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What is a flexible workplace – and why should your company be one?

Insperity

As companies move forward with post-pandemic planning , one thing is increasingly clear: we have now arrived in the era of the flexible workplace. For many employers and employees alike, the national conversation around flexibility centers on remote work or hybrid work. This is because, according to many reports, more than half of U.S. employees in applicable roles plan to pursue permanent remote or hybrid work in the near future.

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IRS Set to Increase HSA Limits for 2023 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The IRS has announced updated HSA contribution limits for the 2023 year, which represent a significant increase compared to recent annual increases. This jump creates opportunities for employers to reconsider their contribution amounts and remind employees to contribute as they plan for the enrollment process. Read on to learn more about these updates and how you can use them to best prepare for your next open enrollment period.

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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

Workplace Insight

When the idea of ESG (environmental, social and governance credentials) first surfaced nearly two decades ago in a 2005 United Nations report, it was just an acronym businesses were trying to understand and get to grips with. But in the last few years, ESG strategies have gathered steam – it has become integral to C-Suite strategy and business purpose, and is a deal-breaker not just for investors but also for those considering new roles.

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IRS Sets Health Savings Account Maximums for 2023

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2023, with the amount increasing more than 5% for individual HSA plans. The new limits were announced in conjunction with other changes, such as increases in the minimum deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The IRS also announced rises in the maximum contribution amounts to excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).

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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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The Best of NCCI's Symposium

Florida Workers' Comp

The 2022 Annual Issues Symposium presented by the National Council in Compensation Insurance was an enlightening experience. As per usual, there were a variety of statistics, measures, and data. Say what you want about this industry, but do not ever forget that it is data-driven and the volume of data seems to increase each year. However, perhaps the most valuable presentation was an interview by Bill Donnell, president and CEO of NCCI.

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Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers Against Heat Illness

InterWest Insurance Services

As we get closer to another scorching California summer, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers to take precautions to protect them against the heat. California employers need to be especially mindful as Cal/OSHA has workplace safety regulations governing the prevention of heat illness and the agency actively enforces its heat illness prevention standard.

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How to Start a Conversation Online: 13 Tips for Making Meaningful Connections

BetterUp

Jump to section. 13 ways to start a conversation online. The key to meaningful online relationships. How to start a conversation online with a stranger. 6 pros and cons of online conversations. How to maintain an online friendship. Trust yourself.

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Flexible working now arriving at aisle three

Workplace Insight

Remote workers might soon be able to do their jobs and shop for groceries at the same time, under a new “Spaces” project between Tesco and flexible office operator IWG. A trial at a branch of Tesco in New Malden that will start later in this month and will accommodate 12 private desks, 30 co-working spaces and a meeting room. The 3,800 sq ft space within the store would normally have been used for electrical goods, music, and other forms of entertainment, most of which are now mainly

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Infographic: Mental Health in the Workplace 2022

Flimp Communications

Learn about the mental health trends shaping the workplace, the employer-employee gap, and five free ways that HR teams can improve mental health at their companies. The post Infographic: Mental Health in the Workplace 2022 appeared first on Flimp.

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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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How can you solve your productivity puzzle?

LACE Partners

Tim Ringo, author of ‘Solving the Productivity puzzle’ joins Aaron and Chris from LACE to discuss how businesses can solve their own challenges with the productivity of their own people through giving autonomy, purpose and mastery to their own people. They also explore some of the five trends to turbocharge future success. Get your copy of the book here.

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How to create an effective employee loyalty programme

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why is employee reward and recognition important? Types of employee rewards. 5 ways to make your reward programme more effective. Ready to create an effective loyalty programme for your employees? How to create an effective employee loyalty programme. Have you heard about the ‘Great Resignation’? Even if you haven’t heard the name, the consequences of it might sound familiar.

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Benefits of Electronic Funds Transfer

Employer Connection

Did you know we offer the ability to use electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payments? Here are some benefits to using EFT: Near-instant payments, EFT moves money faster than mailing a check Your accounts stay current No need to overnight your premium payment Avoid termination/reinstatement. When employers select to use EFT, debits for monthly payments will be made the first week of the month, typically within the first few days.

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Facebook at Its Best: Education and Collaboration

Money Talk

Facebook (FB) has had its fair share of criticism in recent years. Concerns include privacy breeches, failure to monitor and take down divisive or questionable content, and encouraging FOMO (fear of missing out), unhappiness, and even depression when FB users are exposed only to the curated best side of others and become anxious about “likes” for their content.

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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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Quarter-Life Crisis: Signs, Causes, and 4 Ways to Overcome It

BetterUp

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Small business owners continue to struggle with mental health

Workplace Insight

Two out of five (40 percent) small business owners believe that their emotional recovery from the pandemic will take much longer than that of the financial disruption. And, according to a new study by Xero those investing in wellbeing initiatives were more likely to hold on to staff and grow revenues. Nine out of 10 (92 percent) small business owners experienced symptoms of poor mental health over the last two years, according to the study with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Ceb

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The LinkedIn DOL Agreement: $1.8 Million in Back Pay for Gender Pay Bias

HR Digest

On May 3, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced that LinkedIn will be paying $1.8 million in back pay and interest for discriminating against women in its San Francisco and Sunnyvale facilities. The LinkedIn and DOL agreement was the result of a routine compliance check which eventually turned into an investigation. The DOL stated that LinkedIn paid its female employees significantly less than their male counterparts.