BerniePortal
JULY 12, 2023
Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay transparency. HR professionals at small to midsized employers may need to take a look at current pay structures or applications to ensure that they are compliant with changing legislation. In some states or cities, missing the mark will incur civil penalties and fines, so keeping up to date is vital to continued success.
HR Digest
JULY 1, 2023
The Working World had been abuzz with anticipation, as the date June 27, 2023, inched closer. This marks the day when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into effect, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of worker’s rights. This legislation, a beacon of hope for pregnant workers, seals the introduction of new rights for employees grappling with physical or mental conditions due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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Employee Benefits
JULY 4, 2023
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel. They must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement facilities and evaluation.
Employee Benefit News
JULY 31, 2023
Authors of a recent study suggest educating employees about the consequences of premature withdrawals and allocating contributions to "sidecar" accounts.
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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
Patriot Software
JULY 21, 2023
At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws. What is maternity leave?
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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
JULY 7, 2023
A potentially overlooked but important issue that public companies should have in mind when granting option or option-like awards is avoiding the unintentional appearance of “spring-loading” and “bullet-dodging,” both of which have been a recent focus of the SEC and shareholders and viewed as potentially poor corporate governance practices. “Spring-loading” is when a public company grants option or option-like awards shortly before the release of positive material nonpublic information, which is
HR Digest
JULY 2, 2023
Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? In today’s competitive job market, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and continuously improve your skills and knowledge. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, there are always ways to advance and grow in the field of human resources.
Employee Benefits
JULY 5, 2023
Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues. Employees may find mental health conditions difficult to talk about and even try to conceal them, particularly when they are under pressure. Helpfully, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has recently issued new guidance to support employers and employees when it comes to
Darwinbox
JULY 3, 2023
In Malaysia, organizations can legitimately dismiss underperforming employees. But what if you could nip poor performance in the bud? This article shares a 12-step checklist that will help you manage poor performance and navigate a complex but sometimes unavoidable situation. As an added bonus, we’ve also included six best practices that can help prevent poor performance in the first place.
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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.
Wellable
JULY 30, 2023
Struggling to strike a balance between improving productivity and nurturing employee well-being? The solution might be as simple as vacation time. The post Vacation Time: An Untapped Resource For Enhanced Employee Well-Being & Productivity appeared first on Wellable.
Workplace Insight
JULY 26, 2023
Over the last few years there has been something of a loud and widespread backlash to the idea that we need to have constant access to information and our colleagues to work effectively. The touchstone for this pushback is of course the open plan office which has become something of a scapegoat for the universal problem of interruption and distraction and a renewed interest in the complexities of acoustics in office design.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 26, 2023
When it comes to their career, everybody’s got to start somewhere, right? And those with little or no experience can’t expect to earn big bucks [.] The post The US Cities and States With The Highest Entry-Level Salaries appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.
HR Digest
JULY 29, 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. In this article, we will explore the top HR trends for 2023, offering valuable insights into how these trends can impact your work, workers, and workplace. The Rise of Hybrid Work The pandemic has transformed the way we work, leading to a surge in remote and hybrid work models.
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
Employee Benefits
JULY 3, 2023
What are share incentive plans? Share incentive plans (Sips) were introduced in the UK in 2000 as a type of employee share scheme aimed at helping employees, who can purchase shares or be awarded free shares in the company, to save in a tax-efficient way. By promoting employee ownership and participation, Sips can help to align the interests of employees with the long-term success of the company.
Darwinbox
JULY 2, 2023
How do you reduce recruitment costs in the digital era, when recruitment marketing, job ads, and hiring efforts are so expensive? Our guide to cost-effective recruitment strategies gives you 16 tips and three ways to implement them.
WEX Inc.
JULY 24, 2023
Many Americans invest and prepare for retirement the same way they did decades ago, but what worked 40 years ago might not be the best approach today. Fortunately, there’s an often overlooked way to help employees build wealth and prepare for retirement. And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. Why HSAs for retirement planning?
Workplace Insight
JULY 25, 2023
It is now a truism to suggest that the traditional ways we think about office design need to be rethought in response to the new and emerging challenges businesses now face. Most people accept this but are still trying to work out the implications for the way we design and manage the physical workplace. The office needs to tell a new story. And one way to structure this narrative this is to borrow ideas from the movie screenwriting process.
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15Five
JULY 28, 2023
If you log into LinkedIn anytime during the month of May, you probably see a lot of employers post about Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s great that employers want to shed light on this important, historically stigmatized topic. But what happens when mental health awareness campaigns come to an end? Should employers stop caring about their employees’ mental well-being?
HR Digest
JULY 24, 2023
Anxiety is a common mental health condition faced by many people, including those in the workplace. High anxiety can make it difficult to perform well on the job, leading to decreased productivity, job dissatisfaction, and even burnout. However, there are several strategies and tips that you can use to overcome anxiety and improve your well-being at work.
Employee Benefits
JULY 4, 2023
Travel and leisure business Tui UK has rehauled its family leave policy in order to give its employees more time, financial security and support. Partner leave has been enhanced from two weeks at statutory pay to two weeks at normal pay, and staff going on either maternity or adoption leave will receive 13 weeks at 100% of their normal pay, as well as an additional 13 weeks at 50% pay followed by statutory entitlement.
Wellable
JULY 26, 2023
4-6 PM is now a workplace "Dead Zone". As employees embrace newfound autonomy, will this drive personalized productivity or pave way for unseen challenges? The post Rethinking The 9-5 Workday: The Rise Of The Afternoon Dead Zone appeared first on Wellable.
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.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 25, 2023
A recent article by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and National Public Radio (NPR) raised the prospect that patients may still see surprise medical bills despite the enactment of the No Surprises Act (NSA). The article, entitled A Surprise-Billing Law Loophole? Her Pregnancy Led to a Six-Figure Hospital Bill, reports the story of a woman […] The post Agencies Issue FAQs on Surprise Billing and Cost-Sharing Rules Coordination appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Workplace Insight
JULY 18, 2023
The history of the humble computer mouse dates back to the 1960s and engineer Douglas Engelbart ’s work on improving the way people and computers interact. He initially called the device he envisaged a ‘bug’ but the first prototype he created with Bill English was so unmistakeably a rodent that there was only one thing they could have called it. If only they had settled the question of whether the plural was mouses or mice.
3Sixty Insights
JULY 31, 2023
When it comes to HR, most small businesses reach a point of reckoning. They finally realize they can’t wing it anymore, whether that be with accidental HR people or inadequate technology — or, for the latter, none at all beyond email, perhaps a shared drive, and standard-issue spreadsheet software. (Believe us when we say, even well past the second decade of the 21st century, we still see it all in the interviews 3Sixty Insights conducts with users… ) Reaching their senses, sma
Flimp Communications
JULY 19, 2023
HR teams know the immense value of employee wellness programs. But does your leadership? What follows is a step-by-step plan for pitching an employee wellness program. The post How to Make the Business Case for An Employee Wellness Program appeared first on Flimp.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
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