HR Bartender
JULY 16, 2024
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Knowledge management is the process of organizing, using, and sharing knowledge within the organization. According to IBM, there are three types of knowledge: tacit, implicit, and explicit. Tacit knowledge is acquired through experience. An example of tacit knowledge could be leadership skills. Explicit knowledge is captured in documents like manuals, reports, data, etc.
Workplace Insight
JULY 16, 2024
Dry, uninspiring offices and long, costly commutes are principal causes for a lack of office-based working, according to a new poll. The survey, commissioned by design and fit-out firm Peldon Rose claims that 1 in 3 (34 percent) office-based workers in London have a ‘nightmare journey’ into work each day, which ultimately deters almost half (46 percent) from travelling into the office.
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Employee Benefits
JULY 16, 2024
Multinational telecommunications firm BT Group is to roll out a new family leave policy for its UK employees from 1 January 2025. The group’s new family leave policy is aimed at levelling up paid leave for any parent welcoming a new child. Regardless of how their family is made up, all employees will be able to take 18 weeks’ leave on full pay , eight weeks of half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate.
Workplace Insight
JULY 16, 2024
The workplace continues to evolve rapidly, with the shift to hybrid models now featuring heavily in employees’ expectations. Indeed, a recent global study of workers from 11 countries , including the UK, shows 44 percent of employees prefer hybrid work. This new chapter in workplace dynamics could explain Gartner’s recent research, which has shown a growing focus on the Digital Employee Experience (DEX).
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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
Employee Benefits
JULY 16, 2024
Multiservice provider Utility Warehouse has introduced new personalised financial education for its 2,500 UK employees to support them in this area. Through a partnership with financial education provider Nudge Global, Utility Warehouse’s employees will have access to a feed of bite-sized interactive and impartial financial education and articles researched, curated, designed and published by finance experts.
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Employee Benefits
JULY 16, 2024
– Top tips to cut costs and boost savings According to WEALTH at work’s latest research of over 2,000 workers, the biggest financial concerns for the year include not having enough savings for unexpected costs (40%), not being able to save enough for the future (38%), not being able to pay basic living costs such as rent, mortgage payments, energy bills, food etc. (34%) and being in debt (29%).
Employee Benefit News
JULY 16, 2024
Organizations have focused more on the employee experience but workers still remain uncomfortable discussing certain topics.
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 16, 2024
Changes are once again coming to Fed-OSHA’s Hazardous Communications Standard, which governs the handling of chemicals and other dangerous substances. OSHA’s final rule , which takes effect July 19, 2024, will bring the standard in line with the latest update to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
HR Lineup
JULY 16, 2024
A RACI chart, also known as a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), is a tool used in project management to clarify roles and responsibilities in cross-functional or departmental projects and processes. RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed, which are the four key roles that stakeholders might play in a project. By defining these roles clearly, a RACI chart helps to ensure that everyone knows what is expected of them, which in turn improves efficiency, reduces confu
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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.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 16, 2024
Employers can give their workforce a new outlook on the benefits of health savings accounts.
Employee Benefits
JULY 16, 2024
Logistics solutions provider XPO Logistics has launched an electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid salary sacrifice arrangement for its UK employees. Through the scheme, which is provided by vehicle leasing firm Arval, employees will be able to access competitively priced cars, which saving on income tax and national insurance contributions. Additionally, the scheme covers all insurance and maintenance costs.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 16, 2024
These are 25 part-time gigs that are both high paying and remote.
Hppy
JULY 16, 2024
The pandemic wasn’t just a health crisis but a wake-up call for the modern workplace. It laid bare the cracks in our work systems, revealing that one in four employees struggles with burnout. This is more than feeling “stressed out.” We are talking about the toll that work takes on our minds and bodies. From chronic diseases to mental health struggles, work can make us sick, literally.
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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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 16, 2024
Employers and staff are optimistic about impact of new technologies, despite uncertainty about safety according to a new British Safety Council survey. The YouGov survey commissioned by British Safety Council among 4018 UK employers and employees claims that both employers and employees are optimistic about the impact new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will have on their workplace – even though decision makers feel more optimis
Employee Benefit News
JULY 16, 2024
While the sheer volume of applicants is definitely overwhelming, it only highlights the need to invest more in hiring practices.
Flimp Communications
JULY 16, 2024
Most benefits guides get it wrong — they’re filled with industry jargon, dense with inscrutable numbers, and lack the type of engaging design that makes the information digestible. If you’re looking to build a better one, look no further. This guide is going to show you how to use storytelling to communicate, use good design best practices to reinforce your key messages, and how to leverage the web to improve the experience.
Workplace Insight
JULY 16, 2024
The rise of AI-driven hiring processes has undoubtedly transformed the recruitment landscape, and we know it. But is it fair that AI defines if you deserve a job? Ultimately, the answer to this question is not just a technical or logistical issue, it is a profoundly ethical one. AI (artificial intelligence) has revolutionised the way we interact with technology, increasingly permeating various aspects of our lives, from virtual assistants to complex algorithms shaping our online experiences.
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
Flimp Communications
JULY 16, 2024
Most benefits guides get it wrong — they’re filled with industry jargon, dense with inscrutable numbers, and lack the type of engaging design that makes the information digestible. If you’re looking to build a better one, look no further. This guide is going to show you how to use storytelling to communicate, use good design best practices to reinforce your key messages, and how to leverage the web to improve the experience.
Higginbotham
JULY 16, 2024
In the fast-paced world of event planning, managing risks effectively is not just about being prepared – it’s about being proactive. Event planners face a multitude of risks, from property damage and injuries at the event site to more nuanced liabilities like copyright infringement. But, the right insurance coverage and risk management strategies can help ensure that your event runs smoothly and can protect you from unexpected challenges.
CorpStrat
JULY 16, 2024
CorpStrat analyzes multiple survey data, such as the annual Kaiser Foundation Survey of Employee Benefits , alongside other industry intel reports, to provide clients with a holistic view of market trends. This allows companies to benchmark their offerings against similar-sized businesses in their industry, ensuring competitiveness in attracting and retaining talent.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 16, 2024
With the Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule that would ban noncompetes nationwide set to go into effect on September 4, 2024, assuming pending litigation doesn’t cause any delays, employers should begin planning now to address any potential compliance concerns. Legal and human resources teams will need to consider the impact of the Final Rule on […] The post FTC Final Noncompete Rule: Game Plan Checklist appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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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!
Employer Connection
JULY 16, 2024
With summer here, now is the perfect time for your covered employees to join Active&Fit Direct’s fitness program. Active&Fit Direct offers thousands of fitness options, online classes and no long-term contracts. Through Sept. 30, 2024, the $28 enrollment fee is waived for anyone enrolling in a standard gym membership. Covered employees can learn more and sign up on our website.
The Workcomp Writer
JULY 16, 2024
Yesterday, in a decision that may significantly impact how California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (the Fund) pursues credit for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments received by injured employees, the California Court of Appeal (Second Appellate District, Division Six) held that the burden of proving entitlement to such credit rests squarely on the Fund [ Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund v.
Empuls
JULY 16, 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50% of employees leave or change every year. To add more, the U.S is predicted to lose over $400 billion due to employee turnover. If this keeps up, organizations need to pay a hefty price in ensuring employee retention. On the positive side, companies can think of offering a seamless employee experience by evaluating certain key parameters like company culture, employee wellbeing, employee performance, and others.
HR Digest
JULY 16, 2024
In a press release last week, a settlement was announced between OSHA and Dollar General after the latter was found to be in violation of the safety regulations presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Every business within the country is expected to maintain safe working conditions within its premises, ensuring an environment free of hazards, with standard escape routes mapped out in case of an emergency.
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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