Workplace Insight

JUNE 17, 2024

A new poll claims that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid working model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The survey of more than 1,000 people, undertaken by hybrid working firm International Workplace Group , suggests that three quarters (75 percent) reported a dramatic reduction in burnout symptoms, defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplaces stress, since moving to a hybrid model.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

In this webinar recorded for the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Ted Becker and Julian André discuss the changing landscape of employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) litigation. The program covers trends in recent significant court decisions relating to ESOPs as well as the latest theories advanced by plaintiff’s counsel and the US Department of […] The post The Changing Landscape of ESOP Litigation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 17, 2024

Looking for a new job? U.S. News put together a list of highly-rated companies, touching on different employee priorities.

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BetterUp

JUNE 17, 2024

Health and well-being are interconnected. Learn how they support each other, and find tips for improving both for more happiness, contentment, and success.

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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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HR Lineup

JUNE 17, 2024

Skills-based hiring, also known as competency-based or skills-centric hiring, is an approach that prioritizes the abilities and competencies of candidates over traditional qualifications such as degrees and job titles. This method focuses on the specific skills required for a job and seeks candidates who can demonstrate these abilities, regardless of their educational background or previous job titles.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 17, 2024

The most effective well-being strategies consider both DEI and mental health.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

Credit: Shutterstock/Yury-Nikolaev. What are corporate eyecare schemes? Looking after employees’ eye health delivers several benefits to employers. As well as helping meet their duty-of-care requirements, offering employees a regular eye examination can be part of the overall health and wellbeing strategy. Problems with eyesight can cause headaches and eye strain and an optician can also pick up the early signs of serious health issues including diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 17, 2024

A benefits adviser shares the importance of advocacy and end-of-life care for the groups she serves.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

Co-op was presented with the highly coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024, which took place on Friday 14 June at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London last week. The Grand Prix is the ‘winner of winners’ accolade and is selected from the winning entries across all other categories. It is given to the organisation that most impressed judges throughout the process with its overall achievements.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 17, 2024

Iversity is an innovative platform that has redefined the landscape of online education. It provides a diverse array of courses and training programs, catering to learners from various professional backgrounds and academic interests. Established with the mission to make education accessible and impactful, Iversity leverages the power of digital technology to deliver high-quality learning experiences that are both flexible and comprehensive.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has enhanced its paternity and partner leave and carers leave policies , effective immediately. Following employee feedback, the group has increased its fully-paid paternity leave provision from eight weeks to 12 in order to reinforce its commitment to supporting its staff and their families.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 17, 2024

Skillshare is an online learning platform designed to foster creativity and learning through a diverse range of classes and a vibrant community. Founded in 2010 by Michael Karnjanaprakorn and Malcolm Ong, Skillshare has grown to become a leading destination for creative individuals seeking to expand their skills, explore new interests, and connect with like-minded learners and instructors from around the world.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

An employment tribunal has found that Scottish teacher whose menopause symptoms worsened during a dispute about moving to a different school was unfairly dismissed. Allison Shearer had worked at the Clydesdale Secondary Support Base between 2015 and 2022, teaching English, maths and health and wellbeing. She was taking prescribed medication for menopause symptoms, high blood pressure, anxiety and low mood.

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JUNE 17, 2024

Treehouse, officially known as Team Treehouse, is a dynamic online learning platform dedicated to empowering individuals through technology education. Founded in 2011 by Ryan Carson, Treehouse has since become a beacon for aspiring developers, designers, and entrepreneurs seeking to hone their skills in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Vision and Mission Treehouse’s mission is to bridge the technology skills gap by providing accessible, high-quality education to everyone, regardless o

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 17, 2024

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has named Nicole Gray as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer , effective 1 July. She will be replacing Gary VanderLind, who is retiring from the role. Gray joined Goodyear in 2016, moving from leading global labor and the employment team to senior human resources leadership roles. She used her breadth and depth of labour and employment experience to design and implement a global human resource strategy to enable workforce planning, fos

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HR Lineup

JUNE 17, 2024

Udemy is a leading online learning platform that offers a diverse and expansive catalog of courses designed to help individuals develop new skills, advance their careers, and explore their passions. Launched in 2010, Udemy has grown to become one of the largest and most popular educational platforms, serving millions of students around the world. Whether you’re looking to learn a new programming language, improve your business acumen, delve into creative arts, or explore personal developme

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 17, 2024

First DCA Says JCC Should Have Followed Terms of Contract Construing the “catchall” provision of Florida’s average weekly wage (AWW) statute [§ 440.14(1)(d), Fla. Stat.], the state’s First District Court of Appeal reversed a JCC’s determination of a minor league baseball player’s AWW, finding that the JCC abused his discretion in rejecting the express terms of the player’s employment contract [ Detroit Tigers, Inc. v.

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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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JUNE 17, 2024

OpenLearning is a pioneering online education platform that revolutionizes the way courses are designed and delivered by integrating the principles of social learning. Established with the vision of making learning a more interactive and engaging experience, OpenLearning has grown into a global leader in the online education space, supporting millions of learners and educators worldwide.

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HR Digest

JUNE 17, 2024

We’re squarely in the middle of Pride month and we’ve seen LGBTQ+ inclusion in business marketing campaigns take on a more downplayed approach this year. Instead of the vast, colorful, month-long advertising campaigns we’ve seen over the last few years, things have been more understated due to societal pressures and the complexity of determining the most effective ways to show support for Pride Month.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 17, 2024

In the U.S. we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community during the month of June. It’s a time when parades, festivals, and fun events bring people together to uplift and reflect on the remarkable achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. WEX is proud to participate in these celebrations, starting with Saturday’s Pride parade and festival in Portland, Maine, that took place just down the road from WEX’s Global Headquarters.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 17, 2024

In a case with a bizarre fact pattern, the Supreme Court of Oklahoma held that for the exclusive remedy provision of the state’s Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act (AWCA) to extend tort immunity to a co-employee who injures another employee, the co-employee must have been acting within the course and scope of his or her employment when the incident occurred [ Bayouth v.

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JUNE 17, 2024

About 6 in 10 Americans live within 2 miles of an electric vehicle public charging station , according to the Pew Research Center. And as of February 2024, there are over 61,000 public charging stations across the U.S. EV charging accessibility is growing, pushing the EV transition within reach for many businesses. For fleet managers, electric vehicles present a unique opportunity to reduce emissions, lower operational costs, and contribute to a sustainable future.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 17, 2024

A survey published as part of National Women’s Enterprise Week suggests that around 9 in 10 working mums who started their own businesses did so to achieve greater control over when and where they work. National Women’s Enterprise Week is an initiative that looks to empower and support female entrepreneurialism. The research, which surveyed 500 UK entrepreneurs, sets out to highlight the importance of flexibility and autonomy as people juggle managing work and family life amid rising chil

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Workers' Compensation

JUNE 17, 2024

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia filed the legislation to institute additional workers' compensation supplemental benefits on June 13, 2024, and Assemblyman Inganamort co-sponsored it. This bill proposes to increase workers' compensation benefits for permanently disabled workers and dependents of deceased workers who died from work-related injuries. The increase is designed to keep pace with inflation (COLA).

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 17, 2024

Forcibly bringing employees back to the office doesn't necessarily ensure productivity, a new survey finds.

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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.

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