Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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How do you encourage people to spend more time in the office? Here are seven things to consider

Workplace Insight

In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how do you encourage people to spend more time in the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss the answers to this, one of the most vexed questions of recent years.

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Financial Resiliency: The Skill You Didn’t Know Your Team Needed

Best Money Moves

Financial resiliency: The skill you didn’t know your team needed. Learn why fostering financial resiliency may be key to a more productive, confident workforce. Everyone encounters rough financial patches at some point — the key is how easily you adapt to situations that threaten your well-being. This concept is at the core of financial resiliency, the key skill you could be missing in your workforce.

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Disparity and Evolution

Florida Workers' Comp

Cancer is in the news. NBC News recently reported on a cohort study that has dire implications for Millennials and Generation X. The prevalence of 17 different cancers is notably higher in these younger generations. I have noted here that during the 20th century, American life expectancy marched upward. That has seemingly paused or ceased. See Life Expectancy Changes (November 2016) and Life Expectancy and Risks (September 2022).

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Top 10 Employee Lifecycle Management Software in 2024

HR Lineup

In 2024, managing the employee lifecycle efficiently is paramount for organizations aiming to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Employee Lifecycle Management (ELM) software solutions streamline the various stages of the employee journey, from recruitment to offboarding , ensuring a seamless and productive experience for both employees and HR departments.

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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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4 professionals share why workplace flexibility is so important

Employee Benefit News

Caring for loved ones and time for professional growth are just some of the reasons employees appreciate a flexible work life.

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Boosting Team Productivity and Engagement: The Power of OKR Tools

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business world, maximizing employee productivity and engagement is crucial for success. One powerful approach to achieving this is through the use of OKR ( Objectives and Key Results ) tools. By setting clear goals and tracking progress, OKRs can significantly enhance the productivity of workers and foster a more engaged workforce.

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Healthcare workers aren't confident they're saving enough to retire

Employee Benefit News

Full-time healthcare workers aren't confident they're on the road to retirement, and with good reason.

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Commissioner Orders Benchmark Workers’ Comp Rate Reduction

InterWest Insurance Services

A new study predicts that group health insurance costs will jump 8% in 2025, on par with what American employers have experienced this year and in 2023. The higher rates reflect the costs borne by health insurers, which are seeing more claims for care that was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals as more innovative and effective drugs come to market, according to the study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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With the right support, working parents can thrive

Employee Benefit News

Employers can retain this valuable employee population by providing a culture and benefits that cater to balance.

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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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Osbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefit

Employee Benefits

London law firm Osbornes Law has introduced fertility testing as a new healthcare benefit for its 160 members of staff and their partners. Through a partnership with Hertility Health, Osbornes Law employees will have access to a clinically validated at-home hormone test, which includes a comprehensive online health assessment. This will enable them to check their ovarian reserve or egg count, and screen for up to 18 reproductive health conditions , such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary synd

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This platform is campaigning for better parental leave benefits

Employee Benefit News

Having a baby shouldn't leave working parents in an emotional and financial crisis.

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One in three employers do not offer financial advice as a benefit

Employee Benefits

One in three (34%) UK organisations admitted they do not offer financial advice , increasing to 51% of employers with fewer than 500 employees, according to new research by Close Brothers’ Workplace Financial Wellbeing Service. The research was carried out among 503 employers with 200 or more UK employees. It found that nearly half of respondents have no intention of introducing financial advice in the near future.

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Financial Resiliency: The Skill You Didn’t Know Your Team Needed

Best Money Moves

Financial resiliency: The skill you didn’t know your team needed. Learn why fostering financial resiliency may be key to a more productive, confident workforce. Everyone encounters rough financial patches at some point — the key is how easily you adapt to situations that threaten your well-being. This concept is at the core of financial resiliency, the key skill you could be missing in your workforce.

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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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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy staff in Hull accept 8.4% pay deal

Employee Benefits

Credit: NestorMN / Shutterstock.com Around 300 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbine workers in Hull have accepted a pay deal worth 8.4%, ending an ongoing dispute. The employees, who construct 108-metre-long wind turbine blades by hand, are members of trade union Unite. A total of 93% voted to accept the two-year pay deal of 4.5% for 2024 and 3.9% for 2025.

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Employee Benefits and Discounts

Sodexo Engage

Employee Benefits and Discounts daniel.rhodes Tue, 08/06/2024 - 14:11 More moments of joy for your people Instant discounts (up to 20%) on essentials, treats & holidays. Up to 15% cashback at over 80 retailers. Over 3,000 gyms, bootcamps, and digital fitness programmes. Accredited counsellors 24/7, 365. Financial coaches and debt consolidation. Latest bikes, eco-friendly cars, essential tech… and more!

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95% do not think one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: The majority (95%) of organisations do not think the introduction of one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, just 5% of respondents were unsure if one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year goes far enough to support employees.

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Employee Benefits and Discounts

Sodexo Engage

Employee Benefits and Discounts daniel.rhodes Tue, 08/06/2024 - 14:11 More moments of joy for your people Instant discounts (up to 20%) on essentials, treats & holidays. Up to 15% cashback at over 80 retailers. Over 3,000 gyms, bootcamps, and digital fitness programmes. Accredited counsellors 24/7, 365. Financial coaches and debt consolidation. Latest bikes, eco-friendly cars, essential tech… and more!

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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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EPA Moves to Ban Dacthal: Worker Safety Concerns

Workers' Compensation

The US EPA's proposed rule to ban Dacthal (DCPA) is rooted in concerns about the significant health risks it poses, particularly to workers who handle the pesticide or work in treated fields. Dacthal has been shown to disrupt thyroid hormone levels in fetuses, potentially leading to long-term developmental issues such as low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and motor skill deficits.

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Make the Most of Your Benefits

Enjoy Benefits

Employee benefits are widely seen as a critical part of an employer’s value offering. A recent report found that more than half of younger employees believe that a good benefits package is the most important thing they look for when searching for a job. And two-thirds of younger employees would move to another company if they were offered a better benefits package.

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Intentional Tort v Negligence

Workers' Compensation

A New Jersey appellate court found that an employee could not proceed with an intentional tort claim against an employer because the evidence needed to meet the two-prong standard was lacking. Background: - Plaintiff/Employee: Kyle Busby - Defendant: Seabrook Brothers & Sons, Inc. (a.k.a. Seabrook Farms), along with other equipment-related companies - Accident: Plaintiff injured his right hand on April 19, 2017, while cleaning a commercial mixing machine at Seabrook's facility.

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Tips for Managing Conflict at Work

Enjoy Benefits

As anyone who has followed politicians on the election trail will know, conflict is an inevitable part of any working environment. When unresolved it can harm productivity and employee morale. A manager’s role in navigating disputes is crucial but can feel uncomfortable. With all the debates and controversies that have been in the news recently, it seems a good time to look at strategies to help you reduce conflicts and manage delicate situations with confidence.

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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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Anticipating the MHPAEA Final Regulations: A Word About Network Composition

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

If our trade and industry sources have it right, we could see final regulations implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), as most recently amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), any day now.

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Boost your retention efforts with focused EVPs

WEX Inc.

In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for the success of any company. One way organizations do this is to establish a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP). An EVP is a unique set of offerings, benefits, and opportunities that an employer provides to its employees in exchange for their skills, expertise, and commitment.

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9 Useful Tips for Hiring Veterans and Assisting the Community

HR Digest

If you’re committed to giving ex-military officials a chance to rejoin the workforce with ease, then these tips for hiring veterans should put you on the right path. Switching to the corporate setting can be difficult for these individuals and helping them adapt to office life is an essential part of the hiring process. Let’s take a look at some HR strategies for retaining the veteran workforce.

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How Long Does It Take To Break A Habit And How To Keep It Up

BetterUp

Jump to section How long does it take to break a habit? What is the 21/90 rule and is it true? 6 strategies for staying on track when breaking a habit Which habits are most difficult to break?

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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.