Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2024

Many thousands of unsuspecting train passengers in the UK have had their emotions and demographics recorded by hidden AI camera systems at major stations, a new report reveals. The news, raising serious privacy concerns, comes after a freedom of information request by Big Brother Watc h. For over two years, Network Rail, the company overseeing Britain’s railway infrastructure, conducted a covert trial program at key stations like London’s Waterloo and Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, a

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 19, 2024

To avoid burnout, stay creative and deliver high-quality work to clients, disconnect and make memories with your favorite people.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 19, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation. The rise of remote work, accelerated by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted traditional office dynamics to virtual environments. This shift has necessitated the development of new strategies and tools for managing employee performance effectively.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 19, 2024

HR leaders share how to use Juneteenth as a catalyst for long-term change around diversity and inclusion at work.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 19, 2024

Credit: PanuShot-shutterstock Need to know: Hybrid and remote working have changed the need, and expectation, to drive to work five days a week for many employees. Yet access to a company car, especially an electric vehicle through salary sacrifice, remains popular. Company car schemes are still an important recruitment and retention tool, but need to be accompanied by proactive promotion and employee education.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 19, 2024

Last October, banking group Standard Chartered introduced a plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for all its 2,500 UK-based employees. The scheme, which is provided by Tusker, covers hybrids and EVs emitting less than 75g CO2 per km, and, has recognised how the world of work has changed since the pandemic, says Julie Everitt, head of HR for Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 19, 2024

PowerToFly is a global platform dedicated to connecting underrepresented talent with companies that are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Founded in 2014 by Milena Berry and Katharine Zaleski, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the recruitment and career development landscape, with a particular focus on women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 19, 2024

Specialists, associate specialists and specialty (SAS) doctors have accepted an improved pay offer from the government, following months of negotiations. The doctors, who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA), will see a basic rise of between 6.1 and 9.22% of their current pay , which is equivalent to a 10.4% to 19.4% increase since 2022.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 19, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment, Unnanu Hire stands out as a pioneering platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the hiring process. Designed with both employers and job seekers in mind, Unnanu Hire offers a suite of features that simplify talent acquisition, ensuring that the right candidates are matched with the right opportunities efficiently and effectively.

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HR Digest

JUNE 19, 2024

California recently fined Amazon for labor law violations at two warehouses, one in Redlands and another in Moreno Valley. Amazon was fined $5.9 million USD in total after the Labor Commissioner’s Office determined that the company was violating California’s warehouse quota laws. Amazon warehouses have frequently been brought up for their safety measures and the excessive pressures placed on employees to work at a fast, unrelenting pace.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2024

The time and distance Americans spend commuting appears to be increasingly markedly thanks to the increase in remote work, say researchers. According to the new study from Stanford University, the share of “super-commutes,” those 75 miles or longer, is up by nearly a third since the start of the pandemic. Employees who no longer have to trek into the office each day appear to be more willing to tolerate a longer commute once or twice a week if it means a higher standard of living further away, t

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COMPackage

JUNE 19, 2024

The traditional workplace model is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days of employees simply showing up, clocking in, and putting their heads down for eight hours. Today’s workforce prioritizes purpose, growth, and well-being, demanding a more holistic and engaging work experience. This is the dawn of the Employee Experience Revolution, and organizations that prioritize building a workplace people love will reap the rewards in terms of talent acquisition, retention, and overall bus

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 19, 2024

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, has affirmed the dismissal of Equal Protection claims challenging the constitutionality of California Assembly Bill 5 (A.B. 5) in Olson v. California , 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 14034 (9th Cir. June 10, 2024). A.B. 5 codified the “ABC test” adopted by the California Supreme Court in Dynamex Operations W., Inc. v.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the past couple of weeks, you might have read a few Clerkenwell Design Week reviews. For a while there, you couldn’t go to LinkedIn without seeing people’s experiences of and opinions on the event. This look back at those three days in May might be somewhat different from the vast majority you’ve already read/scrolled past. We’re not going to start by telling you how ‘super excited’ we were.

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BetterUp

JUNE 19, 2024

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Minding the Workplace

JUNE 19, 2024

For many years, Dr. Teresa Daniel (Sullivan University) has been a resolute voice in the human resources profession, calling upon HR to be more responsive to the harm wrought by workplace bullying. Her co-authored book (with Gary Metcalf), Stop Bullying at Work: Strategies and Tools for HR, Legal, & Risk Management Professionals (2nd ed., 2016), provides a very smart, management-oriented perspective on this topic.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies need agile and effective tools to manage their recruitment processes. VIVAHR, a cutting-edge applicant tracking system (ATS), is designed to meet these demands by streamlining the hiring process, enhancing candidate engagement, and providing insightful analytics to help businesses make informed hiring decisions.

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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 19, 2024

The landscape of work has shifted drastically. While remote work was once the domain of tech companies employing overseas coders, it’s now commonplace. This shift has opened up new opportunities for businesses that excel at virtual team bonding, as they can attract and retain top talent regardless of location. However, this new landscape creates a challenging task for managers.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 19, 2024

PeopleStrong is a prominent player in the HR technology landscape, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline human resource functions and enhance workforce management. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India, PeopleStrong has rapidly evolved into a leading HR SaaS provider, catering to the diverse needs of businesses across the globe.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 19, 2024

With general election campaigning getting underway in the UK and US, as well as the continued culture wars all feeding into increased political polarisation, there is a considerable risk of disagreements spilling into the workplace. In response to this risk, employers should establish or review their internal policies on political beliefs and their expression if they wish to avoid legal claims.

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