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Why financial wellness programs desperately need a makeover

Employee Benefit News

It's important to address the emotional and behavioral dynamics that drive everyday money decisions.

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What Is A 9/80 Schedule?

HR Lineup

In today’s evolving workplace, flexibility and work-life balance have become paramount for both employers and employees. Among various flexible working arrangements, the 9/80 schedule stands out for its innovative approach to balancing productivity with personal time. This article delves into the intricacies of the 9/80 schedule, exploring its structure, benefits, challenges, and real-world applications.

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Does Gen Z have the power to revert RTO mandates?

Employee Benefit News

A new survey from job search platform Monster reveals how Gen Z expect to change workplace norms.

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Smile, You’re on Camera! Marshalls Store Workers To Don Body Cameras

HR Digest

In a slightly dystopian turn of events, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshalls store workers are being equipped with body cameras to discourage shoplifters from targeting the store. Thankfully, not all retail workers are required to wear body cameras. Instead, the TJX companies are assigning shoplifting cameras to their “loss prevention associates,” who are essentially unarmed security guards who are meant to protect the merchandise at the stores.

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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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Gen X and millennials would pay higher taxes to access Medicare

Employee Benefit News

Without government intervention, it's estimated that Medicare funds will run out by 2036.

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Press Release – Critical Skills Identified in New Fuel50 Study to Help Tech Employees Avoid Becoming Obsolete

3Sixty Insights

Fuel50’s report, Top Skills in Technology, provides a skills roadmap to keep employees in that industry relevant and valuable to their organizations in the future. LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel50 Inc, thought leaders in the skills and HR technology sector, released today their highly-anticipated Top Skills in Technology report identifying the key skills that tech workers need to continue delivering value and innovation to their organizations.

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Promotions are harder to come by and it's stunting entry-level workers

Employee Benefit News

Fewer people are quitting their jobs, which means fewer people are getting promoted.

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Yvonne Gallagher: Striking the balance: the effect of industrial action on pay and benefits

Employee Benefits

The most powerful tool at the hands of the employee is the withdrawal of their labour, without which the business cannot function. Typically, industrial action takes place in relation to disputes over pay and benefits, but as we have seen in a number of disputes in the last year or two, other issues can be a feature. For example, rail workers have taken strike action in relation to proposals for removal of guards on trains, or plans to make stations unmanned.

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Lyra Health tackles teen mental health crisis with new benefit

Employee Benefit News

Over half of working parents are caring for a child with mental health needs.

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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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Avoid fleet card skimming with two-factor authentication

WEX Inc.

Fleet managers are increasingly looking for additional fleet card security features, even more so with the rise of skimming. Skimming occurs when illegally installed devices on fuel pumps, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or ATMs record the cardholders’ personal identification numbers (PINs) or capture data. The skimmers – the criminals behind these scams – then use the data to create fake credit or debit cards and ultimately steal from victims’ accounts.

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Team brainstorming activities: Boost creativity & collaboration

Business Management Daily

Team Brainstorming Activities: How figure-storming transformed a dreaded meeting into an Oprah-inspired brainstorming bonanza Jennifer dreads team brainstorming sessions. A rather reserved person, she gets self-conscious about sharing ideas with a group – not believing she has much to contribute. Being presented with a topic on the spot makes her brain freeze in panic, and all that comes to mind is, “Don’t sound stupid.

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58% of manufacturers spend at least £10,000 on staff wellbeing

Employee Benefits

More than half (58%) of UK manufacturers spend between £10,000 and £50,000 on staff wellbeing initiatives, up from a third two years ago, according to research by manufacturers’ organisation Make UK. Its A healthier manufacturing workforce – wellbeing and work in UK manufacturing report also found that in the last year, 49% of respondents increased their spending on health and wellbeing or kept it at the same level (46%) despite difficult economic conditions.

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Discover the Best Remote Workforce Management Software: Our Top 10 Picks

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today’s digital age, the concept of a traditional office has been transformed by the rise of remote work. With teams spread across different time zones and locations, managing a remote workforce has become a complex challenge for businesses worldwide. This is where remote workforce management software offers innovative solutions to bridge distance gaps and ensure seamless collaboration.

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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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Nottingham Building Society introduces defined benefit pension platform

Employee Benefits

Credit: Electric Egg / Shutterstock.com Nottingham Building Society has introduced a platform to modernise the management of its defined benefit pension scheme in order to support its members. The building society selected defined benefit (DB) consolidation platform Enplan, which is operated by Entrust and Isio, following a review of its DB scheme operation in 2023.

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Mastering Panel Discussions: Expert Advice for Captivating Conversations

Qandle

In today’s ever-evolving landscape, panel discussions have proven to be an effective means of disseminating knowledge, stimulating debate, and inspiring action. Whether you’re attending a conference, participating in a workshop, or hosting a corporate event, a compelling panel discussion can leave a significant impression on your audience.

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College supervisors at University of Cambridge accept 15% pay rise

Employee Benefits

College supervisors employed by the University of Cambridge have won an average pay rise worth 15%. The workers, who are represented by the Cambridge branch of the University and College Union (UCU), lead undergraduate tutorials or supervisions with students. They will receive new rates that have been introduced on the university’s salary spine and include multipliers to account for the number of students being supervised.

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Strategies for Employers to Stand Out at Recruitment Events

Hppy

Standing out at a job fair isn’t as easy as it used to be. These days, every company is chasing the same limited pool of qualified candidates. With so many options vying for people’s attention, how do you make sure your opportunities are the ones that really grab applicants? As someone responsible for representing your organization at recruiting events, you know it’s not enough to simply show up with a stack of resumes anymore.

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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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Fiona Cousins appointed new President of CIBSE

Workplace Insight

CIBSE has announced the appointment of Fiona Cousins as its new President. Fiona, who holds several senior roles at Arup, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and broadening the focus on building performance in the industry. Fiona takes over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole, to whom she extended heartfelt thanks for his contributions, especially in promoting STEM Ambassadors in schools and the certified practice initiatives.

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MS Employer/Carrier Not Entitled to Reimbursement for Second Medical Opinion Out of Injured Employee’s Third-Party Recovery

The Workcomp Writer

The Supreme Court of Mississippi, reversing a decision by the state’s Court of Appeals, held it was error to require an injured employee to reimburse his employer for the cost of an Employer Medical Evaluation (EME) following the employee’s settlement of a third-party civil action [ Brent v. Mississippi Dep’t of Hum. Servs. , 2024 Miss. LEXIS 163 (May 30, 2024)].

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LGBTQ+ Employees and Money: 4 Unique Threats to Wellbeing

Best Money Moves

LGBTQ+ Employees and Money: 4 Unique Threats to Wellbeing. LGBTQ employees have unique struggles that can affect their ability to build wealth. Here are the most important threats to be aware of. LGBTQ+ employees face unique financial challenges that affect their ability to earn money, build savings and achieve long-term financial stability. According to a survey of 2,5000 LGBTQ+ individuals conducted by the Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research (CLEAR) , over half of LGBTQ+ respo

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Empowering a Valued Workforce: Tops Day Nurseries Teams Up with Each Person

Employee Benefits

Tops Day Nurseries is committed to building a better quality of life in and out of the workplace with their recent addition of Each Person , showing their forward-thinking mindset in developing an uplifting modern work culture. Each Person is excited to share their latest collaboration with Tops Days Nurseries. The unwavering support of their people manager, Zoe Short , has prompted a huge positive shift for her people in a way which extends beyond the workplace.

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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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California Building Owner Not Liable in Tort for Injuries to Sub’s Employee

The Workcomp Writer

Privette Doctrine Controls—No Exceptions Found In CBRE v. Superior Court , 2024 Cal. App. LEXIS 359 (June 4, 2024), a divided California Court of Appeal held that a trial court erred in denying the petitioners’ motion for summary judgment in a case where a subcontractor’s employee was injured while working on a construction project. The majority found no triable issues of fact that would preclude application of the Privette doctrine, which generally shields entities that hire indepen

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15 Jobs That Require Travel

BetterUp

If you want to explore the world, these jobs that require travel will pay you to do what you love. Explore opportunities that span from nursing to blogging.

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LGBTQ+ Employees and Money: 4 Unique Challenges to Wellbeing

Best Money Moves

LGBTQ+ Employees and Money: 4 unique challenges to wellbeing. LGBTQ employees have unique struggles that can affect their ability to build wealth. Here are the most important challenges to be aware of. LGBTQ+ employees face unique financial challenges that affect their ability to earn money, build savings and achieve long-term financial stability. According to a survey of 2,5000 LGBTQ+ individuals conducted by the Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research (CLEAR) , over half of LGBTQ+

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The Hospitality HR Balancing Act: Personalization at Scale in a High-Turnover Industry

Hppy

The hospitality industry thrives on creating personalized experiences for guests. But what about your employees? In a sector notorious for high turnover, how can HR departments personalize the employee experience to drive engagement and retention? Beyond Beanbags: A Multi-Generational Workforce Approach Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all HR strategies.

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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.