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People over perks: Bridging employee benefits with strong HR

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Standard” benefits may include: Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan, with a company match Life insurance Disability insurance Workers’ compensation insurance Paid time off (PTO) – two weeks per year at a minimum, three weeks per year preferred.

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Employee or contractor? 6 common mistakes when classifying workers

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Examples: Hours and location of work Tools and equipment to use Who to hire to help assist with the work Where to purchase supplies. Does the worker receive employee benefits , such as insurance, retirement savings plans or a pension and paid leave? Bill owns and pays for his own equipment. This isn’t a one-time job for Bill.

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5 ways you can help employees get the most from their benefits

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From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. Outside vendors, such as the insurance provider and investment company. What does their short-term disability insurance cover?

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3 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Workers’ Compensation Costs

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If you’re looking for ways to save on workers’ compensation insurance, you’re well aware of the direct costs that you pay in premiums. But what you may not have considered is the indirect costs of on-the-job accidents and injuries, which go beyond what you pay for workers’ compensation insurance.

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How to reduce workers’ compensation costs: 3 proven strategies

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You’re probably well-aware of the direct costs you pay in workers’ compensation insurance premiums, but you may not have considered the indirect costs of on-the-job accidents and injuries. You may lose productivity, have to repair damaged equipment and property, and deal with lower employee morale and absenteeism.

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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

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Unstructured data that resides in email accounts, remote servers and company equipment Who has access to edit or view the data The volume and aging of that data. Contact your company’s insurance provider, if you have cyber liability Insurance.

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How CargoSense donated its logistics tech to spot coronavirus trends

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Realizing that the cost of sensors, software and other equipment was a barrier for some logistics companies, CargoSense developed a low-cost alternative approach. They could upload the anonymized data and generate reports for management or the local health department or their insurance company.

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