Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 26, 2024

A record number of Americans expect to be unemployed soon, giving advisers opportunities to help them plan.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 26, 2024

National Payroll Week (NPW) brings awareness and recognition to the dedicated payroll professionals who work tirelessly every day to keep America’s workforce paid accurately and timely each payday. Join in on the celebration and show your appreciation to your payroll team by registering your organization as an NPW Supporter.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Key initiatives that are making their mark across the pond include flexible national holiday and work-from-anywhere policies, shared meals, a social club and volunteer work.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

While there are many ways to prepare new hires for a specific role, few are as effective as job shadowing. What’s that? Job shadowing is a form of in-person career training in which a prospect spends a workday alongside a seasoned employee. It’s called ‘shadowing’ because the new hire stays behind the employee, absorbing and observing their daily tasks and responsibilities (while ultimately staying out of the way).

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Advertiser: Paycor

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Key initiatives that are making their mark across the pond include flexible national holiday and work-from-anywhere policies, shared meals, a social club and volunteer work.

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Hppy

AUGUST 26, 2024

The worlds of social work and HR, at a glance, may seem distant and unrelated. Where a social worker deals with drug addicts, the recently paroled, families on the brink of separation—just to name a few contexts—HR professionals concern themselves primarily with corporate policies. Yet these professionals do feature an overlap of skills that many people may not at first realize.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new survey conducted by Zoom in collaboration with Reworked INSIGHTS claims that hybrid work has become the preferred working model worldwide, with a significant impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and workplace connectivity. The survey, titled “ Navigating the Future of Work: Global Perspectives on Hybrid Models and Technology [registration] sets out to explore the evolving nature of work, focusing on global trends in workplace flexibility, employee preferences, and the growing rol

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

AUGUST 26, 2024

Nearly 50 years ago—on September 2, 1974—President Gerald Ford signed the Employee Income Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) into law. The International Foundation has been providing education on this landmark legislation ever since. That education includes ERISA Insights: Voices From the Early […] The post Looking Back on ERISA’s Journey appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Hppy

AUGUST 26, 2024

Team building is vital for fostering a highly productive work environment. It teaches employees to collaborate with others while discovering their different sides. Outdoor team building activities are especially useful in boosting employee engagement, which promotes business success and development. Let’s explore how HR professionals can leverage various activities and events to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and enhance workplace morale.

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Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Qandle

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying compliant with labor law regulations is more critical than ever. Companies face hefty fines, legal battles, and reputational damage if they fail to adhere to these laws. One of the most effective tools to ensure compliance is a robust timesheet management system. This blog will explore how timesheet management software can help organizations meet labor law regulations, ensuring smooth operations and legal compliance.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

Australia has introduced a so-called right to disconnect rule, offering what is claimed to be ‘significant relief’ to employees who feel pressured to respond to work-related calls or messages outside of their official working hours. The new legislation allows employees to ignore communications after hours without fearing repercussions from their employers.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 26, 2024

Supporting our colleagues’ family lives is a cornerstone of our values at Meallmore. We understand that fostering a balanced and inclusive work environment not only benefits our employees but also enhances the quality of care we provide to our residents. This commitment was recently reflected in our celebration of a successful care inspection with a family fun day, bringing together colleagues, their families, and residents for a day filled with joy and connection.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new research briefing from Oxford Economics claims to highlight the sustained prevalence of working from home in Europe, particularly in northern cities, and examines its impact on office real estate markets. According to the briefing, which analyses data through 2023, working from home has become a permanent feature of the European workforce, with notable variations across different regions and cities.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 26, 2024

At Wates, we reimagine places for people to thrive and that applies as much to our workplaces and employees as it does to the buildings we create. As the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, it is important to us that our family values are reflected in how we support our colleagues. We know that to foster a truly fair and equitable environment, we needed to challenge traditional gender roles in parenting and take bold steps toward equalising leave po

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, the success of a brand hinges not only on its ability to reach the right audience but also on how effectively it converts that reach into tangible profits. Digital marketing is no longer just about getting your brand noticed; it’s about creating meaningful connections, driving customer engagement, and boosting your bottom line.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 26, 2024

Business reaps rewards with family-friendly policies and more women at work. The good news is that the growing proportion of women in the labour force since 2019 has added around $1.5 trillion to global income, according to Moody’s published research. The disappointing news is that despite progress in recent decades, the participation rate for women remains well below the 83% rate for men.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

Workers in the UK are lukewarm towards the “New Deal for Working People,” a cornerstone of the recently introduced Employment Rights Bill. This ambivalence is coupled with a significant lack of awareness about their current workplace rights and their employers’ stance on various aspects of the deal. These insights come from the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI), an economic confidence tracker developed in collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Business Research

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Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 26, 2024

Looking to boost morale and community impact? An employee volunteer program could help. By providing a structured volunteer program, your organization can help enhance its brand reputation while keeping employees engaged through meaningful community service work. What is an employee volunteer program? At its core, an employee volunteer program is a structured, company-facilitated initiative that encourages employees to dedicate their time, talent and energy to charitable causes.

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The Workcomp Writer

AUGUST 26, 2024

In a decision that refines Utah’s application of the idiopathic fall doctrine, the Utah Court of Appeals held that injuries sustained from an idiopathic fall onto a concrete floor at work may be compensable if the hardness of the floor increased the severity of the injuries [ Ackley v. Labor Comm’n & Lowe’s , 2024 UT App 119, 2024 Utah App.

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Hppy

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced work environment, having effective meeting spaces is crucial for boosting collaboration and productivity. Modern meeting spaces are designed to go beyond traditional conference rooms, offering features that make it easier for teams to work together, brainstorm ideas, and make decisions quickly. This article explores the key features of modern meeting spaces and how they enhance collaboration and productivity.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 26, 2024

The fleet industry has faced its fair share of challenges in recent years—from fluctuating fuel prices to lingering supply chain disruptions and more. But one persistent issue remains burdensome: cargo theft. Here, we’ll discuss just how disruptive cargo theft is, both to individual fleet businesses and the industry as a whole, and how fleet managers can take proactive steps to help mitigate business impacts.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

Hppy

AUGUST 26, 2024

For your business to thrive, prioritizing the hiring of dedicated software developers is crucial, especially in the tech industry. Having incompetent team members can lead to time and financial losses. Some businesses also engage with unprofessional software development companies, resulting in poorly crafted applications that tarnish their reputation.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 26, 2024

In celebration of National Dog Day today in the middle of August’s National Dog Month, we wanted to share some stories from our archive about truckers and their fine furry friends riding shotgun. We love these tales of companionship on the road – stay tuned for future content on truckers and their pups! Dogs in trucks: Who’s riding shotgun? Meet Tucker.

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Achievers

AUGUST 26, 2024

Your HR team is responsible for many key aspects of your organization’s success: retaining the talent your business relies on, maintaining employee motivation across your company, and bridging the gap between employee needs and organizational goals. But achieving these big picture objectives relies on the day-to-day work of each HR professional at your company.

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Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 26, 2024

Early in life, we learn that one of the cruelest things someone can do is to make fun of someone’s disability. Or, at least we’re supposed to learn this. Those who don’t grasp this basic lesson about being a decent person are typically bullies. Sadly, a man who would be elected President of the U.S. provides a perfect example. In 2015, Donald Trump mocked a reporter’s disability at a public rally.

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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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