Money Talk

MAY 18, 2022

Now that 2021 income tax season has been over for a month and the dust has settled, it is time to start some serious tax planning for 2022. To do this, file a new W-4 form or make larger estimated payments. In an earlier blog post , I described 12 tax planning topics for 2022. 401(k), 403(b), and traditional IRA).

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. The key to ensuring that the HDHP is a success in part comes down to avoiding four common mistakes.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Whether you're transitioning from your parents' insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health plans for the first time.

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Achievers

APRIL 17, 2020

These days, a good manufacturing industry employee is like struck gold. Eighty percent of manufacturers say they’ve had trouble finding qualified workers. This means newer hires may leave after you’ve invested in their training and waited out their productivity ramp-up time, which is a big investment. Heightened engagement.

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We came to the end of our two weeks stay and my daughters, aged 8 and 10 at the time, wanted to write a personal thank you note to the workers of the children’s club that had entertained them for two weeks. dollars, but nobody had ever taken the time to really thank them. Yes, guests would tip them with U.S.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Something has been “off” with this long-time employee for a few weeks. Co-workers covered her tardiness to client meetings several times, but Dan senses they are getting frustrated. Human resources, though, advises him not to play armchair psychiatrist when the two meet. According to Gallup , the percentage of U.S.

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Hireology

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s frustrating for you because you’ve invested resources, time, and energy into onboarding and training this person only to have to start your search over. And it leaves the employee feeling as though you’ve misled them about what the role entailed or that you failed to set them up for success. Gain peace of mind. Find the right fit.

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HR Bartender

JULY 26, 2022

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. Regardless of what is happening with today’s recruiting market, making sure that current employees have career opportunities is an important part of the employee experience. Offering career opportunities benefits both employees and employers. Many congrats to them.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 15, 2023

As employers look for new additions to their standard benefits package in order to attract top workers, they usually focus on common pain points. Commuting to and from work each day eats up both time and money, making a commuter benefits program an attractive perk. What are commuter benefits? Paying for miles driven.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) was signed into law on December 29, 2022 as part of the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, and included a myriad of required and optional plan design changes for retirement plan sponsors and employers (described in more detail here ). As previously discussed, the SECURE 2.0 Section 603 of SECURE 2.0

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 24, 2023

Understanding Auto Enrolment At its core, auto enrolment means establishing a pension system by the employer for the benefit of their employees. Since its inception in 2012, it became mandatory for qualified employees to be part of a workplace pension. Enrolling New Employees: When and How?

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Regardless of the job market, I’d like to think that most organizations want a short time to fill. The time to fill metric traditionally represents the average length of time it takes to fill an open job requisition. So, the shorter the time to fill, the quicker the new employee starts.

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Recruitment Family and Medical Leave Act Human Resources Medical 120

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2024

It’s a great word encompassing employee wellbeing, financially, mentally, and physically. During this blog, we’ll explore the topic of resilience in relation to employee financial wellbeing and the role that HR and prioritising financial wellbeing at work must play in achieving it. Resilience. So, what exactly does it mean?

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Just how important is an employee handbook? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that, actual employees aside, it may be the most important part of your organization. Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations.

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There’s plenty of opportunity in other sectors to attract recent graduates, along with those that previously worked in hospitality, especially as unemployment benefits begin to wane. Even during times of remarkably high unemployment, top talent moves quickly, so in order to secure the best and brightest, your hiring team must move quicker.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

It’s that time of year again! Whether you’re looking to retire, advance your career, or prioritize your health, now is the perfect time to start planning your journey. Whether it’s exercising more frequently or eating healthier foods, setting SMART goals is key when it comes to making positive changes in your life.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 11, 2024

Human resources professionals and business leaders need to put a great deal of time and care into their candidate selection processes. Recruiting and onboarding a new hire is a time-consuming and costly endeavor, so you want to make sure you’re picking a great match who will excel in the role.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The figure rises to 71 percent for those working in HR, and 45 percent of workers would do so if they suffered less from so-called imposter syndrome. The figure rises to 71 percent for those working in HR, and 45 percent of workers would do so if they suffered less from so-called imposter syndrome.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 19, 2024

How to get a fleet fuel card If you work in fleet management or if you and your employees use vehicles as part of your business, a fuel card is a great option for you. How do fleet cards work? It will bring your business cost savings and efficiencies that will help improve your bottom line.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 25, 2023

Although you may think you have other ways of making ends meet, you may find out that you don’t have a reliable source of income when it’s already too late. Most workers have limited paid time off. You might not have any paid time off, but even if you have some, it’s probably not enough to cover a disability.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You will know by now that bad management is pretty much normalised in my company, so I think you would have to kill someone to qualify that way. You will know by now that bad management is pretty much normalised in my company, so I think you would have to kill someone to qualify that way. Three-part assessment.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Yet this is not always the case, with many disabled employees actively looking for disability-friendly jobs that will allow them the sense of independence to utilize their skills to build a life for themselves. The organization has been active since 2002 and has made great strides in opening up the job market for disabled employees.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 5, 2023

When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there's a lot to take in, especially if you're a first-timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. Check out our other first-timer series blog posts on health plans and employee benefits.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

If you’re a small business owner, the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) might be the benefits plan you’re looking for. Offering a QSEHRA lets you deliver healthcare savings for your employees, which could pay off as a retention and recruitment tool as you grow your business. What is a QSEHRA?

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

As such, employers must do everything they can to attract and retain high-performing employees, and issuing regular merit increases is one of the best ways to do so. A merit increase or merit raise refers to a pay increase based on an employee’s performance. A staggering 50.6 What is a Merit Increase? Why is that?

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HR Digest

MAY 21, 2022

Find out what employee wellness ideas you can implement to ensure your employees have a safer, productive return to work. Employee wellbeing isn’t a new concept, but it has taken on a whole new meaning since the Covid-19 pandemic. A simple pep talk on the benefits of wellbeing may not be enough to motivate your employees.

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Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2022

Whether you’re a small business or a larger company, you want to do what you can to attract and retain top talent. Offering competitive pay is but one way to accomplish that, but there are other things you can do. For example, you can offer fringe benefits. What are fringe benefits? Why are fringe benefits important?

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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. Benefits can be even longer lasting too.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time.

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Best Money Moves

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Best Money Moves Sneak Peek: Are your employees financially stable? Whether your employees need help with day-to-day budgeting, debt management, planning for their financial future or something in-between, our resource library can help. Do you keep a budget? Do you think through big purchases?

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Insperity

MARCH 15, 2022

More and more for-profit companies are realizing the benefits of establishing an employee benevolence program, but what exactly is it, and why is it becoming popular? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what employee benevolence programs are, why they’re needed, and how you can get one up and running.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Do you have employees who you suspect are extraordinary? Even if you don’t have an open spot among the ranks of management to promote them immediately, it’s important to let them know you value them and want to prepare them to advance into leadership when the time comes. When might a bench of future leaders come in handy?

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 20, 2023

An essential part of the MHFA training should be a clear understanding of the role and its boundaries. One example of this is the mental health first aiders (MHFAs) training programme, which employees can undertake in order to become a first point of contact for colleagues experiencing a mental health issue.

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PeopleStrategy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The end of the year is a busy time for HR departments, we all understand that. But sometimes getting started is the hardest part. That not only allows you to contribute to overall staffing for the following year, but also to determine training needs, recruitment plans, and employee recognition for programs you manage.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 21, 2022

Hiring the right people is crucial to the success of any business, and the best way to do that is by casting a wide net during your search for new hires. For one group of people, being qualified for work still ends up mostly in rejection — applicants with a criminal history. So, how do these laws impact your company?

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This new law comes at a critical time for Americans: Many older U.S. This new law comes at a critical time for Americans: Many older U.S. As a result, they don’t reap the benefits of compounding interest. In requiring employers to take actions that can improve their employees’ financial wellness, the SECURE 2.0

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Employee leaves are typically a coveted part of any company benefits package. Are there leave opportunities you’re not leveraging that could make sense for your business and deliver value for your current and prospective employees? Uncommon types of employee leave 1. If a leave is provided, it may be unpaid.

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