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From April, UK employers face rising costs in the form of National Insurance Contribution rises. Thank you to Independent Higher Education for hosting this important webinar, in which Harding Hub team members Oliver and Melanie provided information to IHE's institutions on how to mitigate and offset those cost rises, at the same time as improving the employee value proposition of an organisation. #salarysacrifice #nationalinsurance #employers #evp #hr #people

Attention Ontario Employers: Are You Eligible for a Share of WSIB’s $2 Billion Surplus? The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced that $2 billion in surplus funds will be distributed to eligible Ontario businesses. This is a major opportunity for employers to reinvest in their operations, enhance workplace safety, or support their teams. If you’re in Ontario, now is the time to ensure your WSIB compliance and eligibility. Tools like DealerPilot HR can help streamline health & safety processes, track compliance, and keep your business audit-ready—all crucial to maximizing your benefits from programs like this. Not sure where to start? Our advisory teams are here to help you review your processes and ensure you’re positioned to take advantage of opportunities like these. Let us know if you have questions about streamlining compliance with your system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAvFfmTA #WSIB #OntarioEmployers #WorkplaceSafety #DealerPILOTHR #ComplianceMatters

ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services) Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Rebates. Click here for full update: https://lnkd.in/gEGZ-nCT

🚀 Is your business feeling the pressure of skyrocketing employee benefit costs? NARFA is your shield against the storm. While many in the small group market are bracing for substantial double-digit rate increases in 2025, NARFA members have a different story to tell. Our unique approach consistently beats market trends, offering our members strength and stability in uncertain times. We balance comprehensive coverage with cost-effective strategies. ✅ Health plans that outperform market rates ✅ Innovative level-funding options ✅ Flexible ancillary and voluntary benefits ✅ Available employee assistance program (EAP) 💥 Plus, our exclusive member programs deliver value you won't find elsewhere. We've been championing our member businesses for decades, and we're ready to put that experience to work for you. 🤝 Connect with NARFA today and discover how we can help your business thrive, even as others struggle to survive. Philip Healy, Vinnie D., and the NARFA team is ready to help! 📧 info@narfa.com 📞 800-258-5318 🌐 www.narfa.com #NARFA #association #advocacy #benefits #employeebenefits #benefitsadministration #insurance #selffunding #levelfunding #strategy #compliance #memberbenefits #healthinsurance #healthcarecosts #inflation #economy #labor #employment

👉 EXTRA EXTRA... The LAST edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice for 2024 is here! 🔵 Nick Rockwell and Danielle Lehman with Eastbridge Consulting Group share the need for Voluntary Benefits from employees across the wage scale 🟢 Cordero Rotondo with NortonLifeLock Gen and Shaun Walti with MASA share non-traditional approaches to tailoring benefits to the unique needs of Executives 🔵 Ben Yomtoob with BuckleyRoberts shares the Pros & Cons of different solutions in the marketplace since the acquisition of Ease 🟢 Josh Roland, CLMS, VBS, GBDS, with Centro Benefits Research, Jenna Hahn with GBS Benefits, Inc., and Elaine Davis, CEBS with Aon answer the question on everyone's mind... why they recommend the carrier solutions they do 🔵 Steve Swad with Ideon talks about why the benefit industry's EOI process simply isn't working today - and what the future holds 🟢 Joseph Kwasniewski with Peanut Butter provides an update on Student Loan Services in the marketplace today 🔵 Steve Clabaugh tells us how we can apply key techniques learned from working with horses, to the workplace in his latest lesson on Relational Leadership There is a lot here! Read it today: https://lnkd.in/gwg2NC58 #voluntarybenefits #workplacebenefits #employeebenefits #benefits #insurance #insuranceindustry #benefitsbroker #benefitsconsultant #benefitsstrategy #benefitsadministration #technology #benefitstechnology #leadership #executivebenefits #insurancebroker #carrierselection

We are pleased to announce that the IK Small Cap II (“IK SC II”) Fund has signed an agreement to sell its stake in Acture Group ("Acture" or "the Group"), a leading provider of specialised outsourced services and insurance products, to Rivean Capital. During our ownership, the Group has demonstrated strong organic growth and transformed into a holistic employee welfare solutions provider focusing on absence management, reduction and insurances. This has been supported by a selective buy-and-build strategy in the Netherlands and Germany, expanding its geographical footprint and demonstrating its ability to roll out solutions into other geographies. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/ebKW50UpHm5 #PrivateEquity #Exit #BusinessServices

Ontario to refund over $2.5 Billion to workers and businesses via fee cuts and WSIB rebates The Ontario government is delivering significant financial relief for workers and businesses by rebating over $2.5 billion in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses, cutting premium rates, and investing in health and safety initiatives. Premier Doug Ford emphasized that these actions aim to reduce costs and keep more money in workers' pockets while fostering a competitive economic environment. Key measures include returning $2 billion to safe businesses starting in February 2025, lowering the WSIB premium rate to its lowest level in 50 years, and allocating $400 million to enhance health and safety programs. The government is also removing fees for apprenticeship exams and introducing a new Safe Business Bonus to incentivize workplaces to prioritize safety. These initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to support workers and businesses, building a stronger, healthier Ontario for all.

A lot of flexible benefit plans (myFlexplan) renewed on January 1, and that brought a new word into the minds of many employees: allocation. Luckily, we made this tutorial video that talks about exactly how they can allocate their funds between their HSA and WSA. It is important to note that if the plan renewed or began on January 1, the 30 day allocation window has officially started (this is a rule for spending accounts from the CRA!) https://bit.ly/3DQgc3l . . . #buildbetterbenefits #myhsa #wellness #healthspendingaccounts #hsa #wellnessspendingaccount #employeebenefits #healthyemployees #benefits #groupbenefits #hr #benefitsconsultant #healthandwellness #healthyworkplaces #insuretech #groupinsurance #healthinsurance #healthcare #mentalhealth #wellnessprogram #insuranceadvisor #insurancebroker #healthclaims #healthtech #healthcare #healthinsurance #wellbeing #positiveworkenvironment #companyculture

Howden has outlined the significant challenges that New Zealand businesses will face following the Accident Compensation Corporation’s (ACC) decision to raise employer levies. https://hubs.la/Q0327FBS0

An independent comparison of DEWS and the MoHRE Saving Scheme, drawing attention to the features and benefits of each. #dews #equiom #difcworkplacesavingsplan