Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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Human Nature: Wellness Benefits of the Outdoors

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

It should come as no surprise that the spaces we occupy every day have a huge impact on our overall wellness. The Environmental Protection Agency and Vancouver Coastal Health report that Americans and Canadians spend about 90% of their time indoors. But […] The post Human Nature: Wellness Benefits of the Outdoors appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Guild and USOPC are offering Olympic athletes career development opportunities

Employee Benefit News

What do Olympic athletes do after they retire? Guild and the USOPC are teaming up to answer that exact question.

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The Impact of HR Chatbots on HR Processes

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business world, Human Resources (HR) departments face immense pressure to manage various tasks efficiently. From recruitment to employee engagement, the responsibilities are vast and varied. Enter HR chatbots—a revolutionary technology transforming how HR functions. These AI-powered tools are not only streamlining HR processes but also enhancing the overall employee experience.

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Ensuring employees love what they do

Employee Benefit News

Feeling connected to colleagues and excellent benefits can contribute to staff members being happy at their jobs.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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How to Find A Coach To Help You Reach Your Goals

BetterUp

Jump to section How to find a coach that works for you What types of coaches are there? Who should hire a coach?

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79% of working parents would be impacted financially by time off to care for ill child

Employee Benefits

Almost four-fifths (79%) of working parents have, or would be, impacted financially in some way if they took time off work to care for their ill child, according to research by MetLife UK. Its survey of 3,003 working parents, with a child or children aged 22 and under also found that 25% of respondents were concerned about the financial impact of time off work to care for their ill child, while 18% had no choice but to juggle work and childcare to avoid not being paid.

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Transformational leadership: Steps to unlocking your team’s potential

Business Management Daily

James MacGregor Burns coined the phrase “transformational leadership ” in his 1978 book Leadership. Ever since, the idea and ideal of this leadership style have been studied, talked about, and sometimes misunderstood. At its core, transformational leadership is a style that focuses on inspiring and motivating people to achieve their highest potential while fostering significant desired change within an organization.

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ITV agrees deal for Box Clever pension scheme members to receive benefits

Employee Benefits

Members of the Box Clever pension scheme will receive their pension benefits in full following an in-principle deal between The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and ITV. The TV rental businesses of Granada, now ITV, and Thorn, now Carmelite, together formed Box Clever as a joint venture in 2000. Employees were then transferred to the new organisation and enrolled in the Box Clever pension scheme.

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California Supreme Court Upholds Core of Proposition 22

The Workcomp Writer

Uber/Lyft Drivers Can Remain Classified as Independent Contractors In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court yesterday affirmed, in relevant part, the 2023 appellate court ruling that had reinstated most of Proposition 22 (“Prop 22”) [ Castellanos v. State of California , S279622, 2024 Cal. LEXIS XXX (July 25, 2024)]. This decision marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of Prop 22, the 2020 voter initiative allowing ridesharing and delivery app companies like Uber and

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Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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Manchester Metrolink tram employees accept pay deal

Employee Benefits

Credit: Zhao Zheming / Shutterstock.com Hundreds of employees working for Manchester’s Metrolink tram system have accepted an improved pay deal from their employer. The tram system is operated by Transport for Manchester, with its workers belonging to trade union Unite. Customer service representative employees at the bottom of the pay scale will receive a minimum 14% pay increase over the next three years, while those at the top of the pay scale will receive a minimum of 9%.

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Medical Evidence Falls Short

Workers' Compensation

A workers’ compensation medical report offered was insufficient to establish a direct causal link between the accident and the alleged concussion and subsequent stroke. The medical report was precluded from admission by a Federal Court in a personal injury case. Background: The case “Robert Hibbert v. Flavors C Inc.” revolves around a personal injury claim following a collision between two tractor-trailers.

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The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: HMRC to clamp down on misapplied childcare scheme Government launches pensions review to boost investment and outcomes Softcat and Hilton named some of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women Vodafone, Linklaters and HSBC named top employers for equality Newcastle Building Society accredited as living pension employer 57% of employers say mental health and wellbeing is their greatest concern Irish government to

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Measuring the Impact of Total Rewards Statements on Employee Satisfaction

COMPackage

Total rewards statements are powerful tools for communicating the value of an employee’s compensation package. But how can organizations measure their impact on employee satisfaction? This article explores key metrics and strategies to assess the effectiveness of these statements. Defining Success Before diving into metrics, it’s crucial to define what constitutes success.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Prince and Princess of Wales search for Welsh speaking assistant private secretary

Employee Benefits

Credit: B. Lenoir / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: If you have ever fancied working for royalty and have a flair for languages, then this role might just be perfect for you. The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced that they are looking to hire a London-based assistant private secretary as part of their team at Kensington Palace, but the successful candidate will need to possess a particular skill.

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Employee Recognition Programs: 6 Steps to Create a Winning Program

Empuls

According to Gallup , employee recognition is the top reason that keeps employees happy at work. Among employees who have great recognition experiences, 72% say that performance on "little things" is commonly recognized at their organization. Additionally, a Boston Consulting Group study highlights that recognition in the workforce is the number one reason employees are happy at work.

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Lovewell’s logic: Solving the summer holiday childcare conundrum

Employee Benefits

The school summer holidays: a time that can incite both excitement and dread among working parents. Like so many others, this week I embarked on the juggle that this time of year so frequently involves. As well as experiencing guilt at working (along with a serious fear of missing out) while my children enjoy fun days out without me, the very act of arranging care for them can prove stressful.

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Employee Recognition Programs: 6 Steps to Create a Winning Program

Empuls

According to Gallup , employee recognition is the top reason that keeps employees happy at work. Among employees who have great recognition experiences, 72% say that performance on "little things" is commonly recognized at their organization. Additionally, a Boston Consulting Group study highlights that recognition in the workforce is the number one reason employees are happy at work.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.