Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2024

Chemicals firm Henkel has introduced fully paid gender neutral parental leave for its 50,000 employees worldwide. The firm’s employees in 80 countries will have the opportunity to take up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave. The length of the leave is based on the caregiver role as opposed to their gender or biological parent status. The leave is presented as Henkel’s minimum standard and will complement existing local practices and regulations, promoting greater gender equity in countri

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 24, 2024

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched new guidance on retrofitting large office buildings. Setting out the most cost- and carbon-effective retrofit measures in the immediate and longer term, the guidance reframes retrofit as an iterative process rather than a standalone project. UKGBC has found that significant opportunities are being missed by office investors, owners, and occupiers who do not have clear strategies to retrofit offices in place.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2024

Need to know: Crypto currency is still unusual in pay strategies with early adopters predominately technology businesses and the professional services firms that support them. Crypto currency is subject to income tax when an employee receives it but could also incur a capital gains tax charge if they hold it for more than 30 days. The growth of digital and micro payments over the next 10 years could see crypto currency become more common in pay strategies, especially for incentive schemes and gl

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Wellable

JANUARY 24, 2024

Wellable’s 2024 Employee Wellness Trends Industry Report reveals crucial insights for employers to make informed wellness strategies and benefits decisions. The post 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report appeared first on Wellable.

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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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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2024

Global law firm Taylor Wessing introduced an incentive programme in 2023 , enabling its UK lawyers to award, trade and redeem crypto tokens, known as LAW Tokens. Paul Thorpe, a partner at Taylor Wessing and one of the leads on the initiative, says there are several reasons behind the programme. “We’re a leading legal services firm for blockchain companies so it shows our clients we understand and back the technology,” he explains.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Lesli Marasco, VP of global benefits and well-being at AbbVie, shares her story as a cancer survivor and caregiver for her parents after their cancer diagnoses.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 24, 2024

Choosing the right health insurance plan can be a complex decision. With so many options available for employers and individuals, it’s important to educate yourself about the different types of plans available.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Picture your employees satisfied, committed, feeling good and performing better and better every day. It’s possible with the help of digital coaching. "How," you ask? Digital coaching, often referred to as virtual coaching or mobile coaching, can help raise the bar for your organization, your culture, and your employees' performance and satisfaction.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Employee benefit brokers are well-positioned to provide ongoing value to their employer clients well beyond the annual open-enrollment period.

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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.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Franchises are a common type of organization in the U.S. In 2023, there were 805,000 franchises nationwide, generating $860.1 billion in revenue 1. Because of their potential for higher profits under the umbrella of a recognized brand, franchise businesses are often a draw for entrepreneurs. But as with any other business, you must know your health insurance obligations before hiring workers.

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Pacific Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The world is in continuous evolution thanks to technological and economic challenges. As such, organizations are compelled to make way for more skilled-based practices by implementing flexible and agile workforce arrangements, skill development, and the prioritization of agile methodologies. Shifting towards a more skills-based strategy enables organizations to quickly respond to more pressing matters, giving.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 24, 2024

In today's competitive labor market, you have to stay ahead of the game when it comes to recruitment. The hiring season refers to the peak times when job seekers actively search for new opportunities and companies seek to fill vacant positions. Understanding when the hiring season occurs can give you a competitive edge in attracting top talent.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The CEO of Addition Wealth shares what's in store for employees' finances this year — and what it means for employers.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2024

Boutique hotel group Eden Hotel Collection has recognised 50 of its employees who have been in their roles for five years or more at a long-service awards ceremony. The group employs more than 425 staff across its hotels, which include The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, Brockencote Hall Hotel in Kidderminster, Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington, and Bovey Castle in Devon.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tanner Brunsdale realized his passion for helping others early on. A scary diagnosis and a path to parenthood have only made his resolution for impact through HR stronger.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2024

Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Lloyds Banking Group has reported a 5.7% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2023, which is a 1% increase on its 2022 figure. The group’s median ethnicity pay gap was 12.5%, remaining the same as 2022’s figure. Its mean ethnicity bonus gap was 29.2%, which is 17.1% higher from the prior year and its median ethnicity bonus gap was 28.6%, a change of -0.4% from 2022.

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Professionals Alternative

JANUARY 24, 2024

Future-Proof Your Legal Career: Mastering In-Demand Skills for Success in 2025 Introduction to future-proofing your legal career As the legal industry continues to evolve, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve and future-proof their careers. The landscape of the legal field is constantly changing, with new technologies, practices, and demands emerging.

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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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HR Lineup

JANUARY 24, 2024

Proof of Investment (POI) submission is a crucial aspect of managing employee benefits and financial transactions within an organization. Employers play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of these submissions. This guide aims to provide employers with comprehensive insights into the process of handling Proof of Investment submissions, highlighting key considerations, best practices, and potential challenges.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 24, 2024

Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2024. For the 2023 calendar year, covered employers must: Furnish statements to individuals by March 1, 2024 (an alternative method of furnishing statements to covered individuals is available in certain situations); and File returns with the IRS by Feb. 28, 2024, or April 1, 2024, if filing electron

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Professionals Alternative

JANUARY 24, 2024

[link] Future-Proof Your Legal Career: Mastering In-Demand Skills for Success in 2024 Introduction to future-proofing your legal career As the legal industry continues to evolve, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve and future-proof their careers. The landscape of the legal field is constantly changing, with new technologies, practices, and demands emerging.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to SHRM’s 2022-2023 State of the Workplace report , increased mental health services and well being initiatives are among the top five concerns for employers going into the future.

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3Sixty Insights

JANUARY 24, 2024

The popular Human Resource Executive® HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Virtual is set to return Tuesday, February 27 – Thursday, February 29, 2024, with a slate of keynote speakers examining industry trends and best practices to educate HR leaders on the latest technologies available to navigate their top challenges this year and beyond. On day one of the complimentary online event, Michael Kannisto, Scenario Director of MindemicLab, will kick off the event with “HR Tech Success Starts

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HR Digest

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the relentless churn of the modern workplace, where work-life balance is often a distant dream, it’s easy to overlook the silent toll that mental health struggles take on our productivity and well-being. But a groundbreaking study by TELUS Health shatters this illusion, revealing the staggering impact of depression on the American workforce.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. Their hard work has paid off and they are being recognized by their employer. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 24, 2024

On 20th and 21st March ARCHITECT@WORK London will open its doors at the Truman Brewery and the team are ready to welcome the architecture and design community from London and everywhere else on both days. Discover over 200 carefully selected product innovations brought to you by a selection of high-end brands. Register online and get your visitor badge.

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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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