3 skills every employee needs in their toolbox
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
These tried and true soft skills can increase employee performance, promote teamwork and improve business outcomes.
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Investing in employee mental health benefits
Higginbotham
MAY 21, 2024
When it comes to employee well-being, physical health is only half of the equation. If employers want to help foster a healthy and productive workforce, they also need to promote mental health. By investing in employee mental health benefits, companies can help their employees both personally and professionally while contributing to overall business goals.
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Seeing the Value of Vision Benefits
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 21, 2024
May is Healthy Vision Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees and plan participants the importance of eye care. According to the 2022 Employee Benefits Survey, more than half (62%) of U.S. employers […] The post Seeing the Value of Vision Benefits appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Powering new financial benefits and pay flexibility with intelligent automation
Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
These offerings can bring an elevated amount of financial security to workers.
Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Employer Connection
MAY 20, 2024
In honor of mental health awareness month and the importance of prioritizing mental wellness, Teladoc® Health shares 31 ways to improve mental health. View the article here. With Teladoc® Health, covered members can talk to a therapist or psychiatrist of choice seven days a week from anywhere. Teladoc Health gives members access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone, video or mobile app visits.
Expert Recommendations to Avoid Scams
Money Talk
MAY 23, 2024
It seems like scams are everywhere these days and they affect people of all ages. Below are eight expert recommendations to avoid being a victim of fraud: Get a Contract and Read It- Always have written contracts and review them carefully before signing them when engaging contractors or other service providers to perform work. Don’t leave any blank spaces and always keep a copy of any document that you are asked to sign.
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Arms Race
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 23, 2024
The British Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) noted recently an evolving "arms race" in the realm of deep fakes. The article explains that some humans have a curious ability to identify fake photographs on a reasonably consistent basis. Despite that, the rest of us seemingly struggle in that regard. The supposition is, therefore, that technology will be required.
New Salary Thresholds for White Collar Exemptions Impacts States
PayrollOrg
MAY 20, 2024
The minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions will increase in two steps, beginning July 1. This will have an impact on state white collar exemption thresholds.
Bringing workplaces back to their prime requires a holistic approach
Workplace Insight
MAY 20, 2024
The pandemic radically changed the way we work and kick-started the proliferation of the hybrid model and widespread remote work. Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. Dubbed the year of the ‘Great Office Return’ by Virgin Media 02 Business Movers Index , 2023 saw four in ten companies mandating a return to the five-da
73% of parents think next government should reform parental leave and pay
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2024
Almost three-quarters (73%) of working parents think the next government should introduce reforms which improve parental leave and pay entitlements, according to research by Working Families. The charity for working parents and carers’ survey of 1,285 parents of dependents aged 0–18 years in England and Wales also found that 67% of respondents would feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include reforms of this kind in their manifesto.
Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers
Advertiser: Paycor
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A Harbinger?
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 19, 2024
We are all too familiar with the recent storm that struck Tallahassee. May 10, 2024, was a tough day when the power went out in Tallahassee. There were some optimists that bought into an automated website estimation that power would be restored that morning before lunch. That was a bit ambitious. Friday passed, as did Saturday, Sunday, Monday. I was sitting in Paradise and kept hearing Chuck Jackson in my head: Any day now (Wand 1962).
Nominate Your Organization for a Payroll Prism Award
PayrollOrg
MAY 21, 2024
PayrollOrg’s annual Prism Awards are presented each year to innovative payroll departments that exhibit best practices. Nominate your payroll department by July 19, 2024.
7 Networking Email Templates & Examples
BetterUp
MAY 18, 2024
Jump to section The importance of networking 4 online networking examples How to write a networking email: 7 templates for any situation 4 networking tips Build better connections
Lego ties salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2024
Lego is to tie a portion of its salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions from this year. The organisation will then expand this over time to cover scope three emissions as part of its goal to become a more sustainable business. The move is part of its new carbon key performance indicator (KPI) initiative that it is rolling out to help with its target of reducing emissions by 37% by 2032 and achieving net zero by 2050.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
A legislative fix to surprise medical billing is not working the way lawmakers imagined it would work. According to this Politico Pro article, private equity groups are disproportionately benefiting from the No Surprises Act, and the law may inadvertently lead to higher health insurance premiums. Access the article. The post Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’ appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Connecticut DOL Issues EWA Guidance for Employers
PayrollOrg
MAY 24, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Labor has issued earned wage access (EWA) guidance for employers that includes information about wage deductions for fees.
Remote work boom creates risk of professional isolation, study finds
Workplace Insight
MAY 19, 2024
While the pandemic ushered in a wave of remote work with benefits for both employers and employees, a new study warns of a hidden risk: professional isolation. Researchers from Colorado State University found that remote employees experiencing isolation reported feeling less engaged and more depleted at work, potentially leading to burnout. The study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology, surveyed 445 participants across two points in time.
How texting can revolutionize the employee healthcare experience
Employee Benefit News
MAY 22, 2024
Residing at the intersection of technology and healthcare, this simple approach is a testament to the possibilities that await when we dare to rethink traditional systems.
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
Speaker: Radhika Samant 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.
The ACA 1557 Final Regulations: Plans and Plan Sponsors as Covered Entities
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 21, 2024
In a recent On the Subject (available here), we reported on the impact of the final rule (final rule) interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on self-funded group health plans that contract with licensed health insurance issuers to provide administrative services. That article considered instances in which neither the plan sponsor nor […] The post The ACA 1557 Final Regulations: Plans and Plan Sponsors as Covered Entities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
The Employee Experience Revolution: 10 Ways to Create a Workplace People Love – Part I
COMPackage
MAY 24, 2024
The traditional workplace model is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days of employees simply showing up, clocking in, and putting their heads down for eight hours. Today’s workforce prioritizes purpose, growth, and well-being, demanding a more holistic and engaging work experience. This is the dawn of the Employee Experience Revolution, and organizations that prioritize building a workplace people love will reap the rewards in terms of talent acquisition, retention, and overall bus
ChatGPT produces half-baked answers most of the time, but people trust it anyway
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2024
A new study from researchers at Purdue University has found that 52 percent of ChatGPT’s responses to programming queries were ‘riddled’ with misinformation. Even so, people were more likely to trust its answers because they found the application to be so damn polite and well-spoken. It’s the Buster Scruggs of AI. The team examined ChatGPT’s attempts to tackle 517 programming questions.
Office romances are on the rise among younger employees
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
A employment and liability expert explains what's driving the uptick and romantic prospects and how to mitigate the risk.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
New York State Budget Institutes Revenue-Neutral Health Plan Tax
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
The New York State fiscal year 2024 – 2025 budget institutes a new tax on health plans, including insurers and managed care organizations. This tax has been garnering attention for its promise to yield $4 billion for New York State. The expected revenue from the tax, however, is set to come not from the health […] The post New York State Budget Institutes Revenue-Neutral Health Plan Tax appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Best Employee Engagement Software in 2024 for Employee Surveys, Wellness, Recognition, and more
Vantage Circle
MAY 20, 2024
Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.
Final Overtime Rules Raise Exempt Salary Threshold 65%
InterWest Insurance Services
MAY 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule increasing the federal salary threshold for overtime exemptions by 65%, with the full increase starting in 2025. Currently, any worker who does not earn at least $35,568 per year ($684 per week) must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week, regardless of if they are classified as a manager or professional.
Why it might be cheaper for every employee to have their own health plan
Employee Benefit News
MAY 22, 2024
Executives from SureCo discuss how employees can buy their own plans directly from carriers, without losing employer support.
The HR Leader’s Survival Guide
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Top 10 HR Ticketing Systems in 2024
HR Lineup
MAY 24, 2024
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, Human Resources (HR) departments are under increasing pressure to manage employee queries, issues, and tasks efficiently. HR ticketing systems have become an essential tool for streamlining these processes, ensuring that employee concerns are addressed promptly, and improving overall HR service delivery.
It’s a Busy Time in Washington: What Plan Sponsors Should Care About
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 23, 2024
It’s been a busy time in Washington, D.C., with an array of regulatory releases since mid-March. Adding to the attention this space has already been drawing, the latest Talking Benefits podcast episode provides a run-down of what’s been happening so plan sponsors […] The post It’s a Busy Time in Washington: What Plan Sponsors Should Care About appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Cost of poor employee mental health is £51 billion per year
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
The cost of poor employee mental health has been found to be £51 billion per year, down from £56 billion in 2021, but up from £45 billion in 2019, according to new research from Deloitte. The professional services network surveyed 3,156 working adults, of which 1,834 were working parents, for its Mental health and employers: the case for investment report.
Competitors or collaborators? How to replace fearing with sharing
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
Independent advisers may be skeptical of their competition, but also surprised by how pooling brainpower and resources can help them all share in the spoils.
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.
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