March, 2023

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The 5 most in-demand benefits of 2023

Employee Benefit News

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What employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits admin

WEX Inc.

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance changes and providing the technology and services your employees need for a positive benefits experience?

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Family friendly benefits: What’s offered and where there’s still room for improvement

TLNT

Sometimes it’s easy for employers to forget that there’s one thing that unites a good many of their employees: the fact they have children.

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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research. The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health in

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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How digital health programs can reduce employer medical costs

Employee Benefit News

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Barbservations From Online RMD Webinars

Money Talk

After I left New Jersey and was no longer a recognizable figure as a financial educator for Rutgers University, I attended a few free meal seminars “undercover” in my new home state of Florida. Few people know about my financial education work and I knew I wouldn't be "outed" and asked to leave because I'm a CFP(R). Knowing that these seminars have been linked to an increased risk of abusive sales practices, if not outright investment fraud, and having read a detailed expose’ by Helaine Olen in

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Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Strategy

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes A few years ago, I published an article on “ Everything HR Needs to Know about Artificial Intelligence ”. I hope you’ll check it out. The purpose of the article was to explain what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it might be used by HR departments. Since then, we continue to see articles about advancements in AI.

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HR Technology Trends: Leveraging Technology to Streamline HR Operations

HR Digest

Human Resources (HR) departments have evolved significantly over the past few years. The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. HR tech has allowed HR teams to streamline their processes, automate tedious tasks, and focus on more strategic initiatives. To this effect, it’s important for HR managers to determine and focus on the technology trends that play a role in HR operations.

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How can employers support parents with babies that need neonatal care?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow parents with babies needing neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks paid leave. The Employer with Heart charter is awarded to organisations that have extra provisions in place for employees with babies who are born prematurely. Support such as an employee assistance programme (EAP), flexible-working arrangements and a parent-friendly policy can help to create a culture where employees feel able to ask for help.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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Human leader vs. traditional boss: What’s the difference?

Insperity

Whether you’re a seasoned manager, recently promoted into a leadership role or you are responsible for an entire team of leaders, everyone should be asking the same question: How can I (or we) exercise more effective, influential and empowering leadership? The answer tends to lie in management style : Is your approach to leadership geared for the “traditional” boss?

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20 Examples of AI in HR You Can Learn From

Darwinbox

What is an example of the use of AI in human resources ? The answer to this question can help improve HR processes and their outcomes. It will also help you make the most of your investment in artificial intelligence in human resource management. This article will explain the top 20 examples of AI in HR and their benefits.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

An annuity is a contract between an investor and a life insurance company. Annuities are sold by insurance agents, stock brokers, and other financial advisors. The annuitant, who is usually (but not always) the owner of the annuity, pays a lump sum amount or makes deposits over time and the insurance company promises immediate payments or payments at a future date.

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Learn How to Start Journaling. It’s a Ritual Worth the Time

BetterUp

Did you know one of the most powerful self-improvement activities is right at your fingertips? No, it’s not working out or having good sleep hygiene (although these are great habits). It’s something even simpler — learning how to start journaling.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Absenteeism in the Workplace: The Hidden Costs and Effective Strategies to Manage it

HR Digest

Absenteeism in the workplace can be a significant challenge for organizations, resulting in decreased productivity, increased costs, and a negative impact on employee morale. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the issue of workplace absenteeism, highlighting the need for organizations to implement effective strategies to manage absenteeism at work.

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39% of pay increases worth 6% or more

Employee Benefits

Around two-fifths (39%) of employees received pay rises worth 6% or more in the three months to January 2023, according to research by Incomes Data Research (IDR). The research organisation analysed 75 pay deals implemented between 1 November 2022 and 31 January 2023, mostly at large organisations and covering more than 500,000 employees. It found that 15% gave employees a pay rise between 5% and 5.9%, 16% awarded increases between 3% and 4.9% and 13% gave rises of between 2% and 2.9%.

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How to conduct a team reset and turbocharge employee morale

Insperity

Are you looking for a surefire way to boost employee morale while strengthening employee engagement with and commitment to your organization? Do you often wonder how to: Set your team members up for happiness and success? Create an environment in which people feel motivated to do their best? If so, have you considered implementing a “reset?” What is a reset?

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What Causes Financial Stress?

Best Money Moves

What causes financial stress? Here are 3 of the top causes of financial stress among your team. (Plus, what you can do about them.) According to a study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation , 60% of American adults feel anxious while thinking about their personal finances, and 50% feel stressed when talking to another person about their finances.

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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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In the ‘soft’ vs ‘hard’ skills debate, soft skills are winning

TLNT

It’s commonplace for experts/commentators to say things are in danger of reaching a ‘tipping point’ – be it the global climate emergency or the breakdown of relationships, or the point at which unhappiness turns into depression.

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New Employee Welcome Email Template

Qandle

Starting a new job can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience for any employee. As an employer, it’s important to make a good first impression and ensure that your new hire feels welcomed and valued from day one. In this post, we’ll provide you with a template for a warm and informative welcome email that you can customize and send to your new employees.

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Beyond Burnout: Strategies for Managing Employee Stress

HR Digest

Employee stress and burnout are major concerns for businesses and organizations worldwide. In a fast-paced and demanding work environment, employees often face a lot of pressure and expectations, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and eventually burnout. As an employer, it’s important to recognize the signs of stress and burnout in employees and take proactive measures to manage and prevent them.

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Suffolk Libraries introduces menopause programme

Employee Benefits

Credit: Chris Lawrence Travel / Shutterstock.com Independent library service charity Suffolk Libraries has launched a ‘Menopause and Me’ programme to help employees experiencing the menopause and perimenopause. Suffolk Libraries partnered with mental health charity Suffolk Mind, which offers a free to access template for implementing a workplace menopause policy, help with creating a menopause-friendly workplace, and support for open conversations on the subject.

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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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Implicit Bias: What it is and Ways to Reduce it

BetterUp

Jump to section What is implicit bias? Implicit vs explicit bias How does the Implicit Association Test (IAT) work? What are the implications of implicit bias? What can be done about it? Why does it matter?

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3 Ways to Help Employees Fight Financial Stress and Economic Uncertainty

Best Money Moves

3 ways to help employees fight financial stress and economic uncertainty. Learn more about how companies can help employees dial down financial stress during times of economic uncertainty. U.S. workers face an uncertain economic future, and the stress takes its toll. Nearly half of U.S. adults say that money issues negatively impact their mental health, according to a Bankrate study.

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16 HR Trends in the Manufacturing Industry in 2023

Darwinbox

Around 64% of manufacturing companies are still in the early stages of digital transformation, and an important part of this is digitizing the HR function. In the next few quarters, the manufacturing industry will see multiple changes in the way it operates, ranging from the creation of new roles to more efficient hiring practices. This article discusses the top HR trends in the manufacturing industry.

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How Can Low Employee Engagement Hurt Your Workplace?

Vantage Circle

Low employee engagement indicates that something is seriously wrong at your company. It gradually saps your employees' energy and creativity, impairing their performance at work. But how do you figure out what's causing your employees' morale to suffer and how to fix it? This article will delve more into the topic and discuss how HR leaders can work around improving their employee engagement efforts.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.