HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2024

Having to leave an organization you enjoy working for is never a great feeling but being on the receiving end of McKinsey’s 9-month pay leave offer does help to soften the blow. Marking a tough time in the consulting industry, McKinsey’s staff exit offer details how employees can continue to look for alternate sources of employment while still being able to support themselves and use the company’s resources to transition in their careers.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

Benefit brokers and advisers play a key role in bridging the gap between leadership intentions and implementing health and well-being cultures in the workplace.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 3, 2024

Businesses are being advised to brace themselves as a new poll claims more than half (55 percent) of respondents are planning to make a new request for flexible working when new rules come into UK law this weekend. The changes introduced by the Flexible Working Bill on April 6 – allowing workers to ask for flexible forms of work from day one of their employment (previously six months) – look set to lead to a sharp increase in flexible working requests even though 74 percent of emplo

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

The Center for Employment Opportunity partnered with talent acquisition platform Jitjatjo to create opportunities for those who have spent time in the justice system.

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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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PeopleKeep

APRIL 3, 2024

In most cases, health insurance plans cover the policyholder and their immediate family members. However, some individuals may be able to add non-family members to their plan if they meet some very specific criteria. If you're curious about adding non-family members to your health plan, you need to understand the potential implications, limitations, and requirements for dependent coverage.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 3, 2024

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often look for creative alternatives to traditional health insurance to offer their employees an affordable and comprehensive health benefit. One option some employers may consider is a level-funded health plan. While you may be unfamiliar with level-funded health plans, they aren’t a new concept. Because of their fixed price and potential cost savings, they’ve become popular for employers with limited healthcare budgets.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

The founders of Treekly break down how companies can invest in the environment and employee well-being.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 3, 2024

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is today launching an ambitious plan aimed at creating 150,000 high-quality, well-paid jobs by 2028. This initiative will be unveiled alongside the shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Reeves will say that a Labour administration intends to reset the relationship between the national government and London, while Khan thinks what is good for London is good for the UK.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

The latest layoffs come about a year after Amazon slashed 27,000 corporate roles following a pandemic-era hiring boom.

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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.

Workplace Insight

APRIL 3, 2024

Researchers Maximilian Koehler, PhD candidate at ESMT, and Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT, explore the role of AI, not as a “worker” performing specific research tasks such as data collection and analysis, but as a “manager” of human workers performing such tasks. Algorithmic management (AM) suggests a significant shift in the way research projects are conducted and can enable projects to operate at larger scale and efficiency.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

Over the years, menopause has often been stigmatised and seen as a taboo both in and out of the workplace, leading to many women facing discrimination. This group represents a significant proportion of the workforce and attention needs to be paid. While there has been progress, more can still be done to implement new policies and create more suitable environments for those experiencing symptoms detrimental to their work.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

The Apple Blossom Learning Center focuses on early education and sustainability, and is just a short walk from the office.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

Care provider Anchor and gas distribution organisation Cadent Gas have been shortlisted in the Best alignment of benefits to business strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This award, which is sponsored by Octopus Electric Vehicles, celebrates an organisation that demonstrates how its benefits strategy is aligned with its broader business strategy.

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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.

Business Management Daily

APRIL 3, 2024

Employee discipline is often stressful for both supervisors and employees, but it’s often a necessary part of employee development and performance management. The first step in the disciplinary process is typically a verbal warning. Verbal warnings provide an opportunity to nip issues in the bud early on before they necessitate more formal corrective action like write-ups.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

Insurance firm Axa has extended the support benefits available to UK employee who are parents, carers, experience the loss of a baby or are victims of domestic abuse from this month. Through its We Care programme, UK employees will be entitled to eight weeks of paid co-parent leave , an increase of four weeks. Carers will be able to use dependent leave if they are a primary carer or care for an immediate family member for unexpected emergencies such as a child becoming ill and planned hospital a

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 3, 2024

Last week we launched our first white paper: Carbon Conundrum to Carbon Control and we were so delighted to be joined by a panel of experts across development, , engineering, design and consultancy. Through their discussion and with excellent engagement from our audience of developers, designers, contractors, agents, engineers and end users, there were a number of very pertinent industry topics raised.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

Credit: MAHATHIR MOHD YASIN / Shutterstock.com Global battery and lighting brand Energizer Group has completed a £44 million pensions buy-in for its Energizer UK Pension Plan. The deal, which was carried out with financial services firm Just Group and scheme trustee Zedra Governance, secures the benefits of all scheme members, which includes 409 pensioners and 358 deferred members.

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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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Workers' Compensation

APRIL 3, 2024

Unlike the NJ workers' compensation claims, there is no cap on punitive damages available for claims under the NJ Law Against Discrimination. LAD Remedy vs. Punitive Damages The LAD prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on protected characteristics. If successful under LAD, Pritchett could be entitled to reinstatement, compensatory damages for emotional distress and lost wages, and attorneys' fees.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

An employment tribunal has ruled that Phoenix Healthcare and Rentacar 24/7 must pay £2,912.19 in unpaid wages and additional compensation after finding they underpaid a former employee M Piekielniak was employed as a driver transporting carers between jobs by Phoenix Healthcare from 2 May 2021, and when not busy, would support the maintenance of Rentacar 24/7’s vehicles.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 3, 2024

In the vast realm of human resources management, two key terms often appear interchangeable but carry distinct meanings: Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Development (HRD). While they both deal with managing people within organizations, they serve different functions and have unique focuses. Understanding the differences between HRM and HRD is essential for professionals in the field and for organizations aiming to optimize their workforce.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

Credit: everydayplus/shutterstock What are healthcare trusts? Healthcare trusts enable employers to provide self-funded medical cover to employees. Unlike private medical insurance (PMI), healthcare benefits are paid for from a trust fund, set up with trust rules. The value of the fund is based on an estimated annual claims bill. There is an option to make periodic payments into the fund, rather than a single premium payment up front.

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Empuls

APRIL 3, 2024

Saying goodbye to a valued colleague is bittersweet.  While you're excited for their next chapter, you'll undoubtedly miss their contributions and camaraderie. A heartfelt thank you message is a thoughtful way to express your appreciation and well wishes.  Here at xoxoDay Empuls, we know the power of genuine connection, and we're here to help you craft the perfect farewell message.

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Hppy

APRIL 3, 2024

Performance management, for many, is a dreaded annual review. But when done properly, it’s the cornerstone of managing employee learning, responsibilities, and development. In reality, job seekers are looking for careers where they can grow. Management also wants employees who can improve and adapt to the market. Both of these goals combine in the form of performance management.

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Empuls

APRIL 3, 2024

Project time tracking helps gauge time spent on individual tasks and the project as a whole. It enables organizations to take control of their productivity and scale their growth potential. These tools simplify work and speed up processes by addressing and eliminating struggles. This way, it becomes possible to efficiently manage resources and lower operational costs more accurately.

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Hppy

APRIL 3, 2024

Let’s chat about the magic that happens when a team just clicks, you know? It’s like when everyone’s rowing in the same direction, and suddenly you’re not just a bunch of folks working together – you’re a team. That’s the power of team dynamics. It’s all about how we join forces, toss around innovative activities , and chase after that big, shiny target we all want to hit.

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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.

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