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How can pay transparency manage employees’ expectations around salary?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: In challenging times, it is important to foster trust in the workplace. Transparency around pay levels and salary capabilities helps to avoid frustration and misunderstandings and instead provide clarity and reassurance. When it comes to asking for a pay rise, knowing what those in a higher position are earning can help employees create more realistic expectations in terms of what they should be asking for.

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How does an FSA work for participants?

WEX Inc.

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. Whether you’re a newcomer to the account or have routinely participated in this benefits staple, we’ve compiled answers to some common questions to help you better understand your FSA.

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Budgeting and Prepping for Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget.

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10 Common Open Enrollment Questions

BerniePortal

Open enrollment is on many HR professionals' minds as fall approaches. Having great benefits is critical for employee health and happiness, so you want to ensure employees have all the information they need to elect the best plans for themselves and their dependents.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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Another HIPAA Special Enrollment Deadline Extension – What’s a Group Health Plan to Do?

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

Just when you thought the confusing COVID-19 ERISA deadline extensions were behind you, the Biden-Harris Administration asks you to reconsider. Recap – In response to the COVID-19 National Emergency, DOL and Treasury issued guidance requiring benefit plans to extend certain ERISA deadlines related to COBRA continuation coverage, HIPAA special enrollment, and benefit claims and appeals, effective March 1, 2020.

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Lovewell’s logic: Do lazy girl jobs have a place in today’s workplaces?

Employee Benefits

It isn’t very often a phrase stops me in my tracks. Over the past few weeks, however, the Tik-Tok trend for “lazy girl jobs” has done just that. Coined by several content creators, the term is used to refer to jobs that are deemed undemanding but well paid. Typically, these are remote roles involving menial ‘office’ tasks. Rather than building a career, those in “lazy girl jobs” are working purely to earn the financial freedom to pursue their passions away from the workplace.

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The Importance of Employee Wellbeing: A Comprehensive Overview

Qandle

In the contemporary corporate landscape, employee wellbeing has emerged as a paramount concern for organizations seeking to create a positive and productive work environment. Employee wellbeing encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and financial aspects, making it crucial to address the holistic health of employees. In this blog, we will explore the concept of employee wellbeing and discuss how Qandle, a leading HR platform, can play a pivotal role in promoting employee wellbeing within organ

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43 Thank-You Notes to Coworkers Examples to Show Your Appreciation

BetterUp

Jump to section The importance of saying “Thank you” to coworkers Showing appreciation: Why the little things matter 43 thank-you note ideas to show coworker appreciation What to avoid in thank-you notes Thank you: two words that go a long way

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New Jersey Adopts Convenience of the Employer Test

PayrollOrg

Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, New Jersey adopted the convenience of the employer test for nonresident employees who are residents of states that impose the test.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Applifting promotes a fair reward system with pay transparency

Employee Benefits

Transparent pay strategies can entail openly disclosing employee salaries to other employees and potential recruits. The logic behind this is that it places everyone on the same page regarding expectations for salary and creates a fair conversation for employees that want to discuss pay rises. Founded in 2014, software development company Applifting’s open pay policy of disclosing the salaries of all 200 members of staff has been in place from the start.

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Exploring the World of Office Drama

HR Digest

Office drama, the bane of every workplace. We’ve all been there, caught in the crossfire of petty disagreements, belittling comments, and bias perpetuated against us. It’s a breeding ground for tension, stress, and a general sense of unease. But office drama doesn’t have to be the norm. In fact, it’s time for HR professionals to step up and take charge of creating drama-free workplaces.

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India’s Payroll Processing: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

Qandle

Payroll processing is a critical function in any organization, including those operating in India. It involves the systematic and accurate calculation of employee salaries, ensuring timely disbursement, and complying with various legal and regulatory requirements. This guide presents a comprehensive step-by-step procedure for payroll processing in India, including the techniques and stages involved.

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Compliance TV: USCIS Releases Form I-9 to Be Used by November 1

PayrollOrg

In this August 2023 edition of Compliance TV: USCIS releases revised Form I-9 to be used by November 1; DHS offers option to examine Form I-9 documents remotely; IRS to provide more options for filing 941-X, other forms in 2024; Special Report: Panel answers questions at Payroll Congress--Part 2; and more.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Leaving a Legacy: What It Means and How To Leave One (+ Examples)

BetterUp

Jump to section What does it mean to leave a legacy? The importance of leaving a legacy How to build a legacy: 4 steps Leaving a legacy in business: 5 ways What does leaving a legacy mean to you?

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California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State

HR Digest

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination with the introduction of the groundbreaking California’s Caste Discrimination Bill. The bill, also known as the Anti-Caste Bill, seeks to include “caste” as a protected category under the state’s anti-discrimination statutes.

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Tyler Grange’s CSR culture strengthens employee engagement

Employee Benefits

Environmental consultancy and B Corp firm Tyler Grange operates a four-day work week with a difference: each employee must spend undertake at least some voluntary work to benefit the local community or wider causes. Simon Ursell, managing director, says: “When we started the business 13 years ago, one of the first things on the agenda was giving something back.

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Make a Difference Webinar to Volunteer With PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg

Register now to attend PayrollOrg’s free webinar on how to participate in various committees so you can make a difference in your payroll association.

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HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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Award-winning WorkBold Podcast returns for a ninth season on space-as-a-service

Workplace Insight

Caleb Parker’s award-winning #WorkBold Podcast returned for an industry-leading ninth season, which took the podcast to over 100,000 downloads (117,000 at the time of publishing this article) with an audience from 90+ countries. The only podcast dedicated to Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS), #WorkBold Podcast is in the top one percent of business podcasts globally.

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Maximizing Employee Potential with Qandle Performance Management Software

Qandle

Performance Management Software has become an indispensable tool for organizations seeking to optimize employee performance, align individual goals with company objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Among the top providers in this domain is Qandle, a leading HR and payroll platform. In this blog, we will delve into the world of Performance Management Software, explore its features, understand its benefits, and highlight how Qandle’s solution stands out as an ideal cho

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High Court rules BBC cannot change pension to cut future benefits

Employee Benefits

The High Court has ruled that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) cannot modify its £19.8 billion pension to cut future benefits for plan members but can make other changes without employees’ consent. The case explored the treatment of future service benefits under the BBC pension scheme, which provides retirement benefits on a defined benefit (DB) basis for BBC employees who joined before 1 December 2010.

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The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024

HR Digest

In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. According to a salary budget survey conducted by Payscale, more than three-fourths of U.S. companies were planning to increase salaries the same as or more than the previous year. A ray of hope for workers, right? Well, not so fast. The survey also revealed that 22% of companies intended to cut the amount dedicated to salary increases in 2024, a significant jump from the previous year.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Do political and social opinions belong in the office? People can’t even agree on that

Workplace Insight

The UK workforce is divided on whether political and social opinions belong in the office, according to a new report from HiBob. According to the poll commissioned for the report, half of UK professionals (53 percent) feel that respectful socio-political discourse in the workplace should be encouraged. However, the other half (45 percent) believe socio-political discussion should be kept out of the office, citing concerns over the impact on company culture.

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Insurance Commissioner Orders Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction

InterWest Insurance Services

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued an order that cuts the average advisory workers’ compensation benchmark rate across all classes by 2.6%, starting Sept. 1. After holding a public hearing in June, Lara rejected the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s recommendation that the benchmark rate increase 0.3%.

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Grayling trials 4.5-day working week in Singapore

Employee Benefits

Global PR firm Grayling has begun a 4.5-day working week pilot in its Singapore office, which will run until the end of the year. The trial will allow employees who have worked at the firm for more than a year to take Friday afternoons off in order to have a longer weekend, while also maintaining the same level of productivity and efficiency. A core team will be on standby every Friday afternoon to manage any urgent client requests.

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HR Trends 2023: A Journey Towards the Future of Work

HR Digest

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. In this article, we will explore the top HR trends for 2023, offering valuable insights into how these trends can impact your work, workers, and workplace. The Rise of Hybrid Work The pandemic has transformed the way we work, leading to a surge in remote and hybrid work models.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!