Employers Should Check Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees Before July 1
PayrollOrg
JUNE 24, 2024
Employers should check the FLSA salary levels for their exempt employees before July 1 to ensure they comply with the new thresholds.
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Poll: How high is your employee take-up of your employee assistance programme?
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that 79% of employers provide an employee assistance programme (EAP), according to research by HCML. The rehabilitation and case management provider also found that only 27% of employees realise that an EAP exists in their workplace. In light of this, how high is your employee take-up of your employee assistance programme?
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Why You Deserve Better Employee Benefits
CorpStrat
JUNE 24, 2024
Are your Employee Benefits bundled with one of the big payroll companies like Paychex, Gusto, ADP, or Zenefits? If so, there’s a good chance you’re not getting the service you deserve. These giants often push businesses into rolling their employee benefits with them, banking on the fact that most people aren’t fully aware of what they need or deserve.
59% of staff rank financial wellbeing as most wanted support from employer
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
Three-fifths (59%) of employees ranked financial wellbeing as the area where they want the most support from their employer over the next three years, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The global advisory, broking and solutions firm surveyed 6,000 UK employees at medium and large private sector employers for its 2024 Global benefits attitudes survey.
We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities
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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
Humor at work: Your guide to laughs without the gaffes
Business Management Daily
JUNE 24, 2024
Funny co-workers keep things interesting at work and help to lighten the mood. We like them, but too many jokes and silly stories can become overwhelming (or awkward when they cross a line). So, what’s the right way to use humor in the office? For starters, being funny at work means understanding the right time and place for humor. It’s assessing your audience to know who can and can’t take a joke—knowing what’s appropriate for work and what isn’t.
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Proposed rule change threatens mental health care access
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 24, 2024
Amending MHPAEA regulatory standards could lower the quality and safety bar for providers to join insurance networks, as well as undermine patient-focused treatment.
Employee Magnetism: Everything You Need to Know
HR Lineup
JUNE 24, 2024
Employee magnetism is an evolving concept in the realm of human resources and organizational development, referring to the ability of a company to attract, retain, and engage top talent. As the global workforce becomes increasingly competitive and dynamic, companies are realizing the critical importance of creating a magnetic environment that draws in high-caliber employees and keeps them invested in the organization’s success.
As retirees rethink the future, many are heading back to work
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 24, 2024
Employers and employees can both benefit when retirees return to work, as long as both sides keep an open mind around the experience.
The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: DB Takeaways
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
JUNE 24, 2024
According to recent data from Horizon Actuarial Services, LLC and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, the fifteen-year period between 2006 and 2020 was turbulent for multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans. Financial markets were volatile, and 2008 saw the biggest […] The post The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: DB Takeaways appeared first on Word on Benefits.
4-Week Roadmap for New Hires
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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.
How organizations can better support LGBTQ families
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 24, 2024
Nearly all of queer employees would leave their current companies for more expansive benefits — and employers should take note.
Nike doubles parental leave benefit for all US employees
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
Sports retailer Nike has announced that it has doubled its parental leave benefit for all of its employees based in the US as of this month. As of 1 June, it has increased its paid parental leave benefit from eight to 16 weeks, to allow workers time to bond with their child after birth, adoption or foster placement. For the first time, the retailer has extended this benefit to its part-time retail employees.
Employers are satisfied with their compensation packages — do employees agree?
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 24, 2024
New emerging trends in the pay and compensation space could shed some light on what the future holds for employees.
Maximizing Learning Potential: A Comparative Analysis of 10 Best Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs)
Vantage Circle
JUNE 24, 2024
Introduction In today's bustling business world, it is crucial for both individuals and organizations to learn and adapt quickly. Traditional methods of corporate learning often need to catch up in engaging employees and providing personalized learning experiences. Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) are a modern solution designed to revolutionize corporate training and development.
Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies
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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.
Hannah Pearsall: What are the benefits of having a strong wellbeing strategy in place?
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
It goes without saying that supporting employee wellbeing should be high on the agenda for all organisations. At Hays, improving employee wellbeing is a top priority, as we acknowledge that people can only reach their full potential if they are in a good place with their mental and physical health. Beyond being the right thing to do, building a strong wellbeing strategy is business-critical as it directly impacts a number of key areas across an organisation including talent attraction and retent
The company that produces Ozempic is opening another billion dollar US factory
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 24, 2024
The investment comes amid rising discontent there over the cost of its obesity and diabetes drugs.
Lisa Redding: What are the benefits of having a strong wellbeing strategy in place?
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
Having a happy and motivated workforce forms the bedrock of any successful business, especially in hospitality where reputation and reviews are critical to driving long-term growth and in turn, creating exciting careers. Hospitality is a fast-paced and demanding industry which, at times, has had to battle with an image problem as a career option; but employers such as ourselves have the power to make the industry a fun and rewarding one to work in.
Ceipal
HR Lineup
JUNE 24, 2024
Ceipal is a leading talent management and workforce automation platform designed to streamline recruitment, onboarding, and workforce management processes. Established in 2015, Ceipal has rapidly become a vital tool for staffing firms and enterprises seeking to optimize their talent acquisition and management strategies. With a focus on innovation and user-friendly interfaces, Ceipal provides a comprehensive suite of features that cater to the evolving needs of the modern workforce.
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
Nicola Shephard: What are the benefits of having a strong wellbeing strategy in place?
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
At Emcor UK, we believe that a robust wellbeing strategy is essential to our whole person approach, ensuring that we remain true to our purpose of creating ‘A Better World at Work’ and upholding our core values. We have strategically shifted wellbeing from health and safety to the people and culture department. This move highlights our commitment to a holistic view of employee wellbeing, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
Brightmove
HR Lineup
JUNE 24, 2024
BrightMove, a trailblazer in the realm of talent acquisition and staffing software, stands out as a leading provider of cloud-based solutions designed to streamline the recruitment process for businesses of all sizes. Since its inception, BrightMove has been dedicated to empowering recruitment professionals by offering innovative tools that enhance efficiency, improve candidate experiences, and drive better hiring outcomes.
Tribunal rules Wrexham bakery did not make reasonable adjustments for blind employee
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Wrexham bakery did not do enough to make reasonable adjustments for a man registered as blind before dismissing him during his probation period. Ian Stanley is registered as legally blind and was diagnosed with Bardet Biedl syndrome in 2010. He was employed as a night-shift operator at the Village Bakery in July 2023.
Headspace
HR Lineup
JUNE 24, 2024
Headspace for Organizations combines the mindfulness expertise of Headspace with the clinical prowess of Ginger to offer comprehensive mental healthcare solutions. Their goal is to help members manage their mental health through a wide array of services, including guided meditations, sleep support, focus tools, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers
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Scientific Games recruits Amy Steinman as chief human resources officer
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
Global lottery organisation Scientific Games has recruited Amy Steinman as its new chief human resources officer and the newest member of its executive leadership team. Scientific Games is a partner to 150 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe and provides games, technologies, analytics and services to beneficiary programmes. Steinman will lead the employer’s growing workforce of 3,000 employees in 16 countries through its next era of transformation, to serve government-regulated lotteries
HiringThing
HR Lineup
JUNE 24, 2024
HiringThing is a versatile and modern recruiting and onboarding platform that aims to simplify and enhance the hiring process for businesses of all sizes. With a strong emphasis on customization and integration, HiringThing offers a suite of tools designed to meet the diverse needs of employers, recruiters, and partners. Platform Features: 1. Applicant Tracking System (ATS): HiringThing’s ATS is designed to streamline the recruitment process.
Fleet factoring solutions: Optimize trucking invoice payment
WEX Inc.
JUNE 24, 2024
In business operations these days, delivery speeds often matter the most to keep pace with the competition. Mega companies like Amazon and Walmart paved the way for one-click ordering and same-day delivery causing industries across the globe to streamline their business operations to keep up with the pace. The global market for same-day delivery is expected to reach $20.36 billion by 2027, estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1% from 2020.
Gen X Retirement Struggles: Praying for a Miracle To Turn Things Around
HR Digest
JUNE 24, 2024
The discussion of Gen X’s retirement struggles has reached a breaking point as many claim it will take a “miracle” for them to ever retire. Despite being touted as the golden years of their life, the future looks anything but glorious for the Gen Xers who will soon be reaching the landmark age of 60. Gen X’s retirement issues have been linked to many different elements but the unstable financial markets that persist today and the switch to 401(k)s over the course of their working years have been
The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?
Speaker: Jeremy York
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