Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
Concrete and steel production are major contributors to global CO2 emissions, but a new technology from Cambridge University offers a promising solution: recycling both materials simultaneously. This innovative process involves using old concrete in steel-processing furnaces to not only purify iron but also generate “reactivated cement” as a by-product.
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 has been passed into law to give working fathers and non-birthing partners automatic rights to immediate paternity leave if the mother dies. The Act, which received Royal Assent on the last day of the current Parliament on Friday 24 May, ensures that bereaved fathers or non-birthing partners will automatically get the right to day-one paternity leave if the mother, or a person with whom a child is placed or expected to be placed for adoption, dies.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule that will require long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to satisfy minimum nurse staffing standards with the goal of addressing patient quality of care and safety concerns. The final rule is anticipated to result in approximately 80% of LTCFs needing to […] The post Finalized Nursing Staff Standards Will Impact Most Long-Term Care Facilities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
A new study by Great Place To Work claims that obliging employees back to the office with so-called return-to-office mandates and restricting their choice of work location can have negative consequences for the business. The report based on a survey of 4,400 US workers, claims to reveal a strong correlation between work location flexibility and positive employee experiences.
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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
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
About 1,000 Unite union members working at two Morrisons warehouses have undertaken strike action for three days over a cut in company contributions to their pensions. The workers at sites in West Yorkshire and Cheshire claim to be losing £500 each through the company’s plan to reduce how much it puts into their pension pot while workers pay more.
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Employee Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
Recruiters share how they're managing a hyper-competitive job market, and what it takes to stand out from the pack.
3Sixty Insights
MAY 28, 2024
Technology is changing at an exponential pace, and words like “AI,” “machine learning,” and “large language models” are becoming commonplace in the HRIS lexicon. It’s essential to have an honest moment about what we can expect from these technologies to separate the fads from reality. From my recent discussions in the HR tech space, it’s evident that everyone sees the potential of AI and technological breakthroughs.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
At isolved, veteran-specific job postings and leadership training boost recruitment and retention.
HR Lineup
MAY 28, 2024
As we step into 2024, the landscape of employee benefits and perks is continuously evolving. Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of offering innovative and comprehensive perks programs to attract and retain top talent. These programs go beyond the traditional healthcare and retirement plans, incorporating elements that cater to employees’ holistic well-being.
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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 Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
Access to mental health care varies by state across the U.S. Here are 20 most lacking in support.
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
South Staffordshire College and Cornwall Council have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This award, which was introduced in 2023, is aimed at public sector organisations that cover public goods or government services, such as law enforcement, the military, infrastructure, public transport, public education, healthcare and government organisations.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
Law firm Bisnar Chase asked 3,000 employees which international labor laws they wished would be implemented in their state.
BetterUp
MAY 28, 2024
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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.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
Employers need to get creative in order to future-proof their business with top talent.
Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
As the UK government warns that the state pension age might need to rise, a new report from the the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) claims that, between 2019 and 2022, people’s work span in the UK fell by 6 months. The report argues that, to enable more people to stay healthy and be in work for longer, the next government should invest more in preventing ill health, supporting people to stay in work and building healthier behaviours.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 28, 2024
The Conference Board published a report about the challenges CSOs are facing.
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
Nortel Networks UK pension plan has completed a third and final buyout deal to insure the final tranche of members’ benefits. The plan entered a Pension Protection Fund (PPF) assessment after Nortel Networks went into administration in 2009. The plan was able to secure material additional funds from the Nortel insolvency process while in PPF assessment in order to improve member benefits.
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
Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
A new survey claims that over two-thirds (69 percent) of people in the UK believe women face discrimination at work when going through menopause. According to the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, almost 8 out of 10 menopausal people are in work. Forth , which provides hormone tests for women surveyed over 2,000 people to reveal attitudes towards discrimination against women with menopause in the workplace.
WEX Inc.
MAY 28, 2024
New survey results published during Mental Health Awareness Month indicate that a variety of financial and health factors are the top drivers influencing mental health in this country. Money was the top factor at 52%, with personal health and the health of family/friends also ranking among the top four. There are a variety of ways you can promote mental health in the office , and one way is to provide benefits that support your employees’ needs.
Higginbotham
MAY 28, 2024
In recent years, home and car owners across the United States have been facing an uncomfortable reality: rising insurance rates. This trend, fueled by a complex web of external factors, is reshaping family budgets and financial plans while potentially making it more challenging to maintain affordable coverage. As costs continue to climb, understanding the underlying causes of these increases is crucial.
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
On 30 April 2024, OnHand hosted an impact webinar with 3 leading voices on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Supported by Caroline Rainford (Head of ED&I at Pokerstars and Betfair), Celia Chartres-Aris (disabled founder and investor) and Michael Barrington-Hibbert (Co-founder of 10,000 Black Interns and 10,000 Able Interns), OnHand has compiled the discussions and insights into this handbook for HR leaders to make a change.
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HR Digest
MAY 28, 2024
Indeed Inc. is planning to layoff about 1,000 employees on Monday, or roughly 8% of its workforce. This is Indeed, the job-search website’s second layoff in two years as it seeks to simplify its business in a cooling labor market. The cuts come after Indeed slashed 2,200 positions last year in March a bid to trim costs amid slowing revenue. Hyams also took a reduction in base pay at that time.
Business Management Daily
MAY 28, 2024
Employee skill gaps can negatively impact productivity, efficiency, and overall business success. Do your employees possess all the skills required to do their jobs properly? If you’re like most organizations, the answer is no. According to a study by McKinsey & Company, a whopping 87% of companies worldwide either already have a skills gap or will have one within a few years.
Employee Benefits
MAY 28, 2024
What happens after an employee engagement survey? This article unpacks the positives of taking action and outlines strategies to enhance retention, productivity and workplace connection. Recent findings reveal a stark reality: only 20% of employees feel truly engaged at work. Since the Great Resignation in 2021, the urgency around employee retention has skyrocketed, with most companies witnessing only minimal emotional commitment from their workforce.
Workplace Insight
MAY 28, 2024
A controlling and inflexible leadership style is making UK employees feel powerless and devalued, according to a poll. The findings suggest that 41 per cent of U.K. employees have their working time strictly monitored with 39 per cent admitting that leaders are always watching whether they’re on task during work hours. Around 53 per cent say they are given freedom in how they accomplish their work, and when workplace flexibility is provided, it’s all too often given to a limited number of job ro
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
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