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Connecting with other Benefit Pros
Hello! I'm the only person in a benefits role at my company and I'm looking for other benefits professionals to connect with, bounce ideas off of, share ideas with, etc.…
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Experience with ICHRA?
Hi all, anyone here has experience transitioning from group to ICHRA? Would love to know it went for you. Brokers or employer HR leaders. Would greatly appreciate a quick conversation.…
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Is our PTO schedule attractive?
We are a privately held distribution/manufacturing business with about 200 employees. I would be curious to hear how our accrual schedule compares with similar companies:…
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2021 Benefits Trends
Hi all! We are working on an article on benefits trends going into the new year and would love to get your thoughts! Please message me your comments on any or all of the below for a chance to be…
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Medical Benefits and The Coronavirus
I wanted to start this thread because there is a lot information and some very important carrier information sent directly to clients is missed. HR are the key communicators and wanted to make sure…
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Looking for Wellness Program Ideas
(This came to me Anonymously from an HR pro - Steve) We've been struggling to come up with a proven wellness program for our employees. Most programs seem to be driven by giving discounted health…
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Looking for Feedback on Salary.com
(This came to me from an HR Manager of a mid-size firm. - Steve) Hello all - We've been looking at Salary.com as a platform to gather Compensation data.…
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Paid Leave Policy Examples
(This came to me from David Kitchen a fellow HR pro - Steve) I'd love to get your opinion/examples on something I'm currently working on. I'm revamping our paid maternity/paternity/parental leave…
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What benefits and resources bring both our people and our company the most VALUE?
Part of our job as HR Leaders is to make sure our teammates know how valued they are. As we are approaching open enrollment for many, I would like to gather a collaborative group of professionals to…
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Principal vs. Fidelity
Hi there! Does anyone have experience with either of these retirement services and their 401(k) programs? Wondering about the good/bad/ugly and trying to compare and see which would be the best fit!…
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New ALE (Applicable Large Employer) Advice
Hello, My company just became an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) this past year. Is there anyone here who may be able to answer a few questions relating to measurement methods and part-timers?…
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Unpaid Leave of Absence
Hi! I'm looking for some insight as to what others do with unpaid time off for medical reasons. When an employee hasn't been with us long enough to qualify for FMLA or short-term disability,…
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FMLA Requests
How many times are you required to give FMLA paperwork to be completed to an employee? Example: We have given an employee FMLA paperwork multiple times and they continue not to complete the paperwork…
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Salary Range Spread
When developing salary ranges for positions, would you share what range spread you use for Executives, Mid-Level, Non-exempt levels? i.e. 40%-35%-20% etc.
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Medical Insurance w/ low participation
Does anyone have experience getting around the barrier of low participation when offering medical insurance? Our small company (17-20 Full-time people) wants to offer medical coverage to attract and…
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Paid Time Off for Part-time Employees
Does anyone offer PTO for part-time employees? If you do, is there a certain hours threshold as criteria? Thanks for any input - Bryan
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Frequency of 401(k) Program Reviews
How often does everyone's companies look at 401K providers for a second look to ensure they are getting the best service for the money?
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PEO Recommendations
I have a friend who has started a new company and needs a professional employer organization (PEO) to help them establish benefits, 401(k) plan, payroll, and everything else HR related.…
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Pay Increases for Tenured Employees in Manufacturing
We are a small company and currently our employees cap-off with the incremental increases at 5 years. This has created an issue with retention. Can anyone provide me information on how they manage…
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Redesigning Compensation Strategy
We are rethinking our compensation strategy and calling it "Pay for Performance". We want to purchase salary surveys, price our jobs to the market (I know that's a moving target),…
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Merit Increases in Current Economic Climate
I'm just curious how others are handling merit increases, or any pay raise situation, with the current economic climate. We want to take care of our employees,…
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PTO Policy Samples
In an attempt to attract and retain great employees, we are reviewing our PTO/Vacation policies for both part-time and full-time employees. We are especially focused on our PT employees because as…
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Seeking a volunteer for an employee benefits-focused association in Houston, Texas
Hello, if anyone knows of an HR/Benefits pro in Houston, TX that would like to join a volunteer steering committee for Worldwide Benefits Network, I'd love to chat with them.…
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Paternal/Paternity Leave
(This came to me from Sandy Sullivan an HR Executive. - Steve) I'm trying to get information/feedback regarding if your company offers paternity related leave.…
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Legal & Regulatory Update Webinar - What will the DOL regulators think of next? - 11/12/20
Join us on Thursday, November 12th for our Legal & Regulatory Update. We will discuss pertinent recent litigation and important regulatory topics that will impact nearly every advisor and plan…
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