Thu.Jul 25, 2024

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Consider Artificial Intelligence In Developing Your HR Tech Stack

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A couple of years ago, I published an article about how an “ organization’s technology strategy needs to include building the perfect tech stack ”. It’s still true today. A quick refresher: a tech stack is a grouping of technology services that are “stacked” together to create the best, most effective, and efficient process possible.

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Financial Planning Tips for Self-Employed Older Adults

Money Talk

Earlier this year, a new Facebook group started in my 55+ community: a group for self-employed residents with small businesses including hair styling, dog-walking and grooming, airport drivers, real estate sales, website design, computer repairs, wood-working and crafts, and more. As a financial education solopreneur who works from home, I was happy join a group of kindred spirits to share information about each other’s products and services.

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Navigating the maze: HR tech as your guide to benefits administration compliance

Employee Benefit News

The right technology can help HR teams save time and keep everything up to date.

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Iowa Tax Agency Updates Website

PayrollOrg

The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website at revenue.iowa.gov. The new site combines tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov. Find links to state tax agencies and more using PayrollOrg’s Resource Library.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

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

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What motivates us at work: 6 professionals share why they love their job

Employee Benefit News

Business victories, creating new tech and helping others succeed make up some of the reasons these people thrive in their workplace.

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20 worst places to start a career

Employee Benefit News

Recent graduates looking to build a career should avoid these 20 cities, which can lack in career opportunities and affordable housing options.

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Compensation Simplified - Why You Need a Compensation Management Software Now

Darwinbox

In today's competitive job market, businesses need to attract and keep top talent. This can be a challenging task for many reasons. A strategic approach to Compensation and Benefits (C&B) plays a central role in this equation.

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Uber, Lyft, DoorDash prevail in California gig-worker ruling

Employee Benefit News

The state's top court ruled that Uber Technologies and Lyft can keep classifying California drivers as independent contractors.

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Helping Your Employees Get the Most out of Their Health Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

Every year employees across the country choose the wrong group health plan from their employer because they don’t understand the coverage and what type of plan is best for their circumstances. This ends up costing them hundreds if not thousands of dollars in unnecessary medical and premium outlays each year. But you can help them avoid leaving money on the table by educating them with helpful materials and a process that lets them find the plan that is best for their life circumstances.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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Top 12 Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Recognition (with Statistics and Examples)

Vantage Circle

Employee recognition programs have become increasingly common. For most of them, recognition flows downward, meaning leaders are the only ones who show appreciation. On the other hand, peer-to-peer recognition involves employees acknowledging and appreciating each other's contributions and achievements within the workplace. Embracing a culture of peer-to-peer recognition can revolutionize your workplace dynamics, fostering a culture of appreciation and camaraderie.

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Women only make up 30% of the C-suite — and it's up to employers to change that

Employee Benefit News

Diversity has proven to be a priority for most organizations, but those efforts haven't made it to their executive teams.

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How to Track Employee Hours Without Going Crazy 

Patriot Software

Tracking your employees’ time worked ensures you pay them accurately and comply with labor laws. Although you can use whatever method you want, you need a dependable and organized system, especially as your business grows. Learn how to track employee hours with time and attendance software and other alternatives. Why does tracking employee hours matter?

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AI and Dan

Florida Workers' Comp

Artificial Intelligence is the latest discussion point in the technology world. We hear mounting feedback about what it is and how it could impact our lives. I have been on the AI topic for years. see Chatbot Wins (June 2016); Artificial Intelligence in Our World (January 2017); Artificial Intelligence Surveillance (August 2020); Intelligence (November 2022); AI is a Tool (October 2023), and the posts cited there.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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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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Skills-based hiring: Punching through the paper ceiling

Business Management Daily

At this point, it’s no secret that the United States has a severe talent shortage. While it’s easy to blame all recent labor market issues on the COVID-19 pandemic, the underlying reasons for the shrinking talent pool stretch far beyond the waning impact of lockdowns and The Great Resignation. As of 2024, the talent shortage in the US stands at 70% , meaning that a whopping 7 out of 10 employers aren’t able to find qualified candidates for their open positions.

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20% of staff aged 40-60 say worries about retirement finances affect ability to work

Employee Benefits

A fifth (20%) of UK employees aged 40-60 said worrying about their future retirement finances is affecting their ability to work, according to research by Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. The financial wellbeing and financial planning organisation’s survey of 2,010 full-time and part-time working employees aged 40-60 across the UK also found that one-third (35%) of respondents said that worrying about their future retirement finances is having a negative impact on their mental health , wh

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Modernizing B2B payments: Digital payments, software, and data

WEX Inc.

According to Fortune, the B2B payments market is projected to grow from $79.53 trillion in 2023 to $174.38 trillion by 2030 – a CAGR of 11.9%. The North American market alone accounted for $29.22 trillion in 2022. As the B2B payments market grows in tandem with the digital age, the need for simple solutions is important for delivering efficiency and helping businesses grow.

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Shortage of high-quality data threatens the AI ‘boom’

Workplace Insight

A number of fundamental issues, including a shortage of high-quality data with which to ‘train’ the technology is threatening the AI ‘boom’, according to a new white paper from the Open Data Institute. The paper Building a better future with data and AI is based on research carried out by the Institute in the first half of 2024. It claims to identify significant weaknesses in the UK’s technological infrastructure that threaten the predicted potential gains – for people, society, and the ec

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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Dana Incorporated names senior vice president and chief human resources officer

Employee Benefits

Dana Incorporated, which designs and manufactures propulsion and energy-management systems, has appointed Lisa Amend senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Amend will have responsibility for the firm’s human resources strategy and processes, including talent lifecycle and acquisition talent management and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement , and workforce planning.

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People and firms are shifting away from remote work, survey suggests

Workplace Insight

There has been a recent significant shift in working habits and preferences among employees in the post-pandemic landscape, according to the fourth Commuter Census from Mobilityways. One of the most prominent findings from the report is the pronounced decline in both the practice of and preference for remote work. The survey of 10,325 participants suggests that 40 percent of people no longer engage in any form of remote work, despite a mere 15 percent of employees expressing a preference for thi

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Discover How to Build Trust in the Workplace and Enhance Employee Engagement

Employee Benefits

Inspired by the International Day of Friendship, let’s delve into the steps needed when transforming workplace culture and fostering a culture of trust. When colleagues and leaders trust each other reciprocally, they can achieve remarkable outcomes. Human solidarity, a core theme of the International Day of Friendship, emphasises the importance of forging bonds, camaraderie, and robust trust – all of which enrich workplace culture and elevate employee engagement.

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How Do You Feel About CVS’ AI “Lie Detector” Interview Process?

HR Digest

CVS’ use of an AI “lie detector” during the interview process has landed the company in hot water after a candidate sued them for using the AI tool without providing the option to opt out. The plaintiff took CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to court after he was not provided the option to refuse the use of the HireVue video interview technology or Affectiva’s artificial intelligence analysis program when he interviewed for a position with the organization in 2021.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

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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Lenovo and Baker Hughes among UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Employee Benefits

Credit: Poetra.RH / Shutterstock.com Technology firm Lenovo, energy technology business Baker Hughes and law firm Clifford Chance have been named as some of the UK’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2024. Established by the Disability Equality Index, the list is a comprehensive benchmarking tool used by employers to measure disability workplace inclusion.

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What is the HR Value Proposition & How to Measure It?

HR Lineup

The Human Resources (HR) function is often seen as the backbone of an organization, playing a critical role in managing its most valuable asset—its people. A well-defined HR Value Proposition (HRVP) can significantly impact an organization’s success, making it essential for HR professionals to understand its components and how to measure it effectively.

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Babcock Marine naval base employees accept 7.5% pay rise

Employee Benefits

A total of 600 workers employed by Babcock Marine have accepted a 7.5% basic pay rise backdated to August last year. The employees, who undertake specialist services for the UK’s nuclear deterrent submarines at the Coulport and Faslane naval bases on the Clyde in Scotland, are members of trade union Unite. The two-year pay deal will see them receive a £1,350 consolidated payment for a period of 12 months until the end of July 2025, which equates to an average increase of 3.95%.

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How OSHA Standards Revolutionize Workplace Safety

Workers' Compensation

Jordan Barab’s recent testimony before the House Education and Workforce Committee Subcommittee on Workforce Protections focused extensively on the importance of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards in ensuring workplace safety. Barab served as Acting Assistant Secretary for OSHA in 2009 and Deputy Assistant Secretary from 2009 to the final day of the Obama Administration.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.