Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Over 2,500 jobs saved, but over a 1,000 jobs lost. TGI Friday mass closure reports suggest that despite the rescue deal, not all of the company’s restaurants will continue to remain functional. According to the data, TGI Fridays has seen 35 restaurant closures across the UK with the administration working with landlords to find a way to save the restaurants that were closed down.
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Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 8, 2024
It may be hard to imagine, but close your eyes and try. Ok, that didn't work because reading with your eyes closed is a feat for anyone. So, just imagine you have your eyes closed imagining that we could take a journey through the law and in the process look to Jackson Browne, Lisa Loeb, Rhianna, and Justin Beiber in one post. That is a pop-culture diversity that is tough to beat.
HR Lineup
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Human Resources (HR) is the backbone of any successful organization, as it manages the most valuable asset of any business—its people. To efficiently and effectively serve an organization’s needs, HR departments must adopt operating models that are tailored to align with the company’s strategy, size, and workforce requirements. In this article, we will explore the different types of HR operating models, their advantages, disadvantages, and key considerations for choosing the right model for your
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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
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Lately there’s been a series of massive cyberattacks on software that organizations use to run their businesses, causing major disruptions to companies — and sometimes hamstringing their ability to operate. The most recent example is the Crowdstrike cyber-security software outage that affected some 8.5 million businesses, most notably airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights globally after their systems went down and they were unable to restart them.
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InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
With 2025 just a few months away, it’s important that small employers understand their group health insurance reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act as they changed at the start of 2024. Before 2024, only employers that sent out 250 or more Forms 1094-B/1095-B and 1094-C/1095-C were required to file them online with the IRS. But since early 2024 (and affecting the 2023 tax year), employers filing 10 or more ACA reporting forms have been required to file electronically.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Education, awareness and the confidence to act can help employers keep their employees' reproductive needs covered.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Employee Benefits Live 2024: In an opening keynote address entitled ‘How to create a culture where people can win and succeed’, Karen Blackett OBE, former president of advertising and communications agency WPP, discussed how leaders and managers can create the best possible organisational culture that enables employees to succeed in their career.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The top five cities have seen an average employment growth of 14.60% over three years.
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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
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.com Employee Benefits Live 2024: In order to build a whole person health, it is important to tailor support to meet a wide and diverse workforce, according to New Look. Natalie Bertelsen-Macey, head of pay and reward at the clothing retailer, gave a presentation on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 (Tuesday 8 October), titled Building ‘whole person’ health: Integrating culture, leadership and benefits to improve wellbeing.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A physical therapist and wellness advocate shares ways to stay healthy and focused throughout the workday.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Employee Benefits Live 2024: As wellbeing is central to an employer’s foundations, it is critical to keep evaluating and developing initiatives, as highlighted during the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 on 8 October. This was just one of the points discussed by Hayley Manning, HR business partner at Cyberfort Group, Marta Thomas (pictured), people and culture director at SIXT, and Alex Henley, wellbeing consultant at Co-op, during in a session titled ‘How does pay and reward foster hol
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The new initiative aims to keep corporate employees connected to the needs of in-store associates.
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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 Benefits
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Employee Benefits Live 2024 is welcoming delegates to its 26th annual event at ExCeL London on 8-9 October 2024. As the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, the conference and exhibition brings together more than 1,500 industry professionals looking to discover the latest HR, reward and benefits developments. The extensive editorial-driven conference programme offers delegates practical how-to advice, inspiration and top tips.
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
How are you grooming the next generation of sales executives in your insurance agency? In the midst of a highly competitive job market, now more than ever any new producers you are hiring will need support from management and senior executives to help them grow and succeed. One of the best ways to help them achieve success is through mentoring. Mentoring helps build confidence, trust in management and loyalty to the organization.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Food manufacturer Organix Brands has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its recognition that employee wellbeing is important through every life stage. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. In order to achieve it, employers are assessed by a panel and must demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and worki
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
While health savings accounts (HSAs) can support short-term and emergency needs , HSA participants are increasingly taking advantage of these accounts’ investment potential. In 2023, HSA investment assets grew 37% year-over-year to nearly $46 billion. Investing in an HSA differs from a 401(k) or IRA because offers a unique triple-tax advantage: contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.
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
Higginbotham
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Package theft has become a widespread issue affecting many households across the nation. In fact, studies show that roughly 36 percent of Americans have fallen victim to this crime. This statistic highlights the severity of this issue and the need to develop effective strategies to combat it. Understanding who package thieves are and what makes a home a target can help you take the necessary steps to protect your packages and deter these “porch pirates.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 8, 2024
No matter how much employees might resist the transition, generative AI is sparking changes across industries. Recent estimates suggest that software engineering will be the field to feel the biggest shockwaves. A study hypothesized that genAI will lead to the diversification of operations in software engineering, requiring 80% of those in the industry to upskill by 2027.
Business Management Daily
OCTOBER 8, 2024
If your employees constantly count the days until payday, offering earned wage access may ease some financial stress. Earned wage access is a rising employee benefit among employees and their teams. Is it worth offering to your employees? Explore the top benefits, potential downsides, and legal considerations to learn whether this is a worthwhile payment option for your organization.
Qandle
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective management of human resources (HR) is more important than ever. HR departments are tasked with managing employee onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, and performance reviews—all while ensuring compliance with ever-evolving labor laws. However, the traditional approach to HR workflow management can often be inefficient and time-consuming, leading to missed deadlines, poor employee engagement, and even legal issues.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a core element in the way businesses operate today, and it’s only getting more important for businesses to attract talent, investment, and consumer trust. Today, there are lots of CSR models, but Carroll’s CSR Pyramid forms the basis of our modern understanding of CSR. So, we think it’s essential for everyone who cares about CSR to get a solid understanding of the theory that kicked it off.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Wrongful Death Action Against Employer May Proceed In a case with a rather bizarre fact pattern involving an all-too-common workplace tragedy—a fatal shooting—the Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s decision dismissing a wrongful death action filed by the mother of the shooting victim [ Simmons v. Solo Cup Operating Corporation , 2024 Ga.
BetterUp
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Jump to section What is lying by omission? Lying by omission examples Why lying by omission destroys trust How to stop lying by omission Is lying by omission manipulative?
Hppy
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Recruiting the right talent is one of the most important tasks for any company. A smooth and efficient interview process helps attract skilled candidates and creates a positive experience for both the applicants and the hiring team. One key part of this process is scheduling interviews. Ensuring the interviews happen on time and that everyone is available can make a big difference in the recruitment process.
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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