HR Bartender
APRIL 23, 2024
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions. Newsweek named UKG for the second consecutive year to their Greatest Workplaces for Women. Congrats to them and enjoy the article!) I belong to a couple of online human resources groups. I’m sure you do too.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 23, 2024
Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.com Tyre manufacturing organisation Michelin is to guarantee a living wage for its more than 100,000 global employees, as well as enhancing parental and healthcare benefits. As part of its deployment of a living wage worldwide, to guarantee employees a salary equivalent to at least the living wage, Michelin received the global living wage employer certification from the Fair Wage Network.
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Employee Benefit News
APRIL 23, 2024
Dr. Chris Pagnani, medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, breaks down the benefits of reduced environmental stimulation therapy.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 23, 2024
Half (51%) of employees want to see their employer invest more in sustainability, rising to 61% among younger workers aged 18-34, according to research by employee benefits technology provider Zest. Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that more than half (53%) of respondents would like to see their employer investing in more sustainable benefits such as electric vehicles and sustainable pensions , rising to 66% among 18–34 year olds.
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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
Business Management Daily
APRIL 23, 2024
Sophia goes over her notes one last time before heading to bed. She wants the presentation tomorrow to go well, and she knows falling back on what she rehearsed will help ease her nerves when the pressure is on. Before sleeping, she sets her alarm for a bit earlier than usual in order to have some extra time to ease into the next morning. Sophia and her coworkers do a good job of explaining the new marketing campaign to their client.
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Florida Workers' Comp
APRIL 23, 2024
On April 11, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed CS/CS/HB 433. That designation, as we have noted previously, has meaning. The "CS" reflects that the bill that was signed is not the same as the one that was introduced in the House of Representatives. The "CS" stands for "Committee Substitute," and since this bill has that twice in the name there is evidence of significant effort and alteration between filing and passage.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 23, 2024
Fifty-three percent of employees don't think they're getting the most out of their options because they lack understanding of their plans.
InterWest Insurance Services
APRIL 23, 2024
The average age of a construction worker is now in the 40s. Baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — represent 40% of the construction industry workforce, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training. The nature of construction work presents many hazards for workers, many of which may not appear until late into a person’s career.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 23, 2024
Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.
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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.
HR Lineup
APRIL 23, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern employment, the term “boomerang employee” has gained traction. Boomerang employees are individuals who leave a company, only to return to work for the same organization after a period of time. This phenomenon is reshaping traditional notions of employee loyalty and organizational relationships. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the concept of boomerang employees, exploring their significance, motivations, benefits, and challenges f
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 23, 2024
A union representing Boeing employees says the company retaliated against engineers who raised concerns about its jets in 2022.
WEX Inc.
APRIL 23, 2024
Managing a comprehensive benefits program can be a challenging task for any HR department. Between providing value to employees, ensuring compliance, and keeping costs down, HR professionals face many responsibilities in today’s fast-paced business environment. In response, many HR leaders are turning to consolidation to address these challenges. According to a recent survey , 74% of HR leaders are actively planning to consolidate employee benefits in the coming year.
3Sixty Insights
APRIL 23, 2024
The News Cornerstone OnDemand’s acquisition of the “extended reality,” “spatial learning” software provider, Talespin, marks a notable step toward realizing the company’s goal of offering an immersive, end-to-end learning platform. While the press release is all about offering a more dynamic, personalized and effective user experience, the acquisition will also help Cornerstone deflect the competitive threat of newer learning platforms and maintain its dominance of the corporate learning market.
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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.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 23, 2024
Employee recognition events go beyond mere celebrations; they are pivotal drivers of engagement, morale, and success. Thus, creating impactful recognition events requires thorough planning and exploration. From establishing clear goals to crafting memorable experiences, each aspect deserves careful consideration to leave a lasting impact on employees.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 23, 2024
According to a new poll of employees from Workhuman , managers are crucial for both individual professional development and overall company culture. When it comes to company culture 42 percent of employees cite management as the most influential factor in shaping the workplace environment. And when employees feel like they belong, the top reason was, “my manager supports me,” as reported by 60 percent of respondents.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 23, 2024
The FCA announced that more over 55s are accessing their pensions, and over half are cashing out their pension pots completely. In 2022/23, the number of pension plans accessed for the first time was up almost 5% compared to the previous year, to almost 740,000 (739,535), and 56% were cashed out in full, most of them worth £10,000 or less. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work – a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist comments; “It’s concerning that so many pensions are be
Vantage Circle
APRIL 23, 2024
Employee recognition events go beyond mere celebrations; they are pivotal drivers of engagement, morale, and success. Thus, creating impactful recognition events requires thorough planning and exploration. From establishing clear goals to crafting memorable experiences, each aspect deserves careful consideration to leave a lasting impact on employees.
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
Employee Benefits
APRIL 23, 2024
Recruitment firm Hays has rolled out wellbeing support for more than 2,700 employees across 79 sites in the UK and Ireland employees in order to improve its health and wellbeing strategy. Employees can now access 24/7 immediate integrated medical, mental health and personal safety support from a team of professionals via an early intervention app, provided by Sonder.
WEX Inc.
APRIL 23, 2024
For online travel agencies (OTAs) , growing into new and emerging countries can be tempered by unexpected obstacles that affect operations and profitability. You may be struggling to understand the key terms, regulations, and difficulties that can plague your business in new markets. Let’s delve into some crucial factors you should consider when venturing into new and diverse countries, offering insights and practical solutions to ensure a smoother entry into uncharted territories.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 23, 2024
The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. However, a growing body of research suggests emotional intelligence (EI) is a pivotal force behind sales leadership success. More than just a buzzword, EI encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. Leaders adept in emotional intelligence are often seen forging stronger relationships and achieving greater outcomes.
BerniePortal
APRIL 23, 2024
The news we’ve all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for is finally here! The DOL has announced that it will publish a final rule raising the FLSA’s overtime salary threshold.
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HR Digest
APRIL 23, 2024
After a historic win against the Detroit Big Three last year, the UAW unionization plans at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga factory in Tennessee have also borne fruit. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has been hard at work to unite autoworkers under a single banner and their efforts have ramped up significantly in recent times. The Tennessee Volkswagen UAW vote resulted in a 73 percent consensus to join the union, marking an important milestone in the UAW Southern expansion plans.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 23, 2024
With many AI firms increasingly pivoting towards developing specialised tools for easier integration into the workplace, it may come as a surprise that half of the companies Freeths recently surveyed have no plans at all to implement them, with only 15 percent reporting that investing in artificial intelligence tools for human resources was a strategic priority.
Higginbotham
APRIL 23, 2024
According to an article published by Forbes Advisor , 98 percent of employees prefer to work remotely at least part of the time. In addition, one in three workers have adapted to a remote hybrid model, while one in eight are in fully remote roles. The shift toward remote work , while introducing new dynamics in the workplace, brings with it flexibility and potential for increased productivity alongside unique opportunities for enhancing employee engagement with company culture.
BetterUp
APRIL 23, 2024
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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.
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