where will artificial intelligence (AI) see the most growth and adoption in healthcare? And what are the key AI issues most relevant to healthcare providers? In this TripleTree article, Alya Sulaiman offers her perspective on some of the essential AI questions facing the digital health space. Access […] The post Digital Health and the Direction of AI in Healthcare appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Simple tips for creating an engaging employee wellness survey

Employee Benefits

Simple tips for creating an engaging employee wellness survey Addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace can be challenging and confronting. But with every difficult conversation, there and steps we can take to make change for the better. Employee wellness surveys play an important role breaking down the stigma around mental health and opening discussions around staff wellbeing.

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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 keep rejection from stunting your job search

Employee Benefit News

Sarah Doody from Career Strategy Lab shares tips on how applicants can navigate a tight and uncertain job market.

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CareerJSM

HR Lineup

CareerJSM stands as a beacon of guidance and empowerment in the realm of professional development and career advancement. Dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their career aspirations, this platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources that illuminate the path to success. At the heart of CareerJSM’s mission is the belief that every individual possesses the potential for greatness within their chosen career trajectory.

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How Serious Is Japan’s Labor Shortage?

HR Digest

How bad is Japan’s labor shortage? Japan is facing a serious labor crisis, with the number of workers expected to decline by over 11 million by 2040. The causes of the labor shortage are complex, but they include the country’s aging population and declining birthrate. The impact of the labor shortage is being felt in many industries, including agriculture, construction, and healthcare.

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Judicial Oversight

Workers' Compensation

A cornerstone of the NJ Workers’ Compensation Act [WCA] is that the Division of Workers’ Compensation [DWC] is mandated to oversee the settlement of accident or injury claims. LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS BEFORE SECTION 20 A common form of settlement of disputed claims is a lump sum payment and dismissal mechanism, commonly called a “Section 20,” NJSA 34:15-20.

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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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The Significance of Mid-Year Performance Reviews: A Deep Dive into Employee Growth and Organizational Success

Qandle

In the fast-paced corporate world, the significance of employee performance cannot be overstated. Businesses thrive when their employees perform at their best, driving innovation, productivity, and success. One vital tool that facilitates this process is the mid-year performance review. In this blog, we will delve into the importance of mid-year performance reviews, shedding light on their role in employee development, organizational growth, and overall success, with a special focus on the pract

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Building a Strong Legal Team: Hiring an Associate Attorney for Tax Planning

Professionals Alternative

[link] Building a Powerhouse Legal Team: How to Find and Hire the Perfect Associate Attorney ‍ The importance of building a powerhouse legal team As a seasoned attorney, I understand the significance of having a strong and capable legal team by your side. The success of any law firm depends on the collective expertise and dedication of its members.

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6 essential business negotiation skills to master

Business Management Daily

Whether you’re engaging in a million-dollar business deal or disputing a property line with a neighbor — negotiating is something that people do all the time, regardless of professional status. Strong business negotiation skills are also a must for managers, and not for the reasons you may think. Sure, successfully negotiating an enterprise-level acquisition is impressive, but it’s probably not something you’ll do every day.

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Dedrone hires new chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Smart airspace security firm Dedrone has hired Sara Devitt as chief people officer. In this role, Devitt will lead Dedrone’s global people strategy and continue its legacy of attracting, developing and retaining top, diverse talent to enable its current growth phase. Devitt has more than 20 years’ experience, first at Harvard Business School Publishing and then at Emotive, Hinge, Industrious and HealthFirst.

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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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74% of parents miss work to care for their kids — and it's costing employers billions

Employee Benefit News

RethinkFirst surveyed 2,000 working parents on how much time they take off to handle their child's mental health or academic performance.

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Zurich Insurance Group recognised for employee wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Zurich Insurance Group’s global headquarters in Switzerland has received Well Platinum status, a certification for employee wellbeing. Established by the International Well Building Institute, the certification is a building standard that measures, certifies and monitors features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing. It explores 10 features or concepts that impact occupants’ health and wellbeing: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materia

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Lasting weight loss won't come from the pharmacy alone

Employee Benefit News

Pairing coverage with the highest quality behavior change support will put employers ahead of the curve

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A Comprehensive Guide to Auto Enrolment Pensions for Employers

Employee Benefits

For employers, setting up an auto-enrolment pension plan for your staff is a must. This guide will delve into the intricacies of auto-enrolment pensions and how to effectively manage them. Understanding Auto Enrolment At its core, auto enrolment means establishing a pension system by the employer for the benefit of their employees. Since its inception in 2012, it became mandatory for qualified employees to be part of a workplace pension.

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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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New Friday Hours for Administration

Employer Connection

Administration will be adjusting their Friday hours of operation. Starting Aug. 25, 2023 , Friday hours will be 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT. Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT The new hours will be updated on the Trustmark Small Business Benefits ® website. To contact Administration, please call 800.522.1246, ext. 35399, or AdministrationSB@trustmarkbenefits.com.

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Importance of Having Clear Workplace Values

Hppy

The world of business is ever-changing; digital transformation can come with many benefits, such as streamlining workflows, saving time and improving customer satisfaction. However, without a consistent set of values to explain and inform your team’s actions, the process lacks vision, purpose and structure. This leads to a lack of engagement. Keep reading to find out why defined company principles are important and how to develop them.

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ATP to guarantee minimum earning levels for tennis players

Employee Benefits

The global governing body of men’s professional tennis ATP has announced it is to launch a financial security programme for players in 2024 as part of a three-year trial. Its Baseline programme has been designed to ensure a greater number of players can make a sustainable living from the sport. The 2024-26 trial period will serve as an initial proof of concept, with the potential to expand funding in the future.

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What data says about the who, what, when, where, and why of open enrollment education

WEX Inc.

Open enrollment is nearly here for many of you. You’re looking to create an atmosphere where employees are engaged, eager to enroll, and save money with the benefits you provide. You’ve probably read advice on how to do that, but we’ve got the data to back up a strategy, and it comes directly from your employees. Earlier this year, we surveyed nearly 60,000 of our participants to learn more about their questions and pain points regarding employee benefits.

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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.