HR Digest

APRIL 22, 2023

The job market is constantly evolving, and as a result, the employee benefits regulations that are expected from employers are also changing. Today, employers are under increasing pressure to stay ahead of employee benefits trends and offer a comprehensive range of workplace benefits that cater to the diverse needs of their employees. Employers who can follow the biggest employer benefits trends and offer attractive and relevant benefits to their employees are better positioned to attract and r

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 19, 2023

What is flexible benefits technology? Earlier in the evolution of employee benefits, organisations would provide a static set of rewards. Although these might change somewhat according to seniority or length of service, there was little in the way of flexibility or tailoring. These benefits would likely be communicated via letters or total reward statements, sent out to staff at certain intervals.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 19, 2023

Allowing employees to work remotely can save employers a fair amount of money on expenses like building rent, supplies, maintenance, utilities, and even relocation costs. However, as more organizations adopt a hybrid or fully remote work environment , they must consider the hidden costs their employees will incur while working from home. While remote work is preferable for many employees today, it does add more financial responsibility to their plates.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 4, 2023

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TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

Organizations have long considered employee wellness a priority. But in the wake of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever. Here’s why: 99% of organizations are facing talent challenges. And after years of disruption, workforce wellbeing is on especially shaky ground. Investing in wellness could go a long way to restore employee confidence and commitment. […] The post 12 Ways to Prioritize Employee Wellness appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 17, 2023

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 17, 2023

It is important that salary advance schemes are explained properly so that staff fully understand how these operate and the costs involved. Many scheme providers will include financial education and guidance on how best to benefit from the scheme. Having access to data and monitoring usage each month can help identify if employees are repeatedly drawing down on their wages in increasing increments.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 27, 2023

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 7, 2023

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Money Talk

APRIL 20, 2023

One of my Money Talk clients is my long-time employer, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. In addition to writing monthly Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ financial messages , I also present online webinars and class segments. I recently presented content for Annie’s Project-NJ ; a program designed to build the skills of women farmers in New Jersey. My segment of their six-week class series was called Can Farmers Ever Afford to Retire?

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HR Bartender

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes I’ve published a couple of articles lately about the need for organizations to have an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and how AI can help organizations with employee development. It’s possible that with all the conversation about AI technologies in today’s news, organizations are talking about what AI could mean for their operation and how to get started.

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BetterUp

APRIL 27, 2023

Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remot and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between connected, agile teams, and teams who fail to collaborate, stay aligned, and achieve common goals.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment , organizations must continually adapt to remain competitive. One crucial factor for success is building a skill-based organization that prioritizes skill-based hiring and retention strategies. A skill-based organization is one where the employees possess the necessary skills to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 24, 2023

European technology firm Freepik, which specialises in producing and distributing graphic and audio-visual resources, offers all of its employees with dependent children total flexibility with their time to balance childcare responsibilities with their work. The firm, which has 568 employees located across Spain, UK, Denmark and Colombia, reviews this on a quarterly basis to ensure the support remains relevant and useful.

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TLNT

APRIL 26, 2023

Thanks to blockchain – distributed ledgers that comprise records (or blocks) containing information about the previous block – we are all going to see some big changes to benefits technology.

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Money Talk

APRIL 12, 2023

Every so often, I review my personal “learning journal” and summarize notes taken from various webinars. Below are six information nuggets that caught my eye: Impact Investing - This is a big growth area in the investment world and is expected to grow. The stated intention is to have investments create change and generate a positive impact on the world- as well as a high return.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 11, 2023

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A few weeks ago, I published an article about how Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) is growing and organizations need to think about when and how they want to use this powerful tool. One of the most talked about ways of using AI is with our workforce.

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BetterUp

APRIL 18, 2023

Think about the last time you procrastinated. Think about the last time you failed to accomplish a task or goal. It could be something like preparing your tax returns or starting to practice meditation. Would you say you didn’t do it because you decided it was not important anymore? Probably not. Most people would recognize that they failed to start or complete the task because they didn’t feel motivated at the time.

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HR Digest

APRIL 24, 2023

Human resources (HR) is an essential function of any organization that manages employee-related tasks such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and development. The future of HR is now more complicated than we had thought. The traditional HR model has been focused on administrative tasks and compliance with legal requirements, contrary to the next-gen HR.

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Best Money Moves

APRIL 12, 2023

How much does financial literacy cost your team? Financial illiteracy is a growing problem among American workers. Here’s how financial wellness can help your team thrive. Financial illiteracy is a growing problem among Americans and it could be costing your people dearly. An NFEC survey found that financial illiteracy costs about $1,819 per person on average.

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TLNT

APRIL 10, 2023

In case you didn’t know it, April is Autism Awareness Month – an initiative that seeks to highlight, celebrate and recognise the existence of autism, and the role in plays in the rich tapestry of human diversity.

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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.

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Money Talk

APRIL 6, 2023

At the 2022 Retirement Summit sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), there were four main topics: improving individuals’ access to retirement savings plans, reducing plan leakage (i.e., when workers take a pre-retirement distribution), helping people spend down their assets in retirement, and improving investment outcomes for American workers within the retirement system.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

APRIL 4, 2023

On remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit issued its opinion in Hughes v. Northwestern University , concluding that participants in two Northwestern 403(b) plans plausibly pled fiduciary-breach claims based on allegations of excessive recordkeeping and investment management fees, but dismissed their claim that too many investment options caused them “decision paralysis.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 28, 2023

Gas distribution network Cadent has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation process assesses employers via an independent panel. Organisations must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness through their culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and evaluation.

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HR Digest

APRIL 7, 2023

Workplace trust is a vital aspect of any successful organization. Without it, employees may feel disconnected from their peers, their superiors, and the organization as a whole. Building trust in the workplace is not only essential for creating a positive work environment but also for achieving organizational goals and building workplace integrity.

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