Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

In honor of Earth Day, these are the careers to pursue if you want to make a good living while saving the planet.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Two-fifths (40%) of women believe their professional career development has been negatively impacted due to a lack of women’s health support in the workplace, according to new research. Healthcare provider Benenden Health surveyed 5,000 female employees and 1,000 business owners for its latest report. When asked how their health challenges had negatively impacted their careers, respondents cited missing important meetings, experiencing negative comments about their work, and being overlooked for

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

Without the right solutions to the restrictions on reproductive care, employers will fail to recruit and retain talent.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

A £100 million program designed to help disabled people find work in England and Wales has been quietly cancelled, raising concerns as the government pursues plans to reduce disability benefits. The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment.

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

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

Bospar surveyed over 1,000 Americans about their eco-friendly habits at the office versus at home.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

ERGs are coming under scrutiny, along with just about every other diversity initiative in business and academia today.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 22, 2024

Having a health insurance plan is an excellent way to ensure you have access to the care you need to stay happy and healthy long-term. However, depending on where you live, your health insurance—particularly an individual policy—may be more expensive than expected. Knowing how location factors into your health plan costs can help you shop for a budget-friendly policy that will meet your medical needs.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

Romantic partners usually agree on their broad retirement goals, a new Ameriprise study shows. But the consensus breaks down over smaller questions.

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Darwinbox

APRIL 22, 2024

As Singapore works to establish itself as a leading international commercial center, human resources (HR) are playing a more and more important strategic role. The unique business environment of Singapore presents special opportunities and challenges for HR professionals because of its distinctive business environment, characterized by a strategic geographic location, a diversified workforce, and progressive economic policies.

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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

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HR Lineup

APRIL 22, 2024

In the course of human life, loss is inevitable. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, a close friend, or even a beloved pet, the grieving process is a deeply personal journey that affects individuals in myriad ways. As employers, understanding and accommodating this journey is not only a moral imperative but also a crucial aspect of fostering a supportive workplace culture.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

Using pooled resources, expertise and a wide range of perspectives, brokers and advisers can create a voice louder than Big Pharma.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

Hybrid working has enabled UK businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy efficient spaces including flexible workspaces, according to a new report from IWG , whose brands including Spaces and Regus. surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies.

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BetterUp

APRIL 22, 2024

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. Employers should ask employees about their financial pressures to understand how to support them. A salary sacrifice arrangement can support employees who are dealing with the impact of fiscal drag. In his Autumn Statement last November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on national insurance (NI) and income tax rate thresholds until April 2028.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

“Artificial intelligence will outsmart humans, resolve all IT and business problems, and humans will not be needed in the workforce!” These are some of the most common misconceptions that too many companies and workforces currently have around AI and automation. To date, workforces have been inclined to broach AI with apprehension due to concerns that it will negatively affect or eliminate their jobs.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Digital and technology recruiter Futureheads provides employees with a range of benefits and guidance to help them through any financial pressures. Prior to the cost-of-living crisis, the London-based living wage employer already offered its 30 employees financial-related benefits such as a health cash plan, a season ticket travel loan, a technology scheme to help spread the cost of larger purchases, a bikes-for-work scheme, lunch or vouchers on employees’ work anniversaries, an individual quart

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 22, 2024

GPS vehicle tracking is an essential feature for your fleet of vehicles. Why? Here are some of the ways GPS tracking will make fleet management more effective, efficient, and save your business money: Detects unsafe driving behaviors, like speeding and harsh braking Control and reduce fuel costs using location data and vehicle diagnostics. Automate reporting of mileage, engine hours, driving hours, and time at job site Fortunately, today’s tracking technologies are affordable and easy to install

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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 Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

The Singapore government has announced that it will roll out flexible work arrangement (FWA) guidelines for employees as of 1 December. The mandatory guidelines, which were devised by the Tripartite Workgroup, will set out how employees should request for FWAs and use them, and how employers and supervisors should handle requests. The aim is to make it easier for employees to request FWAs, while acknowledging that employers continue to have the prerogative to decide on work arrangements.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

Herman Miller and Studio 7.5 have introduced the Zeph Side Chair to enliven and add comfort to shared workspaces. The Zeph Side Chair brings new applications to the colourful and ergonomic collection, providing a full family of seating that works together. Designed by Berlin-based Studio 7.5, the Zeph Chair collection is distinguished by a colourful one-piece seat and flexible back.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Scottish Environment Protection Agency and FTI Consulting have been shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The financial wellbeing category recognises the work of employers that have taken a proactive approach to their employees’ financial needs and support their staff to make positive financial, retirement or investment-related benefits decisions.

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HR Digest

APRIL 22, 2024

While the world looks at AI with great apprehension and businesses report their struggles of hiring workers with a solid understanding of AI, the IKEA AI literacy initiative seeks to collaborate with its employees. Recent reports suggest that the company is planning on helping its staff get familiar with AI, introducing the IKEA AI training program to bring its employees on the journey towards AI integration.

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Private equity firm Quilvest Capital Partners has appointed Richard Berke as its new global head of human resources , based in London. In his new role, Berke will be responsible for the firm’s HR department, steering all facets of HR strategy and operations to not only support its growth but also to facilitate the development of its portfolio businesses.

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The Workcomp Writer

APRIL 22, 2024

Stressing that an employer could “be hailed” into superior court as a third-party defendant only if the plaintiff—its employee—could have maintained a civil action against the employer, the North Carolina Court of Appeals found that a state trial court erred when it refused to grant an employer’s motion to dismiss the third-party claim filed against it after its employee had sued the defendants for negligent grading associated with repairs to a retaining wall [ Hernandez v.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

According to new research* from WEALTH at work of over 2,000 working adults with a defined contribution workplace pension, nearly half (49%) said they were unaware of what their pension is invested in. There seems to be a general lack of pension understanding with 29% unaware that their pension is even invested, and 38% saying they were unaware that their pension had a choice of investment funds to choose from, which increases to 44% for those age 55+.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

How do you keep track of your employees’ work hours? If you’re like most organizations, your employees record the number of hours they worked on a timesheet. In the old days, this involved ‘punching’ a physical time card. In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Employee timesheets are almost entirely digital today, with some using advanced features like biometrics.

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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.