Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hundreds of staff employed by NHS outsourcing firm 2Gether Support Solutions will now receive a more than £1,600 lump sum payment for working during the pandemic after undertaking industrial action. 2Gether Support Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the East Kent NHS Trust, which runs the Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkest

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Employees are continuing to ask for support for their challenges both in and out of the workplace.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How to encourage employees to save enough for retirement is an age-old conundrum. For those of us working in this industry, the reasons to do so are clear. However, for employees without an in-depth knowledge of the pensions system, the time until they reach retirement may mean saving for this is low on their list of priorities. Several publications released this week have, once again, highlighted the challenges facing individuals.

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Rebel's Guide to Management found that Americans worked a collective 46 billion extra hours without pay in 2023.

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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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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Something for the weekend: Sports betting website Betway has kicked off its search and opened applications for a Super Bowl snack tester to celebrate the 2024 Super Bowl, which is taking place in the US on Sunday 11 February. If you like to commemorate watching American football at a gathering with family, friends and good food, then this might be the role for you.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 – 8 February 2024 were: Bupa rolls out period wellbeing plan to UK staff Tribunal finds AstraZeneca scientist with mental health disability was wrongfully dismissed 20% of employees want better reward, incentives or recognition 30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy Futures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave Northumberland County Council rolls out guaranteed pay scheme for home car

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Professionals Alternative

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

[link] Navigating the Global Accounting Landscape: Essential Considerations for Hiring Top Talent Introduction to the Global Accounting Landscape As a professional in the field of accounting, I have witnessed firsthand the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of the global accounting landscape. In today’s business world, companies are expanding their operations across borders, necessitating a deep understanding of international accounting standards.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Two-fifths (44%) of GP nursing employees in England did not receive a pay rise at all for 2023/24, according to research by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Its survey of nearly 1,500 GP nursing staff across the country also found that overall, 77% of respondents did not receive the full 6% pay increase promised by the UK government in July 2022.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As we step into 2024, the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve with unprecedented complexity and audacity. Insights from a recent Forbes article reveal a world where cybercrime costs are projected to soar to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a clear signal that the challenges of the digital age are intensifying. Last year, an alarming 72.7 percent of organizations fell victim to ransomware attacks, and the sophistication of these threats is only growing.

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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.

Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees. Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access help, support and resources from the organisation’s employee assistance programme which is available 24/7, all year round, while line managers will be provided with a guide to advise

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership just announced three new members for its executive VP team with the aim of improving its healthcare services and strategy, which includes Elizabeth Burger Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mary Langowski President for the U.S. Healthcare segment, and Manmohan Mahajan as Global Chief Financial Officer. All three candidates are experienced individuals in their own fields and should help the company achieve accelerated growth in the industry.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When employees put in a hard day’s work for their employer, they expect fair compensation for every hour they spend on the clock. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. There are countless cases of employers altering employee paychecks, failing to pay back wages, and withholding final wages — which are all forms of wage theft. What is wage theft?

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The FCA and Government are seeking views as part of the joint Advice Guidance Boundary Review which focuses on proposals for closing the advice gap – the difficulty individuals face in recognising the need for accessing support in managing their finances. The proposals in the policy paper reflect the government and FCA’s early thinking and so are very much open to change based on feedback and the outcome of discussions.

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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.

Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Office buildings with the highest efficiency and sustainability ratings tend to have higher than average service charges, a report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO claims. The firm’s latest benchmarking report suggests that offices with an ‘outstanding’ or ‘excellent’ Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) certification had total service charge costs that were 26 percent higher than the other offices it surveyed.

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Payroll management is a critical aspect of any business, regardless of its size or industry. Accurate and efficient payroll processing ensures that employees are compensated correctly and on time, while also helping businesses comply with various regulations and tax requirements. However, payroll management goes beyond simply issuing paychecks; it involves tracking and analyzing various metrics to ensure that the process is running smoothly and effectively.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In 2011, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Adobe, Apple, Intel, Google, and Pixar because they agreed not to solicit any of each other’s employees.

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Employers may be tipping others into retirement by pressuring workers to spend more time in the office.

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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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Hppy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Talent acquisition tests have become indispensable tools for HR teams aiming to enhance their recruitment strategy. This blog post will dive into the strategic value of testing , the types of assessments available, best practices for implementation, techniques to analyze results, legal considerations, measuring success, and commonly asked questions.

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Employer Connection

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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