HR Bartender
JANUARY 25, 2024
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I came across an article recently on CNBC that said 90% of companies plan to implement return to the office policies by the end of 2024. This isn’t surprising. Organizations have been talking about return to the office policies mandates for quite some time. That’s not what I want to talk about today. I want to talk about meetings.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2024
There have been many experiments over the years that expose the darker aspects of human nature. One of the most telling of these was carried out by two American researchers called John Darley and Bibb Latane in 1968. The two men’s work was partly inspired by a notorious 1964 murder in which a woman called Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in public.
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PayrollOrg
JANUARY 25, 2024
IRS provided filers with updates on the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) during its January working group meeting.
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its support for employees affected by the menopause. The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, recognises high standards and workplace practices that embrace the condition. Employers are assessed and must demonstrate evidence of their support in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and evaluation.
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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
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
Under the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act, employers must provide long-term, part-time employees the opportunity to make elective deferrals under their 401(k) plans and, beginning in 2025, their 403(b) plans. This new rule is fraught with complexity and has generated numerous questions about how the requirements apply. But in talking about the new […] The post A Long-Term, Part-Time Employee or Not a Long-Term, Part-Time Employee, That Is the Question appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Vantage Circle
JANUARY 25, 2024
According to statistics , a great employee onboarding experience helps improve retention by 82%. The numbers show that the employee journey, from onboarding to exit, is crucial to an employee's life. The entire tenure of an employee needs to be wholesome and valuable. And to do that, you need to implement a strategic journey that the employees will enjoy.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2024
Employees who are much younger than their managers report lower productivity than those closer in age due to a lack of collaboration between employees of different generations, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in collaboration with consulting firm, Protiviti. An external survey conducted by LSE of 1,450 employees in the finance, technology and professional services industries in the UK and USA, found that friction between different genera
Employee Benefit News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Phrases like "Who cares?" and "You're overreacting" can trigger unnecessary conflict among employees.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2024
Virgin Media O2 Business’ first full-year Movers Index claims that 2023 was the year of the ‘Great Office Return’, with 40 percent of companies returning to a five-day office working week, despite more than half (55 percent) of workers experiencing public transport delays of an hour or more on their commute. The Movers Index claims that businesses and consumers alike are doubling down on getting the most value for every pound spent amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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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
JANUARY 25, 2024
Mark Campbell, SVP of clinical solutions at RxBenefits, explains how employers can save on medicine in 2024.
Florida Workers' Comp
JANUARY 25, 2024
Wednesday was all about AI. Bob Wilson hit us with the title of this post "A Fool with a Tool is still a Fool." I thought he would go the other way: "A Fool with a Tool may be a Tool." The Point is a webinar produced by the team at WorkCompCollege.com. We started it in November 2022, and it is hard to imagine it was that long ago. We have had some great guests, and the focus of this quarterly gathering is to ask the simple questions in life, like "What is the point?
Employee Benefit News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Archer Chiang, the CEO of Giftpack, explains why he encourages his teams to have their own culture.
3Sixty Insights
JANUARY 25, 2024
They have an eye on everything related to Skills and lead the conversation on Skills Based-Organizations. Here is our list of must watch HR influencers, from top analysts to book writer or podcast host, you have an array of talented personalities ready to share their insights and make you grow. Pamela Stroko has joined 3Sixty Insights as the Director and Principal Analyst, leading the talent management practice area.
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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.
Employee Benefit News
JANUARY 25, 2024
More than half of employees feel that family-building benefits should come standard.
HR Digest
JANUARY 25, 2024
Dear Jane, I trust this letter reaches you in good health. Recently, I’ve encountered a persistently distressing situation at my workplace. My boss has been consistently raising their voice at me in the presence of my colleagues, creating an uncomfortable and demoralizing work environment. The impact on my confidence and morale has become increasingly challenging to manage.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 25, 2024
The British Council for Offices has unveiled its new research agenda, which will it says will aim to guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption. The BCO says the agenda is a direct response to the current and ongoing dynamics in the office sector. The publication aims to lay the groundwork for a new vision of the office as an economically productive, occupier-first, technologically enabled and sustainable part of our built environment.
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
Police Digital Service, responsible for enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety, has appointed Kath Stephenson director of people services. Formerly head of people and culture at HF Holidays, Stephenson joined the service in September 2022 as head of HR, and played a role in developing the culture for a remote-based workforce.
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
15Five
JANUARY 25, 2024
What is a performance appraisal system? A performance appraisal system is a structured, managed process that businesses use to assess and evaluate employee performance. The goal is to provide clear, actionable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement while supporting decisions related to compensation, promotions, training, and development.
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
Architecture firm Holmes Miller has moved to a nine-day fortnight with a contracted hours reduction and no loss of pay , following a successful trial. Before formally adopting this format from this month, the firm held a three-month trial to test and refine the policy. This was to ensure it would not negatively impact project delivery or lead to a reduction in client services, and ensure employees were satisfied with the new arrangements.
Benefit Resource Inc.
JANUARY 25, 2024
Whether you are a participant exploring your benefit options or an employer preparing a benefits package, you may have formed certain myths about pre-tax benefit accounts. In a perfect world, we would all have a clear understanding of the different types of accounts that exist and understand how each can provide certain benefits and advantages. But, more often, we are all a little fuzzy on the details.
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
Jewellry brand Pandora has awarded its 2,600 retail employees across UK and Ireland a one-off bonus , following its 2023 financial results. The organisation will pay out bonus payments starting at £100, which will increase depending on employees’ roles. The bonus is in addition to their existing monthly sales incentive programme. The bonus, which is driven by Pandora’s commitment to retail and staff development, is due to its higher-than-expected group results for 2023.
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Professionals Alternative
JANUARY 25, 2024
[link] Unlocking Success: The Key Traits to Look for When Recruiting Mortgage Professionals The Importance of Recruiting Top Talent in the Mortgage Industry In the highly competitive mortgage industry, recruiting top talent is crucial for the success and growth of any organization. The right team of mortgage professionals can make all the difference in the world when it comes to closing deals, providing exceptional customer service, and staying ahead of the competition.
Qandle
JANUARY 25, 2024
In the realm of employment interviews, unstructured interviews stand as a distinctive approach that deviates from the traditional, more formalized methods. Unlike structured interviews that follow a predetermined set of questions, unstructured interviews provide a more open-ended and flexible environment for both the interviewer and the interviewee.
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2024
As reported in Part 4 of our 2022 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List , Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) requires employers to provide a written information statement to each employee or former employee and file information returns with the IRS regarding: (1) the transfer of stock pursuant to the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option (“ISO”); and (2) the first transfer by the employee or former employee of stock purchased at a discount under an Employee Stock Purchase Pla
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 25, 2024
I wish you could have been with me in the room with several managing directors of large professional service firms as they engaged in a spirited conversation about implementing AI in their organizations. It was interesting that the concerns were evenly split between the new technology and the ability of existing people to live and work in a new world.
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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