June, 2024

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Homeowner assistance as an employee benefit

Employee Benefit News

A benefits expert shares multiple ways employers can help workers afford good housing options.

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10 things a good manager never does

Achievers

Retaining top talent is a challenge for many organizations. So, how do you solve this at your company? A good place to start is with management. With 65% of employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024 alone , only 8% cite their relationship with their manager as the primary reason for staying with a company. This shows there’s ample room for improvement in manager-employee relations across the board.

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The rise of “supercommuters”

Workplace Insight

New research from Trainline claims the number of UK “supercommuters” using rail to travel longer distances to work has doubled since Covid. Almost half (47 percent) of current supercommuters surveyed made the lifestyle change either during or post-pandemic, and over four in five (84 percent) of these new supercommuters say hybrid working has enabled this switch in their commuting habits.

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Why You Deserve Better Employee Benefits

CorpStrat

Are your Employee Benefits bundled with one of the big payroll companies like Paychex, Gusto, ADP, or Zenefits? If so, there’s a good chance you’re not getting the service you deserve. These giants often push businesses into rolling their employee benefits with them, banking on the fact that most people aren’t fully aware of what they need or deserve.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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What are the benefits of employee wellness programs?

Higginbotham

Many employers have started offering employee wellness programs , but organizations that have not yet launched these initiatives might be wondering if this trend is worthwhile. While there can be real benefits to comprehensive wellness programs, the return you see from your program will depend on several factors. What is an employee wellness program?

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HR Professionals Play a Key Role in Technology Strategy

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes One of my first roles in HR involved technology. The company I worked for had their own proprietary human resources information system (HRIS). When system users (aka the HR team) had requests to change the system, they would send their suggestions / ideas to me. I would collect them and forward them to the technology department.

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Research Note: The Value of Professional Employer Organizations as Strategic Growth Engines in Private Equity

3Sixty Insights

Myths and Misconceptions of PEOs and How They Can Bring Value to Businesses Private equity (PE) firms are laser-focused on maximizing profits with time-to-value standing as a key marker for successful portfolio investments. PE firms seek to engage with businesses that will deliver the high potential, performance, and revenue they look for to bring value to their investments.

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Employers Should Check Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees Before July 1

PayrollOrg

Employers should check the FLSA salary levels for their exempt employees before July 1 to ensure they comply with the new thresholds.

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4 ways to fend off cybersecurity threats

Employee Benefit News

These tips from cybersecurity expert Brian Vecci can help keep personal and professional information safe.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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People say hybrid working has reduced their risk of burnout

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid working model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The survey of more than 1,000 people, undertaken by hybrid working firm International Workplace Group , suggests that three quarters (75 percent) reported a dramatic reduction in burnout symptoms, defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplaces stress, since moving to a hybrid model.

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How to Speak to an Attorney

Money Talk

Many people live decades of adult life before they ever see an attorney. Perhaps they procrastinate on estate planning, never get divorced or adopt a child, never serve as someone’s executor, never start a business, never face criminal charges, and never suffer a personal injury. Also, in many states, people use title companies, instead of lawyers, to conduct real estate closing transactions.

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Use Artificial Intelligence to Increase Your Curiosity

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I was chatting with some human resources professionals recently and the subject shifted to artificial intelligence (AI). We started talking about the different things that we were using AI for like job description updates and revising company policies. Someone in the group mentioned that it was important to be curious with artificial intelligence and test the ways that AI can help us.

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Case Study Vignette: How One New England Law Firm Helped Eliminate Paperwork in HR, Become More Efficient and Still Improve The Employee Experience

3Sixty Insights

The Problem with Paper Many human resource (HR) departments still deal with the challenge of moving the day-to-day process for engaging employees off traditional and inefficient paper-based approaches to more modern, digital systems. HR, payroll, and benefits professionals often find themselves fighting tides of paperwork that not only slow them down but introduce expensive and difficult-to-remedy errors.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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Idaho Withholding Tables Updated for 2024

PayrollOrg

The Idaho State Tax Commission has updated the withholding tables for 2024, due to a law change that lowered personal income tax rates. The revised withholding tables should be used going forward.

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Over 80% of employers plan on giving their benefits an upgrade in the next year

Employee Benefit News

Lively found that a majority of organizations will be focusing on financial wellness benefits in an effort to fight turnover.

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Younger people put far less emphasis on flexible working than older colleagues

Workplace Insight

Demand for flexible working options surged during the pandemic but has since become less important to people, according to ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2024: A Global Workforce View [registration]. Overall, the survey of nearly 35,000 people in 18 countries suggests flexible working hours are important to 25 percent of workers, while 15 percent value flexible locations.

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Key Take-Aways About Social Security From a Webinar

Money Talk

I recently attended a webinar about Social Security retirement and survivor benefits by OneOp with an emphasis on retirement and survivor benefits. Below are seven key take-aways: Benefit Payments - Retirement benefits are determined by the amount workers earn and pay in FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax, which often shows on paychecks as OASDI.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Have the Right Expectations Regarding Artificial Intelligence

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), one of the first things I think about is the future. We talk about AI being the future and how it will help us shape the future. I did an AI experiment recently that reminded me when we talk about the future, we can’t forget the past. I was working on some revisions to a training program recently and I felt the content needed a new icebreaker.

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Case Study Vignette: Investing in Experience – How One Texas Restaurant Chain Carved Out a Special Place in the Hearts of Its Employees

3Sixty Insights

Finding and keeping the best team is a constant challenge for any business. Every business, regardless of size, location, or industry is fundamentally defined by the people that work there. Every business is, at its heart, a people business. So, it’s not surprising that one of the biggest challenges any business faces is to ensure that they can recruit, develop, and retain the best employees.

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83% of employees want a menstruation-friendly policy at work

Employee Benefits

More than four-fifths (83%) of employees think their workplace should have a menstruation -friendly policy, according to research by Henpicked: Menstruation Friendly. Its Breaking the cycle survey, which was carried out in partnership with FitrWoman and polled more than 750 employers and employees, also found that 54% of employers said that understanding its necessity is the biggest barrier to adopting a menstruation-friendly policy, while 33% said a lack of resources and expertise are preventin

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Being isolated at work can damage your career: 5 ways to be more social

Employee Benefit News

A recent survey from TopResume revealed that most people would rather not spend extra time with coworkers, but they should reconsider.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Generative AI could rewrite history, including that of the Holocaust

Workplace Insight

A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust.

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Looking Ahead to Your 2024 Tax Return

Money Talk

With the 2023 tax filing deadline in the rear view mirror, now is a good time to look ahead to 2024 taxes that you will owe in April 2025. In a recent article for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension newsletter, VISIONS , I described key features of your tax return to review for future financial planning including income sources, tax write-offs, changes in tax filing status, tax rates and marginal tax brackets, tax withholding, retirement plan contributions, and capital gains and losses.

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10 Public Speaking Tips for Your Next Business Presentation

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I’ve been seeing a few questions lately on social media about how to learn public speaking. Many people are suggesting Toastmasters, which is great. For those who aren’t interested in joining Toastmasters, I wanted to also add a few thoughts. I feel very fortunate that I learned about public speaking early in my professional career.

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Anatomy of a Decision: Dayforce: A Solution for Multi-Jurisdictional Payroll Compliance Challenges

3Sixty Insights

What You Need to Know Location-based salaries have become a contentious topic recently as the global COVID-19 pandemic precipitated mass relocations. However, for human resources (HR) professionals, there is more to this topic than pay equity and differing costs of living. The compliance story becomes exponentially more complicated when varying locations are involved.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.