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How Failing to Follow Medical Treatment Hurts your Social Security Disability Claim

Attorney Charlie Hall

Millions of Americans apply for Social Security disability benefits each year. Only 30% of applications are approved at the initial stage of the disability claim process. One of the leading reasons for denial of Social Security is the failure to follow treatment prescribed by your treating source. If you fail to follow the treatment prescribed to you by your doctors, the SSA will likely deny your claim for disability benefits.

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6 Creative Sourcing Techniques to Add to Your Recruiting Strategy in 2022

Hireology

You’ve posted your roles on more job boards. You have a referral program in place. You’ve updated your career site. It seems like you’ve done it all and you’re still struggling to bring in more applicants. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 2021 was a really tough year for hiring, and 2022 is shaping up to be no different. . The good news is that there are job seekers out there (as evidenced by the growing workforce participation rate ).

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Workgroup Report on Civil Cases

Florida Workers' Comp

In December, the Florida Bar News published an interesting expose of a proposal to make "sweeping changes" to the "civil trial system." The article initially escaped my attention in the digital world (I do not visit the Bar site often, and have admittedly seen most Bar emails shifted to "spam"). But, late in the month, my trusty paper copy of the News arrived in the mail.

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Biggest Human Resources Trends to Watch in 2022

HR Digest

Since the pandemic, turning human resources trends into reality has been an arduous task for HR professionals. Could 2022 be the year when things begin to change for the better? The HR Digest uncovers seven human resources trends for the upcoming year. How much time do you spend looking at job postings ? If you are like most job-seekers, then you probably spend hours scrolling through job listings every day.

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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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75% of white collar staff are considering quitting

Employee Benefits

Three in four white-collar workers in the UK are considering quitting their jobs or changing careers due to issues such as burnout, a lack of work-life balance and toxic workplace environments, research has revealed. A nationwide survey of people working in homes and offices, conducted by Censuswide, found that 57% of those in professional, desk, managerial or administrative work were suffering from low morale.

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No Surprises Act Takes Effect: What to Know for 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

With the No Surprises Act (NSA) now in place, there are new restrictions and regulations that must be followed by out-of-network health providers. Read on to learn about what this means for these providers and how this may affect your employees’ health insurance benefits moving forward.

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Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace

HR Digest

Generation Z is the generation born between 1996 and 2010. They have been called the most diverse, global, and educated generation to date. Their habits for financial management are different from those of previous generations as well. In this article, we will discuss how Generation Z’s habits differ from those of previous generations regarding finances and work ethic.

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Impact.com launches global parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

Partnership management platform Impact.com has introduced a new global parental leave policy that outlines the enhanced support available to employees. The initiative enables eligible staff at the organisation to take up to 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with payments set to be integrated with any government-provided wage replacement benefits under applicable law.

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How do you ask employees about their vaccination status?

Health Consultants Group

How do you ask employees about their vaccination status? No one imagined that employers would be concerned about employees’ vaccination status nearly two years down the road. You probably assumed that every worker would celebrate vaccination as a simple strategy for lowering COVID-19 infection risks in the workplace. Yet, here we are. . Nearly 72% of all eligible men, women, and children in America have had at least one shot.

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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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10 Tips to Motivate Your Employees After the Holidays | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

As employees return after a holiday break, it can be difficult to get back into the swing of things. That said, HR has the potential to help employees feel confident, comfortable, and rejuvenated as they manage this shift. Read on for 10 different ways HR can make a big impact on productivity and employee satisfaction as team members return to work.

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Gloria Chen Pushes for Greater Representation

HR Digest

The future of work, according to Gloria Chen, is not one destination—it is a journey, one where we will be learning as we go. In an interview with The HR Digest, Chen explains how she is future-proofing Adobe through digital transformation – and how she sees the Taking Action Initiative as the path toward growth and advancement for the historically underrepresented talent groups. .

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How will the ‘Great Resignation’ change employees attitudes to employee benefits?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: The ‘Great Resignation’ is underway, forcing employers to work even harder to attract and retain staff. Pay is one way but employee benefits and reward packages are another major focus. Flexible working, mental health and social value are all in demand but some are questioning the use of more ‘gimmicky’ benefits. After almost two years of pent-up frustration among employees, as a result of a stagnant jobs market throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the so-cal

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How to determine pay raises for employees in 2022

Business Management Daily

The new year often brings a new budget, new goals, and in some states a new minimum wage. That means it’s a great time to start thinking about pay raises. Pay raises are particularly important going into 2022 as turnover rates continue to soar. Employees put off job-hopping during the height of the pandemic, but now, as they begin to resume the effort, they are acutely aware of how much they’re worth and what they want from an employer now.

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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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Out-of-Network Providers & How to Handle Them | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

When choosing an insurance provider, understanding which medical providers are both in and out-of-network is crucial. This will determine which providers will accept your coverage, and which providers will not. Read on to learn how you can make the most of your network coverage and remain financially prepared for all of your medical charges.

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10 Tough Interview Questions To Ask in Your Next Job Interview

HR Digest

When you are in a job interview, there are some job interview questions that you should ask a recruiter. These questions are very important because the answers will give you a clearer picture of the company where you apply for a job. . There are 10 tough interview questions and answers that are very important and you should know that each question and answer can be very effective in finding more about the job position that you apply for.

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Dr Zofia Bajorek: Good work holds key to mitigating the ‘great resignation’

Employee Benefits

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of discussion about the ‘great resignation’: the idea that employees are leaving their jobs at unprecedented rates. The post-Covid labour market suggests that there are a high number of vacancies but not enough staff to fill them, and so workplaces need to focus on retaining employees. As such, attention has turned to what rewards and/or benefits organisations should offer to attract and retain the staff they need to maintain a productive workforce.

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Himanshu Kumar Interview: Putting Customer Success at the Heart of Business Success

Darwinbox

We stand at a pivotal timestamp in the technical revolution. Everything is changing at a rapid pace, improving work, workplace and the workforce along the way. Today’s work tech is m ore adaptive, intuitive , and responsive to the varied needs of the users. W ith employee experience, upskilling, continuous feedback as the epicenter of all HR functions, HRMS tools need more than just tech nology; they need a human connect that binds the people and the organization to the ir tech stack.

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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.

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The Rise of Remote Work—Is it the New Normal? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The emergence of the COVID pandemic created a new foundation for the future of the workplace. As one of many precautions put in place for the safety of the populace, remote work was established almost unanimously amongst organizations in the United States. But at what point did our modern workforce begin to desire this remote working schedule beyond the boundaries of the pandemic?

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5 Best Tax Software for 2022

HR Lineup

Filing federal and state tax returns online can be challenging and overwhelming for employers. Since the process needs to be seamless and fast, employers are looking for effective tax filing solutions. Luckily, there are tax software programs out there to simplify filing tax returns. However, identifying a suitable online tax software continues to be a challenge for employers looking for the best tax software for small businesses or large enterprises.

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32% of staff to increase emergency funds in 2022

Employee Benefits

One in three UK employees is prioritising building up emergency savings in 2022, according to new data, as financial uncertainty from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has promoted the need for a financial cushion. Pensions and investments services company Aegon’s latest research, which was conducted among 2,000 UK working adults in December, found that 32% wanted to store the cash to pay for an unexpected expense while 16% were focused on paying back debt.

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Employers start preparing for the supreme court’s vaccine mandate ruling

Business Management Daily

OSHA’s vaccine mandate continues to cause stress and frustration for employers, employees, and many more. Recently, packs of lawyers have begun descending on the Supreme Court to argue the validity of OSHA’s hotly contested vaccine mandate rule. That means employers are in limbo as to the fate of this rule. However, as we continue to encourage — regardless of how the court rules, you could ignore all the legal maneuvering and institute your own mandate.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Non-Owned Auto Coverage Essential for Any Business

InterWest Insurance Services

Even businesses that own fleets of autos sometimes use vehicles that do not belong to them. Often, a company asks an employee to run an errand or visit a customer or vendor using that employee’s car. The business may be legally liable for anything an employee acting on its behalf does while behind the wheel. Lawsuits and accompanying legal costs may confront the business if they have an accident, putting the company’s assets at risk.

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Employee Turnover and Retention Trends for 2022

HR Lineup

Many employers are more concerned about implementing organizational strategies and achieving their objectives. However, what they fail to understand is that it is their employees who play a crucial role in their businesses’ successes. For this reason, you need to put in more effort to ensure your workers feel needed and appreciated or else, you will lose the best ones to your competitors.

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10 Benefits of a strong Employee-Employer Relationship

Darwinbox

Being an employer means that you have employees working for you. This also means that you are going to have a relationship with them. The employee-employer relationship could be a run-of-the-mill, hello, goodbye relationship, or you could nurture a real and meaningful relationship.

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Mental Health

Florida Workers' Comp

You probably know someone who is struggling. The world in which we live is filled with potential challenges and stressors. They may be professional, personal, or otherwise. They may give rise to symptoms or signs, but as likely may be indiscernible in the pace and tempo of our lives. And, it is possible our reaction could be humor; I recall a coworker years ago who had a faded sign hung on the cubicle wall that read "I don't suffer from stress, I am a carrier.

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How to Implement Pay Transparency: A Comprehensive Guide

With pay transparency legislation on the rise globally, it can be difficult for organizations to navigate how to share salary ranges due to administrative complexities, lack of clear job architecture, employee reactions, and more. To help make this process easier, Barley's comprehensive guide shares how to begin implementing pay transparency while staying true to your compensation philosophy.