A majority of people enrolled in Flexible Spending Accounts had a deadline of December 31, 2024, BUT over a third of enrollees get an employer-provided grace period. They have until THIS SATURDAY, March 15, to spend what's left in their accounts. Remind them of the deadline and reinforce the breadth of expenses FSA dollars cover. Source: ebn, March 11, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 19, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 12, 2024. Link. Most read posts from December 12, 2024 AHD Bulletin Are you asking the right questions? Link. Better flooring creates fewer slip-ups. Link. Bred heifers need individual care, nutrition during winter months. Link. USDA offers support to address rural veterinarian shortage. … [Read more...]
Ways employers and employees can manage holiday-related stress
About half of workers responding to a recent Monster poll say they're more stressed than normal during the year-end holiday season. Two in five said they are less productive and a third are working a second job to supplement their income, writes Keith Button. His article shares ideas to help handle the season, which all start with communication, setting expectations and being … [Read more...]
Why paternity leave is a must-have benefit for dads
Employers need to reflect on who their caregiving benefits are leaving out and whether their work culture is a place where those benefits can be used, writes Deanna Cuadra. Pew Research Center found that more than half of dads are dissatisfied with how much time they spend with their family, which is two times more than moms who reported the same. SHRM found that parental leave … [Read more...]
Why it might be less expensive for every employee to have their own health plan
Could health plan autonomy with company support be a better option for employees than current group plans? Deanna Cuadra shares how individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements may benefit employees and employers. She shares pros and cons to ICHRAs and traditional group coverage. Source: ebn, May 22, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
4 ways to spot a fake job posting on LinkedIn
Job seekers have enough on their plates without having to dodge fraudulent job ads and recruiters. Even LinkedIn, one of the most reputable job search platforms, isn't safe from scams . . . and it's up to job seekers to learn how to apply with caution, writes Paola Peralta. Exercising caution and verifying job postings are essential steps in finding legitimate employment … [Read more...]
Holiday stress doesn’t need to derail productivity
Taking steps to manage stress now can help mitigate burnout during the holidays and beyond for staff members and management. Communication and planning are best practices, says Alyssa Place. Source: ebn, November 27, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
What ChatGPT means for the future of work
Your work future could depend on how well you can talk to AI.” Last week we shared the announcement from AskVet about its Virtual Engagement and Relationship Agent (VERA) powered by AI, ChatGPT and AskVet’s database <Link>. The future of work is discussed in the articles below. Source: ebn, January 23, 2023. Link. You won't have to train people to do certain things … [Read more...]