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Beyond health insurance: Innovative employee benefits that attract and retain talent

Higginbotham

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, offering a basic health insurance package is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent. The Evolution of Employee Benefits Employee benefits have come a long way since the days of basic health insurance coverage with a savings retirement plan thrown in.

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SHRM Study Finds Employer-Provided Benefits Have Dramatically Changed and Expanded During COVID-19 Pandemic

HR Professionals Magazine

Survey shows employers are focusing on benefits that support mental health and caregiving support for American workers. SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) released data from a survey of HR professionals who report that COVID-19 has prompted significant changes to employer-provided benefits in 2020. About SHRM.

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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

HR Digest

In the field of human resource management, professionals play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations that govern the employer-employee relationship. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA protects employees’ privacy and the confidentiality of their medical information.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Women with pregnancy-related conditions that make performing under existing circumstances difficult often find help by explaining their predicament to their manager or to human resources. This type of short-term disability insurance coverage may come directly from an employer as part of its benefits package. Laws vary by state.

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FMLA pregnancy leave — everything employers and employees need to know

Business Management Daily

Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and Medical Leave Act. This can be taken in one long leave period or as intermittent leave , depending on the situation and the employee’s needs.

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UAE Labour Law 2023: The Ultimate Guide

Bayzat

Professional levels of jobs The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) defines nine professional levels of jobs. Parental leave Private sector employees are entitled to a five working day parental leave. The parental leave starts from the day of the birth to six months.

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13 Top Work Benefits And Perks That Employees Want

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As a human resources (HR) manager, you have the often challenging responsibility of providing employees with a positive culture and valuable benefits at a cost that is reasonable for your employer to take on. Following medical insurance, employees regard dental insurance as the most important benefit that an employer can offer.