Workplace Insight
MAY 31, 2024
A new report from workplace technology provider Eptura suggests that employee-led hybrid working models and connected technology drive the highest returns for businesses. According to its first half 2024 Workplace Index report [registration], companies with hybrid working models in which employees can choose when to come to the office are seeing the most benefit.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 31, 2024
Abbey Donnell shares the inspiration behind her business and why employers should be proactive about their lactation support.
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Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
Housing association Aster Group has been reaccredited as a menopause-friendly employer due to its ongoing aim to provide the right support for its employees. The accreditation is awarded by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that continue to highlight menopause awareness, education and support in the workplace.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 31, 2024
As the number of students earning undergraduate degrees falls, participation in professional certifications is rising, revealing a labor shift.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
How engaged are employees with your organisation’s sustainability strategy? What role do they have to play in helping to achieve targets? Last week, we reported on Lego’s move to link a portion of its salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions. Lego plans to expand this over time in order to achieve its aim of becoming a more sustainable business.
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Employee Benefit News
MAY 31, 2024
Employers are turning to increasingly bizarre hiring tactics as the balance of power shifts away from workers.
Business Management Daily
MAY 31, 2024
By Paul Falcone When I wrote the book The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis (September 2023) for HarperCollins Leadership, my goal was to address the incredible pace of change and disruption that so many of us have faced since the COVID pandemic. Employers and managers needed to learn to manage remotely, deal effectively with talent scarcity and employee burnout, prepare to fend off union-organizing threats and, yes, brace themselves for mergers and acquisitions, as well as subsequent i
Employee Benefit News
MAY 31, 2024
Recruiters and HR leaders share the benefits and culture shifts they're making to appeal to employees today.
Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 24 – 30 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Paternity leave for bereaved partners bill passed into law Lego ties salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions Morrisons warehouse workers strike over pension contribution change David Lloyd Clubs introduces communication hub for global workforce Linklaters and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer increase trainee lawyer salaries 73% of parents think next government should reform parental leave an
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HR Digest
MAY 31, 2024
Managers may be playing an important role in employee experience, but while managers have a significant impact on the employee experience, they hardly receive any feedback on their own performance. This is as per a survey by Gallup. Very few employees have been able to provide feedback on their manager. As per the survey fewer than 1 in 4 have formally provided a feedback for their manager’s performance.
Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
Gas distribution network Cadent and engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald are among those on the shortlist for HR or benefits team of the year at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. Sponsored by Tusker, the award celebrates an in-house HR or benefits team that has worked to deliver benefits that meet the people and business strategies of its organisation.
Workplace Insight
MAY 31, 2024
Disseminating information about a building to the people who occupy it has come a long way from a basic, intranet desktop interface with warnings about wet floors or notices about charity fundraising. These days, workplace apps promise a much more sophisticated experience, which can be accessed in the palm of your hand. Gartner has a useful definition of workplace apps’ capabilities, stating, “They are used to explore and reserve workspaces, navigate the workplace, find colleagues, plan the best
Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
Something for the weekend: Distribution network operator for electricity UK Power Networks has raised more than £48,500 for the Duke of Edinburgh charity by taking part in a walk across London. More than 300 of the operator’s employees got ready to ramble in teams of up to seven people and took on a 20-mile Royal Ramble charity walk on Friday 24 May.
Advertiser: Paycor
The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
Workplace Insight
MAY 31, 2024
Will Easton joins me for a chat over a drink on the Workplace Cocktail Hour podcast. We discuss many things including: the scope of facilities and workplace management and why it offers so many career opportunities for people; punk approaches to work; what presence means and why it can be found in mosh pits as well as when touching grass; the emerging role of UX in designing offices; and why you should take the claims of iconic office designs with a pinch of salt.
Employee Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
A Metropolitan Police officer who was forced to return to the office despite a heart condition has won his disability discrimination and harassment case at the employment tribunal. Tarik Ahmed, who has worked for the Met Police for more than 22 years, has ischaemic heart disease, having previously suffered a heart attack. Stress and anxiety act as triggers for his condition and can exacerbate it.
Pacific Prime
MAY 31, 2024
When applying for a Mexico work visa, employers must issue a job offer to their employees to prove that they will get a position in the company in Mexico and the work permit application must be submitted on behalf of the employee by the employers. The types of work visas in Mexico include the working. The post How to Get a Mexico Work Visa appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.
InterWest Insurance Services
MAY 31, 2024
A new Federal Trade Commission rule that bans non-compete agreements will require insurance agencies around the country to revise their personnel policies immediately to avoid running afoul of the law. These agreements, which bar salespersons from going to a competitor, have been a hallmark of the insurance agency ecosystem. Besides prohibiting future non-competes, the rule also nullifies all existing agreements, which may require your agency to reach out to all former producers to inform them t
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Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.
Higginbotham
MAY 31, 2024
A statutory employee is a worker who would be considered an independent contractor under common law rules but must be treated as an employee for certain tax purposes. For many businesses, the rules regarding statutory employees can add complications to compliance and other business processes, particularly because of the potential financial and legal repercussions of misclassifying workers.
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
With SECURE 2.0’s increased catch-up contribution limits set to take effect next year, it’s time for 401(k) plan sponsors to brush up on the rules and consider how to administer the changes. Under the current rules, 401(k) plans may allow participants to make catch-up contributions when they are age 50 or older. For 2024, the catch-up contribution limit is $7.500.
Empuls
MAY 31, 2024
Scopely, a video game company, faced high employee turnover, particularly around the one-year mark. To address this, they developed a distinctive employee recognition program. Challenge: High employee turnover around anniversaries was a significant issue. Scopely introduced memorable, personalized rewards, trophies and social media shout-outs for exceptional performance.
Minding the Workplace
MAY 31, 2024
Last October, leaning on Einstein, at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Wash. DC. Last fall, I accepted an invitation to join the Advisory Committee of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education , an ongoing, staffed initiative of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , based in Washington D.C.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
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