Employee Benefit News

JUNE 12, 2024

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

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JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 12, 2024

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

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 12, 2024

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

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 12, 2024

Only 31% of workers younger than 35 said they were thriving at work last year.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 12, 2024

A combination of technology and in-person connection help Paolo Pisano engage with employees, no matter their location.

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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

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 12, 2024

BOSTON (June 12, 2024) – 3Sixty Insights Inc., a leading research and consulting firm, and WorkforceAI.News, a news service providing news and insights about the use of AI and technology by HR functions, announced a partnership under which they will jointly produce and publish industry media products and analysis. Under the agreement, 3Sixty Insights will spearhead business development efforts for WorkforceAI, while the media company incorporates 3Sixty’s intelligence and analysis into its edito

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

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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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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Winston Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

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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HR Lineup

JUNE 12, 2024

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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JUNE 12, 2024

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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JUNE 12, 2024

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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Workers' Compensation

JUNE 12, 2024

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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HR Lineup

JUNE 12, 2024

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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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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HR Digest

JUNE 12, 2024

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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JUNE 12, 2024

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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Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2024

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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JUNE 12, 2024

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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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.