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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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.

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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

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

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 17, 2024

There were 749,404 restaurants in the U.S. in 2023 1. By the end of 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects there will be 15.7 million workers in the food service industry 2. However, many of these restaurants are small businesses with tight budgets. According to the National Restaurant Association, 98% of restaurant owners struggle with higher labor costs, and 45% need more employees.

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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.

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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.

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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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3Sixty Insights

JULY 17, 2024

In this episode, Up Next @ Work host Kate Achille sits down with Dylan Teggart, Principal Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, to discuss the state of the employee experience in 2024. Taking a socio-political lens to what’s most often seen as an HR issue, Kate and Dylan consider what factors most influence engagement rates in today’s workplaces and what employers can do to understand and improve the connection to their workforce.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 17, 2024

Boeing's largest union is holding a rally and strike-sanction vote on Wednesday.

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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.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 17, 2024

The U.S. is on track to become the largest Spanish-speaking country by 2050 — are employers prepared?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Business Management Daily

JULY 17, 2024

Everybody knows at least one gig worker—people who drive for Uber or Lyft, deliver food for DoorDash, freelance on Upwork, rent out rooms on Airbnb, or work a combination of jobs to piece an income together. Their employment isn’t exactly stable, but the freedom they have to manage their schedule has some serious appeal. The “gig economy” is the name for short-term, flexible jobs that use online platforms to connect with clients or customers.

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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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BetterUp

JULY 17, 2024

Jump to section What is anxious attachment style? Why do some people form an anxious attachment style? Signs of anxious attachment How an anxious attachment style can negatively impact your life Healing anxious attachment: working toward security Can you be anxiously attached outside of romantic relationships?

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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.

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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.

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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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.

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JULY 17, 2024

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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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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

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