Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Annual pay growth , excluding bonuses, from May to July 2023 was 7.8%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Its latest labour market figures revealed that this was the same as the previous quarter, the highest regular annual growth rate since comparable records began in 2001, and in line with market expectations. Annual growth in employees’ average total pay including bonuses was 8.5%, due to NHS and Civil Service one-off payments made in June and July 2023.

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Wellable

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

62% of workers see inflation as a barrier to securing their retirement. How can employers help their workforce navigate modern retirement amid market volatility? The post Beyond The 401(k): The Full Potential Of Employee Financial Wellness appeared first on Wellable.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Imagine a world where managing employee benefits is no longer a daunting task but an empowering experience for HR teams and employees. With an innovative employee benefits platform, that world becomes a reality. This game-changing platform revolutionizes how organizations administer and deliver benefits, putting the power in the hands of employees. From personalized plan comparisons to easy enrollment and on-demand access to benefits information, this platform empowers employees to make informed

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force Child Support Subcommittee commented on the proposed revised Income Withholding for Support Order (IWO).

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Alabama Department of Revenue has issued guidance to help employers understand the reporting requirements for the overtime pay exemption that goes into effect in 2024. The agency has also issued proposed rules.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

There’s a stark difference between organizations that have good employee engagement and those that don’t. One can boast employees who are always excited about tackling the next part of the project, look for innovative ways to add value, and strive to outdo themselves on a daily basis. The other is filled with team members who are just there for the paycheck and are likely keeping an eye out for a more fulfilling position elsewhere.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy , according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Benefits trends survey , which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that despite 45% of UK employees favouring workplace benefits that support long-term finances and retirement, more than half of employer respo

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On September 8, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it had opened the comment period on its proposal to increase the minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act “white collar” exemptions.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The latest Employee Wellbeing Data Report [registration] from flexible office provider Mindspace claims that around 9 in 10 employees consider wellbeing facilities and offerings are ‘critical’ when choosing a workplace, and 82 percent expect support from their employers in achieving a work-life balance. The report argues that whilst the trend of ‘quiet quitting’ may be abating and the ‘return-to-office’ mandates are increasing, the survey suggests that attitud

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In Su v. Fensler , No. 22-cv-01030, 2023 WL 5152640 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 10, 2023), the court granted the Department of Labor’s motion for a preliminary injunction to replace with an independent fiduciary the trustees of the United Employee Benefit Fund, who are accused of breaching their fiduciary duties by using Fund assets to engage in prohibited transactions.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Two-fifths of older employees are unaware of how much they have saved for retirement, according to research by workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon. Its survey of more than 2,000 employees enrolled into a workplace pension found that older employees have less clarity over the value of their retirement pension pots , as 41% of those aged 55 and above are not sure how much they have saved, compared to almost three in 10 (28%) of all UK staff.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Knowledge management is a critical component of modern business operations. It involves the creation, organization, and distribution of information within an organization to improve decision-making, problem-solving, and overall efficiency. To achieve this, companies often rely on knowledge management software to streamline the process. In 2023, there are several standout options available, each offering unique features and capabilities.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Most workers are concerned about poor indoor air quality and close to half think its damaging their health, according to a new survey conducted by Opinium for Spiralite. According to the poll, British workers are mostly concerned about the impact of air-quality on their health (64 percent concerned compared to 36 percent not concerned). One fifth (20 percent) are very concerned, rising to 38 percent of people living in London.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. In addition to rejecting commonly pleaded “benchmarks” because they were not meaningful, the Court’s ruling is of particular significance because, unlike some other courts, it dismissed the participants’ “shar

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Need to know: Toxic workplace cultures exist in many UK oganisations, with leaders and managers often to blame. Creating a culture where employees can raise concerns is essential to overcoming such environments. Organisations need to think about how they react where examples of toxic behaviour do occur. Allegations of toxicity and harassment at the broadcaster ITV, and of those who raised concerns facing bullying and discrimination, show just how damaging a toxic culture can be, both for those w

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Recently, I bemoaned how Orwell is often invoked in support of an argument by people who haven’t read him. They are usually drawing on some laundered misperception of his work, and especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. Well, this month I witnessed somebody misapplying the work of Kafka in a similar attempt to make a middlebrow point about the so-called return to office.

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Speaker: Hayley Doran - Chief Growth Officer, Group Benefits Humana | John Lahr, OD, FAAO - Medical Director EyeMed | John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH - Director of Clinical Innovations at Humana

Discover how to unlock the power of early childhood dental and vision care to boost children’s health and employee satisfaction. As employees negotiate benefits - either as new recruits into a company or for retention purposes - oral and vision care for employees and their families is becoming an increasingly common request. Benefit providers are fielding more and more questions from HR leaders on how to offer flexible benefits and convenient access to oral and vision care for children and famil

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s fast-paced technology-driven world, hiring the right talent is crucial for the success of any organization. Technical assessments play a pivotal role in evaluating the skills and capabilities of potential candidates. As we step into 2023, the demand for skilled tech professionals remains high, making it essential for businesses to utilize the best technical assessment tools available.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week (11-17 September) is World Childless Week , which is aimed at raising awareness of those who are childless not by choice. According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in January 2022, in the UK, 18% of women who reach the end of their childbearing years do not have children. However, even as family compositions and demographics have changed over the years, childlessness remains something of a taboo subject.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Three nurses share their stories, revealing why these healthcare workers are struggling to stay afloat amid unsafe working conditions.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As LinkedIn data has shown, demand for work flexible working is high. And it outpaces the current availability of remote work offers. In the UK alone, listings for remote jobs have increased by 277 percent. Job postings for hybrid or remote positions received an increase in applications (189 percent) over in-office roles. People want to work remotely for various reasons.

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Global People Strategist

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

New Zealand is a country with an exemplary government and legislative structure. While the country remains the top choice for many immigrants, recent challenges have led locals and immigrants to revisit their ideas. Logistics is one of the core industries contributing to the economy of New Zealand. Dealing with the post-COVID effects, the country is severely struggling to keep up with labor demands in the logistics sector.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Derbyshire-based child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has received British Safety Council funding to support and improve its employees’ wellbeing. The £10,000 funding was awarded to Safe and Sound through British Safety Council’s Keep Thriving campaign to improve workplace wellbeing, and will be used by the charity to implement wellbeing strategy and plans such as bespoke training, team building and wellbeing workshops.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Don't create an unhealthy work environment for your employees, like these now-notorious bosses. Here's how to behave better and lead with kindness first.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving job market, the freelance economy continues to flourish. More professionals are opting for freelance work, and businesses are increasingly relying on freelancers to meet their project needs. Managing a freelance workforce efficiently has become crucial, leading to the emergence of various freelance management software solutions.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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