Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. The part-time office offers companies the ability to rent office spaces on a part-time basis—often for just one to three days a week— whilst opening a unique opportunity for occupiers, landlords, operators, and investors.
Flimp Communications
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Think of a person with a disability. You’re probably imagining someone using a wheelchair, a cane, or perhaps an assistive device like a hearing aid. But not every disability is so visually apparent. A significant portion of people living with disabilities do not show outward signs of their challenges. These invisible disabilities can be just as impairing as those with visible symptoms, yet they often go overlooked and unaccommodated in the workplace.
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Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
By surveying employee preferences, leveraging tax-qualified accounts and exploring alternative funding, employers can offer valuable benefits while maintaining financial stability.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Workers are taking the matter of their pay and benefits into their own hands once more at CVS. Late last week, CVS workers in California went on strike after they claimed that the company was involved in bad-faith bargaining. The strike was authorized by the union representing the workers in the area, namely the United Food and Commercial Workers union.
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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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Flexjobs shares how job seekers can navigate the slew of job postings that promise flexibility.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: Andrii-Yalanskyi/Shutterstock Employers should review DC pension contribution structures to keep employee incentive and remuneration packages relevant as well as keep up-to-date with legislation. Contributions may need to be restructured or harmonised to take account of legacy systems, as well as reviewing gender pension gap issues. Communicating changes is not just key to staff engagement but can be used as a tool to enhance employees’ wellbeing.
JGA Recruitment
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As big data permeates every facet of business, payroll processing is being reimagined. Manuel inputs and gut instincts are rapidly being replaced by an organisational roadmap charted by hard data and revealing trends. As the treasure trove of payroll insights grows, so does its impact on corporate strategy – leaner, meaner, and more productive operations are the rewarding outcome.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: Alexandra Glen-Featureflash/Shutterstock The government has appointed campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as its new menopause employment ambassador. In the voluntary role, Frostrup will work closely with employers to improve workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and help raise awareness of menopause symptoms. A key focus will be to champion the economic contributions of women and to help those going through the menopause to stay in work.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last Friday, the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a decision of the state’s Workers Compensation Board awarding additional benefits under the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Act to a nurse who moved from Kansas to Montana in 2008 to take a job, who sustained work-related injuries in Montana in 2017, received benefits under the Montana Act, and then, more than two years later, moved back to Kansas, where she sought additional compensation [ Henretty v.
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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.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: Efetova Anna/Shutterstock Employee Benefits webinar, Embedding empathy in recognition : Getting to the heart of workplace engagement , sponsored by Boostworks, is set to be broadcast live at 11.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 22 October. Viewers will be able to hear Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits , and a panel of experts discuss the power of empathetic recognition and explore how to better understand your employees’ needs; balance individual and team recognition and perso
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Small businesses rely on their commercial vehicles to deliver goods, provide services, and keep operations running smoothly. With the rise of theft and fraud targeting small businesses, protecting your valuable assets has become more important than ever. Let’s explore the various preventative measures you can take to safeguard your fleet of commercial vehicles.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: nitpicker / Shutterstock.com E.On has received the menopause-friendly employer accreditation as recognition of its support for employees going through menopause. The energy firm was awarded the accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that have introduced menopause support practices. In meeting standards of the accreditation, E.On demonstrated its dedication to promoting awareness, providing education and offering practical support to e
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Accounts payable (AP) automation can save time, preserve accuracy, and create efficiencies. Traditional manual processes are time-consuming but also prone to errors. What should you look for in an AP automation provider? Let’s examine a few common questions and explore the opportunities AP automation presents for businesses. Why is AP automation important?
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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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Wolseley Group moved its pension to a master trust arrangement following a review of its £230 million defined contribution (DC) scheme. The group, which specialises in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, has more than 13,000 members in its pension. The organisation switched from its trust-based DC pension scheme, the Wolseley Group defined contribution pension plan, to the Aon master trust last year, says Ant Donaldson, reward manager at the Wolseley Group.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last Thursday, the Commonwealth Court affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board’s ruling that rejected a physician's impairment rating evaluation (IRE) because the physician had failed to consider conditions beyond the accepted injury description ( e.g. , claimant’s depression, anxiety, erectile dysfunction, or incontinence) in his whole-person impairment rating [ City of Philadelphia v.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Wolseley Group moved its pension to a master trust arrangement following a review of its £230 million defined contribution (DC) scheme. The group, which specialises in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, has more than 13,000 members in its pension. The organisation switched from its trust-based DC pension scheme, the Wolseley Group defined contribution pension plan, to the Aon master trust last year, says Ant Donaldson, reward manager at the Wolseley Group.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Gen Z workers typically hold very strong and decisive opinions about hustle culture but they too fall victim to its damaging effects sometimes. A recent survey by ezCater found that a large number of Gen Z workers admit to skipping their lunch breaks due to the guilt of walking away from their workload. The 2024 Lunch Report revealed that 47% of guilty Gen Zers skipped their lunch two or more times throughout the week.
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
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
International circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Lyndsey Denning as chief people officer , effective immediately. Denning and the people team will focus on enhancing Reconomy’s HR offering, developing its employee value proposition and providing a consistent employee experience across the entire organisation. She will oversee its Centre of Excellence, which encompasses employee experience, HR systems and data, reward and recognition , learning and development and internal communi
Wellable
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Learn how to choose a reward structure for your wellness program that aligns with company goals, fits your budget, and motivates employees to participate. The post How To Pick The Best Reward Structure For Your Wellness Program appeared first on Wellable.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. This week, Employee Benefits reported that figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the disability pay gap stands at 12.7%, and has remained relatively stable since 2014. Poll: Do you measure your disability pay gap? Poll: Do you measure your disability pay gap?
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Manchester has become the first UK city outside of London to join the European Union’s CommuniCity initiative, a programme designed to empower local people and organisations in developing innovative solutions to social challenges. As the second UK city to participate (following London), Manchester is now part of this three-year initiative led by Horizon Europe, the EU’s primary funding programme for research and innovation.
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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!
Darwinbox
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Discover how CIOs are driving HR transformation by aligning technology with business strategy, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant HR systems.
3Sixty Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Workforce.AI’s guest is Geoff Webb, contributing analyst at 3Sixty Insights and author of Center the Pendulum. They talk about new AI tools that simplify the hiring process for candidates — and create headaches for talent acquisition teams. Listen to the full podcast here: Automation for Job Seekers, with 3Sixty Insights’ Geoff Webb The post Guest Podcast: Automation for Job Seekers, with 3Sixty Insights’ Geoff Webb appeared first on 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
JGA Recruitment
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The journey to landing your dream job doesn’t end when you walk out of the interview room. In fact, what you do after the interview can be just as crucial as the interview itself. Show the hiring team you’re serious about the job by following up – it’s a chance to reiterate your passion and credentials. At the heart of this follow-up process is the thank-you note.
Hppy
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In an increasingly globalized world, diversity is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s a fundamental necessity for businesses that want to stay competitive, innovative, and relevant. From workforce diversity to supplier diversity, organizations that make this a priority are seeing tangible benefits. Yet, many companies still face challenges in implementing effective diversity sourcing strategies, whether in hiring practices or procurement processes.
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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