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10 Best Performance Testing Tools in 2024

HR Lineup

In today’s hyperconnected digital landscape, where user experience is paramount, performance testing has become an indispensable part of software development. With applications becoming increasingly complex and user expectations soaring, ensuring optimal performance under various conditions is non-negotiable. Fortunately, a plethora of performance testing tools are available to help developers and testers gauge and enhance the performance of their applications.

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Poor mental health in the workplace cost UK economy £102 billion in 2023

Employee Benefits

Poor mental health in the workplace cost the UK economy £102 billion in 2023, according to research by Axa UK. The healthcare group’s fourth annual Mind health study , which surveyed 16,000 people aged 18 to 74 from 16 European, Asian and American countries, also found that around £26 billion was lost to the UK economy from employees taking sick days last year, and a further £57.4 billion from workers being less productive due to work-related mental health conditions.

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Tackling remote work tax challenges

Employee Benefit News

Staying up to date on compliance and labor laws ensures a smooth, successful experience for employers and employees.

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Reviving flexible workspaces – a guide to saving failing operations

Workplace Insight

The landscape of flexible working has witnessed unprecedented growth, spurred by the evolving needs of businesses in the aftermath of the pandemic. Despite the economic turbulence of 2023, the flexible office market has remained strong in the UK, achieving a record overall occupancy of 83 percent in the same year. As the demand for adaptable and collaborative working environments continues to rise, landlords and operators of flexible workspaces need to ensure that what they offer is meeting cust

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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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What is a Toxic Work Environment?

HR Lineup

In the landscape of modern employment, the concept of a toxic work environment has gained increasing attention. Employees spend a significant portion of their lives at work, making the quality of their workplace environment crucial for their well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Yet, defining what constitutes a toxic work environment, recognizing its signs, understanding its effects, and implementing strategies to address it remain essential challenges for both employers and employ

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Message to Vendors – Insights from 3Sixty Insights CEO

3Sixty Insights

In this installment of a series by Nicholas Biron from 3Sixty Insights, the focus shifts towards guiding vendors and salespeople on enhancing the buying process for business executives. Biron advocates for a slower, more deliberate sales approach in the cloud era, emphasizing the importance of sales teams acting as partners to educate clients on involving IT early and building strong business cases.

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People want to work in an office some of the time, but don’t like mandates and lack of flexibility

Workplace Insight

More than half (51 percent) of UK workers are in favour of some form of so-called return to office (RTO) policy, but flexibility is key to any office mandated approach, according to a new poll from Owl Labs. The survey suggest that while UK workers recognise some benefits when it comes to mandates – where employees are required to be in the office for a set number of days – they want the flexibility to choose when they work from the office.

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Parfitt Cresswell establishes employee ownership trust

Employee Benefits

Law firm Parfitt Cresswell has become employee-owned after transferring a significant interest in the business to an employee ownership trust. Through the employee ownership trust, staff can attain an indirect beneficial interest in the business and can share in its success through the use of tax-free bonuses up to £3,600 per employee per year. The firm decided to transfer ownership in order to increase productivity, profitability, competitiveness in the sector, sustainability and staff wellbein

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Employers Have Until March 22 to Apply for ERC Disclosure Program

PayrollOrg

The program allows businesses that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC) and received questionable payments to disclose and avoid future IRS action against them.

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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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Survey: Consumer Wellness Trends In 2024

Wellable

What’s really on your employees’ wellness wish list? Explore the latest consumer trends to tailor your benefits to the evolving expectations of the workforce. The post Survey: Consumer Wellness Trends In 2024 appeared first on Wellable.

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Employees increasingly want to work for firms with a clear sense of purpose

Workplace Insight

In the face of climate change, social justice movements, and recession, employees are seeking alternative commitments from employers. A new poll from Sparta Global claims that for job seekers in 2024, a company’s contributions to environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, and community well-being are of growing importance. For 61 percent of employees, the social purpose of their organisation contributed to them accepting their current role, while 45 percent of people who consider the soc

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What is People Analytics, and how does it benefit HR?

Business Management Daily

What makes a great manager? How can you improve employee engagement ? Is your talent acquisition up to par? There’s one thing these questions all have in common: you can answer them all by digging into your people analytics. What is people analytics? It refers to analyzing your organization’s employee data to make smarter, data-driven decisions to improve your operations and reach your business goals.

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Using employee fitness benefits for corporate talent acquisition and retention

Employee Benefits

Attracting and retaining great employees is a constant challenge for recruiters. When employees are in a position where they can be selective, organisations must go the extra mile. Employee benefits are one of many things people will consider when weighing up where they want to work. Fitness as a benefit (for example, discounted gym membership) regularly tops the list.

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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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Study: Sleep Deprivation Raises Diabetes Risk, Even With Healthy Diet

Wellable

Research reveals a link between sleep deprivation and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Employers play a big role in supporting employee sleep health. The post Study: Sleep Deprivation Raises Diabetes Risk, Even With Healthy Diet appeared first on Wellable.

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People are simply ignoring bans on AI use at work

Workplace Insight

Older readers may remember a phenomenon called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) which marked the point at which employers gave up worrying about people using their own phones at work and instead made it look like it was their idea anyway. A similar arc seems to be happening with AI, as people simply ignore their employers’ attempts to manage its use.

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California Employee Civil Rights Defenses Following Estrada Case

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On January 18, 2024, in a highly anticipated and unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of California barred striking a claim under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) on trial manageability grounds alone, instead authorizing due process defenses to PAGA claims (Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc.). The decision also commented approvingly on representative testimonies, surveys […] The post California Employee Civil Rights Defenses Following Estrada Case appeared first on EMPLOYEE BEN

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Explosion in pet ownership reshaping benefits landscape

Employee Benefit News

Pet insurance and pet-friendly workplaces demonstrate a commitment to supporting the holistic well-being of employees and attract a wider pool of talent.

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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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Supporting Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Wellable

Neurodivergent talent can propel organizational success yet remain underutilized. Explore how to support neurodiversity in the workplace. The post Supporting Neurodiversity In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Most US firms are yet to match their culture to the demands of flexible working

Workplace Insight

A survey of 900 leaders in HR, real estate, IT, and product roles at US based firms suggests that most employers have not adapted their working culture and practices to support the shift to flexible working. In addition, according to The 2024 Workplace Flexibility Trends Report from TechSmith Corporation in partnership with workplace research firm Global Workplace Analytics and Caryatid Workplace Consultancy three quarters of workers have yet to receive any training for the rise of flexible

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CMS Releases CY 2025 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On January 31, 2024, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and D Payment Policies. CMS also released a press release and fact sheet. The advance notice is released on an annual basis and includes proposed updates […] The post CMS Releases CY 2025 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG

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Melanie Morton: Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024: How to support employees

Employee Benefits

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 this year takes place on 18-24 March. Neurodiversity refers to the natural range of differences in human brain function. We all think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Many people use neurodiversity as an all-encompassing term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism and ADHD.

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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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Are You Actually Covered? It’s Time to Evaluate Your Group Disability Insurance

CorpStrat

If your company provides Employee Benefits, there’s a good chance you’re enrolled in a Group Disability Insurance plan. At CorpStrat, we’ve been in business for over three decades and have designed benefit programs for numerous companies from every industry under the sun. We’ve observed a common trend: many Group Disability programs are neglected and outdated.

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How Thomas Jefferson came to invent the swivel chair

Workplace Insight

In 1775, Thomas Jefferson was a busy man. As part of the Committee of Five men and at the tender age of 33, he had been charged with drafting the Declaration of Independence that was to be presented to Congress the following Summer. By all accounts, Jefferson was a self-contained and self-sufficient man and, like many great people, a mass of contradictions.

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The key to seeing more women in finance? Mentorship

Employee Benefit News

Professor Mara Derderian at Bryant University explains why mentorship is vital to diversifying the male-dominated finance industry.

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Examples for giving negative feedback to your manager

Business Management Daily

We’re used to seeing managers address their employees when something’s wrong, but the reverse is equally important. Just like anybody else, managers don’t always know something is wrong unless it’s brought to their attention—sometimes by their own team members. Right away, there’s an obvious power imbalance here. Unlike managers, team members who offer criticisms to their boss—even in a fair and respectful manner—expose themselves to potential consequences that, should their boss respond badly,

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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.