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Unlock business results: the power of employee performance management

Achievers

Arguably the most important factor to business success is its people. Employees are the embodiment of an organization’s purpose, vision, and objectives. That’s why it’s so crucial that every employee is clear on the role they play in the bigger picture. But more than just the role they play, it’s equally important they feel supported, recognized, and valued throughout their entire employee journey.

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Educate Employees to Practice Better Cybersecurity

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As you may know, Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lately, we’ve been getting caught up on older episodes of the show Jessica Jones. One of the episodes we watched recently showed private-investigator Jessica breaking into a morgue to gather information about someone and she needed to access the computer.

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New issue of Works magazine focuses on sustainable office design

Workplace Insight

As you’ll see as you make your way through this new issue of Works magazine , we’ve spent even more time than usual discussing and learning about sustainable office design – and in particular how the interiors industry is determined to keep sustainable products, business practices and processes at the forefront of our thinking. We were privileged to join Hunters for their inaugural sustainability forum, we met up with the brilliant Sustainable Design Collective to discover their latest initiativ

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How Pending Fishing Boat Cases at the Supreme Court Could Rock the Benefits Plan Boat

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

If the US Supreme Court strikes down the established doctrine of significant judicial deference to certain government agency interpretations in two upcoming fishing boat cases, this decision could have ripple effects on employee benefit plan sponsors and fiduciaries. Such a decision would rock the boat and create more uncertainty in administering employee benefits.

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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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UK greenhouse gas emissions fall to lowest level since 1879

Workplace Insight

The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.7 percent in 2023 to their lowest level since 1879, according to a new analysis from Carbon Brief. According to the report from the researchers, the last time UK emissions were this low, Queen Victoria was on the throne, Benjamin Disraeli was prime minister, Mosley Street in Newcastle became the first road in the world with electric lighting and 59 people died in the Tay Bridge disaster in Dundee.

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UK and other countries sign international pledge to cut carbon emissions from buildings

Workplace Insight

The inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum, organised by the French Government and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded last week. Representatives from 70 countries adopted the Declaration de Chaillot , a foundational document for international cooperation. This declaration aims to facilitate a swift, equitable, and effective transition within the sector to lower carbon emissions from buildings.

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Employees Need AI Skills: A Comprehensive Guide to Training

HR Digest

According to a recent report from PeopleScout and Spotted Zebra , about 90% of HR leaders believe that a significant portion of their workforce will require reskilling in the next five years. This widespread demand for AI skills is not limited to a few industries but spans across various sectors. To stay competitive in the evolving job market , organizations must prioritize AI training for their employees.

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Modus announces new partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion

Workplace Insight

UK based furniture maker Modus has announce a partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion. Modus is the first British manufacturer to become a Teknion partner and this new venture enables both parties to expand their global presence and localise their manufacturing capabilities. The firms say this strategic approach will help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its products for the UK, European, and North American markets, while at the same time driving sales.

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Deep Fakes in Florida

Florida Workers' Comp

The topic of "deep fakes" is back in the news recently, right here in Florida. Readers will remember that "deep fakes" have been in the news. The term refers to any time something is forged, whether it be someone's voice, image, etc. There have been newsworthy instances of See AI is a Tool (October 2023). that post introduced some youngsters in a "sleepy little town in Spain.

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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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No more zero sum games … the Workplace Cocktail Hour with Joe Croft

Workplace Insight

For the second week running, the football talk takes place off mike. Joe Croft shares a coffee and a chat with Mark Eltringham. Instead of the mixed fortunes of Middlesbrough and Stoke City, they talk about everything to do with sustainability in office fitout and construction. They discuss the limit of accreditations and standards, the need to get beyond box ticking and greenwash and what best practice really looks like.

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5 ways to help employees eat healthier at work

Employee Benefit News

March is National Nutrition Month. How can you help your workforce form eating habits that will benefit them for life?

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Opioid Overdose Meds May Be Coming to Your First Aid Kit

InterWest Insurance Services

Efforts are afoot to create new laws and regulations that would require California employers to include the opioid overdose medication Narcan in their first aid kits. The National Safety Council (NSC) recently asked the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to create new regulations requiring construction sites and general industry workplaces to stock medications that can reverse opioid overdoses.

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Why class bias may be sabotaging your DEI efforts

Employee Benefit News

Shane Lloyd, chief diversity officer at Baker Tilly, explains how bias around wealth, education and status can hurt businesses.

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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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10 Best HR Practices for Cultivating a Thriving Workplace Environment

Qandle

Within the domain of Human Resources (HR), practices stand as the bedrock of organizational triumph. These encompass a diverse range of strategies, policies, and procedures crafted to optimize the capabilities of a company’s most prized possession—its workforce. In this exhaustive manual, we explore the nuances of HR practices, illuminating their importance, elements, optimal tactics, and hurdles in execution.

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Half of women lack AI skills that would help them succeed

Employee Benefit News

A new survey from Indeed revealed why women could use more support from their employers when it comes to new tech.

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What are statutory employee benefits?

PeopleKeep

Have you ever heard of the term "statutory benefits"? Statutory benefits are a crucial aspect of employment law that employers and HR professionals must understand to ensure compliance with the law. In this article, we will explore what statutory benefits are, why they are important, and how they impact employers and employees.

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Navigating the landscape of tech employment

Employee Benefit News

Making sure knowledge and skills are up to date will help those looking to enter or stay in the tech industry.

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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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Netflix UK, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and Personal Managers’ Association agree pay deal

Employee Benefits

Credit: Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com Netflix UK, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) have signed a new deal on remuneration for UK writers. The deal, which will apply to UK writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series and is backdated to 1 February, is the first agreement between a streaming service, the WGGB and the PMA, which represents UK agents.

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Don't bet on that marketing degree, Gen Z

Employee Benefit News

Nearly 6 out of 10 marketing students are working high school-level jobs five years after graduation.

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Aldi increases pay for store assistants and deputy store managers

Employee Benefits

Supermarket chain Aldi is to increase hourly pay for store assistants and deputy store managers from 1 June. The organisation, which has more than 1,000 stores, 11 regional distribution centres and 45,000 employees across Britain, will increase its national minimum pay rate from £12 per hour to £12.40 outside the M25, and from £13.55 to £13.65 within the M25.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Launching a successful benefits program in your workplace calls for a savvy employee benefits strategy. Here, we’ll cover everything you need to know about employee benefits. After all, despite the significant costs for employers associated with benefits, an attractive benefits package is important for: Establishing the prestige and competitiveness of your workplace Recruiting top-tier talent in a challenging job market Boosting employee engagement and satisfaction, and therefore retention Demon

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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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Inclusive recruitment: Leveraging blind hiring techniques

Higginbotham

As the business landscape grows more competitive and labor markets tighten, it is becoming more essential to hire only the best candidates, as measured by objective criteria rather than by a hiring manager’s bias or intuition. One of the best ways to shift hiring practices from “gut feelings” to hard facts is the practice of blind recruiting , which helps to sharpen the focus of evaluation on skills, achievements and qualifications by removing details like gender, race, religion, disability or s

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Accounting Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Best Accounting and Finance Stars

Professionals Alternative

[link] Accounting Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Best Accounting and Finance Stars The Importance of Accounting Recruiting Strategies In today’s competitive job market, having effective accounting recruiting strategies is crucial for any organization looking to attract the best accounting and finance professionals. The financial services sector is a highly specialized industry that requires individuals with specific skills and expertise.

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55 Return to Work Employee Survey Questions

Vantage Circle

With the pandemic now over, whether to return to work or continue work from home is a hot topic of discussion. As per a CNBC report , Goldman Sachs wants employees to attend office five days a week. Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. A report by Resume Builder , which surveyed 1,000 company leaders says - A whopping 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024.

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Elevating Your Performance Review Process

PeopleStrategy

As we approach the quarter-point of the year, it’s an opportune moment for HR professionals to delve into the intricate world of performance reviews. Whether you conduct them quarterly, annually, or at a different cadence, taking a closer look at your processes can be the key to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

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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.