Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Workplace Ethics [Episode 5] Jacob Ficner on Managing Ethical Risk with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want to operate in an ethical manner. They also want to be effective and efficient. There’s no reason that organizations have to compromise on doing it all. It starts with building a good foundation of ethics. But then organizations need to think about how to maintain ethics, no different that regularly examining data and information to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

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Boomers, millennials and Gen Z all disagree on the best work arrangements — can employers find middle ground?

Employee Benefit News

A new report from Fiverr outlines the significant changes managers will need to make in order to accommodate their entire workforce.

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The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days

Employee Benefits

The one thing that will boost workplace productivity within days It’s a common issue in today’s stretched workplaces. How can organisations get the most out of their workforce to hit company goals, while maintaining a happy, healthy workforce; avoiding overloading staff and potential burnout? It’s a tricky balance to achieve, but there is one small thing that could transform your employees’ productivity – with almost instant results.

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How recruiters can manage an influx of applicants this fall

Employee Benefit News

Michael Cain, director of recruiting at Paycor, advises recruiters on how to grow their workforce in the next month.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In the 118th Congress, the US House of Representatives is keenly interested in healthcare price transparency. Three House committees—Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce—each approved legislation that would advance price transparency objectives. Generally, these bills seek to codify (or modify) the requirements around hospital and health plan price transparency as […] The post A Look into House Efforts on Hospital and Health Plan Price Transparency appeared

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Amazon to hire 250,000 logistics workers for holidays, and boost hourly wages

Employee Benefit News

Full-time, part-time and seasonal roles will be filled at hourly rates ranging from $17 to $28.

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Defining accountability at work

Business Management Daily

Getting teams invested in their work is important when trying to reach company goals. Not only do invested teams get more work done, but their investment can drive initiative for team members to fill in gaps as they arise. One of the best approaches to getting team members invested is giving the right team members personal responsibility for a few of their tasks—this is the definition of accountability.

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Overview of Insurtech: Everything You Need to Know about It

Pacific Prime

Insurtech refers to the use of technology to revolutionize how traditional insurance operates. With artificial intelligence, blockchains, and other innovations, claims management, underwriting, contract execution, and risk management performed by an insurance provider will be more cost-effective. We live in a constantly changing world. As we wake up to new information every day, our lives.

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Payroll’s Inflection Point

3Sixty Insights

As the curtain closes on the 27th annual National Payroll Week, I felt it was a good opportunity to reflect on the current state of payroll and the future of the critical process and profession, which is reaching its much-needed inflection point. More importantly, to highlight why prioritizing the critical process and profession as a central element in the broader HCM strategy is vital to enabling organizational agility and elevating the profession from its simple processor stigma to a strategic

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Bills Would Expand Paid Time Off, Who Can Take Family Leave

InterWest Insurance Services

Two bills wending their way through the state Legislature would increase the amount of sick days workers in the Golden State can take as well as expand — once again — the definition of “family” for the purposes of paid family leave. Business groups have come out against both of the bills, which they say will increase protected work absences, further burdening employers.

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Does the US have the best healthcare in the world? Why Acrisure's Peter Freska believes so

Employee Benefit News

The adviser is out to improve care delivery — and make sure small employers have access to big benefits.

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The Fourth Wave

Florida Workers' Comp

The United States continues to be the target of an illogical madness. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently explained How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US. I remember in the 1990s when I first heard of Fentanyl and the various doctors who expressed their eager and adoring attitudes toward it. There were many orthopedic patients suffering intractable pain and we were all led by the physicians into the opioid expansion.

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Michelle Hamilton, InStride's people director, is saying goodbye to HR hierarchies

Employee Benefit News

As she scales the company's culture, Hamilton knows that grassroots employee involvement is a key to success.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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The 3 Year Plan: How to Create One

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s a 3 year plan?

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CVS Health's Brooke Wilson is helping redefine mental health

Employee Benefit News

Human connection created personalization and ease of access for employees seeking to better themselves and the lives of their families.

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Issue 17 of IN Magazine lands

Workplace Insight

The new digital edition of IN Magazine is now available, free to read here. Print copies will be mailed out to subscribers soon. In this issue: we talk to incoming BCO President Despina Katsikakis about whippets and, less importantly, her history of pioneering workplace innovation; we visit a new space in London that proves biophilia is about a lot more than a plant wall; a special supplement produced in partnership with BVN explores the multi-faceted complexity of retrofit; Helen Parton explore

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How to avoid a 'financial vortex' in retirement, according to Goldman Sachs

Employee Benefit News

Seventy percent of employees say financial challenges like debt and caregiving impact their ability to save long-term.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Unleashing the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace: Strategies for success

Higginbotham

As demographic and generational changes transform the workplace with a younger and more diverse workforce, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are both desired by employees and recognized by organizations as vital components of a thriving, innovative and sustainable company culture. In this article, we will take a close look at the objectives of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the evidence for whether they produce tangible benefits and some of the practical strate

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'The Great Reskilling' is the next chapter in today's ongoing employment saga

Employee Benefit News

Over one billion people will need to be reskilled or upskilled by 2030 to meet tomorrow's labor needs.

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Get More for Less with Employee Discounts

Sodexo Engage

Offering employees access to discounts on everyday essentials is more cost-effective than a one-off bonus, giving employees even more potential savings.

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First National Bank and Airbnb among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families

Employee Benefits

US banking organisation First National Bank, holiday property rental business Airbnb and American Airlines have been named as America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023. Established by Newsweek and data firm Plant-A Insights Group, the list is put together using data from an employer study based on more than 224,000 reviews from over 36,000 parents and single parents.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Most people have no connection to what they do for a living

Workplace Insight

Over two thirds of UK employees do not feel a sense of connection and belonging at work, according to a new poll from Reward Gateway. Loneliness, disconnect, and isolation are all in a day’s work, according to the study. It suggests that almost a quarter of respondents (24 percent) often experience loneliness at work. Gen Z workers, aged between 18 and 24 years, are the most likely age group to feel this way (32 percent).

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Komedia Media introduces free period products for staff

Employee Benefits

Komedia Media is to introduce free period products for staff in its workplace. Through the Bloody Good Employers (BGE) scheme, Konedia Media will provide its employees with the knowledge to support their menstrual health and wellbeing , through to perimenopause and menopause. Employees will also be able to access workshops, education on destigmatising menstruation and HR support to improve workplace menstrual equity.

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How to Hire & Pay Independent Contractors

BerniePortal

Independent contractors may be useful to your organization for many reasons, but you must remain compliant when hiring and paying them.

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Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale signs age-friendly employer pledge

Employee Benefits

Care home organisation Radfield Home Care York, Thirsk and Ryedale has signed the age-friendly employer pledge in order to help its older workers flourish in the workplace. Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge is intended to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers, and tackle ageism in the workplace. As part of the commitment, Radfield Home Care will identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion, ensure age is specifically named within its equality, dive

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

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