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Case Study Vignette: Transforming Recruitment – One Non-Profit’s Journey to Building the Best Onboarding

3Sixty Insights

Those Critical First Impressions – Recruitment and Onboarding The recruitment process is the first opportunity that candidate and employer have to size each other up; to see if they are a good fit and to get a sense of how they will work together in the future. Yet many businesses struggle to provide that all-important good first impression during their recruitment activities.

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Save the Knowledge Worker – insights and strategies for remote-work success

Workplace Insight

Undoubtedly, the remote work revolution is in full swing. But it’s messy. Kolekti’s new Save the Knowledge Worker report found a colossal 96 percent of workers desire some form of remote work, and one in three employees is willing to quit if forced to return to the office full-time. And yet, which business leader can say their organisation has perfected the strategy for remote work?

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Financial Stress In 2024: Revealing Insights About Americans and Money

Best Money Moves

Financial stress in 2024: Revealing insights about Americans and Money. Financial stress is still a major struggle for employees across all industries. Here are the top statistics updated for 2024. Once again, employee financial stress is on the rise as Americans grapple with higher prices, uneven wage growth and record-high credit card debt. Globally, extremely high inflation has pushed food, fuel and housing costs higher.

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Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: Understanding and Leveraging Both

BetterUp

Stress is a part of our everyday lives, but not all stress is bad. While many people believe stress is always negative, the fact is, we need stress in our lives. We usually don’t brag about being stressed. In fact, many of us dream of living lives that are as “stress-free” as possible. But is that really a good goal?

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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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State Regulators Address Insurers’ Use of AI: 11 States Adopt NAIC Model Bulletin

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In December 2023, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted a Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers. The model bulletin reminds insurance carriers that they must comply with all applicable insurance laws and regulations (e.g., prohibitions against unfair trade practices) when making decisions that impact consumers, including when […] The post State Regulators Address Insurers’ Use of AI: 11 States Adopt NAIC Model Bulletin ap

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Florida Workers' Comp

The topic of mental health has been newsworthy for several years. Worker health and wellness received coverage before the pandemic, but there has seemingly been an uptick since. Too often, the coverage is focused on protecting ourselves or our workforce. I have persistently warned my students regarding their professional aspirations. So many of them have their sites set on law school.

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Sick leave policies: A comprehensive guide for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

Everyone gets sick sometimes. Therefore, it’s essential to have a sick leave policy in place to give your employees some time off when needed. Crafting detailed company policies is a significant task for business owners or human resources managers. There are plenty of legal considerations and workplace trends to keep up with that will inform how you should build or update your sick leave policy.

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Developing a Robust Plan for Retaining Top Talent in Your Organization

Qandle

In the ever-evolving business milieu of today, organizations confront a central dilemma: retaining top-tier talent. The repercussions of employee turnover extend far beyond financial realms, touching upon productivity and workplace morale. A resilient talent retention strategy emerges as a cornerstone for organizations striving to allure, involve, and retain their high-caliber employees.

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State Law Requires Insurers to Verify Your Annual Mileage

InterWest Insurance Services

Under California law, auto insurers are required to verify vehicle mileage at least every three years, including current annual mileage and miles driven to and from work and/or school. The state requires insurers to collect this information so that they can price their policies according to a policyholder’s risk and ensure that drivers who spend more time on the road pay a higher premium than those who drive less.

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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.

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4 benefits that make your compensation package competitive in 2024

Employee Benefit News

Financial planning programs, expanded PTO and flexibility can attract and retain talent, according to this expert from ADP.

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Summarizing EEOC’s Harassment Prevention Guide For Constructors

HR Digest

On June 18, the EEOC released a harassment prevention guide for the construction industry to follow, bringing attention to the unrest rampant among workers in the field. The EEOC contractor guidelines titled Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry include recommendations to combat systemic harassment and the undesirable barriers that affect the underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Case Study: Transforming HR Operations: Kendall Hunt’s Journey to Modernization and Efficiency

3Sixty Insights

What You Need to Know As businesses grow over time there is a natural tendency to focus investment and innovation on the core, business-critical systems. Whether that’s product design and development, market reach, customer service and support, or even financial management, when there is a clear line between investment and business outcome, that tends to be where the budget goes.

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How employers can save $3,000 per employee on MSK care

Employee Benefit News

Using a digital care platform can improve patient outcomes and save employers thousands of dollars in unnecessary medical spend.

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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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47% of employers are unsure if wellbeing provision meets employees’ needs

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (47%) of organisations are unsure if their wellbeing support provision is meeting employees’ needs, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 18% of respondents said the believe that their wellbeing support provision was meeting employees’ needs, while 35% answered that they did not think it was.

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People are increasingly comfortable with – and scared of – AI

Workplace Insight

The sentiments of employees around the world about AI and GenAI are evolving significantly, but cautious optimism endures, with 42 percent reporting confidence about the technologies’ impact on their work, compared to 26 percent at around this time last year. However, anxiety about the technologies is also on the rise, by 5 percentage points, and 49 percent of regular users believe their job may disappear in the next ten years, a view shared by only 24 percent of workers who do not use them.

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70% of employers feel responsible for looking after employees’ health

Employee Benefits

Nearly three-quarters (70%) of HR decision makers feel a greater responsibility to look after their employees’ health due to NHS waiting times, according to research by healthcare provider Simplyhealth. Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that the healthcare (45%) and education sectors (43%) were the most likely to see a rising number of sick days, followed by manufacturing (35%).

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WEX announces partnership with EG America to help customers save on fuel 

WEX Inc.

WEX, the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, is thrilled to announce that EG America , one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, has joined WEX EDGE , a savings network that provides access to discounted offers typically only available to large companies. This partnership will provide WEX’s existing network of EDGE customers with fuel discounts at more than 1,500 EG America locations in the United States, including Cumbe

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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Staff aged over 60 feel better equipped to face rising costs

Employee Benefits

Employees aged 60 and over feel better equipped to face rising costs than those aged 44-59 and parents of young children, according to analysis by investment, protection, retirement and in-house advice specialist LV=. Its LV= Wealth and wellbeing research programme , which is its quarterly survey of 4,000 UK adults and tracks current finances and future outlook, also found that 60% of respondents said they were financially comfortable, while 40% said they were struggling.

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Materialistic people are less bothered about fairness in the workplace

Workplace Insight

Treating people with fairness at work will ensure they flourish, thus boosting the team’s performance, according to new research by emlyon business school. However, this is not the case with team members who are money-motivated, and fair treatment actually doesn’t have any positive impact on their performance, the researchers say. These findings come from research by Thierry Nadisic, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at emlyon business school, France, alongside his colleagues, Professor Russ

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MS Amlin introduces paid carer’s leave policy

Employee Benefits

Insurance and reinsurance firm MS Amlin has introduced a paid carer’s leave policy to support its employees. Under the policy, all employees will be entitled to up to five days’ paid leave a year to care for a spouse, civil partner, child, parent, another dependent household member or a neighbour with a physical or mental illness, injury, a registered disability, or elderly care needs.

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People are pushing back against so-called return to office mandates

Workplace Insight

A poll by Skillshub suggests there is a potential clash between firms issuing so-called return to office mandates and people unwilling to give up the flexibility and wellbeing benefits they say they have gained through remote and hybrid work. The survey claims that a significant proportion of UK employees (nearly half – 42.6 percent) are prepared to consider quitting their jobs if forced back to full-time office work.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

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!

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Practical Guide to Using ChatGPT Prompts for HR

Bayzat

By now, ChatGPT has become a household name in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Models (LLMs). At the forefront of this revolution, OpenAI’s GPT-3 and its latest version ChatGPT-4 have captured the imagination of millions owing to their increased speed and real-time reasoning across human-like text, audio, and video.

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Office market upheaval means uncertain times for landlords

Workplace Insight

The UK office market is facing a period of significant upheaval, according to a new survey commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace. The research paints what it says is a concerning picture for landlords, with a sizeable portion battling financial strain and even potential closure. Over 14 percent of the 250 surveyed landlords fear their office buildings could shut down within the next five years due to affordability concerns.

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12 Important Employee Recognition Ideas for Large Companies

Vantage Circle

Employee recognition is a crucial component of maintaining a motivated and engaged workforce, especially in large organizations. However, implementing effective employee recognition ideas for large companies can be challenging due to their scale and diversity. With thoughtful strategies and programs, companies can create a culture of appreciation that boosts morale and enhances productivity.

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Are these the top ten emerging technologies for 2024?

Workplace Insight

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. Among the technologies mentioned in the report are AI (obv), immersive building tech, intelligent materials and microbes that can sequester carbon.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.