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5 Effective Tools to Enhance Employee Engagement and Retention

HR Digest

Employee retention is crucial for the success of any organization and the tools you use to enhance employee engagement are just as important. Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated, leading to improved business outcomes. In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to invest in the best employee engagement tools to attract, engage, and retain top talent.

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Specsavers promotes workplace menopause support through networks

Employee Benefits

Eye care and audiology organisation Specsavers uses its employee network groups and policies to promote menopause support in the workplace. It has more than 2,500 optical, audiology and ophthalmology businesses in 11 countries and more than 23,000 UK employees. The organisation has multiple employee network groups, including its MenoTalk group which is predominantly aimed at providing support and guidance for staff in its support office functions, retail stores, or marketing and development site

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Payroll Forecasting: Strategies for Predicting Employee Expenses

Patriot Software

Payroll is arguably a business’s biggest expense. Between taxes and benefits, an employee costs up to 32% more than their wages. To accurately budget for your payroll-related expenses, try payroll forecasting. Payroll forecasting is an essential part of financial planning that requires you to analyze and understand your company’s payroll data.

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4 Ways to Support Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing

Best Money Moves

4 Ways to Support Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing. Employers should be proactive and create support systems to enhance overall organizational success. Employers play a significant role in shaping the mental well-being of their employees. Recognizing and addressing mental health challenges not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the company’s overall success.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Enter Your State Payroll Compliance Era at Payroll Congress

PayrollOrg

Want a total state and local payroll compliance transformation? Register to attend PayrollOrg’s 42nd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo to get the latest updates and so much more!

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What is the 9 Box Grid Model in HRM?

HR Lineup

In the realm of Human Resource Management (HRM), the 9-Box Grid Model stands as a pivotal tool for talent management and succession planning. Its structure allows HR professionals to assess and visualize employees’ performance and potential, facilitating strategic decision-making within organizations. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of the 9-Box Grid Model, exploring its origins, applications, benefits, and best practices.

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40% of Americans are delaying healthcare visits despite having insurance

Employee Benefit News

According to Paytient, one in six Americans noticed work suffered due to a health issue they couldn't afford to treat.

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40% of UK staff would choose a job with lower salary but generous benefits

Employee Benefits

Two in five (40%) UK employees admitted they would choose a job with a lower salary but generous employee benefits , according to research from MetLife UK. When looking at financial benefits of a potential new job, the protection and employee benefits provider found that 37% of respondents said financial bonuses are important to them, while 35% would like generous pension contributions.

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Struggling to support 4 generations with their financial well-being? Here's where to start

Employee Benefit News

Understanding the unique needs of each age group can help employers create the most impactful offerings.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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Anchor uses menopause guidance to encourage conversations

Employee Benefits

In order to support any of its employees that are impacted by the menopause , Anchor has developed a specific guidance document to facilitate conversations around reasonable adjustments for perimenopause and the menopause. The housing and care provider for people in later life serves more than 65,000 residents in 54,000 homes across almost 1,700 housing locations.

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Fear of Public Speaking: 7 Tips to Overcome It

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s the fear of public speaking? 7 physical symptoms of the fear of public speaking Why do people fear public speaking?

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BM Caterers launches enhanced employee benefits package

Employee Benefits

Contract catering business BM Caterers has rolled out an enhanced employee benefits package for its 850 employees in order to reflect its continued commitment to inclusivity. Titled ‘Pearfect’, the programme includes 24 weeks of fully-paid maternity leave , four weeks of secondary carer leave, and three days of grandparent leave. All of these extend to families welcoming new members through adoption and surrogacy.

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Majority of people feel confident in their ability to adapt to era of AI

Workplace Insight

Following yesterday’s news about the fears CEOs harbour with the advent of AI in the workplace, a new poll from Indeed suggests that nearly 9 in 10 UK workers (89 percent) feel confident in their ability to adapt to change over the next five years. According to the survey, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) feel the skills needed for their role will change in the next five years, with 15 percent expecting significant changes.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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What will new guidance mean for menopause support in the workplace?

Employee Benefits

New guidance offers advice on reasonable adjustments employers can make, but these will vary depending on an employees’ role and an employer’s sector. Employers should adapt their policies according to the guidance to promote fairness and inclusivity in the workplace. It also highlights how to encourage employees to open up about their experiences and how to involve the whole workforce in conversations.

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Half of bosses now live in fear that AI could steal their jobs

Workplace Insight

Hundreds of UK chief executives believe that artificial intelligence (AI) could steal their job, underlining widespread fears over the technology’s potential to shake up traditional working models. Nearly half (43 percent) of CEOs said they felt that their job could be at risk due to the technology, according to a new poll from AND Digital. The survey has been published in The CEO Digital Divide: are you accelerating enterprise value or slowing it down [registration], which surveyed 600 global C

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Bates Wells and Centrica shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health

Employee Benefits

Law firm Bates Wells and energy supplier Centrica have been shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The award, which was newly introduced for 2023, recognises the most effective benefits strategy to help and support staff going through fertility treatment or pregnancy, regardless of gender. Last year, banking services Citi won the award as the judges were impressed by the level of support it offers to employees on their journey to parent

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Young employees want to feel pride in their work — or they'll quit

Employee Benefit News

A new survey reveals how employers can foster work environments young professionals find fulfilling.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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AF Blakemore recruits Nicola McIntosh to be new chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Food and drink business AF Blakemore has recruited Nicola McIntosh to be its new chief people officer , effective 20 May. McIntosh joins from Rotherham, Doncaster, and South Humber NHS Trust, where she served as executive board director of people and organisational development. She led a team of 120 and played a role in navigating the trust’s workforce through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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West End gateway for Leeds takes shape with green light for McLaren’s mixed use neighbourhood

Workplace Insight

Leeds City Council has McLaren’s mixed use Wellington Square development of build-to-rent homes and commercial space in Leeds’ West End. The new neighbourhood, designed by Howells Architects, will transform a 2.47 acre site into a lively gateway to Leeds city centre with a landmark tower, high-quality new homes and innovative workspace in the city’s professional core and Innovation Arc, which establishes the area as a hub for research and innovation.

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Lighthouse Charity and Belfast Harbour achieve Belfast Business Promise accreditation

Employee Benefits

Lighthouse Charity, Belfast Harbour and the Northern Irish Department for the Economy have achieved Belfast Business Promise accreditation as part of a pledge to create a more inclusive environment for employees. The initiative was launched this month by Belfast City Council, which engaged with 130 individuals and 30 businesses when co-designing it.

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What is a health insurance premium?

PeopleKeep

As more individuals and families become active healthcare consumers , knowing key healthcare terms and how they affect your health insurance costs is essential. One of the most critical terms to understand is health insurance premiums. Paying health insurance premiums is necessary to ensure your coverage is active when you need it most. This blog post will explain what a health insurance premium is, how much premiums typically cost, and how different factors and plans affect premium amounts.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Open competition launched to find design team for new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki

Workplace Insight

The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, Real Estate Company ADM, the City of Helsinki and SAFA the Finnish Association of Architects have launched an international, open design competition to find a design team for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour. The new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki, Finland, is planned to open in 2030 and will combine the Museum of Finnish Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki.

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2023 Distinguished Employee – Breanna Boatright

InterWest Insurance Services

Announcing 2023 InterWest Insurance Services Distinguished Employee Winner! Breanna Boatright Surety, Unit Coordinator Reno Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community.

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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

In today’s fast-paced work environment, where stress levels can often run high and burnout is a real concern, workplace wellness programs have become increasingly popular. These programs not only promote the well-being of employees but also contribute to a positive work culture and increased productivity. However, behind the scenes, HR professionals must navigate a complex web of compliance requirements to ensure these programs are effectively structured and legally sound.

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Key Takeaways from Weekdays with Bernie 2024

BerniePortal

Learn key takeaways from Weekdays with Bernie 2024, featuring experts in HR, healthcare, and business like Aron Ain, Gloria Goins, Madeline Mann, and Dr. Jessica Rhodes.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.