Fri.Dec 03, 2021

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5 Tools for Creating the Near Perfect Open Enrollment Process

CorpStrat

The perfect open enrollment process: does such a thing even exist? COVID-19 has changed how businesses operate, the most dramatic of these changes is managing open enrollment for benefits. Gone are the days of handing out papers at in-office lunch meetings where an HR professional would walk the team through new benefit plans. Now, employers have to find creative ways to clearly lay out benefits to remote employees so they can choose their plans easily.

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Debunking myths about OSHA’s vaccine mandate

Business Management Daily

While the fate of the federal government’s OSHA mandate remains in question as it sits in the 6th Circuit Court, employers are left wondering what to do next. Separately, OSHA has asked the 6th Circuit to dissolve the 5th Circuit’s permanent stay, so employers can begin their compliance efforts. It should be noted that OSHA filed its motion before the latest Omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported.

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How to Establish Your 2022 PTO Policy With BerniePortal

BerniePortal

As the year comes to an end, questions from employees around unused PTO are typically just beginning. When it comes to establishing a company PTO policy , there are a lot of factors to consider—from deciding between an accrual or lump sum strategy, to determining who will manage time off requests. Here are some BerniePortal tips for managing PTO days as the year ends and a new year approaches.

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How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) varies by state

PeopleKeep

Since its inception in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to extend health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. It expanded Medicaid eligibility, created federal and state Marketplaces, prevented insurance companies from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and required plans to cover a list of essential health benefits.

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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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Helping Your Employees Find the Right Plan for Them

InterWest Insurance Services

Studies have found that nine out of 10 employees opt for the same benefits every year and that around a third of workers don’t fully understand the group health plan benefits they are enrolled for. Staying in the same plan after year can be a waste of money if someone is in the wrong plan for them. And not understanding benefits can lead to wasted money as well, as workers often skip necessary appointments, check-ups and treatment regimens for chronic conditions, which in turn puts their h

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Basket Ideas for the Office

Abel HR

Whether you’re throwing a party at the office or thinking of sending an appreciation gift to celebrate an occasion or an achievement, gift baskets are a surefire way to make every team member feel cared for. If you’re running out of unique gift basket ideas, here are a few inspirations you can choose from. Wine Basket. This is a great basket to give a team member celebrating something – may it be a promotion, a birthday, or a work anniversary.

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What To Look For In A Job Advertisement

Take It Personel-ly

Finding a new job that is right for you can be a big challenge. Sometimes you are in a position where you are happy to accept any role as long as it pays, and other times you may be on the hunt for a new challenge. Whatever you are looking for, a job advert can […].

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Fun Christmas Party Games for Work That You Will Enjoy

HR Digest

We all love office Christmas party games. These are interesting, amusing, and they make the team spirit even stronger. As part of these games, we can celebrate Christmas and all those activities that come with the holiday season. . Now dash away! Dash away! Dash all away! Exciting Christmas Games for Office. If you wonder what the best Christmas office games are, keep reading to find out more.

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Complexity – The elephant in the room

LACE Partners

There are a few common statements we hear from payroll and HR professionals who approach us at LACE Partners to discuss challenges they are having with their payroll function, be it the system or the processes that aren’t quite working for them. In today’s blog we’ve asked our resident payroll expert Chris Kirby to delve into the root cause of some of the most frequently asked questions and give some insight in to what Payroll Teams can be doing to alleviate those concerns.

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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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20 alternatives to end an email when “Warm Regards” is too boring

HR Digest

Warm wishes are often said to people celebrating a special occasion, such as birthdays or holidays. When you see the phrase “warm wishes,” it usually means that someone wishes you well and hopes for your happiness. But what if you don’t like this phrase? What should we say instead of “warm wishes”? Continue reading to find out.

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5 Things We’ve Learned About Business from the Pandemic

Benefit Resource Inc.

What’s gone well, what didn’t, and what we can learn from the pandemic. It’s safe to say that the past two years were like no other and that 2022 will undoubtedly not return to business as usual. So, as marketers at Benefit Resource (BRI), we’re full steam ahead in open enrollment season while soaking in the holiday spirit. We’d like to reflect on the pandemic, what’s gone well, what didn’t, and what to take away from these years.

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Monthly Aggregate Claim Liability Summary Statements Are Available in the Document Center

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Summary Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. We encourage groups to log on to the website and utilize the Document Center as a secure virtual filing cabinet for important documents.

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Continuing Resolution Passes Congress, EBSA Nominee Passes Markup & CMT Trade Letter

ERIC

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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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9 Steps To Eradicate Gender Inequality In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Despite all the progress we have made over the years, gender inequality in the workplace is still a reality across different countries. From unequal pay to being discriminated against and harassed- women have faced it all. In recent years, many companies have shown their interest in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And they are achieving it by giving equal opportunities to women, black women, women of color, and LGBTQIA folks.