Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
Electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks, Principality Building Society, asset management firm QEQ and advertising business Oliver Agency have signed up to a home heating employee benefit scheme. Run by Heat Scheme, the benefit will give employees at the firms access to one to one consultations , heating efficiency assessments and training webinars.
Best Money Moves
JULY 8, 2024
5 ways to motivate your employees to save money. Help employees save money with financial wellness programs, benefits communication, retirement plans and more. Financial experts generally recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund to help cover unexpected costs. However, for many employees, putting this advice into practice is easier said than done.
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Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that recruitment firm Hays introduced one week of paid carer’s leave in order to support its UK and Ireland staff with caring responsibilities. The aim of the policy was to go beyond the government’s introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year, which came into place in April.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Effective employee onboarding significantly influences a company's success and employee satisfaction. Onboarding goes beyond mere orientation; it encompasses integrating new hires into the organizational culture, their roles, and the broader company ecosystem.
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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!
Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Qandle
JULY 8, 2024
Navigating the world of Human Resources (HR) can sometimes feel like trying to understand a foreign language, especially when it comes to leave policies. One such policy that often raises questions and debates is the sandwich leave policy. This article aims to demystify the concept of the sandwich leave policy, explaining what it is, how it works, and its implications for both employees and employers.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
HR leaders are now heading a business environment that is rapidly changing due to technological advancements and the new demands of the labor market. Many organizations are redefining success in the business, and HR professionals must prioritize specific processes that drive growth, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
Many employees hesitate to request time off to grieve the loss of a pet, fearing stigma and lack of support in the workplace.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Deciphering HR Policies in the UAE involves unraveling a complex infrastructure that governs employer-employee relationships in this diverse and dynamic business environment. Organizations in the UAE must comply with numerous regulations, advice, and norms included in HR policies to stay legal, build a healthy internal environment, and provide fair treatment to their agents.
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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
Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
Many employees hesitate to request time off to grieve the loss of a pet, fearing stigma and lack of support in the workplace.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Organizations do more than just routinely welcome new hires into an organization during employee onboarding. It is a strategic initiative designed to integrate employees seamlessly into their roles, culture, and environment.
HR Lineup
JULY 8, 2024
Effective workload planning is crucial for the success of any organization. It ensures that tasks are distributed evenly among team members, deadlines are met, and stress levels are minimized. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of workload planning, from understanding its importance to implementing strategies for efficient task management.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Workplace diversity and inclusion have become essential components in modern business practices globally, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) follows suit. The UAE has been experiencing significant growth throughout recent years and has attracted a diverse population from different corners of the world.
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Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!
WEX Inc.
JULY 8, 2024
During COVID, credit card fraud skyrocketed in part due to an increase in online shopping and a resultant increase in lurking fraudsters. Jack Caporal of the Motley Fool recently reported that credit card fraud remained above pre-pandemic levels throughout the first three quarters of 2023, which is concerning for anyone who uses credit cards personally or for their business.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Employee reward and recognition strategies enhance employee motivation, engagement, and, as a result, organizational success. The UAE’s unique status as a global business center and the characteristics of its cultural mix mean that its workplace culture is diverse, blending traditional values and modernity.
Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
Credit: Black Salmon/Shutterstock What are motivation voucher schemes? Motivation voucher schemes are an effective means of engaging employees, particularly when pay rises are few and far between. The vouchers carry a monetary value that can either be spent at a single store or at multiple retailers. Motivation vouchers have been a popular way for organisations to incentivise their employees for many years, from rewarding loyalty and recognising long service, to saying a simple thank-you for a j
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
As Human Resources (HR) becomes increasingly dynamic, HR tools play a significant role in streamlining processes. These tools are essential, facilitating the smooth execution of HR functions and ensuring optimal organizational productivity.
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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.
Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
Credit: UK government, under Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed, resized Liz Kendall, the re-elected MP for Leicester West, has been appointed as the secretary of state for work and pensions as part of the new Labour government established last week. In her new role, she will have overall responsibility for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), including the departmental strategy , planning and performance, reporting and governance requirements, as well as departmental expenditure.
Darwinbox
JULY 8, 2024
Human Resource Management is an integral part of the United Arab Emirates’ dynamic landscape. The UAE enjoys abundant human resources as a global hotspot for business, innovation, and diversity. HRM ’s purpose and function in the UAE is to manage the workforce and the challenges and opportunities the diverse and fast-paced environment may pose.
Employee Benefits
JULY 8, 2024
UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed Shelley Sutton as its new people director. Sutton takes over the role from Declan Vaughan, who retires this month after holding the role for six years and working at the firm since 2017. She joined Browne Jacobson in 2019 as a HR business partner and was promoted to head of business partnering in January 2021.
APA Congress Today
JULY 8, 2024
Ten exceptional individuals were honored with Meritorious Service Awards by PayrollOrg for their leadership and outstanding service to the organization. The awards were presented during the 2024 Virtual Congress & Expo that is taking place July 10-11. The details of each recipient’s service to PayrollOrg, both locally and nationally, are listed accordingly.
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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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 8, 2024
This is almost certainly the most important book about work and workplaces to appear in the first half of this year. Working Assumptions by Julia Hobsbawm will be one of the two most important published this year, as we shall soon discover. It is also one packed with wisdom, knowledge and a central premise that is undoubtedly true. Namely that the events of the past four years have given us the opportunity to rethink how we work and so how we spend our days and our lives more generally.
HR Digest
JULY 8, 2024
According to new data from the Identity Theft Resource Center , there has been a surge in job scams in 2023 linked to the rise of artificial intelligence. AI-based job scams are a new concept that experts are urging the public to familiarize themselves with, as scammers have turned to using these tools to collect personal data under the guise of interviewing expectant candidates.
The Workcomp Writer
JULY 8, 2024
A North Carolina appellate court recently held that injuries sustained by an employee who was allegedly assaulted by a co-worker after work hours in a nearby parking lot did not arise out of and in the course of the employee’s employment, nor were the injuries the sort of “accidental” injuries covered by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Act”) [ Wilson v.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 8, 2024
A judge sided with a lawsuit that claimed the agency lacks authority to craft rules defining unfair methods of competition.
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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