Complete these 5 must-do work tasks before 2024

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In the few days left before the new year, employees can make sure they’re on track for success by checking off the most impactful boxes on their employer’s HR platform — and seeking help when needed. 

Whether checking that tax withholdings are correct, or reviewing health insurance options, employees have some house-keeping to do to avoid any confusion in the new year. Forty-two percent of employees say the taxes and withholdings on their paychecks are difficult to understand, according to Score.org, and a new survey from Charles Schwab found over half say their 401(k) investments cause more confusion than their health insurance benefits. 

Whether you’ve moved or just changed banks, it’s essential that employers are made aware so as to avoid any issues with payment or communication. 

“Beyond tax purposes, personal information like an employee’s name, home address, mailing address, phone number, emergency contact and bank information for payroll is important to keep up-to-date in case an employer needs to mail any pertinent documents or forms, or contact the employee or their emergency contacts,” Michaels says. “Managers and HR departments should prompt employees to review and update their personal information via email and/or by sending a notification through the company’s HR platform to ensure all employee records are accurate throughout the year.”

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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