On April 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final updates to the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2018. A fact sheet on the 2018 Rate Announcement and Call Letter is available here. MORE

But most companies are not planning to spend more on pay increases in 2018, according to a new survey. The average 2018 raise forecast for most employees, including both professional and nonexempt workers, was 3 percent — the same as the average raise given in the last three years. The economy is generally strong and low unemployment rates mean some organizations are scrambling for workers. MORE

Beginning in March 2018, employers will have to include compensation information on their EEO-1 filings. The post New Compensation Reporting Requirements Begin March 2018 appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. By Kate McGovern Tornone , Editor. MORE

SilkRoad’s Annual Users Conference, Connections will take place in San Antonio, Texas on April 29th-May 2nd, 2018. Early bird registration for Connections 2018 is available through September 30th, 2017, using SAVE40. MORE

The next step in the talent management evolution (which will be common practice by 2018) is to focus on making decisions with more “scientific” rigour using interconnected data elements. Datafication is a Journey — Start Now for 2018. MORE

Brené Brown, three-time #1 New York Times best-selling author and renowned scholar, will keynote the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now , the leading human capital event for HR, learning and talent leaders. The i4cp 2018 Conference is often ranked among the best HR events of the year due to its senior-level networking atmosphere and forward-looking presenters. MORE

Now, the DOL has completed the updates to the forms, and the forms bear a new expiration date of May 31, 2018. The post DOL Updates FMLA Forms – Valid through May 2018 appeared first on HRWatchdog by Gail Cecchettini Whaley. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has been working for some time on updates to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms. On several occasions, DOL extended the expiration dates on the forms while the updates were pending. MORE

Now we’re looking for researchers, storytellers, business leaders, and industry experts to join us as breakout session speakers at WorkHuman 2018 in Austin, Texas, April 3-5. Now Open: #workhuman 2018 Call for Speakers Click To Tweet. MORE

How do you successfully communicate benefits? It's time to combine your HR expertise with marketing sophistication. MORE

By 2018, experts predict more than 13 million activity trackers (e.g. FitBit, Jawbone, Garmin) will be incorporated into corporate wellness plans MORE

The annual contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) are going up in 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced May 4. For self-only plans, the contribution limit (employer + employee) for calendar year 2018 is $3,450; this represents a $50 increase over the 2017 limit. MORE

<www.benefitspro.com> What does the future hold for employer-sponsored health-care plans? Find out via today’s video from WorldatWork featuring James M. Zajac , CBP, CCP, GRP, Director – Comp and Benefits. Happy Friday! Benefits Compensation hr human resources MORE

See how you can prepare for 2018. The post Preventive Services Requirement – ACA Repeal Outlook For 2018 appeared first on Mercer PeoplePro Blog. Preventive services are under tough scrutiny by Senate Republicans, leaving their future in danger of repeal. Health & Wellness ACA reform entrepreneur entrepreneurs HR human resources human resources news Kathleen Huggins SBA SCORE SHRM small business small business advice small business incubators start ups MORE

TTD rates will increase January 1, 2018. California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced that the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase on January 1, 2018: The minimum TTD rate will increase to $182.99 MORE

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just released the 2018 out-of-pocket (or “cost-sharing”) limits for non-grandfathered group health plans covered under the ACA. 2018 — $7,350 for self-only coverage and $14,700 for family coverage. The limits for HDHPs haven’t yet been released for 2018. This could be one of the last ACA actions before Obamacare begins to be dismantled by the incoming Trump administration. . MORE

As we move towards Labor Day, Astron Solutions is getting more and more requests for information regarding 2018 compensation budgeting. This is part one of a three part review of 2018 compensation planning projections. 2018 U.S. 2018 Minimum Wage Changes. July 2018, $13.00 MORE

Stay tuned for more information on ACE 2018 in Toronto. Achievers Exclusives Events News ACE 2017 ACE 2018 Achievers Customer Experience 2017 Achievers Listen Achievers Listen Tool Achievers Platform B.B. There really is no place quite like it…. MORE

What level of pay raise is your organization projecting for 2018? 2018 Merit Increases. of survey participants who answered the question have decided and/or approved their pay budgets for 2018, leaving 87.5% 2018 General Increases (Not Tied to Performance). 2018 Bonuses. MORE

According to BLR’s recently published 2017–2018 Pay Budget and Variable Pay Survey , incentive / bonus practices in 2017 and projected for 2018 appear as follows: For 2017: On average, 50.4% plan bonus amounts in 2018 of 5.01% to 10%. Incentive / Bonus Budgeting for 2018. MORE

Today we are thrilled to formally announce that the expert on this subject – Dr. Brené Brown – will be a keynote speaker at WorkHuman 2018, April 3-5 in Austin, Texas. ” Researcher & Storyteller @brenebrown Joins #workhuman 2018 Click To Tweet. MORE

If you’d like to get a jump on next year’s planning, the IRS just released the 2018 HSA contribution limits and HDHP required deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. . MORE

The IRS has released updated annual contribution limits for health savings accounts for 2018. However, the proposed American Health Care Act includes provisions to increase those limits significantly, as well as provide additional benefits to HSA account holders MORE

Pin the i4cp 2018 Conference to your calendar—Candice Morgan, Pinterest’s first Head of Inclusion & Diversity, will present at the leading talent event for HR and learning leaders. Diversity and inclusion is among several critical human capital management topics to be explored at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now (March 26 – 29, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona). MORE

In May 2018, the EU will implement its new data privacy regulation, called General Data Protection Regulation , or GDPR. The May 2018 compliance deadline is on the horizon and it’s important for companies to understand the GDPR’s impact on their HR departments practices. MORE

2018 Health Savings Account limits increased. The IRS announced the annual limits for HSA contributions for 2018. HSA limits were increased for 2018. For 2018, the maximum out-of-pocket amounts can’t exceed: $6,650 for self-only coverage (an increase of $100 from 2017); or. MORE

Benefit compliance for 2018 remains a high priority despite the uncertain future of the ACA. See how to get a jump-start on planning for the 2018 renewal. The post Benefit Compliance 2018 Planning appeared first on Mercer PeoplePro Blog. Health & Wellness ACA benefit compliance emerging business entrepreneur entrepreneurs HR human resources Kathleen Huggins SBA SCORE SHRM small business small business advice small business incubator small business incubators start ups MORE

While not a legislative proposal, President Trump’s 2018 federal budget calls for tax reform legislation, changes to Medicaid, the assumed passage of the American Health Care Act, and paid parental leave programs. MORE

The 2017 report was to be filed by March 31, 2018. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has decided to initiate a review and stay of the revision to the EEO-1 that was previously approved for implementation. MORE

The time to evaluate new HR technology is now so you can start 2018 the right way! No time for anything outside of administrative tasks? Trying to gather data from multiple systems so you can generate reports for compliance or your executive team? Employees not interested in using the HR technologies they have at their disposal? If you’re experiencing any – or all – of these pain points, it’s time to evaluate your HR technology approach. MORE

Sydney Finkelstein, Fellow of the Academy of Management and member of the global Thinkers50 list of top management gurus, will join an all-star lineup of speakers at the i4cp 2018 Conference: Next Practices Now , the leading talent event for HR, learning, and diversity leaders. The i4cp 2018 Conference is often ranked among the best HR events of the year due to its exclusive senior-level networking atmosphere and forward-looking presenters. MORE

Employers project the total cost of providing medical and pharmacy benefits to rise 5% for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, according to the survey. Almost nine in 10 employers (88%) expect to use COEs in 2018 for certain procedures such as transplants or orthopedic surgery. MORE

Included in the rule were the 2018 out-of-pocket maximums (OOPMs) for nongrandfathered health plans. The post HHS Benefit and Payment Parameters Notice Clarifies Benefit Limits for 2018 appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. Final regulations issued by the U.S. MORE

We’re planning our 2018 conferences and we want to hear from you. Take our 2018 Conference Location Poll and get a $20 coupon instantly! The post Tell Us Where You Want to Go in 2018! appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. MORE

The new requirement begins with the 2017 EEO-1 reporting cycle and will be due by March 31, 2018. MORE

But this mindset has changed in the past few years, and will continue to change into 2018. Astron Solutions will continue to monitor these four trends in non-profit compensation throughout 2018. The world of non-profit compensation continues to see radical changes from the past. MORE

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