Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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Using Technology to Enhance Leadership-Driven Recognition Programs

Vantage Circle

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Key Takeaways The New Age of Personalized Recognition. How you can bridge the gap betweeen distributed teams and enhance transparency and fairness. Building a Recognition Ecosystem with Integrations and Gamification and Interactive Recognition. The Future of Recognition and How AI will play a crucial Role.

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Work stress is an energy-depleting multigenerational crisis

Employee Benefit News

A steady erosion of employees' mental and physical health, as well as personal relationships, compromises productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and retention.

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10 Best Team Communication Software & Apps in 2024

HR Lineup

Effective team communication is the backbone of productivity in any organization. Whether you’re collaborating in-person or working remotely, having the right tools in place can streamline workflows, keep team members aligned, and improve overall efficiency. As businesses evolve, so do the communication apps that keep teams connected. In 2024, many innovative platforms are offering enhanced features, integrations, and usability.

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Exclusive: 4% of employees look to employer for financial support

Employee Benefits

Exclusive: Just 4% of employees would approach their employer for financial support , and most would rather rely on family, partners or Google, according to new research by financial wellbeing firm Bippit. The Inclusion Edition 2024 , part of Bippit’s Dynamics in Financial Wellbeing research programme, found that a third (30%) of employees would turn to their family when facing financial worries, 15% would turn to their partner, 10% to Google and 9% to no-one at all.

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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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Flexible work arrangements: 4 types to improve employee productivity

Business Management Daily

Want to know the secret to attracting 7x more qualified candidates than traditional job postings? Offer flexible work arrangements. According to research by CareerBuilder, jobs allowing remote work (also called telework) or part-time work they attracted 7x more candidates than in-person roles. This statistic proves the effectiveness of flexible work options, which have become increasingly popular recently.

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Candidsky wins Pluxee UK organic account

Sodexo Engage

Candidsky wins Pluxee UK organic account daniel.rhodes Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:05 Leading global employee benefits and engagement partner Pluxee , has appointed performance marketing agency Candidsky to support their SEO ambitions for their UK site in 2024. Candidsky will be responsible for managing Pluxee’s organic growth strategy in the UK pre and post website migration and will be using its performance-led approach to boost the brand's authority, improve non-brand organic visibility, and develop

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Vivid reduces ethnicity pay gap

Employee Benefits

Vivid has reduced its ethnicity pay gap to 0.5% and maintained its equal gender pay gap of 1%. The affordable housing provider has eliminated the pay disparity between white and non-white employees by encouraging recruiters to shortlist as many applicants from under-represented groups as possible who meet essential criteria for job roles. Vivid announced that it closed its gender pay gap last year to 1%, meaning that for every £1 earned by men, women earned 1p more.

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Candidsky wins Pluxee UK organic account

Sodexo Engage

Candidsky wins Pluxee UK organic account daniel.rhodes Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:05 Leading global employee benefits and engagement partner Pluxee , has appointed performance marketing agency Candidsky to support their SEO ambitions for their UK site in 2024. Candidsky will be responsible for managing Pluxee’s organic growth strategy in the UK pre and post website migration and will be using its performance-led approach to boost the brand's authority, improve non-brand organic visibility, and develop

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JCDecaux and British Film Institute implement home-heating perk for staff

Employee Benefits

Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Employers JCDecaux and the British Film institute (BFI) have introduced a new home-heating benefit scheme for their employees. Provided by Heat Scheme, the benefit programme helps employees reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. JCDecaux, the advertising firm, and the BFI can provide interest-free loans to their employees to help with the cost of switching to clean energy options at home such as green retrofits and the installation of heat pumps

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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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Six tips to help you make a smooth transition to Medicare

Higginbotham

How many times have you heard that Medicare is complicated or confusing? These complaints can be enough to make anyone dread dealing with it. That’s why Higginbotham is here with six inside tips to help ease your transition to Medicare. Tip 1: You can sign up for Medicare as early as three months before you turn 65. Medicare eligibility begins at age 65, but you can sign up earlier to make sure your coverage starts as soon as you’re eligible.

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The benefits offered by The Wilful Group

Employee Benefits

The benefits on offer at The Wilful Group: Pension and group risk Master trust pension schemes with Now: Pensions and National Employment Savings Trust (Nest). All permanent employes are eligible; employer and employee contribution rates are 4%. Critical illness insurance  for directors, employer paid. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme for all employees following probation.

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Boeing Settles for Mass Layoffs—Around 17,000 Job Cuts Expected

HR Digest

The ever-worsening Boeing situation has taken a turn for the worse. Despite the initial hope that the company would be able to reach a deal with the striking workers, Boeing is being forced to consider mass layoffs. In a memo to employees, CEO Kelly Ortberg announced that Boeing was looking at 17,00 job cuts that were necessary for the company “to align with [their] financial reality.” What does this mean for the organization?

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Atom Bank appoints new chief people officer

Employee Benefits

App-only bank Atom Bank has appointed Ayshea Robertson as its new chief people officer. In her role, Robertson will work with the executive committee and people experience team to deliver a high-quality employee journey, while also overseeing Atom’s recruitment strategy to ensure it attracts and retains the highest calibre of talent. Robertson will drive innovation and performance to ensure that Atom Bank is an innovative and good place to work in the UK.

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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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Building Trust Through Transparency: The Total Compensation Statement Sample Explained

COMPackage

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering trust and transparency with employees is paramount. One powerful tool for achieving this goal is the Total Compensation Statement (TCS). By providing employees with a clear and comprehensive overview of their total compensation package, including both direct pay (salary or wages) and indirect benefits, TCSs can significantly enhance employee satisfaction, loyalty, and engagement.

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NY Worker’s Claim Found Compensable Despite Severe Intoxication

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision that emphasizes the high bar for denying workers’ compensation claims in New York based on employee intoxication, a state appellate court recently affirmed a ruling by the New York Workers’ Compensation Board that found a severely intoxicated worker’s injuries to be compensable [ Lujan-Espinzo v. Electrical Illuminations By Arnold Inc. , 2024 N.Y.

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CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

On September 9, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released new guidance aimed at providing an update on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans (CAPs). CAPs include defined contribution pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings […] The post CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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2025 payment trends: What B2B companies need to know

WEX Inc.

As 2024 winds down and we look ahead to 2025, the evolution of B2B payments shows no signs of slowing. Technological advancements and changing customer expectations are driving a new wave of payment innovation and shifting businesses towards digital transformation. For businesses, staying ahead of these trends is important for maintaining smooth operations, building stronger relationships with suppliers and customers, and ensuring financial security.

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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