Mon.Dec 11, 2023

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Workplace and property firms must wake up to the new era of networked businesses

Workplace Insight

While millions of words have been dedicated to the expected changes in post-Covid workstyles – how will people work, where will they work, how will they be supported – very little has been said about their employers: companies and corporations. Yet the anticipated changes to work and the workplace raise questions about the role of the company. Is it one just half of a transaction between employer and employee?

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NCSEA Offers Free Podcast on Child Support for Independent Contractors

PayrollOrg

The National Child Support Engagement Association (NCSEA), in which PayrollOrg is a member, has released a free podcast on child support.

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Brewers Decorator Centres supports and values neurodiverse staff

Employee Benefits

Decorators merchant Brewers Decorator Centres demonstrates support for its neurodiverse employees through a dedicated policy that recognises the strength and opportunities a workforce of this kind can bring. The organisation, which has more than 200 sites across the UK and Jersey and 1,500 employees, introduced a neurodiverse policy in written, video and dyslexia-friendly formats in November 2023.

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PayrollOrg Supports USCIS E-Verify NextGen Project

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg commented in support of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed new E-Verify NextGen service.

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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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How to support employees with neurodiverse conditions

Employee Benefits

Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. Employers can put tools in place to holistically support neurodiverse employees’ mental wellbeing. Biases in performance evaluations or promotion should be removed as they are not conducive to a workplace that is fair for all employees.

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Get the best of the previous week’s news, features and commentary from Workplace Insight direct to your inbox by subscribing at the link below. In this week’s newsletter : news on the growth in the flexible working market, the impact of AI on middle class jobs, and how the final stage of your career might be one of disillusionment. There’s commentary on the most popular workplace stories from the past year and how tech is stealing your time.

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What Are Metacognitive Skills? Definition & 5 Examples

BetterUp

Learn how to use metacognitive skills like self-awareness, problem-solving, and reflection to streamline your learning and self-improvement processes.

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Washington state long term care tax offers lessons for everyone

Employee Benefit News

Other states may attempt to duplicate a law that offers limited benefits with delayed and spotty coverage.

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What Is HR Information Systems, A Comprehensive Guide to HR Information Systems

Qandle

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) are software solutions designed to streamline and enhance various HR functions within an organization. These systems integrate and automate processes related to human resource management, providing a centralized platform for managing and accessing HR-related data. HRIS serves as a comprehensive database for employee information and supports a wide range of HR activities.

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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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New tax credit for Indiana employers that offer an HRA

PeopleKeep

Starting in 2024, Indiana employers will have a new tax credit available if they decide to offer their employees a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) instead of group health insurance. This will allow small businesses and nonprofits to offer affordable and personalized health benefits in The Hoosier State. This article will cover everything you need to know about the new Indiana tax credit for HRAs, including what House Bill 1004 1 is, how the tax credit works, and what organizations are eli

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The Evolution of Work: Unveiling 10 Hybrid Workforce Best Practices

Vantage Circle

With the emerging need and popularity of a hybrid work arrangement, many of you are definitely curious to learn about this drastic shift in work arrangement. Along the lines of curiosity, a sense of confusion has also taken over. You may be questioning what comprises a hybrid workforce in particular. So, to be very precise, a hybrid workforce is a blend of a workforce where- A section of employees work exclusively from remote locations.

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Microsoft and labor unions form alliance on AI

Employee Benefit News

The collaboration aims to create "an open dialogue" on how artificial intelligence will impact workers.

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Staff under 40 nearly twice as likely to leave a job for better benefits

Employee Benefits

British employees under 40 are nearly twice as likely to consider leaving their job for better benefits , according to new research from Telus Health. The global employee wellbeing solutions business surveyed 2,000 working Brits for its Mental health index to explore the impact of anxiety, stress, depression , turnover and flexibility. It found that 41% of respondents are thinking about leaving their job, or are unsure, while they are nearly three times more likely than workers over 50 to consid

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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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Student loan forgiveness take two: A look at Biden's 'Plan B'

Employee Benefit News

Will Sealy, CEO of Summer, discusses President Biden's new proposal, and whether student loan borrowers are likely to see federal relief.

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University of Hertfordshire reports 7.59% 2023 mean hourly pay gap

Employee Benefits

The University of Hertfordshire has reported a 2023 mean hourly pay gap of 7.59%, down from 7.95% in 2022. The mean average hourly rate for women and men were £23.86 and £25.82 respectively, while the median was £21.72 and £23.69. The university’s median pay gap rose to 8.32% from 6.02%, while for every £1 paid to men, women received 92.41 pence. The 2023 mean bonus gap changed from -3.42% to 8.04%, while the median closed completely.

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A 'flex-tirement' policy helps this ad agency's employees ease into retirement

Employee Benefit News

By 2030, all baby boomers will have reached retirement age, but it doesn't mean they need to leave the workforce immediately.

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Evora Contracts ordered to pay more than £25,000 in discrimination case

Employee Benefits

An employment tribunal has ruled that Scottish domestic cleaning business Evora Contracts must pay out £25,777 to its former manager who was sacked while pregnant. Antonia Ogilvie started working as a cleaner on a zero-hours contract in August last year, but was then offered the role of assistant manager and a salary of £350 per week. Two months later, Ogilvie found out she was expecting and told her employer Kendra Mann immediately.

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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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Employee recognition programs: Boosting morale and retention

Higginbotham

In a global economy characterized by low unemployment and increasing competition, smart companies stay ahead of their competition by deploying a secret weapon: they attract and retain top talent through the extraordinary human power of recognizing employees for good work. Employee recognition programs are growing in popularity due to their proven ability to boost morale, increase employee engagement and reduce turnover rates.

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Poll: Do you think reporting disability pay gaps should be mandatory?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. This week, Employee Benefits reported that the University of Hertfordshire published its disability pay data for the first time, with a mean hourly pay gap of 9.07% and a median of 10.86%. For every £1 paid to staff with no declared disability, individuals with a declared disability pay received 90.93p.

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HR Calendar 2024

BerniePortal

From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2024. Note: This calendar is also available as a downloadable PDF.

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IQUW hires Diane Gallacher as group chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Property specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has appointed Diane Gallacher as group chief people officer as of this month. Gallacher has more than 25 years of expertise in talent management, culture and leadership. She will serve on IQUW Group’s executive committee, where she will be responsible for implementing its talent strategy and growth plans.

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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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The #1 Pay Transparency Priority for Employers

UpstartHR

“Pay transparency is here (or coming) depending on where you’re located and where you’re hiring people. It’s kind of like a snowball rolling down the hill getting bigger and bigger. It’s something to really stop and think about and prepare for now, because it’s not easy. I think the biggest thing around transparency is thinking about what your education plan is for your people.” Megan Nail, Vice President, Total Rewards Practice at NFP We’re Only H

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How to Avoid Groupthink and Let Your Employees Truly Shine

HR Digest

If you’ve ever agreed to a decision at work even when you believe it to be the worst move your company could make, you need to learn how to avoid groupthink. If you’ve noticed workers at your organization make unanimous decisions every single time regardless of the issue, then there are signs of groupthink at your workplace and it’s likely stifling innovation and creativity.

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Top 10 pension mistakes individuals could make as they approach retirement

Employee Benefits

Most of us spend the majority of our working life saving into our pension. However, all this hard work saving can quickly unravel for those who aren’t aware of common pension mistakes. WEALTH at work outlines below the top 10 pension mistakes individuals could make, to highlight what employees facing retirement may need support with. 1. Withdrawing savings from a pension early As a result of the rising cost of living, one in 10 (10%) over 55s in fulltime employment have withdrawn pension savings

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Injured California Felon Was Not Employee of Charitable Organization Providing Residential Rehab Program

The Workcomp Writer

A divided panel of the California Court of Appeal affirmed a decision of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) to the extent that it determined that the petitioner—who had pleaded guilty to a felony count of forgery, and entered a residential rehabilitation program sponsored by the Salvation Army (SA), a nonprofit organization, as a condition of probation—was not an employee of SA and accordingly could not recover workers’ compensation benefits from it following an injury that o

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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.