Mon.Sep 25, 2023

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PayrollOrg Watches for Fixes to the Employee Retention Credit

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Division attended a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives on issues with claiming the employee retention credit.

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10 companies with the happiest employees

Employee Benefit News

Comparably recently released its sixth annual list of the highest-rated companies, based entirely on employee feedback.

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Kellogg implements domestic abuse policy

Employee Benefits

Food business Kellogg has introduced a new domestic abuse policy, which includes an array of workplace support for impacted employees. The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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Do your mental health benefits include suicide prevention?

Employee Benefit News

Ken Cahill from healthcare platform Amwell discusses what it means to take mental health support to a new level.

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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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Poor workplace design means a quarter of people may consider quitting job

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that over a quarter (27 percent) of workers would consider leaving their job due to poor workplace design, as an increasing number of companies phase out remote working. Commissioned by design and architecture studio MoreySmith , the survey of 2,000 UK adults by Yonder asked the public about the importance of the office environment for their wellbeing at work.

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What Is Resume Screening and Why Should Your Company Invest in It?

HR Digest

As the initiation step of the hiring process, resume screening refers to the process of scanning an applicant’s resume for key traits that match a job description or candidate profile that has been set for a position. Forbes credits Leonardo DaVinci for having created the first instance of a resume in his letter of appeal to the Duke of Milan, but we have come a long way since then, in curating the content of a resume as well as defining what resume screening is.

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A legal opinion of ERISA threatens to ignite class action challenges to retirement plan fees

Employee Benefit News

The Ninth Circuit's opinion in Bugielski v. AT&T found negotiation of a standard recordkeeping contract to be a prohibited transaction.

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Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective

Wellable

Explore self-funded vs. fully insured plans and how tailored wellness strategies boost health outcomes and save costs. The post Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective appeared first on Wellable.

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Intimidation is still stopping women from negotiating their salaries

Employee Benefit News

ResumeBuilder found that women are a third less likely than men to negotiate their salaries.

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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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Workplace apps proliferation is becoming a drag on productivity

Workplace Insight

Today’s employees are expected to use more workplace applications and manage a greater volume of workplace communications than ever before, according to a new poll. Most employees use six or more apps in a typical work week (52 percent). This has more than doubled since pre-pandemic research from RingCentral, which found just 20 percent of workers used six or more workplace apps.

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GEIO Aims To Mature a Chaotic Global EoR Marketplace

3Sixty Insights

The accelerating demand for global workforce solutions has fueled one of the fastest-growing and seemingly endless pools of opportunity in the modern HR services marketplace. A convergence of workforce trends is driving a massive boom in organizations seeking and engaging globally capable solutions like the global employer of record (global EoR) model to support their needs and facilitate strategic ambitions.

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Workplace absenteeism soars to its highest level in over a decade

Workplace Insight

UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. This is the highest level the trade body has reported in over a decade and two whole days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days. The report claims the upsurge in workplace absenteeism comes at a time when employers are under increasing pressure with recruitment and retention challenges.

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Tips to refine your OE communication strategy and availability

WEX Inc.

By Jessica Shawn Human Resources Business Partner at WEX The time is now to disrupt open enrollment ! While much of the work in the last months has been focused on rate renewals and designing your benefit offerings, the focus must now shift to the open enrollment communication plan. With a couple years of digital open enrollments behind us, it is key to identify barriers and opportunities as you develop your communication strategy.

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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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Optimizing Timesheet Management for Your Business

Patriot Software

Time is money, and for small businesses, effective timesheet management can make all the difference. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the strategies and tools that can help you take control of your timesheets and propel your business to new heights.

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Thryv's Jennifer Sloan is creating career paths for all employees

Employee Benefit News

A focus on developing career paths has helped Jennifer Sloan build a workforce of talented, eager employees at software company Thryv.

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What is Global Payroll?

HR Lineup

In today’s interconnected world, businesses are expanding across borders and reaching new markets like never before. With this global expansion comes the need to manage an increasingly diverse and dispersed workforce. One crucial aspect of this management is global payroll, a complex but vital function that ensures employees worldwide are compensated accurately and compliantly.

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Women continue to struggle with the return to work after maternity leave

Workplace Insight

A new poll suggests that while 98 percent of women want to return to work after maternity leave, only 13 percent say it’s actually viable for them. The survey of 848 mothers commissioned by Careers After Babies looked at what happened to their careers after having children. The survey looked into four areas – maternity leave, returning to work, career progression and what women actually want.

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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.

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Claire McCartney: What does the future hold for hybrid working?

Employee Benefits

While we have heard many headlines in recent months of larger employers calling workers back into the office full-time, our flexible and hybrid-working research findings at the Chartered Insititute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), published in May 2023, show that employers’ approaches on the whole, are much more balanced than this. Eighty-three per cent of organisations say they have hybrid working in place.

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Getting teams to collaborate successfully

Business Management Daily

Nurturing creativity is a puzzle that stumps even the best companies. Those able to do it earn a reputation for their forward-thinking and modernized management approach. The ones that can’t tend to stagnate and suffer higher turnover. Excellent products come from excellent teamwork, and while good project management can get teams on task and working effectively, the quality of their work often hinges on being creative and improving each person’s individual contributions.

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Incubeta appoints new global chief people officer

Employee Benefits

International marketing business Incubeta has appointed Meg Phelps as its new global chief people officer. Phelps will be adopting a skills-first approach to strengthen Incubeta’s talent pool, with a wider people offering that flexes to suit the needs of different generations. She will drive operating model transformation and ensure the people experience is fully aligned.

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Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Senior Operational Accountant

Professionals Alternative

[link] Finding Harmony: Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Senior Operational Accountant Introduction: The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Senior Operational Accountants As a senior operational accountant in the fast-paced financial sector, achieving a healthy work-life balance is crucial for long-term career success and personal well-being.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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DHL Express, Hilton and Cisco among Europe’s best workplaces 2023

Employee Benefits

Transportation firm DHL Express, hospitality business Hilton and information technology employer Cisco have been recognised as some of Europe’s best workplaces 2023. Established by Great Place to Work, employers who want to be considered must participate in the national best workplaces lists, which are compiled based on survey data that assesses employee experience in trust, innovation, values and leadership.

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TestDome

HR Lineup

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent for your technical team is paramount. Ensuring that candidates possess the necessary skills and knowledge is essential to build a successful workforce. TestDome, an innovative and comprehensive technical assessment tool, has emerged as a trusted solution for organizations seeking to identify and evaluate top-tier technical talent.

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Leigh Day brings pay and employment status claim against Veezu

Employee Benefits

Law firm Leigh Day has announced that it is taking taxi operator Veezu to employment tribunal to contest workers’ employment status and pay terms. The firm represents up to 12,500 taxi drivers who work for Veezu, which owns more than a dozen local taxi organisations using booking apps across England and Wales. Veezu drivers are currently considered self-employed contractors, however they claim they should be treated as workers and given appropriate rights and protection under employment law.

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Coderbyte

HR Lineup

Coderbyte is a comprehensive technical assessment tool and online platform that caters to both individuals and organizations seeking to evaluate and improve their coding and programming skills. Founded with the goal of helping developers enhance their problem-solving abilities and coding proficiency, Coderbyte offers a wide array of coding challenges, assessments, and learning resources.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.