Mon.Aug 05, 2024

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Learn to Leverage More Data With PayrollOrg’s Intermediate Payroll Analytics

PayrollOrg

Payroll professionals wanting to demonstrate dynamic leadership, leverage the value of data analytics, identify trends for process improvements, and measure real success in their payroll operations should take advantage of Intermediate Payroll Analytics.

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Upskilling: The key to higher productivity & employee retention

Business Management Daily

The global workforce faces a massive skills gap, and many organizations need help finding qualified talent. Research from McKinsey & Company found that 87% of companies worldwide are either aware of a skills gap or will have one within a few years. The solution? Upskilling , and a lot of it. Springboard for Business’s The State of the Workforce Skills Gap 2024 polled 1,000 corporate professionals (in leadership roles) and asked them how they planned on addressing the current skills gap withi

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How Your Company Communicates Your Benefits Matters

CorpStrat

It’s 2024, so by now most companies have some type of technology that they use to communicate and enroll their employee benefits, beyond the insurance company brochures. (IF your company doesn’t have a system and you’re using scans or faxes or.pdf’s, stop reading and call us IMMEDIATELY!) Considering that costs for employee benefits are a multiple, six-figure expense for most companies and the single most important tool for attracting and retaining employees… The question is: are you getti

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How can companies address the skills gap and ongoing talent shortage in their industry?

Workplace Insight

The modern business landscape is facing a significant challenge: a growing skills gap and a persistent talent shortage across various industries. Companies are finding it difficult to find qualified candidates with the necessary skills to fill important roles as technology changes quickly and job requirements change. This talent shortage may hinder general productivity, growth, and innovation.

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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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10 Best Training Management Software in 2024

HR Lineup

Training management software (TMS) has become an essential tool for organizations to streamline their training programs, manage learner data, and enhance overall learning experiences. With the rise of remote work and continuous learning, the demand for robust TMS solutions is higher than ever. What is Training Management Software? Training Management Software (TMS) is a comprehensive tool designed to facilitate the planning, execution, and tracking of training programs within an organization.

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Poll: What is your employee take-up of health and wellbeing benefits?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. At the end of last month, Employee Benefits reported that while health and wellbeing benefits are the most impactful component of an employee value proposition, they are underutilised by staff, according to new research from Cigna Healthcare. More than half (58%) of employers said that their health benefits are not used as much as they could be by employees.

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The CMO's essential role in containing costs and improving health

Employee Benefit News

Leverage population health and well-being, evidence-based medicine and behavioral economics reduces the overall demand and need for healthcare.

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What impact do charity initiatives have on employee engagement and motivation?

Employee Benefits

Employers should offer a variety of charity and volunteering initiatives and seek feedback on causes that are close to employees’ hearts. An organisation that is seen to be making a difference in the world can be attractive to current and potential staff. Monitoring participation levels and engagement with initiatives can help employers to see their impact.

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6 tips on being a successful "personality hire"

Employee Benefit News

From being adaptable to always being in good spirits, workers' specific traits can do wonders for a company's culture.

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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.

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UK Power Networks sees improved staff engagement through charity initiatives

Employee Benefits

UK Power Networks offers a range of charity initiatives to its around 6,000 operational and office-based employees to boost their engagement and motivation. The organisation owns and maintains cables and substations which deliver electricity across London, the south east and east of England, serving 20 million people. Its Community Matters initiative includes a range of options for staff to advantage of.

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How to Align Your Teamwork Goals with OKR Tools?

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective teamwork is essential for success. Teams need to work together seamlessly to achieve common objectives and drive the organization forward. This is where teamwork goals come into play. By setting clear and measurable goals, teams can stay focused and aligned, ensuring everyone is working towards the same outcomes.

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Crawford and Company launches new working abroad policy

Employee Benefits

Crawford and Company, a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance firms, has launched a new working abroad policy for its employees in the UK and Northern Ireland. Under the initiative, Crawford employees will be able to carry out their work commitments in a safe and secure working environment in another country for up to 10 days each financial year.

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Dell makes cuts to their sales team for a new AI-focused unit

Employee Benefit News

A spokesperson declined to comment on how many jobs would be affected.

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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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65% of pension scheme runners do not know how much members can expect at retirement

Employee Benefits

Two-thirds (65%) of those running pension schemes do not know how much a typical member can expect at retirement, according to Aon’s latest research. The global professional services firm drew insights from 214 UK defined contribution (DC) schemes, with combined assets of over £60 billion and more than one million members, for its Five steps to better workplace pensions 2024 – dc pension scheme survey.

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Bree Health Pod: Elevating Workplace Wellness through Innovation

eni

We are proud to share that the Bree Health Relaxation Pod, an innovative project by Bree Health , an eni company, has been featured at the Worksite Health Awards by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Lifespan’s exemplary use of our pod highlights its transformative impact on workplace wellness.

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Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash award

Employee Benefits

Technology firm Microsoft has announced that it will award its non-executive employees a one-time performance-based cash award of up to 25% of their annual bonus. According to a memo distributed to employees, salaried and hourly workers at the senior director level and below will be eligible for the award, with amounts depending on role and bonus size.

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What Is the New Hushed Hybrid Work Trend?

HR Digest

Return-to-office trends are a polarizing topic, and the latest to join the list of controversies is the hushed hybrid work trend. The popularity of jobs that strictly offer remote work , or at least a hybrid schedule, has not faded in the slightest and employees still appear to be on the lookout for jobs that will let them work from home. The need for such work is so overwhelming that employees are now convincing their managers to let them work from home without notifying the employer about the

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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Yodel names new HR director

Employee Benefits

UK parcel carrier Yodel has appointed Alison Richardson as its new HR director as of this month. Richardson will lead the full people division with overall responsibility for all 30 HR workstreams. Her focus will be on organisation design, trade union relationships and ensuring employees continue to be provided with the support and opportunities for a successful career.

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Luxury Car Transporter Pays $455K for Misclassifying Drivers

Workers' Compensation

The State of New Jersey continues to diligently pursue violations of employment status misclassification and independent contractor relationships. 1. Misclassification Issue The core of this action revolves around the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Horseless Carriage Carrier, Inc. , a luxury car transporter, was found to have incorrectly classified eight of its drivers as independent contractors when they should have been categorized as employees under New Jersey labo

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Deep Conversation Starters To Build Genuine Connections

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a deep conversation? Deep conversation vs.

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Beyond the Trophy: A Gen Z Perspective on R&R

Vantage Circle

*“Seated in the living room a few weeks ago, my parents and I were discussing how far they had come in their professional careers. The struggles, the challenges, the excitement, and the adrenaline of those late nights. My parents specifically emphasized the obvious “hard work goes a long way” mantra as they reminisced about how their own hard work had gotten them various accolades and rewards that are now seated on the living room mantle, along with mine of course!

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

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!

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Truckers and social media: Making a second income

WEX Inc.

In an era dominated by social media, where influencers from all walks of life and holding a variety of interests share their lives and expertise, a unique trend has emerged – truckers as influencers. Truck drivers are not only navigating the roads delivering the goods that keep America operating, they are also maneuvering their way through the digital landscape, sharing their trucking adventures with a global audience and generating exposure for the essential, hard-working people driving day-to-

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