Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2024

Credit: branislavpudar/shutterstock Need to know: A strong onboarding and induction programme will help seasonal workers understand their benefits package and feel valued. Benefits should be tailored to the sector and the type of seasonal worker the organisation wants to attract. Introducing seasonal workers to permanent employees and including them in recognition schemes and social events will help them feel part of the team.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 10, 2024

Thoughtful implementation of caregiving benefits can boost retention, amplify hiring opportunities and increase employee morale over time.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 10, 2024

To navigate the healthcare industry successfully and secure the proper medical treatment, it’s important to know common terminology such as inpatient and outpatient. Knowing the difference between these terms will help you understand where to receive care and what to expect. Understanding these two types of care and how much each will cost can also give you an advantage when choosing a health plan and estimating out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. One of the few things that taxpayers can do to reduce their income taxes after a calendar year ends is to make a tax-deductible contribution to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or a SEP-IRA (for small business owners and/or their employees).

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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!

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BetterUp

APRIL 10, 2024

Feeling drained? Learning how to increase your energy and motivation is important. Here are 7 seven reasons why you may feel sluggish and 21 strategies to help.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 11, 2024

There is an ancient rhyming song that features a teapot. I have heard it many times over the years. It is used as an interactive with children and is quite entertaining. One version ends with the realization that the singer is actually a sugar bowl. I was reminded of that when I noted there are various issues that seem to persist in the news. One of note is identification.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. A growing topic of conversation in the workplace and beyond, menopause has become increasingly recognised in employment guidance. Having a sound understanding of both menopause and perimenopause in the workplace has therefore become vital for employers, with the new guidelines signalling a step forward in workplace inclusion.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 9, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of organisations revealed that enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay is the most valued family-friendly benefit by their workforces, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. One-third (33%) of respondents said that their workforces most value flexible working as a family-friendly benefit, with 6% answering emergency childcare and 4% saying workplace nursery scheme.

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APRIL 9, 2024

PayrollOrg’s (PAYO) 42nd Annual Payroll Congress, May 7-10, will present a “Total Payroll Transformation,” a theme designed to showcase how payroll is transforming from a routine practice to a strategic, engaged role within an organization.

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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.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

WTW's senior director of employee spending accounts explains why more employers are considering adding LSAs to their offerings.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 6, 2024

There is a typically telling and intelligent Pixar moment in the film A Bug’s Life in which an already well-lubricated mosquito goes up to a bar and orders a ‘Bloody Mary, O Positive’ The barman plonks a droplet of blood down on the bar. The mosquito sinks his proboscis into it, sucks it down in one go and promptly falls over. The mosquito doesn’t need a glass because that is for animals who have a problem with gravity.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.com Roadside service area operator Roadchef has rolled out payroll and financial support for its 3,500 UK employees as part of its commitment to the financial wellbeing of its workforce. Through a partnership with cloud-based payroll software service PayCaptain, Roadchef employees can access savings pots, digital payroll giving, pay trackers, built-in financial wellbeing tools to budget and plan money, interactive pay slips, 24/7 faster payments, 24/7/365 chatb

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PayrollOrg

APRIL 9, 2024

PayrollOrg’s (PAYO) 42nd Annual Payroll Congress, May 7-10, will present a “Total Payroll Transformation,” a theme designed to showcase how payroll is transforming from a routine practice to a strategic, engaged role within an organization.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Sixty percent of employees are stressed about their finances, and they're looking for opportunities to vent — and find support — from their managers.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

In August 2021, Jack decided to move from New Jersey to North Carolina. His elderly grandmother – with whom he always had a particularly close relationship – continued to experience health problems. Jack wanted to be there to help out and to spend time with her. Moving, though, meant leaving his current job. He gave his two weeks’ notice and explained during the exit interview his reasons for leaving.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 12, 2024

There’s much discuss about neurodiversity at work beyond the reasonable adjustments employers should make and employee rights. Let’s explore the people behind the label, what it means to grow up under the neurodiversity umbrella, and how to ensure your workplace is truly inclusive and supportive. Antonia Haines, Head of Portfolio Technology at Pluxee UK, talks openly about growing up and working with dyslexia.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally. Notably, strategic improvements in women’s healthcare could add an average of seven days of healthy living per year for each woman, cumulatively offering more than 500 additional healt

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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.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Exclusive research from Arizent reveals how employers and employees are managing out-of-control cost increases with better benefits and new solutions.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

At a time when the entire job market has been disrupted by layoffs, you’d be surprised at how integral the skills of a good manager are in keeping the company together. While employees moonlight and juggle multiple jobs in fear of losing their main source of income, and others are let go for multiple reasons that aren’t their fault, it falls to a manager to ensure that the work within the company continues without disruption.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 11, 2024

April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Read on to discover five ways to manage workplace stress, helping reduce absenteeism and increase employee engagement.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 9, 2024

The news has recently focused on decriminalizing drugs. The British Broadcasting Corporation recently noted that British Columbia is the first Canadian province to do so. It notes that there are many fatal overdoses. That is not news. I have written about overdose for years. There is a growing problem with people putting chemicals in their bodies. Water is wet, the sky is blue, the Browns choke every year.

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Benefits are central to any HR strategy. A strong benefits package attracts top talent, boosts engagement, and retains top performers.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 11, 2024

According to a report by LendingTree's ValuePenguin, high-deductible health plan enrollment dropped for the first time since 2013.

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BetterUp

APRIL 10, 2024

Time blocking can be a helpful time management strategy. Keep reading for the best tips and tricks you need to organize your day for maximum productivity.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 11, 2024

Credit: ML Robinson / Shutterstock.com Newcastle Building Society has rolled out a flexible benefits platform for its more than 1,000 employees in order to boost engagement with its benefits package. Through a partnership with employee benefits provider Zest, the building society’s employees will be able to access all of their benefits in one place and select the ones most relevant to their personal situation.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 7, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is back in the news, with a state court judge confronted with the admissibility of a "video enhanced by artificial intelligence." It is a criminal case in Washington state, and there is a familiar discussion in the reasoning that led the trial judge to exclude the "enhanced" evidence. The story illustrates that perhaps we already possess tools to evaluate and assess the impacts of AI in the realm of litigation.

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Ready to boost employee happiness, improve inclusion, and make a positive impact on morale? From fostering cooperation and collaboration to promoting inclusivity and community impact, our checklist covers it all! Create the kind of workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and invested in your success.

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