Money Talk
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
With 2023 tax season well underway, now is a good time to examine income tax rates, which are a percentage of taxpayers’ income that is taxed. The U.S. income tax system is progressive, which means that taxes take a larger percentage of income from taxpayers with higher taxable incomes. Federal marginal income tax rates are established by Congress and change periodically.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The new normal isn’t so new anymore, and its staying power is perhaps most evident in the many organizations that have adopted a hybrid work model. Hybrid work helps organizations and employees realize the benefits of remote work without sacrificing the familiarity and stability of traditional in-person workplaces. Let’s take a look at how and why organizations are increasingly turning to hybrid work arrangements — and see whether it might be a fit at your company.
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Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Love it or hate it, weather chat is part of Britain’s day to day – yet in the world of work it’s not just casual small talk. In fact, the seasons have a real impact on how we feel and perform. The change in seasonal characteristics influences what employees need from where they work. Looking after employee wellbeing and putting individuals in the best position to be productive at work means different things throughout the year.
PayrollOrg
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The IRS has updated the employer shared responsibility payment amounts for 2025 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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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.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Helsinki City Council has voted to provide a donation of 60 million euros to the foundation responsible for establishing the new national museum of architecture and design. The Finnish state will match this funding, with an additional 30 million euros to be raised from private donations. With these commitments in place, an international design competition for the new museum building will be launched in April.
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Business Management Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Returning to the office, whether hybrid or a full transition, has presented a wide array of difficulties for employees. One of these may be a challenge you, as a manager, never saw coming. That would be training employees unaware of office etiquette rules or helping others brush up on them after years of working at home. Consider etiquette classes According to a recent study by ResumeBuilder.com of more than 1,500 business leaders, more than 6 in 10 companies will send their employees to office
InterWest Insurance Services
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The growing popularity of electric vehicles is encouraging businesses to install charging stations in parking lots for their employees and visitors. Commercial real estate owners and investors are always looking for ways to increase the value of their properties. Adding EV charging infrastructure is an obvious way to increase property value while providing a much-needed public service.
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Jump to section Changing careers at 30: Pros and cons 6 signs you need a career change in your 30s How to change careers at 30 The best jobs for career change at 30 New decade, new you
Florida Workers' Comp
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
I did a computerized search for the Florida Supreme Court opinion regarding professionalism ("supreme court professionalism"). It yielded results back to the 1950s. I re-sorted from "relevance" to "date" and the July 6, 2023 order was still number 8 on the list. The July 2023 decision is In re Code for Resolving Professionalism Referrals , 367 So. 3d 1184 (Fla. 2023).
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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.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Mentorship, networking and peer connections can pave the way for more women in leadership.
Insperity
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Given today’s market, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical role of a total rewards program in attracting and retaining top talent. But many organizations may not realize that a successful total rewards strategy goes well beyond traditional compensation structures to encompass a wide spectrum of valuable elements. Keep reading for some key strategies for creating a total rewards program that meets the increasingly diverse needs of your workforce while aligning with your company
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Resume Genius highlighted jobs that make above $65,000, have steady projected growth and only require an associate degree.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Under the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act, employers must provide so-called long-term, part-time employees – i.e., those who complete at least 500 hours of service in three consecutive years (reduced to two years in 2025) and are at least 21 years old – the opportunity to make elective deferrals under their 401(k) plans and, […] The post New Rules Make Tracking Long-Term, Part-Time Employee Service a Full-Time Job appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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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.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Employees need to focus on improving their financial wellness after making a few regretful decisions in 2023.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The majority of UK workers would choose better work-life balance over higher pay (61 percent vs. 39 percent) in both their current and future jobs, according to the latest Amex Trendex report which claims to reveal consumer trends and priorities for 2024. According to the report, based on a survey of adults from the UK, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, personal wellness, work-life balance and the environment are seen as priorities for this year.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) recently issued guidance for group health plans outlining a “therapeutic equivalence” medical management technique for required preventive services coverage of contraceptives. The guidance, which was issued in the form of FAQs that can be downloaded here , builds on previous FAQs addressing required contraceptive coverage.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Cisco recently announced a mass layoff , affecting over 4,000 employees worldwide, as part of its ongoing reorganization efforts. Cisco restructuring news not only reflects the company’s response to sluggish demand but also highlights the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of work. Cisco’s layoffs announcement and decision to downsize its workforce comes on the heels of similar actions taken by other prominent tech giants such as Google and Amazon.
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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.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Costa Coffee will increase pay for more than 15,000 employees in its 1,500 UK employer-owned stores from 1 April. The starting rate will rise to £12 per hour from £10.70 for baristas, which is a 9% increase and part of a more than £15 million investment. This is also 56p per hour above the national living wage and is part of the organisation’s efforts to ensure employees receive a sustainable pay rate that factors in the cost of living.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A new survey from Brita revealed the overused workplace language that's leaving employees annoyed and excluded.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
American airline Delta has awarded its more than 100,000 employees a payment worth 10.4% of their eligible earnings as part of its profit share scheme. The scheme, which was created to boost employee morale and cultivate a workplace of gratitude and teamwork, allows staff to receive their share of Delta’s 2023 profit, with the payment representing more than one month’s pay.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A new report from Brivo claims that, while security is a new priority in building design, a mismatch between ambition and reality can lead to spiralling costs. The results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners have been published in a report called The State of ‘Security-by-Design’: Is Security an Afterthought in Building Design?
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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.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Welsh government has partnered with employee benefits provider Vivup for the managed service provision of its employee benefit schemes. Launched this week and set to run until 2028, with break clauses at the end of years two and three, the managed service provision framework includes a fully managed service and individual services for employee benefit schemes, covering a range of salary sacrifice and voluntary deduction arrangements.
Bayzat
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by HR paperwork and endless emails ? Could you access your work information and manage tasks on your own time? If so, you’re not alone. Fortunately, many companies are adopting Employee Self-Service (ESS) portals, empowering employees to take charge of their HR experience. But what exactly can you do with an ESS portal? Imagine a secure online hub where you can access a wide range of HR functions directly.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Aviation and aerospace regulator UK Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Lucy Robbins director of people and culture. When she takes up the role on 29 April, Robbins will be a member of the senior executive team and lead the organisation’s delivery of its people and culture strategy. Having previously spent 10 years at the Competition and Markets Authority and other regulators, Robbins understands the regulatory environment in which the UK Civil Aviation Authority works.
Darwinbox
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Evolving businesses and workforces demand agile HR platforms. Find out why you need to ditch legacy HRIS and embrace cloud-based extensible platforms that can adapt to your unique and ever evolving needs.
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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.
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