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20 tech companies with the highest employee satisfaction

Employee Benefit News

Based on the ratio of positive to negative reviews on the workplace rating site Glassdoor, NetApp ranked at the top with 1,801 Glassdoor reviews having a 10.05% negative keyword frequency.

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What is the Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace?

PeopleKeep

Traditional group health insurance covers almost 153 million Americans 1. But even though it’s popular, many small employers have difficulty offering a group health plan due to the cost and strict participation requirements. To make it easier for these employers to provide group health insurance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace.

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Navigating family leave: How to balance parenthood, well-being and resilience

Employee Benefit News

Extended and intermittent leaves of absence that leverage state mandates allow new parents to ease their return to work and also improve talent management.

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50 Relationship Goals To Strive For With Your Partner

BetterUp

Jump to section The importance of relationship goals 10 relationship goals examples to strengthen your relationships 40 relationship goal examples for different stages of life How to set and achieve relationship goals Set relationship goals for long-term success

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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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The Role of Effective Help Desk Software in Enhancing Employee Experience

Qandle

As the pace of work continues to accelerate, fostering a positive employee experience is key to sustaining productivity and job satisfaction. A crucial element in this is the adoption of efficient help desk software. But what role does help desk software play in this process, and how does it improve the overall employee experience? In this blog, we’ll examine why help desk systems are indispensable, highlight their benefits, and see how they can transform the work environment.

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How employers can support staff through critical illness

Employee Benefits

Credit: Chumakov Oleg / Shutterstock Need to know: While the focus of group risk benefits was previously on the claim aspect and the monetary payout, now it is more about the crucial support and wellbeing benefits included in many policies. Communication of group risk benefits through a little-and-often approach is key to enhancing their value to staff.

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Third of people would like workplace AI ban, half feel jobs are insecure

Workplace Insight

A new poll from CYPHER Learning claims that one in three workers would like to see AI banned from the workplace, while nearly half express concern that AI poses a threat to their future job security. The study , suggests that women, workers over the age of 55, and those in clerical or manual labour roles feel most at risk. The survey of 4,543 workers across the US, UK, and Mexico found that AI is reshaping job roles, with 63 percent of respondents reporting that AI technologies has already chang

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Matthew Bennett: What will the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 mean for employers?

Employee Benefits

On 6 December 2023, the Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons as a Private Member’s Bill by Chris Elmore, a Labour MP, with support from Darren Henry, a Conservative MP. It enjoyed the support of the government and across party lines. The bill intended to amend existing employment legislation to ensure that the minimum service requirement was no longer necessary for bereaved fathers or partners wishing to take paternity leave in cases where a chi

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15 business leaders share their strategies for success

Employee Benefit News

A number of this year's Excellence in Benefits award winners share their secrets to succeeding in the benefits space.

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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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Perfomalis provides group risk perks to support staff wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Group risk benefits are available to organisations of all sizes, from small firms with just a handful of employees to large corporates. Digital marketing agency Perfomalis employs a team of 18 but offers group risk protection covering income during treatment, as well as lump-sum payments for more than 100 serious illnesses. Tsvetelina Nasteva, HR manager, says: “A few years ago, we evaluated how to boost employee benefits as part of career development and financial security initiatives.

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How to File Employee Taxes (Federal Income, Social Security, & More) 

Patriot Software

You’re part business owner, part marketer, and part … payroll tax filing extraordinaire. And being a payroll tax filing extraordinaire requires that you know how to file employee taxes. Filing payroll taxes takes time and an understanding of the process. Read on to learn more about filing employee taxes.

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One-third of women do not think they receive equal pay

Employee Benefits

More than one-third of women (36%) do not believe they receive the same pay as men at their organisation, according to research by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). The workplace service organisation commissioned YouGov to survey perceptions of pay equality among 1,025 employees ahead of International Equal Pay Day on 18 September.

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Learn the dos and don’ts of open enrollment

WEX Inc.

Open enrollment is around the corner for many of you. It’s your best chance to evaluate your healthcare needs and identify opportunities to better support yourself and your family. However, a whopping 92 percent of employees stick with the same elections they had the previous year, no matter what changes have taken place in their lives. If you’re one of that majority, you may be missing out on multiple ways to save, either through the health plan you choose or through the benefits you enroll in.

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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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Superdrug and Savers receive bronze equality award

Employee Benefits

Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Health and beauty retailers Superdrug and Savers have received a bronze award in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index. Charity for LGBTQ+ rights Stonewall launched the Workplace Equality Index to recognise employers which are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and are supporting LGBTQ+ staff to be themselves at work.

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5 Tips for Happy Employees

PeopleKeep

If you want to boost morale , increase productivity , and reduce turnover , you need to focus on the happiness of your employees. Small changes in your workplace environment and company culture can make a significant difference. In this article, we'll provide five tips for enhancing employee happiness and creating a more engaged and loyal workforce.

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Herbert Smith Freehills enhances parental and carers policies

Employee Benefits

Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has introduced enhanced parental and carers policies as part of its commitment to the wellbeing of its employees, effective 1 October. The policies are part of Life@HSF, which is the firm’s approach to delivering a flexible and supportive working environment. Its aim is to expand the level of support on offer to new parents and carers, regardless of their gender or role.

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Beyond corporate payments: Is the secret to better cash flow management AI?

WEX Inc.

Over 90% of payment leaders encountered difficulties when paying suppliers in the past year, according to the PYMNTS 2024 Certainty Project Report. Businesses today are dealing with unprecedented levels of financial uncertainty. Fluctuating market conditions, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions have created a perfect storm, making it a challenge to manage cash flow and maintain financial stability.

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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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You get what you give at the CoreNet Global Summit 2024 in Berlin

Workplace Insight

Have you ever attended a conference and been asked to gaze deeply into a stranger’s eyes for several minutes, standing just a metre apart in silence? No? Neither have I – until this September at the CoreNet Global Summit in Berlin. Gone are the days of handshakes and small talk. Today, it’s all about relationality, empathy, and hugging it out.

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Guest Podcast: 3Sixty Insights’ Geoff Webb on Changing Perceptions of AI

3Sixty Insights

In this episode of PeopleTech, Mark Feffer sits down with Geoff Webb, a contributing analyst at 3Sixty Insights. Together, they explore the evolving perceptions surrounding AI. Are these shifts simply part of the natural growth cycle, or is there something more at play? Tune in as they discuss where AI truly stands today—in both reality and customer perceptions.

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Boeing-IAM Union Negotiations Resume Under Federal Supervision

HR Digest

Boeing and the IAM are set to resume union negotiations this week after initial attempts to reach a fair contract fell through. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is Boeing’s biggest union and it has been at the forefront of the conversation over the last few months, due to its attempt to negotiate a better deal for employees.

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Toxic leadership: The silent killer of employee retention

Business Management Daily

Few things contribute to poor employee retention rates as much as toxic leadership in the work environment. After all, people spend a great deal of time at their jobs. Who wants to face day after day dealing with the negative or bad behavior of those around them? While anybody in the office can possess toxic traits, the effect on organizational culture becomes especially dangerous in cases involving toxic leaders.

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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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The Essential Total Compensation Template: A Comprehensive Guide

COMPackage

Total compensation, encompassing both salary and benefits, is a critical component of employee satisfaction and retention. To effectively communicate this value to employees, a well-designed total compensation template is essential. This guide will delve into the key elements of such a template, ensuring that your organization can accurately and comprehensively convey the full value of the compensation package it offers.

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What is an employee recognition board? Benefits, uses, and getting started

Achievers

Letting a co-worker know you appreciate them in a one-on-one conversation is one thing — but publicly acknowledging their contributions takes the impact of employee recognition to another level entirely. It’s no surprise that so many companies encourage this type of communal appreciation through the use of employee recognition boards. Increasingly digital spaces facilitated by dedicated employee recognition platforms, these boards can act as the heart of your organization, connecting team member