PayrollOrg
JULY 17, 2024
Sponsored by DailyPay, this free webinar for members, “Earned Wage Access: A Must-Have for Workers Around the World,” on July 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET provides insight on EWA: what it is, how it benefits workers worldwide, and what payroll professionals need to know about the latest innovations and technologies involving it.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 17, 2024
While the revival of traditional pension plans faces significant hurdles, the exploration of hybrid solutions and innovations in retirement planning could provide a path forward.
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Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
Credit: Muhammad Aamir Sumsum / Shutterstock.com The new Labour government is to introduce an Employment Rights Bill within its first 100 days as part of its plan to make work pay. Announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday 17 July, the plan will create a new partnership between business, trade unions and working people, inviting their views on how best to put the plans into practice.
HR Digest
JULY 17, 2024
In the latest updates to the job cuts occurring this year, one of Microsoft’s DEI teams has just been let go. DEI job cuts have grown in number since 2023, and Microsoft is not the first company to make the move, however, the increasing number of cuts is causing employees to become concerned. The decision came to light after the team lead sent out an email to other staff members at the organization, sharing their thoughts on the move.
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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
Workplace Insight
JULY 17, 2024
According to a new study published by Netskope , regulated data (data that organisations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with generative AI (genAI) applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches. The new Netskope Threat Labs research claims to reveal that three-quarters of businesses surveyed now completely block at least one genAI app, which reflects the desire by enterprise technology leaders to limit t
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Workplace Insight
JULY 17, 2024
Whatever you might hear, t hese times are far from unprecedented. History has lessons for us both in terms of how we view the events of 2020 and how we might respond to them, including how we progress as a species and make our lives and the world a better place. In 1832, there was an epidemic of cholera in the UK’s towns and cities. In those with a population of 100,000 or more life expectancy was just 26 years.
Qandle
JULY 17, 2024
In 2024, the landscape of Human Resources (HR) continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new and persistent challenges for HR professionals worldwide. From adapting to technological advancements to managing a diverse and remote workforce, HR leaders are constantly tasked with finding innovative solutions to these challenges. This blog explores some of the key HR challenges in 2024 and provides actionable insights on how to address them effectively.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
JULY 17, 2024
Fiduciary responsibility has always been a concern for retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The language on the Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Responsibilities webpage explains, “The primary responsibility of fiduciaries is to run the […] The post Understanding ERISA Liability in the Context of Pharmacy Benefits appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 17, 2024
Interns may be temporary additions to your organization but neglecting them can have permanent consequences.
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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
JULY 17, 2024
The government is set to bring in legislation to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for organisations with more than 250 employees. It is planned that the measure will be brought in under the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill announced in the 2024 King’s Speech at the State opening of Parliament. The draft bill will enshrine in law the full right to equal pay for ethnic minorities and disabled people, as well as introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay
Flimp Communications
JULY 17, 2024
The best HR teams are educating about benefits year-round, not just during open enrollment. Year-round communications improve not only benefits enrollment but benefits literacy and utilization. Here’s what you’ll get: A monthly communications theme 2-3 topics around that theme every month A reminder of notable holidays for that month The post 2024 Benefits Communications Calendar (for HR teams) appeared first on Flimp.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 17, 2024
Science, AI and a personal touch come together to provide a long-term solution for chronic conditions, leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
The rapid pace of change and pressures to continually increase productivity have led to rising levels of mental health problems that have negatively impacted personal and working lives. One response that organisations have adopted to combat work-related mental health issues, such as stress and fatigue, is to increase ‘fun’ at work. Evidence has shown that increasing fun and playfulness at work can reduce stress while stimulating creativity and innovation.
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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 Benefit News
JULY 17, 2024
The U.S. is on track to become the largest Spanish-speaking country by 2050 — are employers prepared?
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (Tupe), the UK law which implemented the Acquired Rights Directive into UK law, require that an employer acquiring the employees and possibly workers of another must honour their terms and conditions, including holiday, pay and other benefits, with very limited exceptions. While Tupe protects transferring employees, it can also create management issues, because one group of employees will have different benefits from the ot
Employee Benefit News
JULY 17, 2024
Boeing's largest union is holding a rally and strike-sanction vote on Wednesday.
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
As a B Corp, looking after the Lily’s Kitchen team is hugely important to us. Having fair and robust HR policies to support our employees is only part of the equation. We strive to enable and empower everyone on our team so that they feel able to work to the best of their abilities while making a tangible difference to the business on a day-to-day basis.
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
cipHR
JULY 17, 2024
The snapshot date. The reporting deadline. Where to view other employers’ reports. And so. Much. More. Here’s everything you need to know about gender pay gap reporting 2024/25.
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
The new Labour government will introduce a Pension Schemes Bill to improve outcomes for savers in private sector pension schemes. In the State Opening of Parliament, His Majesty King Charles introduced plans for the Pension Schemes Bill to strengthen pension investment. The bill is designed to help people get more from their pension assets by increasing the amount available for them to save.
Workplace Insight
JULY 17, 2024
CIBSE and IBPSA-England are pleased to unveil their partnership for the upcoming 2025 Technical Symposium. This joint effort merges two premier events in building performance and sustainable design: CIBSE’s annual Technical Symposium and IBPSA-England’s biennial Building Simulation and Optimisation event. Themed “Fit for 2050 – Achieving Net-Zero through Intelligent, Resilient and Sustainable Design in the Built Environment,” the CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 20
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
Workplace benefits and services provider Personal Group has launched a volunteering leave policy aimed at supporting community engagement. Every year, the group’s employees are now entitled to one day of paid volunteer leave, which can be taken in half-day increments or hourly blocks to offer flexibility to integrate volunteering into their schedules.
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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!
Flimp Communications
JULY 17, 2024
Employee wellness programs: when they work, they work. They can dramatically improve your organization’s creativity, productivity, innovation, and teamwork. But how do you plan, create, promote, and measure your program? This toolkit will help in two main ways: Build your wellness program – Actionable resources with real-world examples of successful wellness programs, 23+ program ideas, promotion strategies, metrics to measure, and more.
Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
Bus drivers and engineers at Stagecoach Merseyside and Cambus in the east of England have accepted improved pay offers. Stagecoach Merseyside workers, who are members of trade union Unite, secured a pay rise worth 6.4%. Drivers will now receive £16.60 per hour, rising to £17.30 per hour in April 2025. They took part in two days of industrial action in June, because they claimed there was a pay disparity between themselves and drivers at other bus organisations in the region.
WEX Inc.
JULY 17, 2024
Attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge for employers. According to a recent survey , nearly 75% of employers are having difficulty attracting talent. One often overlooked strategy is consolidating employee benefits. By streamlining and simplifying benefits, companies can significantly enhance the employee experience. Let’s explore how this approach can make a difference.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 17, 2024
Spin-offs have become increasingly popular with innovative companies as a method of unlocking shareholder value, but the transaction is not always tax-free, particularly for international employees holding equity awards or shares. The ability to obtain tax-free treatment in the United States for both the company and shareholders in a spin-off is often attractive.
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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