Fri.May 26, 2023

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Idaho Revises Withholding Tables, No Retroactive Withholding

PayrollOrg

Effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2023, Idaho withholding tables have been revised to reflect a reduction in the personal income tax rate. Employers should begin using the tables immediately but do not have to adjust withholding going back.

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District Court Holds Employer “Expelled” From Plan May Not Have Effected a “Withdrawal”

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In Central States v. Wingra , No. 21-cv-3684, 2023 WL 199360 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 17, 2023), the district court held that an employer expelled from a multiemployer pension plan may not owe withdrawal liability because the permanent cessation of the employer’s obligation to contribute was not voluntary. While the court subsequently limited the decision as being for discovery purposes only ( see Central States v.

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LGBT-Friendly Workplace: 3 Ways to Make It Inclusive

HR Digest

Creating an LGBT-friendly workplace isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes business sense, too. “Inclusive workplaces ensure employees are safe, respected and able to fully contribute” says Jackie Ferguson, Head of Content & Programming at The Diversity Movement. As LGBTQ professionals are more able to be out at work, it’s every company’s responsibility to make its queer-friendly workplace by improving LGBTQ+ inclusion at work and creating an inclusive work culture to make queer em

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Neonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal Assent

Employee Benefits

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, the Carer’s Leave Act and the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act have received Royal Assent. Once in force, these government-backed bills will support vulnerable workers and parents during difficult times. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, introduced by Stuart C McDonald MP, will allow eligible employed parents whose newborn baby is admitted to neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave, so that they can spend more time

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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PBMs Feeling the Heat on All Fronts

InterWest Insurance Services

While drugmakers have been assailed for years for increasing their prices and driving the cost of medications higher and higher, there is another player in the health care space that is receiving increased scrutiny: pharmacy benefit managers. PBMs are intermediaries, acting as go-betweens for insurance companies, self-insured employers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies.

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Workplace Environments: Definition, Types, and Tips

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a work environment? Types of work environments What type of environment do employees work best in?

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[Infographic] What can a PEO do for your business?

Insperity

When it comes to any business, owners and leaders face a list of demanding responsibilities that are necessary for the business to operate smoothly. And a lot of those responsibilities, especially when it comes to growing businesses, are HR related. From employment issues and complicated compliance updates, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. When that happens, those HR to-dos can distract you from your more strategic, revenue-generating projects and initiatives.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 19 – 25 May 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 – 25 May 2023 were: Marks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policy Asda to consult on pay drop for store staff close to London Lidl GB gives staff third pay rise in 12 months Hobbycraft, Softwire named Best Companies to Work For Q2 2023 Osborne Clarke launches wellbeing at work strategy Herbert Smith Freehills and Howdens shortlisted for Best pensions communications Travers Smith and Wood shortlisted for Best flexibl

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Boosting Productivity: Generative AI’s Impact On The Workplace

HR Digest

Generative AI , also known as artificial intelligence encompasses technology that possesses the ability to be ‘trained’ to tackle inquiries through text or other outputs. Following the introduction of ChatGPT, a popular generative AI tool developed by Microsoft-backed OpenAI, generative AI’s impact on the workplace has become a buzzworthy topic in the corporate landscape.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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American Express kicks off search for TikTok football correspondent

Employee Benefits

Credit: Jason Ilagan / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: American Express, which sponsors football team Brighton and Hove Albion, has kicked off its nationwide search for an Amex TikTok correspondent for the Premier League Summer Series tour in the US this July. Fans will win the chance to gain exclusive access to the team while creating content for American Express’ and the club’s social media channels throughout the tour.

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Are your employee pay profiles correct? It’s time to check

Business Management Daily

You can’t code an employee’s pay and deductions properly without an employee pay profile, said Jonathan Stone, managing director of KPMG LLP. Stone shared his insights with attendees at PayrollOrg’s 41st Annual Congress. Know the pay codes Earnings and deductions codes are crucial because the information flows through to employees’ pay, W-2s, and the government, Stone said.

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Powys County Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.com Powys County Council in Wales has pledged to become an endometriosis-friendly employer by signing up to the Endometriosis Friendly Scheme in order to support its employees who have the condition. Led by Endometriosis UK, the scheme provides guidance on how employers can commit to providing those with the condition the necessary support to thrive at work, to tackle stigma and change culture surrounding endometriosis in the workplace.

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Building a Stellar Legal Team: A Recruiter’s Viewpoint

Professionals Alternative

Building a Stellar Legal Team: A Recruiter’s Viewpoint As a hiring manager or business owner, assembling an exceptional legal team is crucial to the success and growth of your organization. In the competitive legal industry, attracting and retaining top-notch talent requires strategic recruitment practices, effective hiring processes, and a focus on team building.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Lovewell’s logic: Extending support for neonatal care

Employee Benefits

The birth of a child can be life changing. Having the time to adjust to new family dynamics and get to know their newborn is, therefore, vital for new parents. However, not every pregnancy and birth goes as parents envision. Every year, more than 90,000 babies are cared for in neonatal units in the UK. This equates to one in seven babies born each year.

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Ten-step checklist for hiring your first employee for your small business

PeopleKeep

Is your small business growing faster than you can handle? If so, it may be time to hire your first employee. This is an exciting milestone but one that comes with many regulations.

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Top 10 Ways to Enhance Coaching Culture in Your Organization

Bayzat

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by bhakti A coaching culture is vital for businesses in the UAE looking to increase retention. The region is notorious for having low retention rates , but a comprehensive coaching culture could change things around. If you are looking to boost your business’s fortunes and drive up employee engagement, start by implementing a proper coaching framework.

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4 ways to get employees excited about returning to the office

Employee Benefit News

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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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Bipartisan Health Bills Pick Up Steam, but Contentious Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As lawmakers race to put together a debt ceiling deal, Republicans and Democrats are working on healthcare legislation that they believe could have bipartisan support. According to this InsideHealthPolicy article, the potential legislation could include limited site-neutral pay expansions and duals reform. Read more here. The post Bipartisan Health Bills Pick Up Steam, but Contentious Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Want to be happier at work? Be nice to your boss

Employee Benefit News

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