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What Is Mileage Reimbursement, and How Does it Work?

Patriot Software

As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […] READ MORE.

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Employer Support for Caregivers

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the focus of this year’s month-long awareness campaign is the importance of support for people living with dementia and their families. Employers can take. Read more > The post Employer Support for Caregivers appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Taking off: Nearly two thirds of CEOs admit to faking sick days, new survey finds

Employee Benefit News

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How to lead an employee resource group (ERG) for your organization

Achievers

A treasure trove of advice from co-chairs of Achievers Proud: Trevor Cull, implementation manager, professional services, and Chantal Primeau, senior account manager, customer success. When you realize you don’t have all the answers, it’s the perfect time to begin. The DEI committee at Achievers strives to be known for its inclusive, adaptable, and socially equitable culture of belonging.

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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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Excellence in technology: Shadiah Sigala is pushing child care into the digital age

Employee Benefit News

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Family benefits matter: Ovia Health reduces preterm births for workers

Employee Benefit News

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4 Tips for Negotiating Salary Increase With Potential Employees

Patriot Software

Bringing on top talent is tough. With over 4 million employees quitting their jobs per month, you might notice more candidates negotiating salary increase. Why? Because they can. Job seekers aren’t afraid to explore other options if you can’t provide the salary or benefits they want. Salary raise negotiation might make the difference between a […] READ MORE.

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Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Insperity

When it comes to an employee termination, the steps leading up to the actual conversation might be the easier part. If you have a progressive discipline policy in place and you’ve followed all the appropriate steps leading up a termination , your move really shouldn’t come as a surprise to the employee. Even if they might be expecting it, how do you handle the actual conversation during which you deliver the unfortunate news?

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Why Benefits for Employee Caregivers Are Good Business

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

We’ve all seen alarming headlines about “The Great Resignation.” Some observers say it shows no signs of letting up. McKinsey recently called it the “quitting trend that just won’t quit.” And data confirms that the “big quit” is real. In May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. voluntary quit rate was 25% […].

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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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4 ways to help your employees tackle financial stress

Best Money Moves

4 ways to help your employees tackle financial stress. Financial stress is on the rise among your employees. Here are 4 common financial problems facing your employees and how Best Money Moves can help. . Between rising housing costs and continued inflation, U.S. workers are facing financial stress on all sides. According to a survey conducted by SoFi at Work and Workplace Intelligence, employees spend around 25% of their work week worrying about money , resulting in significant productivity los

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September HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2022. Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the health plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable. Plan sponsors must provide the annual disclosure notice to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2022 — the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D.

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CVS Acquires Signify Health, Expanding Access to Value-Based Care

BerniePortal

A hundred years ago, close to half of all doctor’s visits in the U.S. were house calls—physicians meeting patients in the patient’s home for discussion, diagnosis and treatment. But in the 21st century, the house call has become nearly obsolete—or has it? CVS Health, the parent company of the CVS pharmacies that dot intersections around the country, will now acquire Signify Health , a healthcare platform that aims to connect patients to care in creative ways, including through house calls.

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Loan Officer Job Descriptions, Salary and Interview Questions

Professionals Alternative

Loan Officer Job Descriptions Salary and Interview Questions. If you want to hire a good loan officer for your mortgage company, you need to be upfront in your job description about what you expect. Just to weed out potential employees who can’t handle the job duties you need them to accomplish. Please continue reading to learn how to fill out your job descriptions, set your salary and interview questions.

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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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Self Compassion at Work: A Learning Curve

BetterUp

Jump to section. Why beating yourself up isn’t the answer. Different approaches toward making a mistake. How to be more self-compassionate at work. Treat yourself how you treat others. Self-compassion vs. self-indulgence in the workplace. Self-compassion and leadership. Accepting your failures will lead you to fix them.

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Creating an Unlimited PTO Policy

Patriot Software

Offering paid time off (PTO) is a benefit many small business owners extend to employees. Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not typically require PTO, many business owners provide paid vacation and personal days. And, some employers may even offer unlimited PTO policies. Have you considered creating an unlimited PTO policy for your […] READ MORE.

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Quiet quitting: The not-so-silent phenomenon sweeping the workplace

Insperity

Lately, you may have heard the buzzword quiet quitting. But what exactly is it if it’s not actually about leaving a job? An outgrowth of The Great Resignation, it’s a trend gaining traction on social media in which working professionals share their alternative to quitting their job outright. Even among quiet quitters, there’s a range of behaviors. These employees fall into one of these groups, which are progressively more extreme: “ I’m no longer going to stress out over my job and getting every

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Five Critical Components of a Cybersecurity Compliance Review

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Cybersecurity should be top of mind for retirement plan fiduciaries, not only because the risks of a data breach or fraud are on the rise but also because the Department. Read more > The post Five Critical Components of a Cybersecurity Compliance Review appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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How Unconscious Bias Training Helps Build Safety on Your Team

BetterUp

Generally, when we implement a new training program in the workplace, we want it to be effective. Training is offered as a way to improve communication, boost productivity, and create a better workplace culture. Now, it doesn’t always work the first time. To stop your corporate training programs from putting your team to sleep , you might need to do some trial and error.

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Mediation Success

Florida Workers' Comp

Much is changing in the workers' compensation community. One of the hallmarks of 2022, when our successors look back from the future, will be the amendments to Section 440.44 and the requirement of 17 district offices. The convenience and geography of those facilities had to be balanced against their cost. In 2022, the Legislature saw merit in the reconsideration of facility locations and the 17-office requirement was deleted.

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Doffing and Donning Definition

Patriot Software

Employers might require employees to wear uniforms or protective gear depending on the type of business and work environment. To follow federal and state laws, employers must know the regulations of employees putting on and taking off work-related gear and clothing, otherwise known as donning and doffing. Learn more about what is donning and doffing, […] READ MORE.

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SEC Adopts Final Pay Versus Performance Rules

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules to implement the pay versus performance disclosure requirement mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). The Dodd-Frank Act added Section 14(i) to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which directs the SEC to adopt rules […].

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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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Cover Letter Phrases You Must Avoid

HR Digest

The processes involved in a job application cannot be skipped and crafting your cover letter is one of them. The problem that most people face when writing one is the common mistakes with certain cover letter words and phrases. . A cover letter goes beyond listing skills rather it’s a good point to sell yourself and wow your hiring manager. Why? Get this; there are so many job applicants for that same job.

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September 11

Florida Workers' Comp

The anniversary of September 11, 2001 will continue to bring memories for most. However, as we remember today, it is noteworthy that those born on that date have achieved "drinking age." The ages of 16, 18, and 21 carry significance in America, with each representing, in its own way, a progression toward adulthood. I seem to attach more significance to 21 than the statisticians; data on the number of Americans under 21 is hard to find.

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What Is a Schedule H, and Are You Obligated to File One?

Patriot Software

Do you employ a household employee? Or, are you thinking about potentially hiring one? If so, you should know that hiring a household worker is not synonymous with hiring regular employees. When it comes to being a household employer, you must prepare for additional responsibilities. One of your newfound responsibilities is filing a Schedule H […] READ MORE.

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Trucking Firms Have Difficult Choices in Wake of AB 5 Decision

InterWest Insurance Services

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear an appeal of the sweeping California independent contractor law known as AB 5 is likely to cause serious personnel headaches for motor carriers in the Golden State. While the law is already in effect, there had been an injunction exempting trucking companies after the California Trucking Association had sued to overturn the law as it applies to the industry.

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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.