Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Understanding Employee Discipline: Key Steps and Methods for Success

Vantage Circle

Discipline forms the backbone of a productive and thriving workplace. However, the real problem arises when employees disregard company rules and act on their own. This creates a crisis and addressing it becomes crucial for the organization. The central challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between correction and motivation. Navigating these complexities of employee discipline for HR professionals proves to be a formidable task.

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4 ways to improve employee recruitment and retention

Employee Benefit News

Attracting talent and keeping current workers happy are imperatives for all employers.

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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

Business Management Daily

Contrary to popular belief, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not contain a list of ‘protected disabilities.’ Instead, it provides an intentionally vague definition of a disability to cover as many debilitating conditions as possible and to keep up with changing circumstances. A perfect example is the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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An 'anti-hustle' culture drives success at The Honey Pot

Employee Benefit News

Letting employees know it's okay to slow down and focus on wellness has helped the company retain talent and grow their brand.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

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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So Close, Yet So Far—GMB Loses Amazon Workers’ Union Vote

HR Digest

A union vote among Amazon workers in Coventry ended in a loss for GMB and those in support of unionizing. The vote came quite close to making GMB the first union at Amazon’s facilities in the UK, however, 50.5 percent of the employees voted against it. With 49.5 percent in favor of GMB, the union lost by only 28 votes, stating that they fell ”agonizingly short” of securing a win.

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Tackling Technology—Social Security Account Updates Announced

HR Digest

The latest updates by the Social Security Administration state that they are focused on making their online services safer, and anyone with a “ my Social Security ” account created before September 18, 2021, will be affected by the move. According to the new Social Security rules, all the affected users will have to transition to using a Login.gov or ID.me account in order to access any information concerning their SS records.

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Guidelines for Writing a Rejection Letter Email

Qandle

In the realm of hiring and recruitment, one of the most challenging tasks faced by HR professionals and hiring managers is delivering a rejection message to candidates who have invested time and effort into applying and interviewing for a position. Crafting a thoughtful and respectful rejection email is not just about delivering bad news—it’s about maintaining a positive employer brand and leaving candidates with a favorable impression, even if they weren’t selected.

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Lovewell’s logic: Are employers rethinking DE&I provision?

Employee Benefits

Has diversity , equity and inclusion (DE&I) become too ‘woke’? Earlier this week, this was the claim of some commentators after technology giant Microsoft was reported to have laid off some of its DE&I team. In a leaked email seen by Business Insider , an internal DE&I team leader reportedly wrote that the team was eliminated due to changing business needs as it was no longer deemed to be business critical.

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SIG UK Case Study

Sodexo Engage

SIG UK Case Study corin.chapman Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:12 SIG UK: Giving their people more. Increasing employee engagement and financial wellbeing with the benefits that matter most. I’m thrilled to bits with the benefits package offered by SIG UK. I’ve not felt this valued by a company in a long time. SIG UK understands that it's within its power to give its employees more - more savings, more support, and more of what brings them joy.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

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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Watch Employee Benefits’ Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing webinar

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits’ webinar, Future proofing employees’ financial wellbeing , is now available to watch for free on demand. The webinar, sponsored by Aviva, was broadcast live at 11am on Tuesday 16 July. Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits, was joined by three expert panellists for the in-depth conversation : Laura Stewart-Smith, head of client engagement, workplace at Aviva, Natalie Jutla, employee benefits and employee financial wellbeing lead at Defra – Department for Environment

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SIG UK Case Study

Sodexo Engage

SIG UK Case Study corin.chapman Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:12 SIG UK: Giving their people more. Increasing employee engagement and financial wellbeing with the benefits that matter most. I’m thrilled to bits with the benefits package offered by SIG UK. I’ve not felt this valued by a company in a long time. SIG UK understands that it's within its power to give its employees more - more savings, more support, and more of what brings them joy.

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The top 10 most read articles between 12 – 18 July 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 12 – 18 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: BT Group to roll out new family leave policy King’s Speech introduces mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting Emma Reynolds named pensions minister King’s Speech introduces Employment Rights Bill Utility Warehouse introduces personalised financial education for employees Gusto Group to become 100% employee owned 49% of UK organisations’ 2024 salary budgets were lower than the previous year XPO

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Senate Blasts Amazon Over High Injury Rates

Workers' Compensation

According to an interim investigation report by Senator Bernie Sanders and the Senate HELP Committee into Amazon's warehouse safety practices, warehouse workers continue to suffer excessive occupational injuries. The report focuses on peak seasons like Prime Day and the holiday season. Internal Amazon data reveals significantly higher injury rates during these peak periods: During Prime Day 2019, the recordable injury rate was over 10 injuries per 100 workers, more than double the industry avera

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow looks for breakfast comedian

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: Glasgow hotel AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow is searching for a breakfast comedian to entertain guests throughout the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. After the hotel began to experience a spike in demand as accommodation prices in Edinburgh have shot up, and due to its proximity to Queen Street station which offers regular direct trains to Edinburgh, it decided to launch this egg-citing opportunity.

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How to get your CTO to invest in HR software

cipHR

When trying to secure investment for strategic business HR software , getting the CTO’s buy-in is one of your most critical tasks. They have enormous decision-making sway here because the costs of getting new technology wrong can be astronomical.

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Vodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equality

Employee Benefits

Telecommunications business Vodafone UK, law firm Linklaters and HSBC are among the employers that have made the top 10 of Stonewall’s 2024 Workplace Equality Ranking. The LGBT+ rights charity compiles the list from the highest-scoring Workplace Equality Index submissions, based on anonymous employee surveys. It assesses the progress and achievements that organisations have made on workplace equality and building an inclusive environment for all staff in their UK operations.

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Book review: Workspace Made Easy

Workplace Insight

There’s a dog-eared, yellowing paperback on my bookshelf called Understanding Offices. Written by Joanna Eley and Alexi Marmot, it dates from 1995. It is a handbook for everybody who once needed to know how to develop a workplace strategy during the infant phase of a digital and cultural revolution. I used to refer to it all the time, but now it serves mainly as a reminder of how much has changed over the past thirty years, and also how little.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

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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HMRC to clamp down on misapplied childcare scheme

Employee Benefits

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is clamping down on employers that may have wrongly used a government benefit to reduce childcare costs for staff. Using salary sacrifice via a government childcare support scheme, employees’ nursery fees are deducted from their salary, meaning staff pay lower tax and national insurance contributions on the reduced salary.

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Increase in social media use and ‘doomscrolling’ could affect mental health and productivity in Gen-Z workers

Workplace Insight

Nuffield Health’s 2024 ‘ Healthier Nation Index ’ – a survey of 8,000 UK adults has highlighted how the young workforce is more social media obsessed than ever before. The study claims that social media use has increased for Gen-Z, with 16-24-year-olds spending over two hours a day doomscrolling on social media apps like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook per day (129 minutes), which is a seven percent increase and nearly ten minutes more a day than they were last year (119 minutes).

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Best Practices for Implementing Total Compensation Statements in Small Businesses: Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources

COMPackage

For small businesses, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for success. However, competing with larger companies in terms of salary can be challenging. Total Compensation Statements (TCSs) emerge as a powerful tool for small businesses to showcase the complete value proposition they offer. By implementing TCSs effectively, even small businesses can compete on a level playing field and foster a culture of engagement and motivation among their workforce.