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10 leaders share how they prioritize well-being

Employee Benefit News

EBN's Excellence in Benefits winners set an example by prioritizing their own mental health and the well-being of their families.

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How HRMS Reshapes Payroll Management for Companies

Qandle

Managing payroll is a complex task that involves numerous calculations, compliance with regulations, and timely execution. Traditional payroll methods often lead to issues such as errors in calculations, delays in processing, and difficulties in ensuring compliance with changing laws. These challenges can result in financial discrepancies, legal complications, and decreased employee satisfaction.

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20 tech companies with the highest employee satisfaction

Employee Benefit News

Based on the ratio of positive to negative reviews on the workplace rating site Glassdoor, NetApp ranked at the top with 1,801 Glassdoor reviews having a 10.05% negative keyword frequency.

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Earning Your Payroll Certification Is a Journey Worth Taking

PayrollOrg

The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is more than just a credential—it's a badge of expertise, a commitment to your career, and a key to unlocking new opportunities.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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How Integrating HRMS and Payroll Enhances Business Efficiency?

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is the key to staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth. One of the most effective ways to enhance operational efficiency is by integrating your Human Resource Management System (HRMS) with your payroll system. This integration offers a seamless flow of information between HR and payroll functions, reducing errors, saving time, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.

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Train drivers accept pay deal

Employee Benefits

Train drivers across England, Scotland and Wales have accepted a pay deal made by the Department for Transport, ending a two-year pay dispute. The employees are members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union. They have taken part in strike action since 2022 over pay, arguing that the previous government refused to let the train operating businesses negotiate freely and make a fair offer.

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One in four people have turned down a job because they hated its office environment

Workplace Insight

Almost a quarter (23 percent) of people say that they have turned down a job because they didn’t like the office environment, according to a new poll. This rose to almost a third (32 percent) for 18 – 24-year-olds indicating the need for a high-quality office environment for the younger generation. Geographically, workers in the capital are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with a third (32 percent) of London based workers admitting to declining a role for this reaso

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What is the Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace?

PeopleKeep

Traditional group health insurance covers almost 153 million Americans 1. But even though it’s popular, many small employers have difficulty offering a group health plan due to the cost and strict participation requirements. To make it easier for these employers to provide group health insurance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace.

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What (Most) Decision-Support Tools Get Wrong

Flimp Communications

The number of benefits decision-support tools available to HR teams has multiplied considerably over the past few years. It shouldn’t be surprising. As benefits — particularly healthcare plans — become more complex, and employees have less and less time to consider their options, the market demands solutions that simplify and streamline the benefits enrollment process while guiding employees toward satisfying, cost-effective selections.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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49% of workers aged 50 and older are phasing into retirement

Employee Benefits

More than half (55%) of employees said a retirement plan is more important than ever as 49% of workers aged 50 and older have already started phasing into retirement, according to research by global advisory and broking firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its 2024 Global benefits attitudes survey, which surveyed 6,000 UK employees working at medium and large private sector employers, also found that 17% of respondents in this age group have either already started phasing into retirement by reducin

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Hybrid working may just be a kink in the road to something better

Workplace Insight

When you fixate on deciding precisely how much time everybody has to spend in an office, somebody is going to decide the answer is five days. The peculiar obsession with pronouncing the answer to be two days or three days can be dated back to 2020 when a load of people who had never previously taken much interest in the matter decided to reinvent a world that had never existed, by replacing it with something that couldn’t exist.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. Let’s explore a few common vision-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA.

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50 Relationship Goals To Strive For With Your Partner

BetterUp

Jump to section The importance of relationship goals 10 relationship goals examples to strengthen your relationships 40 relationship goal examples for different stages of life How to set and achieve relationship goals Set relationship goals for long-term success

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Navigating family leave: How to balance parenthood, well-being and resilience

Employee Benefit News

Extended and intermittent leaves of absence that leverage state mandates allow new parents to ease their return to work and also improve talent management.

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Remembering

Florida Workers' Comp

I am an irrepressible history nerd. That has driven my adult forays across Europe. Vacations are odysseys, not placid rests. I have been privileged to view amazing vistas, see astounding places, experience grand hikes, and interact with many interesting people. My experiential trail includes a parade of museums, landmarks, and superlatives. Only one ever asked to be remembered.

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Let Your Payroll Education Soar During EIPC

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Educational Institutions Payroll Conference (EIPC) returns for its 36th year with exciting educational and networking opportunities curated for the payroll professionals who work within our nation’s colleges and universities.

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What is Underrepresented Talent and Best Strategies for Sourcing the Talent

HR Lineup

In today’s business environment, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become central to the success and sustainability of organizations. As part of this transformation, the need to tap into underrepresented talent pools has gained importance. But what exactly is underrepresented talent, and how can organizations source this talent effectively?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How employers are bringing more benefits to working parents

Employee Benefit News

Employers are updating parental leave policies and adding supplemental child disability insurance to help support parents.

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Psychedelic Mushrooms

Florida Workers' Comp

We are facing a mental health challenge in this country, and any element of a person's life can be brought to work (intentionally or not). Two recent news stories reminded me of the challenges we might encounter in the workplace and the potential impacts. About one , most will remember last October (2023) when an off-duty pilot made the news. He was riding in the cockpit of the aircraft, but as a passenger.

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Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

The arrival of fall signals the start of benefits open enrollment season for many organizations. According to the International Foundation’s Trends in Benefit Open Enrollment and Communication survey report, benefits open enrollment periods most often begin in October and November—which means open […] The post Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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What Causes Employee Resentment & How to Deal With It At Work?

HR Lineup

Employee resentment is a growing concern in today’s workplace. It can erode morale, reduce productivity, and create a toxic work environment. Understanding what causes resentment and how to effectively deal with it is crucial for both managers and employees. This article will explore the root causes of employee resentment, its impact on the workplace, and practical strategies for addressing it.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Where the best HR leaders see themselves in five years

Employee Benefit News

Shaping future leadership, building the best benefits and staying ahead of the tech curve — these executives are excited for what's to come.

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Cal/OSHA Proposed Workplace Violence Prevention Rules Muddy the Waters

InterWest Insurance Services

Cal/OSHA has proposed new regulations that would incorporate California’s new workplace violence prevention law — which took effect July 1 — into Title 8, the set of regulations that covers workplace safety in the Golden State. However, the proposed rules add a number of new requirements that some safety observers say would be unworkable in many workplaces and may create burdensome new standards for employers to follow.

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Stop-Loss Premiums Increase to Over 10% Annually

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Cancer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Are Top Claimant Concerns High-dollar claimants continue to concern employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S. Those that self-fund and purchase medical stop-loss coverage have seen premiums continuing to rise over 10% annually, as reported by the 2024 Aegis […] The post Stop-Loss Premiums Increase to Over 10% Annually appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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How to Scale Hiring for an Early-Stage Startup?

HR Lineup

Scaling a startup is a challenging but exciting process, where founders and early team members need to transition from wearing multiple hats to building specialized roles that will allow the business to grow. One of the key factors in this transition is hiring. For an early-stage startup, scaling hiring can be a daunting task that requires balancing speed, cost, quality of candidates, and cultural fit.

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HR Meets AI: 🤝 The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.