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Being isolated at work can damage your career: 5 ways to be more social

Employee Benefit News

A recent survey from TopResume revealed that most people would rather not spend extra time with coworkers, but they should reconsider.

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Key Takeaways From the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule: What It Means and Next Steps for Employers

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

During a recent webinar, Paul Hughes, Brian Mead and Katharine O’Connor shed light on pressing questions about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule preventing all employers from using noncompete clauses. They explained the impact of the Final Rule on current noncompete agreements, examined the legal issues around enforcing a noncompete ban and ensuing litigation, and outlined what employers […] The post Key Takeaways From the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule: What It Means and Next Steps f

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Summer slackers: 50% of employees are less productive in the summer

Employee Benefit News

A new survey revealed what's driving young people to neglect their workplace responsibilities

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The 10 Best Employee Survey Tools for 2024

Vantage Circle

It's a daunting task for HR teams to keep employees pumped up and engaged these days. One powerful way to check their pulse is through Employee surveys. However with many employee survey tools out there, choosing the right one feels overwhelming. A top-notch employee survey tool needs to tick some big boxes. We're talking of simple interfaces for sharing honest feedback.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Strong payrolls, worsening unemployment reveal complex job market

Employee Benefit News

The labor market has continued to defy expectations and blunt the impact on the economy from high interest rates and prices.

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South Carolina Passes New EWA Law

PayrollOrg

South Carolina is the latest state to pass earned wage access (EWA) legislation. Learn more about the requirements taking effect this fall.

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Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rules Likely to Take Effect Soon

InterWest Insurance Services

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has voted to approve new heat illness prevention regulations that will require some workplaces to make significant adjustments to their operations in order to comply. The vote has been challenged, and at the last minute the California Department of Finance withdrew its approval of the regulatory changes due to a lack of full analysis on their potential financial impact on state entities, particularly state-operated correctional facilities.

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Council Guest Post: The Nine Women Syndrome – Navigating the Pitfalls of Corporate Impatience

3Sixty Insights

In the never-satisfied world of business, the pressure to deliver immediate results is a constant companion. From boardrooms to product launches, the mantra “Move fast even if you break things” has become a rallying cry for companies eager to disrupt markets and achieve rapid growth. However, this intense focus on speed, often fueled by the demands of investors like venture capital and private equity firms, can lead to a phenomenon known as the “Nine Women Syndrome,” wher

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Missed Call Mania—Understanding Gen Z’s Telephonophobia

HR Digest

The New York Post recently turned the spotlight on Gen Z’s “telephonophobia” and while we’re inclined to agree with the generation’s dislike of phone calls, we still need to explore it further. Gen Z’s fear of talking on the phone is nothing new and carries on the Millennial preference for text messages over calls. There is a general consensus that if it can be said by text or email, then there’s no reason to have a meeting or a phone call.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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Are employees perpetually stuck in jobs they don't want?

Employee Benefit News

Too much tech, pay disparities and procrastination can all be hurdles to a successful job search.

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Vantec drivers for Rolls Royce win 6.1% pay rise

Employee Benefits

Drivers employed by Vantec, who supply parts to a Rolls Royce plant, have won a 6.1% pay rise and pay protection. The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, deliver components from the organisation’s warehouse in Bognor Regis to Rolls Royce’s Goodwood plant. This is their first dispute after winning union recognition in 2023. In addition to the pay increase, the employees have secured a banked hours deal of nine days credit for workers.

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Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As – Part 1

PayrollOrg

Special Report: A Conversation With IRS, SSA – Part 1 in the June issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions at PayrollOrg’s annual Payroll Congress.

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The top 10 most read articles between 31 May – 6 June 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 31 May – 6 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Scottish government introduces pay rise for public sector employees The Coca-Cola Company and Deloitte shortlisted for best use of benefits technology Former sports centre director receives fine for withholding pensions information Fifa implements pregnancy and parental support for female employees Cadent and Mott MacDonald shortlisted for HR or benefits team of the year Citigroup enhances parental l

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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The 10 Best Employee Survey Tools for 2024

Vantage Circle

It's a daunting task for HR teams to keep employees pumped up and engaged these days. One powerful way to check their pulse is through Employee surveys. However with many employee survey tools out there, choosing the right one feels overwhelming. A top-notch employee survey tool needs to tick some big boxes. We're talking of simple interfaces for sharing honest feedback.

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Ikea looks for paid employees at a virtual store on Roblox

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: Swedish retailer Ikea has opened applications to become a paid employee at a virtual store on Roblox, an online gaming and virtual universe platform. The opportunity is part of a campaign, titled ‘Careers Done Different’, to attract a new generation of employees to the organisation by showing them what a career at Ikea is like.

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Navigating Office Politics: Strategies for Positive Influence

Qandle

Managing office politics necessitates adeptly maneuvering through interpersonal intricacies and power dynamics in a constructive manner. This entails upholding professionalism, prioritizing work objectives, and fostering amicable connections with coworkers. Tactics encompass proficient communication, maintaining impartiality during disputes, striving for mutual understanding, and steering clear of rumor-mongering or manipulation.

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Ageas introduces paid leave for working carers

Employee Benefits

Personal lines insurer Ageas has implemented paid carers’ leave as part of an initiative designed to support employees who also act as a primary carer. It introduced its Supporting Carers @ Ageas initiative ahead of Carers Week 2024 (10-16 June) in order to go beyond the requirements of the Carers Leave Act that was introduced in April and grants employees the statutory right to one week of unpaid leave per year for caring responsibilities.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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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Perplexed and the Fiduciary Committee – PBM Edition

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

I read the Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson class action complaint and couldn’t help but wonder – are plans and participants doomed, or can employers take proactive steps to satisfy their fiduciary duties and potentially reduce prescription drug costs under their plans? Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, a plan fiduciary should understand what their pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) contract entails and confirm that the fees the plan is paying for prescription drugs and PB

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Post Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platform

Employee Benefits

Post Office has introduced new voluntary benefits to its reward, benefits and recognition platform following feedback from its employees. The organisation announced the additions at the end of May at its weekly stand-up called 10 @ 10, led by chief executive officer Nick Read. The new benefits include private medical insurance provided by Bupa, critical illness cover, dental insurance, a health cash plan, increased life assurance and a Tastecard.

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What is product liability insurance?

Higginbotham

When a product causes injury or property damage, expensive lawsuits can follow. Product liability insurance can offer important protection for businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution or sale of products. Learn More About Manufacturing Insurance What does product liability insurance cover? Product liability insurance provides coverage for third-party claims alleging bodily injury or property damage due to a defective product.

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The fastest growing job occupation in the US isn’t what you think it is

Workplace Insight

The rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the job market has raised concerns around the world, with some predicting that up to 85 million jobs would be replaced with automation and AI. However, a new report argues that AI cannot replace every job occupation, and the latest data from the US labour market proves it. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com , home health and personal care aides are expected to be the fastest-growing occupation in the United States in the near futu

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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New Report Reviews Evidence on Long COVID Diagnosis, Risk, Symptoms, and Functional Impact for Patients

Workers' Compensation

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine presents conclusions about Long-term COVID diagnosis, symptoms, and impact on daily function — including that Long-term COVID can cause more than 200 symptoms and that a positive COVID-19 test is not necessary for making a Long COVID diagnosis. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many individuals infected with the virus have continued to experience lingering symptoms for months or even years following a

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Why running a ‘know your numbers’ event could be a lifesaver

Employee Benefits

By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits A significant number of the UK workforce has hypertension, or high blood pressure, and doesn’t know it. Making lifestyle changes and/or getting treatment and support might just help save lives. So, why not consider a know your numbers initiative at work, to help people monitor their blood pressure; ideally, make it an ongoing thing, or at least as part of the annual ‘Know Your Numbers!

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How To Budget For Workplace Wellness: Affordable, High-Impact Strategies

Wellable

Learn how to create a successful workplace wellness program on a budget. Discover cost-effective strategies to boost employee well-being and maximize your ROI. The post How To Budget For Workplace Wellness: Affordable, High-Impact Strategies appeared first on Wellable.

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Team bonding ideas: Build stronger connections and improve collaboration

Business Management Daily

Team bonding is essential for high-performing teams. While some teams naturally click and collaborate effectively, others may need a little help to strengthen their bond and reach their full potential. There are lots of obstacles that can get in the way of teams being effective, such as: Lack of communication Poor trust and cohesion Conflict and misalignment Lack of engagement Poor leadership Silo mentalities Lack of recognition and appreciation These are all issues that need to be resolved if a

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.