International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Weight loss drugs have remained the headlines for most of 2023 due to their impact on diseases like obesity and diabetes. We asked Barbara A. Martinez, National Practice Leader, Drug Solutions at Canada Life to share her insights on benefit trends, GLP-1 […] The post Benefit Trends Making Headlines: What to Know Now appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Wellable
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
With low job satisfaction rates across generations, tailored benefits emerge as a solution to appeal to a multi-generational workforce. The post Adapting Benefits For A Multi-Generational Workforce appeared first on Wellable.
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TalentCulture - Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The pandemic and inflationary conditions are putting extraordinary pressure on workers to provide for their families. In fact, the U.S. government estimates that nearly 40% of citizens would struggle to cover the cost of a $400 emergency. What’s more, 60% of survey respondents told Bankrate they’re falling behind in saving for an unexpected expense.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2024. Certain health and welfare plan limits have not yet been released. Most of the dollar limits that are subject to adjustment for cost-of-living increases will increase for 2024.
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What type of worker is most engaged—hybrid, remote, or onsite? What are the drivers of effective leadership? What does the C-suite think HR is most responsible for? And why is a wave of HR resignations more likely in the next 12 months? Get our annual survey report to find out: The #1 challenge of recruiting & hiring Why remote teams are struggling What are the drivers of effective (and ineffective) leadership And lots more!
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac, breaks down the gap between employer-provided benefits and employees' needs.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PayrollOrg
OCTOBER 31, 2023
On October 30, President Biden issued an Executive Order that establishes new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security.
Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Words have meaning. They are the tool of lawyers everywhere, and the law often turns on the use of them. The expressions may be in statute or contract. They may be written or spoken. Their meaning may be patent, or subject to interpretation. There are times that even the punctuation between them will bring meaning or doubt. See I Never Knew Oxford had a Comma (March 2017).
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The majority (87%) of organisations have been approached by an employee in the past 12 months to discuss concerns relating to their wellbeing, according to new research from Mintago. The fintech startup surveyed 503 senior managers within UK-based organisations in both the public and private sector, and found that mental health (48%), job satisfaction (43%) and financial wellbeing (40%) were the most prevalent concerns that employees spoke to their managers about.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The latest report outlining how the lack of some or other workplace feature would lead to mass resignations and job rejections arrives from recruitment firm Robert Half. And yes, we do wish PR companies and their clients would knock it off now. If we added up all these polls, nobody would stay in or accept any job. According to the poll, a lack of flexible working would drive almost half of UK workers to reject a job offer.
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
PayrollOrg
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Read PAYO’s article, “Model Act for Independent Contractor Reporting” in the October edition of the Child Support Report, published by the federal Office of Child Support Services.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
By capturing employee attention with popular benefits, employers can piggyback communication about the most valuable enhancements for their workforce.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Almost nine in 10 (88%) Britons are experiencing more burnout symptoms than usual, according to research by Cigna Healthcare. Its 2023 Vitality study , which surveyed 10,800 respondents in the US, UK, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Kenya, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore, and the Hong Kong SAR, also found that half (49%) of respondents cited the ongoing cost-of-living crisis as the largest cause of stress, followed by personal finance (38%).
Business Management Daily
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What does the skills section of your resume look like? Is it a concise, ever-changing list of skills directly correlating to each job you’re applying to? Or is it an unorganized mishmash of various job skills? If it looks like the latter instead of the former, don’t worry. By the end of this article, you’ll know how to develop a stellar skills section that’s impressive, succinct, and contains crucial keywords that align with the employer’s applicant tracking systems (ATS).
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PayrollOrg
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans for tax year 2024.
Wellable
OCTOBER 30, 2023
57% of employers implement attendance monitoring. Control measure or strategic tool? Explore employee sentiments, key debates, and alternative solutions. The post Study: 57% Of Employers Monitoring Attendance appeared first on Wellable.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Ride-share firms Lyft and Uber have agreed to pay $328 million (£262 million) in settlements to current and former drivers following investigations by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The multi-year investigations into Uber and Lyft found that pay and benefits available under New York labor laws had been withheld from more than 100,000 New York drivers.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Herman Miller has introduced a new framework that helps organisations uncover the purpose of their workplace. The approach addresses the human needs of employees to improve their wellbeing, fosters a sense of community and connection, and helps organisations navigate, prepare, and design for change. The firm sets out its thinking here. The last few years have completely upended traditional notions of the workplace.
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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.
Best Money Moves
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
3 ways to improve your employee benefits communication. Use these 3 strategies to improve your employee benefits communication and help your team make the most of your benefits offerings. Even the most robust employee benefits programs can fall flat without clear communication. More than 40% of employees do not feel adequately informed about the programs their employers offer, according to a Financial Health Network poll.
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
On November 1st, the IRS released a number of inflation adjustments for 2024, including to certain limits for qualified retirement plans. As expected, this year’s adjustments are more modest than last year’s significant increases. The table below provides an overview of the key adjustments for qualified retirement plans.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Symptoms of a lack of sleep in employees can include reduced concentration, impaired mobility and decreased reaction times. Sleep management and ensuring a better work-life balance should be a part of health and wellbeing strategies. Leading from the top down is effective in addressing that not prioritising rest results in poor long-term performance and wellbeing.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
According to Owl Labs ’ annual State of Hybrid Work Report , 32 percent of employees believe that AI will help them do their jobs more efficiently, while a further 22 percent think AI will create new jobs allowing their teams to grow. However, uncertainty around AI regulation and safety is causing ‘AI anxiety’ to grow, with nearly 1 in 5 UK workers (17 percent) concerned that AI will steal their jobs.
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Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.
Employee Benefit News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, an international security expert urges employers worldwide to revamp emergency planning for a global workforce.
UMB: Emplooyee Benefits
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
UMB is proud to support associates with tuition reimbursement so they can pursue higher education. Discover what associates say about the program. The post Tuition assistance: Supporting your higher education goals appeared first on Financial insights for individuals and businesses.
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Octopus Investments offers its 750 UK employees a range of support tools to help with their sleep as part of its wellbeing hub. Through the hub, the financial services firm’s employees can access a premium Headspace account which has dedicated sleep support from guided meditations, sleep casts, music and soundscapes. Emma Ryan, co-wellbeing lead at Octopus Group, says: “We also offer sleep support through Wellness Cloud, which provides one-to-one consultations to our employees in lots of a
Flimp Communications
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
What makes mass texting such an effective employee communication method? Here are five reasons your HR team should consider mass texting employees: The post What Are the Benefits of Mass Texting Employees? appeared first on Flimp.
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