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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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Signeasy

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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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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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OneSpan

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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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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Young employees are increasingly struggling at work, while older workers fare better

Employee Benefit News

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

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How Booking.com's CPO keeps his 24,000 employees engaged across the globe

Employee Benefit News

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

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BMC Helix HR Service Management

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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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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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Elucidat

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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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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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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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44% of UK workers feel exhausted at the end of a working day

Employee Benefits

More than four in 10 (44%) of UK workers admitted to feeling exhausted at the end of a working day, according to new research by Telus Health. For its Telus mental health index , the global healthcare organisation explored the mental health of employed people in the UK, the US, Canada, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The index is based on a scoring system that turns responses into point values, with higher point values associated with better mental health.

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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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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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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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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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Keeping Your Core Culture Intact as Your Company Scales

15Five

Growing pains. They come up for just about every organization, no matter how big, how successful, or how much you invest in culture. Whenever you hit a period of serious growth, you’re bound to encounter situations where the culture your initial team built may struggle to keep up. I’m Katya Laviolette , Chief People Officer at 1Password, and I dove into this topic with 15Five on the HR Superstars Podcast.

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Press Release – Analyst Firm 3Sixty Insights Launches Partnership With WorkforceAI.News

3Sixty Insights

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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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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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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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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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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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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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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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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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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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.