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Council employees working from home are committing fraud with second job

Workplace Insight

The UK Government’s National Fraud Initiative is looking into a number of local authority employees who have been caught ‘moonlighting’ while they were supposed to be working from home for the council. The NFI considers this a form of fraud because it is seen as working multiple contracts without the knowledge of employers and contrary to their terms of employment.

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360-Degree Feedback Programs To Help Your Company Grow

HR Digest

The term 360-degree feedback has gained global popularity with reports from Forbes indicating that more than 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies use 360 feedback to review their employees regularly. A 360-degree appraisal system provides an elaborate set of criteria to evaluate an employee. The evaluation report is a compilation of feedback from managers, peers, and juniors.

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5 ways anonymous employee feedback will increase your engagement levels

Employee Benefits

Ever wondered what turns a regular workplace into a hub of enthusiasm and innovation? Enter anonymous employee feedback – the simple secret that not only makes everyone feel heard and valued, but also turbocharges your engagement levels. Discover how the simple act of listening can turn improve your organisation’s engagement tenfold. 1. Feedback empowers your people to be more creative When you give your employees a trusted platform to express their ideas and perspectives, a culture of innovatio

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Are Ozempic & Other Weight-Loss ‘Wonder Drugs’ The Ultimate Weight Loss Solutions, Or Just Hype?

Wellable

Ozempic: From diabetes treatment to a weight loss 'wonder drug'. Explore its rise, insurance strategies, and solutions for employers to support weight management. The post Are Ozempic & Other Weight-Loss ‘Wonder Drugs’ The Ultimate Weight Loss Solutions, Or Just Hype? appeared first on Wellable.

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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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Inflation Reduction Act is causing 'dramatic' rise in Medicare premiums, experts say

Employee Benefit News

For many seniors, Medicare Part D premiums will rise by 42% to 57% next year, new research shows. And experts say the reason is a law that was meant to reduce health care costs.

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3 PBM programs and capabilities to consider beyond unit cost

Employee Benefit News

Examine adaptability and foresight to understand the intricacies of an evolving pharmaceutical market.

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Human Resource Planning: A Strategic Approach to Organizational Success

Qandle

Human Resource Planning (HRP) is a strategic and forward-looking process that plays a pivotal role in the success and sustainability of an organization. Often considered the cornerstone of effective human resource management, HRP involves anticipating and meeting the future workforce needs of an organization to ensure it has the right talent in the right positions at the right time.

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Gympass and Lifesum bring hormonal health to employees managing menopause

Employee Benefit News

The new meal plan, developed by Lifesum, aims to help users find a natural way to balance their hormones with nutrition.

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A Guide to Payroll Management: Ensuring Smooth Financial Operations

Qandle

Payroll management is a critical aspect of running a successful business, ensuring that employees are compensated accurately and on time. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of payroll management in a concise manner. Looking for the Best Payroll Management ? Check out the Payroll Management. Effective payroll management involves several key components.

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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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BIPOC employees feel like they're trapped in a recession

Employee Benefit News

With high unemployment and a growing wealth gap, a financial wellness expert urges employers to find better ways to support their employees of color.

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To agility and beyond: what NASA can teach us about strategic change

Workplace Insight

A new research project from ESMT Berlin and Warwick Business School sets out to find what the history of NASA history can teach organisations about strategic agility, and how organisations can adapt their business models effectively to cater to external challenges. To shed light on how strategic agility is achieved, the study follows NASA’s successful shifts to three different strategic alignments over the past 60 years.

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IAG Loyalty launches financial wellbeing support for staff

Employee Benefits

Customer loyalty programme provider IAG Loyalty has introduced new financial wellbeing support for its more than 600 employees as part of a drive to expand wellbeing assistance. Provided by AI-powered household money-saving tool Nous.co, the support is offered to IAG Loyalty employees through a subscription. The platform manages services including energy, mortgages, broadband and mobile in one place, and automates searching for fair deals and switching to cheaper providers, enabling them to save

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If you want people to feel fulfilled at work, you’d better cough up

Workplace Insight

According to a new poll from United Culture , salary is what makes most people feel fulfilled at work. More than half of employees (55 percent) ranked it as their key consideration, ahead of ‘softer’ factors such as doing something worthwhile (41 percent), or working with people they like (39 percent). It also ranks significantly higher than opportunities that will play out over the longer term, such as having a clear sense of career progression (37 percent).

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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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Foster Denovo Group acquires employee benefits arm of Punter Southall Aspire

Employee Benefits

Foster Denovo Group has agreed to acquire Punter Southall Aspire’s employee benefits business. Signed on 16 November, the deal is set to complete by the end of the year. The businesses will combine under Foster Denovo’s employee benefits division Secondsight. The transaction will see 56 Punter Southall staff, led by current managing director David Taylor, bring their experience and expertise to Secondsight.

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Belgium: Changes in Paid Annual Leave

Global People Strategist

Belgium is known for its picturesque landscapes, delicious chocolates, and rich cultural heritage. But it’s not just a tourist destination; it’s also a country with a well-established labor market and laws that protect workers’ rights. One crucial aspect of employment in Belgium is the concept of paid annual leave, which ensures employees get well-deserved time off to recharge.

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Apple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023

Employee Benefits

Tech firms Apple and Microsoft, and HR, payroll and workforce management solutions provider UKG have been named as some of the World’s Best Companies of 2023 by Time magazine. To determine the list, Time partnered with Statista and evaluated firms based on employee satisfaction , revenue growth and sustainability. Surveys were conducted in 58 countries, with data collected from approximately 150,000 participants on image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary and equality.

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Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs Transforming Workplace Weight Management

Wellable

Ozempic: From diabetes treatment to a weight loss 'wonder drug'. Explore its rise, insurance strategies, and solutions for employers to support weight management. The post Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs Transforming Workplace Weight Management appeared first on Wellable.

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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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Poll: Do you think the pension pot-for-life plans announced in the Autumn Statement will help employees to manage their pension?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced plans to offer a pension pot for life in the Autumn Statement 2023. This will give employees a legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pot, avoiding the accumulation of multiple pension pots throughout their working life.

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How do I get started using AI in Disability Management?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

“Ai won’t replace people… People who use AI will replace people who don’t.” [ * IBM, “ Augmented work for an automated, AI-driven world”, [link] accessed Oct 5, 2023] IBM’s assessment applies to Disability Management professionals, Rehabilitation Consultants and Personal Injury Advisors as well as clinicians, administrators, and even CEOs; those who use artificial intelligence (AI) will replace those who don’t.

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Newton hires Helen Beurier as chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Management consultancy Newton has appointed Helen Beurier as chief people officer and partner to further strengthen its leadership team. Beurier will assume her new role in January 2024 and will become a member of Newton’s senior executive team and board. Responsible for driving its people agenda forward by developing global organisational and talent strategies, she will lead the business into the next chapter of its growth plans.

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Elevate Your Interview Game: Thoughtful Questions for Candidates

Professionals Alternative

[link] Insightful Interview Questions to Help You Find the Perfect Candidate Introduction In the competitive world of business-to-business (B2B) hiring, finding the perfect candidate for your organization can be a daunting task. The interview process plays a crucial role in assessing a candidate’s skills, experience, and cultural fit. To ensure you make the right hiring decisions, it is essential to ask insightful interview questions that delve beyond the surface and provide a comprehensiv

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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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Game of Tomes: A Guide to the DOL’s Retirement Security Rule Proposal

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The new “retirement security rule” package, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) on October 31, 2023, is the latest chapter in an almost 15-year effort by the DOL to amend the five-part test in its 1975 regulation for determining whether a person is a “fiduciary” by reason of providing “investment advice” for a fee (the “Five-Part Test”).

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NJ Supreme Court Explains “Authorized Vehicle” Exception to Going and Coming Rule

The Workcomp Writer

Applying New Jersey’s statutory “authorized vehicle rule” [ see N.J.S.A. 34:15-36]. the state’s Supreme Court affirmed a decision of the state’s Appellate Division that found a pest-control technician’s injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident as he drove at the beginning of the workday to his employer’s facilities to pick up necessary work-related supplies arose out of and in the course of the technician’s employment [ Keim v.

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Leadership advice through the centuries: Inspire and seize opportunities

Business Management Daily

Kings and queens have come and gone, yet suitable leadership lessons are repeated over the centuries. For example, I was pleased that at the recent British coronation, the first oath that Charles III stated was, “I come not to be served, but to serve.” This is an excellent summary of the “servant leadership ” concept, similar to a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, who said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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It’s a numbers game: how to calculate return on investment for your LMS

cipHR

No need to remember your GCSE maths lessons, as Ciphr’s LMS ROI calculator is the essential tool to demonstrate the potential value of this substantial investment – both in terms of costs and efficiency gains So you’re ready to purchase a new learning management system for your organisation. However, your stakeholders have asked you a few questions before you sign the contract.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.