Wed.Jun 12, 2024

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Washington State Further Restricts Noncompetition Agreements

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The state of Washington has placed additional restrictions on the use of noncompetition agreements. Readers may be familiar with the Federal Trade Commission’s latest noncompete rule, which goes into effect on September 4, 2024. While that federal regulation is currently being challenged in court, Washington’s rule has already gone into effect.

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We need to find better ways to communicate and connect with customers in a distracted world

Workplace Insight

Amongst the demands of our daily tasks, one huge challenge that often goes unnoticed: constant messages from communication platforms at every turnaround. The volume of distractions bombarding professionals is staggering. Studies show that from endless Slack notifications and video calls these interruptions disrupt workflow and concentration. This makes it incredibly challenging to navigate through the sea of digital noise.

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Vicky Schollar: What is the potential impact of changes to the fit note system?

Employee Benefits

It was announced in April that GPs may no longer be required to sign off fit notes and that responsibility will be passed to an unspecified healthcare specialist. What do the possible legal implications of this look like and what will be the impact on employees? A sick note, or fitness for work (fit) note, is a written document stating whether an illness or current condition is affecting an employee’s ability or general fitness to work.

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We need to stop paying lip service to the issue of workplace wellbeing

Workplace Insight

In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Week last month, now is a brilliant opportunity to take stock of impactful employee wellbeing initiatives. Many people feel their employers are guilty of ‘ wellness washing ’, the practice of paying lip service to wellbeing. However, the benefits of impactful wellbeing initiatives are clear – 89 percent of employees who have wellness programmes at work report being more engaged and happy within their roles.

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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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Small group vs. large group health insurance

PeopleKeep

Traditional group health insurance is a type of health insurance plan employers offer their employees and their families at a discounted premium rate. Because of its familiarity and tax benefits, group health insurance is a sought-after employee benefit. It can help employers attract and retain talented workers. There are two sizes of group health insurance: small and large.

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Health insurance options for the self-employed

PeopleKeep

Being self-employed comes with many benefits, like being your own boss and having control over your work schedule. However, one drawback is having to navigate the world of health insurance on your own. Luckily, there are several options available for self-employed individuals to obtain health coverage. This article will go over the different health insurance options available for the self-employed to help you make the best decision for your health and budget.

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How the future workplace can be a more inclusive one

Employee Benefit News

Virtual and augmented reality can help minimize the barriers that some employees face in being fully present in the workplace.

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Most people feel disengaged from their work, but managers can still make all the difference

Workplace Insight

Employee engagement worldwide has remained steady according to the latest edition of Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. The good news, according to the authors, is that the percentage of engaged employees – those enthusiastic about their work – held at a record high of 23 percent from 2022. However, the bad news is that the majority of employees are still not engaged (62 percent) and just show up to do the minimum, while a significant number (15 percent) are active

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Avoid these 10 cliched words or phrases on your resume

Employee Benefit News

Here's why words like "dynamic," "passionate" and "innovative" are just taking up valuable space on your resume.

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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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Leicester McDonald’s franchisee introduces local gift card for staff rewards

Employee Benefits

A franchisee owner of four McDonald’s restaurants in Leicester has committed to awarding employees with a local gift card for rewards and incentives. Established by BID Leicester, the Leicester Gift Card is part of the Town and City Gift Card initiative across the UK and Ireland. More than 170 shops, restaurants, attractions, hotels and salons in Leicester will accept the card.

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Britain is no longer a nation of shopkeepers, but it is divided by the work we do

Workplace Insight

Following last week’s news that the fastest growing job category in the US isn’t necessarily the one you’d expect, a new report from HR software provider Ciphr, based on ONS data, claims to identify which jobs are the most disproportionately common in each part of the UK. The report analyses the latest regional employee estimates for over 370 occupations to find out which work roles (with at least 5,000 full-time employees) appear to be more concentrated, or over-represented, i

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The benefits offered by Aldermore Bank

Employee Benefits

The benefits on offer at Aldermore Bank: Pension A group personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employee/employer contribution levels are 3%/6%, 4%/8% and 5%/10%. Group risk Life assurance, employer paid for all employees at four-times salary, with the option for employees to flex up at their own cost to eight-times salary, or add their spouse or partner.

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Media Designer Jennifer McCue Inspires and Creates During Her First Year With Winston

Winston Benefits

Questions Kelly: We are coming up on your one year work anniversary with Winston. What has been your favorite thing about working here? Jennifer: My favorite thing about working at Winston is the day-to-day interactions I have had with my teammates. I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive and collaborative group. Winston strives … Continue reading "Media Designer Jennifer McCue Inspires and Creates During Her First Year With Winston" The post Media Designer Jennifer McCue Inspires and

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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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Podcast: Aldermore Bank ensures its benefits proposition supports financial wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Listen: This episode of the Employee Benefits podcast shines a light on how Aldermore Bank has embedded its organisation’s purpose in all of its operations and ensures this is apparent within its reward strategy. Its purpose is to support people to ‘go for it’ in life and business, and to reflect this it places a strong emphasis on financial inclusion and wellbeing.

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Signeasy

HR Lineup

Signeasy is a leading digital signature platform designed to streamline the process of signing documents electronically. Founded with the mission to make the paperwork hassle-free and environmentally friendly, Signeasy has emerged as a reliable and user-friendly solution for individuals and businesses alike. This platform offers a range of features that cater to the needs of various industries, enhancing efficiency, security, and convenience.

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AFAS Software to introduce four-day working week

Employee Benefits

Dutch software firm AFAS Software has announced that it will introduce a four-day working week for its employees as of 1 January 2025. From next year, its office will close on Fridays and members of staff will have a development day. Their employment conditions, such as their salary , pension, holiday pay and contracted eight working hours a day, will not be affected.

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OneSpan

HR Lineup

OneSpan is a leading provider of digital solutions designed to help organizations secure their digital transactions and enhance their workflows. Among its suite of products, OneSpan’s Electronic Signature stands out as a robust, user-friendly solution for businesses looking to streamline their document signing processes while ensuring security and compliance.

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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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NJ Mandates Access to Periodic Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

Workers' Compensation

NJ Governor Murphy signed legislation that mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), but who are eligible for enrollment in the SHBP by public employment. Current law entitles a paid, full-time firefighter enrolled in the SHBP or a firefighter employed by a public employer that does not participate in the SHBP, to a cancer screening examination every three years.

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SignRequest

HR Lineup

SignRequest is a cloud-based electronic signature solution designed to facilitate the process of signing documents online, enhancing efficiency and security for businesses and individuals alike. Founded with the aim of streamlining document workflows, SignRequest offers a user-friendly platform that simplifies the traditionally cumbersome process of obtaining signatures on various documents, ranging from contracts and agreements to forms and approvals.

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Taking the Team Forward—Love’s Employee Education Program

HR Digest

Amidst all the chaotic workplace news we’ve witnessed recently, we see a spark of sunshine in Love’s employee education program, announced in partnership with Guild. Love’s Travel Stops is all set to help employees work on their career aspirations with a program to support part-time and full-time employees in accessing education and skill development programs that can benefit them later down the road.

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BMC Helix HR Service Management

HR Lineup

BMC Helix is an advanced, AI-driven, service and operations management platform designed to transform traditional IT service management (ITSM) and operations into a more agile, efficient, and user-centric experience. It leverages cutting-edge technologies to automate and streamline IT processes, providing robust solutions for both IT and non-IT environments.

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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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We only have to look at the natural world to boost our mental health

Workplace Insight

It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. But a new study shows that you don’t have to actually be in nature to reap the rewards. Simply directing your gaze towards natural elements, even in the middle of a city, can enhance wellbeing. Our paper, published in the journal People and Nature , used eye-tracking technology to explore how focusing on natural versus man-made elements affects mental health.

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Elucidat

HR Lineup

Elucidat is a cloud-based e-learning platform designed to simplify and enhance the process of creating, managing, and delivering high-quality digital learning experiences. It caters to businesses of all sizes, particularly those with large-scale training needs, offering tools that streamline the development of engaging and effective e-learning content.

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The Role of EAPs and Virtual GPs in improving Men’s Health

Employee Benefits

It’s Men’s Health Week. Let’s engage in meaningful conversations… even the tough ones. This blog will touch on topics from Pluxee UK’s recently released Men’s Health Podcast, including male suicide, which may be distressing for some readers and listeners. These discussions are crucial because they make a difference. Openness and honesty are vital in breaking down the barriers and stigma that stop many men from getting the support they need.

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Hawaii Court Says Employer May be Estopped from Asserting Statute of Limitations Defense

The Workcomp Writer

Vacating a decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (LIRAB) that had found a health care worker’s claim for tuberculosis (TB) disease was time-barred, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii recently held LIRAB had applied the wrong legal standard for equitable estoppel and had improperly failed to consider whether the worker’s reliance on her employer’s alleged misrepresentations about her ability to file a claim was reasonable [ Weis v.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.