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Exclusive: Channel 4 draws on internal resources for budget-friendly benefit options

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Readily-available resources such as employee groups, benefit add-ons, signposting and desk drops are all budget-friendly options to help boost benefits provision , said Sarah Webb, pension and benefits manager at Channel 4. On the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 in a session titled ‘Crafting cost-effective pay and reward strategies: benefits on any budget’, Webb shared examples of initiatives in place at Channel 4 and ideas about cost-effective

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Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

In light of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton, below are some tips for employers and plan sponsors for before, during and after the unfortunate event of a disaster. Not every disaster comes with a warning. Organizations can’t predict what […] The post Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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How companies can show employees they care

Employee Benefit News

Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.

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Job Satisfaction Factors: Identifying the Right Benefits

PeopleKeep

Employees that are happy and engaged at work drive better business outcomes. In fact, according to a 2020 Gallup study, highly engaged teams see a 23% increase in profitability and an 18% increase in productivity compared to teams where engagement and job satisfaction are low. Based on these insights, you would think that employee job satisfaction should be a top priority for employers.

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Boeing withdraws previous pay rise offer to striking US staff

Employee Benefits

Aerospace business Boeing has withdrawn its previous 30% pay rise offer to striking US staff after being unable to reach an agreement. The Seattle and Portland-based employees, who work on constructing planes including the 737 Max and 777, are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union. More than 30,000 took part in strike action, with 95% of those who voted in the ballot rejecting the offer , while 96% were in favour of strike action until a new agreement

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Frequently asked questions about Medicare

Higginbotham

At first glance, Medicare can seem confusing, especially as your health care needs change over time. Whether you’re turning 65 soon, thinking about how Medicare fits with your job’s health insurance or helping a loved one to figure out coverage, Higginbotham is here to help answer some of the most common questions about Medicare. Medicare FAQs Medicare vs.

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NY Court Affirms COVID-19 Death Benefits for Paratransit Operator

The Workcomp Writer

New York’s De Facto “Prevalence” Approach In a decision that further clarifies New York’s approach to COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims, the Appellate Division, Third Department, has affirmed an award of death benefits to the widow of a paratransit operator who died from COVID-19 in March 2020 [ Matter of Miller v. Transdev Bus on Demand LLC , 2024 N.Y.

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The top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 October 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 4 – 10 October 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Royal Mail launches collective defined contribution pension plan Employee Benefits Live 2024 welcomes delegates to ExCeL London Employee Benefits Awards 2025 open for entries Tribunal finds employer of former administrator failed to make reasonable adjustments Exclusive: 35% of UK employees have choice and flexibility for perks and benefits Exclusive: Wolseley and The Big Word Group to discuss wellbei

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What Is Social Skills Training, And Is It Healthy?

BetterUp

Jump to section What is social skills training? Social skills training pros and cons Common social skills training development areas 5 social skills training techniques Is social skills training healthy?

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HIPAA’s new privacy rule, tracking technologies and social media

Business Management Daily

Last week, we referred to receiving emails exhorting us to sign up for an online medical platform, but didn’t name it. Now we will, because it’s part of an ongoing lawsuit regarding medical privacy, social media and smartphones, of course. It’s MyChart. MyChart and a New York hospital system are now embroiled in litigation in New York. Plaintiffs’ allegations: The hospital system, through internet tracking technologies (aka MyChart), improperly disclosed their private health information to Faceb

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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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Canada Life enhances parental and family-friendly policies

Employee Benefits

Insurance, retirement and investment services provider Canada Life has enhanced parental and family-friendly policies for employees located within the UK and Isle of Man. From 1 January 2025, Canada Life staff will be eligible for 26 weeks of paid maternity leave or 16 weeks of paid paternity leave. This will also be extended to adoptive parents and parents of children born through surrogacy.

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10 Tips on How to Motivate Employees and Grow Together with Them

HR Digest

Knowing how to motivate employees is an invaluable tool in your arsenal. Employees who are enthusiastic about their jobs are more likely to be productive and creative with their roles. Employee motivation strategies can be very comprehensive, but they don’t have to be complicated. Employees have one obvious reason to keep working—to earn a living for themselves and their families.

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Lovewell’s logic: Embracing authenticity

Employee Benefits

It was lovely to see so many of you at this week’s Employee Benefits Live. I always find the event invaluable for meeting new contacts, catching up with old friends and delving into the current trends in reward and benefits. Over the course of the two days, I had so many great conversations, and it was rewarding to hear so many of our wonderful delegates saying the same.

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Reactions to the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill

Workplace Insight

Details of the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill were released yesterday. The legislation represents what the government claims is a significant overhaul of workers’ rights, offering more protections and benefits and helping to promote practices like flexible working. Key elements of the bill include granting workers access to statutory sick pay and parental leave from the first day of employment, and introducing a ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.