Mon.Jul 15, 2024

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Far From Over—NSEU Announces Indefinite Strike at Samsung

HR Digest

NSEU union workers at Samsung are on an indefinite strike in Hwaseong, South Korea, uniting in their demand for better benefits. The National Samsung Electronics Union had attempted a one-day strike last month and then announced a three-day strike earlier this month. Samsung union workers have attempted to initiate negotiations with the company over pay and benefits but the tech giant has been reluctant to come to the table to discuss the conditions laid out by the workers on strike.

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How To Help Younger Employees Tackle Money Worries

Best Money Moves

How to help younger employees tackle money worries. Younger employees are especially vulnerable to money issues at home. Here are the best ways employers can help. Younger Americans are disproportionately worried about money, compared to their parents’ and grandparents’ generations. According to an American Psychological Association study , over 60% of Gen Z and Millennials say they feel overwhelmed by their financial woes, compared to 13% of Americans 65 and older.

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What is ATS Workflow? A Comprehensive Guide

HR Lineup

In the modern recruitment landscape, technology plays a crucial role in streamlining the hiring process, making it more efficient and effective. One of the pivotal technologies in this domain is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). An ATS is a software application that manages the recruitment and hiring process, from job postings to onboarding. At the heart of this system lies the ATS workflow, a sequence of steps and procedures designed to ensure a smooth and systematic hiring process.

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Employers need the right tech for mentoring programs to be successful

Employee Benefit News

Mentoring software from Chronus helps organizations to better match, track and measure results for these programs.

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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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How To Develop an Employer Branding Strategy

Bayzat

Is your top talent showing signs of fatigue from constant high expectations? As businesses strive for excellence, the quest can unintentionally lead team members to burnout, an overwhelming stress that undermines the very drive and efficiency that were their hallmarks. Organizations must navigate the fine line between encouraging exceptional performance and imposing unsustainable workloads that can result in valuable staff leaving, diminished work standards, and harm to employee morale as well a

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49% of UK organisations’ 2024 salary budgets were lower than the previous year

Employee Benefits

Half (49%) of UK organisations reported that their 2024 salary budgets were lower than the previous year, according to global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Salary budget planning report was compiled by its Rewards Data Intelligence practice. Approximately 32,000 responses were received from employers across 168 countries worldwide, with 1,179 UK organisations responding.

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From resume to first day: This AI tool takes over the recruiting process

Employee Benefit News

By using tech to analyze interviews, experiences and projects, A.Team is speeding up the hiring process.

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Green HRM: Defining Its Importance and Implementing Best Practices

Qandle

In an era where environmental sustainability is more critical than ever, businesses are increasingly turning to Green HRM to play their part. But what is Green HRM exactly? How does it benefit organizations and what are the best practices? Let’s dive into the concept, its importance, and how it can be effectively implemented in today’s corporate world.

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Top recruiting strategies for your veterinary clinic

PeopleKeep

As a veterinary clinic owner , hiring the right staff to care for your clients’ beloved pets is crucial. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of veterinarians to grow 20% from 2022 to 2032 1. With this massive influx of open positions, finding talented employees to run your clinic efficiently can be challenging. You can find top-notch veterinary professionals by implementing a comprehensive recruiting strategy at your clinic.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Nearly all CEOs now say they work across different locations

Workplace Insight

CEOs are leading by example when it comes to hybrid working, with nine in 10 (93 percent) saying they have personally adopted flexible working patterns according to a new poll. The survey of more than 500 CEOs by International Workplace Group suggests that the vast majority now split their working time between locations. Just 7 percent said they spend five days a week working from a central office.

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How far can a reward and benefits strategy truly impact recruitment and retention?

Employee Benefits

Employers should identify issues affecting existing and potential employees when creating their reward and benefits strategies. Tailoring benefits to meet employees’ needs can attract talent and maintain retention levels. An organisation should regularly communicate its benefits to current and potential employees if it wants to promote itself as an employer of choice.

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Open Enrollment Toolkit: Free Videos, Templates, and Tips for OE

Flimp Communications

The Open Enrollment Toolkit is filled with useful and actionable resources that help HR teams and HR brokers engage employees and reach their open enrollment goals. In this new toolkit, you’ll receive the following: A free employee video ( Benefits Key Terms, Explained ). Three email templates to copy/paste for your open enrollment outreach. A detailed action plan and calendar , complete with outreach ideas across the full OE cycle.

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How to Handle Workplace Gossip Like a Pro: Tips and Strategies

Vantage Circle

Workplace gossip is part and parcel of any organization. It is an unavoidable aspect of the workplace naturally arising from colleague interactions and regular meetings. While often stigmatized as purely negative, gossip can also have positive elements when viewed from a different perspective. Elena Martinescu, a research associate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam who has extensively studied the psychology of gossiping, says, “Gossip is a good thing.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Open Enrollment Playbook

Flimp Communications

Open enrollment is exhausting. You spend months preparing for it, selecting benefits providers, pulling together plan documentation, and getting everything ready to maximize your enrollment window. But then you start sending emails and they don’t get read. You have benefits presentations or meetings where people are unengaged. And you find yourself answering the same questions and having the same meetings, over and over.

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8 Key HR Trends Shaping the IT Industry in 2024

Darwinbox

The role of HR in the IT industry is more important than ever before. A robust HR strategy can optimize resource utilization, get you the best talent, nurture relationships, and improve your company’s bottom line. This article discusses the latest HR trends in the IT industry. The knowledge of these emerging HR trends in the IT industry will help shape your HR strategy and HR technology investments.

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SHRM dropped the 'E' from DEI. What will this mean for equity efforts?

Employee Benefit News

The Society for Human Resources Management said it will be adopting the acronym "I&D" for inclusion and diversity.

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The Importance of Teamwork in the Workplace and Tips to Build it

BetterUp

You've likely heard the saying, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” And while Aristotle was not referring to teamwork, the statement expresses the main goal of building a great team. The importance of teamwork lies in its ability to achieve far more than individuals working alone. Why is teamwork important in the workplace? It combines diverse skills and perspectives, enhancing creativity and problem-solving, while boosting employee engagement and morale.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Migraines in the workplace: Your ADA rights and employer obligations

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law. It requires employers to provide workplace accommodations for people with qualifying medical conditions. As a manager or human resources professional, you likely know the law’s basic requirements. However, understanding which health conditions the ADA classifies as disabilities can be tricky.

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Keepmoat recruits and motivates staff through reward and benefits

Employee Benefits

Partnership homebuilder Keepmoat has designed its reward and benefits strategy to attract new talent, as well as to motivate and engage its existing workforce. The organisation employs more than 1,100 employees and operates across England and Scotland. Its people strategy is focused on three key pillars: attract, develop and retain, while it also prioritises looking at the benefits its employees want and need.

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Free Guide: Reduce Healthcare Spending with Decision Support

Flimp Communications

A benefits decision-support tool, which educates employees on their benefits options, predicts their likely costs, and lays out their plan options in an easy-to-compare way, is a significant innovation in benefits enrollment. And they’re helpful for an increasingly self-service enrollment process. Learn all about these tools and more: The state of healthcare spending in the United States.

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Ocado Retail uses reward to boost recruitment and retention

Employee Benefits

Ocado Retail’s reward and benefits strategy is key to employee recruitment and retention, making it an attractive option for new employees and a workplace where staff feel appreciated and their efforts rewarded. The online retailer has a retail contact centre at the Riverside in Sunderland, with more than 200 employees. In 2023, it introduced a reward and recognition platform called Mint, named after the north east England slang for brilliant.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Free Guide: Reduce Healthcare Spending with Decision Support

Flimp Communications

A benefits decision-support tool, which educates employees on their benefits options, predicts their likely costs, and lays out their plan options in an easy-to-compare way, is a significant innovation in benefits enrollment. And they’re helpful for an increasingly self-service enrollment process. Learn all about these tools and more: The state of healthcare spending in the United States.

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Addleshaw Goddard receives fertility-friendly accreditation

Employee Benefits

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its work to improve workplace experiences for its staff with fertility issues. The accreditation, which is awarded by Fertility Matters at Work, aims to enhance workplaces for individuals needing fertility treatment, while ensuring employers are inclusive.

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New Hire Onboarding Toolkit: Templates, Timelines, and More

Flimp Communications

This starter kit is filled with actionable resources for HR teams trying to upgrade their onboarding and improve their retention rates. Three new hire onboarding templates An onboarding plan timeline, with nine key touchpoints A checklist with 24 items to include in an employee onboarding portal 3 unique ideas for improving your onboarding And more!

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Datadog recruits new chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Datadog, the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has recruited David Galloreese to be its new chief people officer. Galloreese has more than 15 years of human resources experience from roles at Figma, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Medallia and Caesars Entertainment. He has held chief human resources officer positions at Figma and Wells Fargo, was chief people officer at Sam’s Club, and was head of people and culture at Medallia.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.