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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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