Fri.Jan 12, 2024

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4 ways to make a good impression in a job interview

Employee Benefit News

ResumeBuilder shared tips and tricks to help job seekers navigate their interviews successfully.

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HR in 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Bold Leadership

HR Digest

As we stand at the precipice of 2024, a revolution – not an evolution – awaits. The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. The year ahead demands courage and audacity. It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy.

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10 best and worst cities to find a job in 2024

Employee Benefit News

WalletHub's new report ranked cities based on job opportunities, median income and housing affordability as factors for job seekers to consider.

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Documenting Small Safety Incidents Key to Preventing Major Ones

InterWest Insurance Services

Studies show that for every major workplace injury or fatality, there are nearly 10 minor injuries — and more than 30 accidents that lead to property damage. While minor injuries may not seem consequential, they can be indicators of structural problems in an employer’s safety standards. Capturing data even on minor incidents that may seem trivial can be critical in informing efforts to prevent much greater dangers in the future.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Williams Sonoma, CVS Health among top 10 companies hiring remote workers

Employee Benefit News

Flexjobs ranked which companies posted the highest amount of remote positions last year, highlighting which employers are still embracing flexibility.

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4 ways to make a good impression in a job interview

Employee Benefit News

Resume Genius shared tips and tricks to help job seekers navigate their interviews successfully.

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More Employers Offering Wellness, Mental Health Chatbots

InterWest Insurance Services

As a record amount of U.S. workers struggle with mental health issues and stress, more employers are offering new chatbot apps to help them. A survey this past summer of 457 employers by Willis Towers Watson found that 24% of them offer a “digital therapeutic” for mental health support. Some 15% of the businesses surveyed were considering adding this type of offering in 2024 or 2025, the professional services company found.

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Citi to cut 20,000 roles, saving $2.5 billion

Employee Benefit News

Ultimately, firm-wide headcount will decline by 60,000 jobs to 180,000 by the end of 2026.

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The HR Scorecard: A Complete Guide

HR Lineup

Human Resources (HR) plays a pivotal role in the success of any organization. In the dynamic and competitive business environment of today, businesses need effective ways to measure and manage their human capital. The HR Scorecard is a powerful tool that allows organizations to align their HR strategies with overall business objectives, monitor key HR metrics , and drive continuous improvement.

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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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2024's great debate: Are you for or against RTO?

Employee Benefit News

Just two weeks into the new year, employers are already fumbling their plans to get employees back to the office.

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What is a Coach vs. a Mentor? A Guide to Both and When to Search

BetterUp

What is the difference between a coach vs. a mentor? If you’re debating between coaching and mentoring, Here's your guide to both.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 5 – 11 January 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 – 11 January 2024 were: Sainsbury’s increases pay for hourly paid staff Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca named top 30 best places to work for 2023 Exclusive: Unum UK enhances carer’s leave policy Tribunal finds Association of Chartered Certified Accountants employee was discriminated against Anglian Water reports 6.5% mean gender pay gap for 2023 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group rolls out benefits for working families Exclusive: 4

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Enhancing Self-Efficacy in the Workplace: A Key to Motivation and Performance (CHRO’s take)

Vantage Circle

“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” - Mahatma Gandhi That’s what self-efficacy does to any ordinary person (or animal), as we’ll learn in the following story. At the depths of a well, a determined frog found itself trapped. Wanting to escape sooner than later, it kept leaping day after day.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Bensons for Beds looks for chief sleep officer

Employee Benefits

Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep Something for the weekend: Bedroom furniture retailer Bensons for Beds has opened applications for its new chief sleep officer position, where sleeping on the job is actively encouraged. The fully remote role will pay £10,000 for a six-month part-time contract, which covers 874 hours of training, napping and shopping. The successful applicant will receive more than 14 hours of in-bed training to help develop their knowledge and understanding of sleep, learning to recogn

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Future-Proof Your Career: Thriving in the 2025 Job Market with a Growth Mindset

Professionals Alternative

Future-Proof Your Career: Thriving in the 2025 Job Market with a Growth Mindset Introduction: The changing landscape of the job market The job market is an ever-evolving landscape, influenced by technological advancements, economic fluctuations, and shifting industry norms. As we approach the year 2025, it becomes increasingly crucial for professionals to prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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Tribunal rules in favour of Arjowiggins Scotland staff in redundancy case

Employee Benefits

An employment tribunal has ruled that 300 former Arjowiggins Scotland employees will each receive around £4,000 in compensation after the employer went into administration in 2022. The former paper mill workers based in Stoneywood, Aberdeen were members of trade union Unite. Through Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, they made protective award claims against the employer for its failure to enact a 45-day consultation period for workers in a redundancy situation.

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Future-Proof Your Career: Thriving in the 2024 Job Market with a Growth Mindset

Professionals Alternative

[link] Future-Proof Your Career: Thriving in the 2024 Job Market with a Growth Mindset Introduction: The changing landscape of the job market The job market is an ever-evolving landscape, influenced by technological advancements, economic fluctuations, and shifting industry norms. As we approach the year 2024, it becomes increasingly crucial for professionals to prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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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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Lovewell’s logic: What will the year ahead have in store?

Employee Benefits

A belated Happy New Year to you all! At the turn of the year, many of us will have taken the opportunity to take stock and consider what we would like to achieve this year, along with what we will need to do or change in order to do so. While personally I don’t subscribe to the concept of new year resolutions, I do believe the change in year provides a good opportunity to plan for the year ahead.

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Navigating the Finance Job Market: Insights from a Seasoned Finance Recruiter

Professionals Alternative

[link] Navigating the Finance Job Market: Insights from a Seasoned Finance Recruiter Introduction to the finance job market In today’s increasingly competitive job market, finding the right finance job can be a daunting task. As a seasoned finance recruiter, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that both job-searching candidates and hiring managers face in this industry.

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EY to allow consultants to take time away from roles

Employee Benefits

Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com Professional services and accounting firm Ernst and Young (EY) is to allow its UK consultant employees to take time away from their roles. Through the employer’s Employee TimeOut initiative, employees without an assignment from March to August 2024 can leave their role for between four and 12 weeks. This time away will be unpaid, but staff will receive a bonus worth 25% of their salary when they return.

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HRA vs HSA vs FSA – Understanding the difference and selecting the best options

Higginbotham

Out-of-pocket health care costs can become a burden for employees. Special accounts designed to cover health care costs can help both workers and employers manage their expenses. When considering the three main types of health accounts (HRAs, HSAs and FSAs), it’s important to understand their pros and cons before deciding what to offer your employees.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Unveiling the Power of Pre-Tax Benefits on Nurturing Employee Well-Being

Benefit Resource Inc.

Blue Monday, often dubbed as the gloomiest day of the year, casts a shadow over the workplace, affecting employee morale and mental health. As businesses navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving professional landscape, prioritizing employee well-being has become more critical than ever. Understanding Blue Monday Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January, characterized by a combination of post-holiday blues , cold weather, and the realization of New Year’s resolutions

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The Top 5 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2024

BerniePortal

Employers and HR professionals can feel more prepared for 2024 by brushing up on industry knowledge with free online resources—many of which offer continuing education credit. We’ve cultivated a list of the top 5 free online courses for HR professionals at all levels in 2024.

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I Don’t Know What to Do With My Life: How to Find Your Path

BetterUp

Jump to section Is it okay if you don’t know what to do with your life? I don't know what to do with my life: What next?

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Employee relations examples and strategies for handling them

Business Management Daily

Building strong employee relations is an ongoing process for HR professionals and business leaders. Employee relations encompasses all of the operational activities and strategies that you use to build that employer-employee relationship to create a positive and productive work environment. So many of your basic day-to-day management opportunities provide an opportunity to build positive employee relations by deepening the level of trust and respect between employees and the company.

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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.