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HR in 2017 – a review

cipHR

Twelve months ago, we predicted five major trends that would affect HR and workplaces in 2017. Result: mental health dominates the agenda. Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work, including minimising the risk of stress-related illness.

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Cautious welcome for government’s disability plan which aims to make UK ‘most accessible nation’

Workplace Insight

million more disabled people in work now than in 2017, which the government claims is delivering a commitment five years early. We also question the omission of employment from the Action Plan. This can only happen if employment is made a reality for more disabled people.” This has included seeing 1.3

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10 People Sustainability Strategies for Your Business

Vantage Circle

Better Employee Health and Well-being Prioritizing people sustainability can lead to a healthier and more motivated workforce, with lower rates of stress, burnout, and absenteeism. According to a study by the SHRM , companies that invest in employee health and wellness programs see a return of $3 for every $1 spent.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

I accept the following as a fundamental principle for workers’ compensation: If work is the cause of injury and disability, then the compensation and treatment should be funded by the employer. million workers (about 95% of the employed workforce) and 280,000 employers in a province of about 5.5 Coverage extends to about 2.7

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18 Ideas For HRs To Celebrate Ramadan At Work

Vantage Circle

Fun Fact- One of the fastest growing faith-based groups, called Faithforce, was launched by Salesforce in 2017. As an HR personnel, the welfare of the company’s employees is your responsibility. Even a short 10-minute break can be pivotal in keeping employees’ health and productivity in check.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Over time, savings may be depleted, debts incurred, and their health and welfare diminished—furthering the burden of their original work-related injuries. In that state, most workers injured on or before July 1, 2017 will see time-loss and pension benefit payments increase by 5 percent based on the change in the state's average wage.

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India: Developments Affecting Diversity in the Workplace

Global People Strategist

When it comes to inclusivity and diversity within the workplace, companies operating in India now have to face and adhere to four major recent developments in the country’s employment law. The central government of amended the Maternity Benefit Act in 2017, in order to increase the number of paid maternity leave, women were offered.