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Are employers getting too involved in their workers' lives?

Employee Benefit News

From over-monitoring their work, to offering too many tech tools, employers may be getting too involved.

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Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As – Part 2

PayrollOrg

Special Report: Conversations With Census, DOL, and OCSS – Part 2 in the July issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions at PayrollOrg’s annual Payroll Congress.

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90% of employees aren't getting along with their coworkers

Employee Benefit News

When even one team can't get along, it can have widespread negative effects for the company as a whole.

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Survey Finds New HR Professionals Make Up 46% of the Industry

HR Digest

A new survey found that C-Suite executives believe there is a lack of HR support at their organization due to new HR professionals making a large chunk of the field rather than senior workers. One of the key takeaways from the Paycor HR report was that nearly half of the HR professionals had only been in their role for two years or less, signaling a dearth of HR experts to guide them in the right direction.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Navigating emotions in crisis: A guide to finding strength and resilience

Business Management Daily

No one else is responsible for our emotions; we own them and must know how to handle them. Anxiety, fear, apprehension, uncertainty, and stress are natural outcomes when experiencing a crisis. The good news is that improving emotional self-awareness and responding more positively and constructively is within our control. Learning to manage and strengthen your EQ, or emotional quotient, is akin to building new muscle.

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How to Reduce Your Business’s Payroll Costs: Strategies for Budgeters 

Patriot Software

For many businesses, payroll is the largest expense. The cost of an employee can be 32% more than their wages. Plus, you have to pay for the cost of running payroll. But savvy business owners know there are ways to cut back on expenses, including payroll costs.

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The Science Behind Dopamine Detox: What It Is & Why It Works

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a dopamine detox? The science behind dopamine detox 'Bad' dopamine habits Who needs a dopamine detox? How to dopamine detox How long does it take to complete a dopamine detox?

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54% of staff aged 35-44 will skive work following England match

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: The England men’s football team has reached the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (Euros) 2024, with the match against Spain due to take place on Sunday 14 July at 8pm. As supporters across the country prepare for football to potentially come home, gambling website Betway conducted a survey with 2,128 England football fans aged 18 and above to find out whether they are likely to turn up to work late or not at all on Monday morning.

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How To Get A Job In AI With (And Without) A Degree

BetterUp

Jump to section What exactly is a job in AI, and why pursue one?

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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UK women earn 35% less than men in 2024

Employee Benefits

Women in the UK earn 35% less than men in 2024, according to research by job search engine Adzuna. Its analysis of 672,311 CVs uploaded to its AI-powered CV screening tool ValueMyCV between January 2022 and March 2024 found the UK’s gender pay gap widened to 35% in March 2024, which was a two-year peak, as UK women earned 65 pence for every pound earned by men.

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Crown estate announces details of latest London commercial property developments

Workplace Insight

The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of commercial property developments in London’s West End. According to The Crown Estate , the first three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 250,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital, which it claims will help to stimulate the renewal of the West End, attract global investment and contribute to the wider success of London.

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Gusto Group to become 100% employee owned

Employee Benefits

Manufacturing, construction and architecture business Gusto Group will transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its goal of achieving shared success and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. A total of 100% of the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an EOT on 31 March 2027 as part of its three-year timeline. Share options have been issued to all employees, including new starters, to encourage business growth over the next three years and to ensure those responsible for m

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Should employee benefits include Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAPs)?

Higginbotham

Many people work to provide for their families. However, they may need to pay for child or elder care while at work, and the high costs of these services can contribute to financial stress. Employers can help their workers by offering dependent care assistance plans as part of their employee benefits package. Dependent Care Expenses May Become a Financial Burden Many employees have young children.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Lovewell’s logic: Watching the Labour government bed in

Employee Benefits

We are now just over a week on from the Labour party storming to victory in the UK’s general election. The last time the UK moved to a Labour government after a period of Conservative rule, I was still at school and remember teachers trying to explain the significance of the result and what it would mean going forward. This time, I have much more of an interest.

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The Importance of Total Compensation Statements: A Comprehensive Overview

COMPackage

In today’s competitive talent market, attracting and retaining top performers requires a comprehensive compensation strategy. Simply offering a competitive salary isn’t enough. Employees are increasingly looking at the bigger picture – the total value proposition an employer offers. This is where Total Compensation Statements (TCS) come into play.

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The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit scheme Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over pay SEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employer Liz Kendall named secretary of state for work and pensions Co-op reports 5.2% mean socio-economic pay gap Encirc rolls out personalised employee wellbeing development platform Become a Wombat Walker thro

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Emma Reynolds named pensions minister

Employee Benefits

Credit: UK government, under Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed, resized Emma Reynolds, the elected Labour MP for Wycombe, has been appointed parliamentary secretary for both the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Treasury. The new joint role is part of the new government’s recognition that pensions are the responsibilities of both departments.

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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.