Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
An employment tribunal has ruled that stress can be considered disability without a formal mental health diagnosis from a doctor. At a preliminary hearing to discuss a case brought against Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board, the tribunal panel in Cardiff found that claimant Mrs Phillips could be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. The statistics reveal that 1.8 million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety.
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Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retailer Central Co-op has launched a financial support benefit across its support centre, food and funeral operations teams. The Co-op Credit Union benefit will form part of Central Co-op’s overall wellbeing offer. It will enable employees to access a range of tools, services and resources to support their mental health, money and the rising cost of living.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Supporting the health of employees can help prevent serious chronic conditions, and the financial impact that comes along with them.
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Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
More women are citing menopause as a reason for claims of discrimination or unfair dismissal at tribunal. The number of cases which did so increased by 44% in 2021. Menopause is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. That said, over the last couple of years, women have brought successful claims for sex and age discrimination following the unacceptable responses of their employers to their menopause symptoms and its impact on their work.
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Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Flexjobs put together a list of companies that have consistently placed in their ranking of the top 100 remote-friendly companies since 2014.
PeopleKeep
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Roughly 41% of U.S. employees 1 work remotely for either some or all of their work hours. This non-traditional work arrangement helps employers save money, gives workers more freedom, and even boosts business productivity. But, not being in a physical office location can leave remote employees feeling isolated from their teammates and more prone to burnout.
InterWest Insurance Services
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A new report has found that the top driver of health care costs in the U.S. is chronic conditions, emphasizing the role that employers can assume in helping their employees better maintain these ailments. Chronic diseases are a major strain on the health care system, and they are costly to treat. Worse, many people with these ailments do not manage them well and do not change their lifestyles to improve them.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A new report from Bizreport highlights the continued impact artificial intelligence will have on the workplace, including compensation.
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Despite a two-year-old ban on surprise medical billing, insurers and providers are struggling to resolve unpaid claims. In this Axios article, McDermott+Consulting’s Jeffrey Davis offers perspective on the state of the claims resolution process. Read more here. The post Surprise Billing Arbitration Is Still a Mess appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
HR Lineup
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance performance, align teams, and achieve strategic objectives. One powerful tool that has gained prominence in recent years is the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework. To effectively implement and manage OKRs, businesses are turning to specialized software solutions.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The decision comes less than five days after he was pushed out, setting off turmoil and drama in the tech and AI industries.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The government is to take steps to reform the fit note process to support more people to resume work after a period of illness. Announced in today’s Autumn Statement by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, trials in a small number of Integrated Care Systems in England will test changes to increase access to health and employment support and referrals for those who have received a fit note for a prolonged period of time, as well as new designs of the fit note form.
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Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The same conservative activists who helped gut race-related college admissions at the U.S.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to offer a pension pot for life in the Autumn Statement 2023. This will give employees a legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pot, avoiding the accumulation of multiple pension pots throughout their working life. Under the reforms, employees would also choose their own pension scheme for automatic-enrolment.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Mission North's chief people officer Gillian Davis has big plans for people who see a future in PR.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Leaders making mistakes can be costly not only to the organisation, but also to their own job security, which makes it difficult for them to admit when there’s been an error. However, new research from emlyon business school shows that there are some techniques CEOs can use to frame these mistakes, in order to ensure they keep their jobs, but also make changes in their organisation.
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Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The national living wage is to increase from April 2024. Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced it will rise by 9.8% to £11.44 per hour and will apply to those aged 21 and over for the first time. A full-time worker aged 23 will receive an increase worth £1,800 a year and a 21-year-old will see a 12%, or £2,300, annual rise. The national minimum wage for those aged 18 to 20 will also increase to £8.60 per hour from £7.49, while apprentices and those aged 16 and 17 will see an ho
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Most of us might be planning for the holiday season, but for HR professionals, it is time to start planning ahead in anticipation of the HR trends for 2024. Gartner surveyed and released its annual report for the “Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024 ” and it provides a very detailed glimpse into 2024 HR trends that will shape companies across borders and industries.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The state pension will increase by 8.5% from April 2024. Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the rise in the Autumn Statement, with the increase based on average earnings data published in September and in line with the government’s triple lock policy on pension changes. Hunt confirmed that the state pension will increase by 8.5%, or £221.10 a week, resulting in pensioners receiving around £900 more a year.
Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I know there are plenty of possible strategies for your business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily) suggesting an “AI strategy” to compete with your marketing strategy, supply chain strategy or go-to-market strategy. Instead, I am asking if you have an AI “little s” strategy—a plan to help you stay aware of and capitalize on it as it evolves.
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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Class 1 national insurance contributions (NICs) will be cut to 10% from 6 January 2024. Currently, employees pay 12% NICs on earnings above £12,570, and 2% on earnings above £50,270. From next year, employees will pay 10% and 2% respectively. According to the government, which announced the move in the Autumn Statement, this means the average worker earning £35,400 will receive a tax cut in 2024-25 of more than £450.
Workers' Compensation
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The NJ Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, held that an employee’s car accident occurred “in the course of employment” under N.J.S.A. 34:15-36’s “authorized vehicle rule” and is therefore compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act). FACTS Above All Termite & Pest Control (Above All) employed Henry Keim as a salaried pest-control technician and provided him with an employer-authorized vehicle for work use.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The government is to reform work capability assessments so more individuals receive the right support to find work where they can. Announced in today’s Autumn Statement by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the activities and descriptors in work capability assessments for new claimants will be updated to support long-term sick and disabled, and long-term unemployed people.
PeopleKeep
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Critical illness insurance provides financial protection in the event of a major illness or medical condition. Find out what it covers and how it can benefit you.
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