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4 Compliance Strategies that Create Labor Efficiencies

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Tax Filing: Paper or Ether?

Money Talk

True confession time! I am one of the 10 million or so tax filers that the IRS probably hates. Why? I continue to file my taxes on paper. It’s not that I haven’t tried to use fillable forms. I have. But the process is cumbersome and it is so much easier for me- as an admitted frugal tax geek- to fill out paper forms, double check my math, and priority mail my tax return.

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Improve your confidence: 10 ways to overcome insecurities

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are insecurities? Three types of insecurities. What are the consequences of insecurities? What causes insecurity? 10 tips to overcome insecurities. Final thoughts.

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UK ranks 11th for work-life balance

Employee Benefits

The UK has been ranked 11th out of 37 countries for its work-life balance – with the Netherlands in the number one spot. Comparison website Small Business Prices analysed a number of factors around the world including average hourly wage; average hours worked per week; minimum annual leave days per year; and happiness scores from World Population Review.

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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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8 good reasons for employee on-sites in the remote work era

Insperity

The conversation has shifted for organizations with a remote or hybrid workforce. Instead of planning off-site work events to break routine with office life, companies are now planning on-site meetings so their employees can interact face-to-face and get a break from working virtually. Today, we’re sharing some intentional reasons you may want to bring your team on-site, along with a few tips for making it worthwhile for your organization and employees. 8 Good reasons to host employee on-sites.

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What to do in retirement to stay mentally fit

BetterUp

Jump to section. The importance of mental fitness in retirement. What are the 5 stages of retirement? What to do in retirement. What not to do in retirement.

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EXCLUSIVE: 80% rise in worker Covid death pay outs

Employee Benefits

The amount of money paid to dependents of employees who died with Covid-19 (Coronavirus) soared in 2021, research has revealed. Data collected by reinsurer Gen Re showed an 80% increase last year in the value of group life assurance pay-outs involving Covid-19 on a death certificate or claim form. The figures, sourced from providers on behalf of industry body Group Risk Development (Grid), highlighted that more than £168 million was awarded last year, up from £93 million in 2020.

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Challenges the Construction Industry is Facing in 2022

AssuredPartners

The construction industry is one of the largest sectors in the US economy. Nearly $1.4T worth of structures are constructed each year and it employs more than seven million workers across 733,000 businesses. As 2022 kicks off, many of these construction industry professionals will be wondering what issues & challenges we will face in the next 12 months.

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Perk Stipends vs Salary Increases | PeopleKeep

PeopleKeep

When it comes to supporting and retaining your employees, raises are a common way to acknowledge their hard work. But research shows there are better ways to reward your entire team. Employees increasingly desire added benefits and perks over yearly wage increases. Offering stipends to your employees is a great way to show that you care about them without having to increase their salaries.

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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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How organizational effectiveness enhances how you work and grow

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is organizational effectiveness? Why is organizational effectiveness important? What is an example of organizational effectiveness? 7 organizational effectiveness models. How to cultivate organizational effectiveness that lasts.

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Cushon appoints chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Rapidly growing finance technology provider Cushon has appointed experienced HR practitioner Jo Bean as chief people officer. The Dorset-based firm, which recently completed four acquisitions in 12 months, said Bean would focus on embedding values across the expanding business. She will also promote diversity and inclusion activity at Cushon as well as ensuring staff have the tools they need to develop and be successful.

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Diversity and inclusivity trends to look out for in 2022

Pacific Prime

Diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is not just the socially responsible goal (you know, as it gives minority groups opportunities to shine and brings us a step closer to a fair world) to strive towards, but did you know that there can also be tangible benefits to your organization? It’s no surprise that more. The post Diversity and inclusivity trends to look out for in 2022 appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations

Business Management Daily

Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The DOL is backing up the advice in those documents during plan audits by scrutinizing employers’ and third parties’ cybersecurity efforts. Perhaps the DOL should secure its own computer systems first. A newly released report by the DOL Inspector General concludes the agency’s cybersecurity efforts have improved, but not enough.

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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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Trust in leadership: How building trust supports high-performing teams

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is trust in leadership? Why does trust matter in leadership? How do leaders build trust with employees? How to build trust as a leader. Start building more trust in leadership.

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More Stagecoach West drivers vote to strike over pay

Employee Benefits

More than 80 bus drivers employed by Stagecoach West in Swindon have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay. In a ballot, 98% of members of the Unite union at the depot came out in favour of industrial action. The drivers are asking for a pay rise to help with the rising cost of living , with the trade union claiming they have been offered a one-off £400 cash payment that would represent a drop in real income due to inflation.

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What HR Needs to Do After Open Enrollment Ends | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Open enrollment is a critical time of the year for organizations and HR leaders. There are countless resources and benefit options to consider and formulating a strategy to involve and inform your employees is a tall task. That said, effectively maneuvering through the initial enrollment process is only the beginning. After all, successful benefits administration should be a year-round effort.

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What is a supplemental health benefit?

PeopleKeep

Medical costs have risen dramatically in the U.S. over the past several decades. According to a recent study , the average American pays roughly $1,650 in out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Many employees are discovering their employer-sponsored health insurance plan just isn’t enough on its own, forcing employers to look at the gaps in their health benefit.

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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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DEI & Financial Wellness: Bridging the retirement race gap

Best Money Moves

DEI & Financial Wellness: Bridging the retirement race gap. Learn how the retirement race gap affects your workforce, and how your company can prevent retirement insecurity by addressing it head-on. According to a report by Morgan Stanley , white retirees have seven times the retirement savings of Black retirees, and five times the retirement savings of Latinx retirees, at work.

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Virgin Management and Virgin Red launch fertility help

Employee Benefits

Virgin Management has introduced comprehensive fertility support for hundreds of employees across the UK and Ireland – with sister company Virgin Red set to follow suit. The two arms of venture capital giant Virgin Group will both offer discounted fertility treatment among a range of related benefits. The business units partnered with benefits provider Fertifa in recognition of the physical, emotional and financial impact that fertility challenges can have on workers – and the knock-

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BerniePortal February Product Updates

BerniePortal

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month — no matter how big or small the update. Here are the 3 BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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Is addiction a disability under the ADA?

Business Management Daily

Your employee, Joe, has always been a great worker. He shows up on time, does his job well, and is generally liked by coworkers and customers. However, lately Joe’s performance has been declining. Joe’s been coming in late in an unkempt state and you’ve heard rumors from other employees that he’s been out late drinking. Your star employee is becoming unreliable, less thorough, and a customer complained that they could smell alcohol on his breath.

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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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The Importance of Company Culture When Attracting Talent

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why is company culture important? What aspects of company culture are most desirable to new candidates? How to demonstrate the benefits of your company culture. How to improve your company culture to attract great talent. Implementing employee wellbeing programmes. The Importance of Company Culture When Attracting Talent. It’s never been easy attracting high-quality talent, and it’s getting even harder.

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A Judge Inducted to the College

Florida Workers' Comp

This morning, I write to celebrate Judge Eduardo Almeyda. Next week in New Orleans, the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers will recognize him by inducting him as a fellow of the College. It is a proud day indeed, for Judge Almeyda and for this Office in which he serves. He joins the ranks of Judges John Lazzara (ret.), Neal Pitts, and Richard Thompson (ret.), along with a great many long-time workers' compensation community attorneys, and legends, like Richard Sicking, Ramon Malca, Dawn Tr

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Amazon Care Plans to Expand Into 20 More Cities in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Amazon Care entered the healthcare market in 2019 to service Amazon’s own Seattle-based employees’ healthcare needs. From there, they expanded their service to all Amazon employees and began seeking clients outside of the company. Now, Amazon has set its sights on providing services to clients in 20 different states. Continue reading to learn more about what this expansion entails and how it could affect the future of healthcare.

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15 surprising benefits of music for your brain and body

BetterUp

Jump to section. Benefits of music on the brain. Benefits of music on mental health. Benefits of music on physical health. Benefits of different types of music.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.