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How flexible working hours, competitive pension benefits, and mental wellbeing support can engage the Gen Z workforce

Employee Benefits

Here are 5 benefits to engage your Gen Z workforce H1; The Five Benefits That Gen Z Want in the Workplace Gen Z will comprise a third of the workforce within the next few years. So what benefits must companies adopt in order to attract and retain this new generation of talented employees? Born after 1995, Gen Z is slowly replacing retiring Baby Boomers within the workforce.

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Third of UK adults experience a high level of stress each year

Workplace Insight

Over a third of adults experienced high or extreme levels of pressure and stress always or often in the past year (35 percent), according to the new annual report from Mental Health UK. The report warns that the UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation’. Against a backdrop of rising levels of people out of work due to long-term sickness, the polling of over 2,000 UK adults by YouGov for the Mental Health UK reveals that one in five workers (20 percent) needed to take time off due to poor me

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Mitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employers

Employee Benefits

Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers. Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices. They must demonstrate how they support employees across 20 areas of HR, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion , and wellbeing.

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Salford’s record breaking sustainable office building reaches completion

Workplace Insight

The City of Salford is now home to Eden , one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings, containing Europe’s largest living wall. From the site of a derelict surface car park with no benefits to the people of Salford, English Cities Fund (ECF) has created a 115,000 sq ft development that will transform this neglected urban area into a diverse mixed-use destination and form a key part of ECF’s £1bn regeneration of the Salford Central area.

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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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Olivia Burgess: How can reward and benefits contribute to happiness at work?

Employee Benefits

The value of employee happiness is significant, with direct links to productivity, engagement, and retention. Prioritising employee happiness and wellbeing at Atradius has enabled us to look after our people and maintain a high retention rate across our organisation. Reward and benefits have a direct impact on employee wellbeing; ultimately, happier employees are more likely to be motivated and engaged, and we have created an environment where our incredible talent can thrive.

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Oxford Study Questions Benefits Of Workplace Mental Health Programs

Wellable

A recent study questions the efficacy of workplace wellness programs. Explore the study's strengths and weaknesses and how to achieve true employee well-being. The post Oxford Study Questions Benefits Of Workplace Mental Health Programs appeared first on Wellable.

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What Is Gratitude? 12 Ways to Start a Gratitude Practice

BetterUp

What is gratitude? Explore the definition of gratitude, what it means to have it, why it’s essential, and how to start a daily practice (with examples).

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Precision medicine improves outcomes and lowers costs

Employee Benefit News

Tailoring genetic information, environment and lifestyle factors to disease treatment and prevention holds incredible promise.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Letter Formats with Sample Templates

Qandle

Embarking on a new professional journey is an exciting yet crucial phase in one’s career. One of the key documents that mark this milestone is the joining letter. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of a joining letter, its components, and provide sample templates to help you craft a document that ensures a smooth onboarding process.

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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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Fitness, diet, and mental health tips to boost wellness in 2024

Employee Benefit News

Kim Waters, nutrition and wellness instructor at Wellbeats, shares how workers can live their healthiest year yet.

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What is a Training Matrix for Employees?

HR Lineup

In the dynamic landscape of the corporate world, employee training is an indispensable element for organizational success. As companies strive to enhance their workforce’s skills and competencies, the implementation of structured training programs becomes crucial. One valuable tool in this regard is the Training Matrix, which serves as a roadmap for employee development.

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Why remote workers are the happiest, despite being underpaid

Employee Benefit News

A new report from ResumeBuilder shed some light on the benefits of staying remote, even if it means passing up on promotions.

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Beyond the Paycheck: Compensation Planning and Employee Experience

Darwinbox

Delve into the connection between compensation and workplace happiness. See how strategic planning links pay structures and enriches the overall employee experience, fostering a workplace where fulfillment extends beyond the paycheck.

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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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Humans still cheaper than AI in vast majority of jobs, MIT finds

Employee Benefit News

Only 23% of workers, measured in terms of dollar wages, could be effectively supplanted by AI tools.

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Exclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2024 entry deadline extended

Employee Benefits

The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 has been extended until midnight on Friday 9 February to give HR, reward and benefits professionals more opportunity to enter. Organisations that have already submitted entries can use the extra time to consider any additional categories they might want to enter, or nominate standout members of staff for individual awards.

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Landlords and occupiers don’t see eye to eye on the decarbonisation of European real estate

Workplace Insight

Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate portfolios is being held back by a lack of understanding and collaboration between property owners and occupiers, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute C Change programme. If better alignment between the two parties is not prioritised, it has the potential to increase total emissions from the built environment over the medium to long-term as real estate decisions are often medium to long-term commitments, according to the authors.

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Jennifer Roberts: How can reward and benefits contribute to happiness at work?

Employee Benefits

At Central Co-op, our colleagues are the difference makers. Our society is built on strong cultural values dating back to the original Co-op pioneers focusing on the difference we make within the communities we serve. Our reward and benefits offering is also built on these strong values, aiming to make a difference to our colleagues. Over recent years, with the fight for talent, candidate-driven markets and younger generations coming into the workplace, the landscape of reward and benefits has c

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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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3 Reasons to Focus on Employee Financial Security

Best Money Moves

3 reasons to focus on employee financial security. Critical insights from recent data reveal the significant benefits of supporting employee financial security. Significant inflation and economic turmoil have brought employee financial security into the spotlight. Recently, Mercer published their 2023-2024 Inside Employee’s Minds study and found that 78% of all employers surveyed felt a high to moderate level of concern regarding employee financial well-being.

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Neil Goodwin: How can reward and benefits contribute to happiness at work?

Employee Benefits

The old adage that a happy worker is a good worker is nothing new. However, the advantage to businesses of having a happy and engaged workforce , and the things that affect this the most, are becoming a key focus like never before (cue obligatory reference to Google’s chief happiness officer). Looking back, the perception of what employees want from an employer has inevitably changed.

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Workforce Planning Model: Process, Benefits, Elements & Examples

HR Lineup

In the dynamic landscape of business, where change is the only constant, organizations need a robust strategy to ensure that their workforce aligns with the evolving needs of the company. Workforce planning emerges as a crucial aspect of human capital management, offering a structured approach to anticipate and meet the demands of an ever-changing environment.

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Exterro recruits Paul Valentino as first chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Data risk management software solutions provider Exterro has appointed Paul Valentino as its first chief people officer , effective this month. Valentino will report directly to chief executive officer Bobby Balachandran. In the newly created position, he will be responsible for attracting and retaining top talent, implementing leadership and capabilities development, and integrating change management.

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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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Understand SECURE 2.0's student loan provision to help employees pay off debt

Employee Benefit News

A new provision enables employers to contribute to a workplace 401(k) plan when an employee pays their student loan debt.

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FCA manager loses full-time work from home claim

Employee Benefits

A woman who launched a tribunal claim after her request to work from home full time was rejected has lost her case. Elizabeth Wilson worked as a manager at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and had been working entirely from home since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in early 2020. When the pandemic eased, the FCA began a policy of asking staff to come to the office two days a week.

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6 Fulfilling Career Changes for Teachers

BetterUp

Jump to section 3 common reasons for changing jobs Transferable skills that support career changes for teachers 6 jobs for teachers leaving the classroom Change is a good thing

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69% of employees do not want to choose workplace pension provider

Employee Benefits

More than two-thirds (69%) of employees do not want to choose their workplace pension provider and would rather their employer make the choice, according to new research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA). Following the government’s announcement of a lifetime provider model for workplace pensions, where employees can choose one provider for their whole career, the association surveyed 1,631 non-retired adults, of which 568 were in employment saving for a defined contributi

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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.