Achievers

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

What makes employees stay? It’s a question worth thinking about. Headlines continue to signal that the Great Resignation is in full swing, and companies are struggling to retain employees and recruit new ones, particularly for roles that were already hard to fill. Some have defaulted to boosting pay or improving benefits. That might draw in some new talent or make some existing employees change their minds about leaving, but for many organizations, it’s not financially sustainable.

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The week of February 21-25, 2022 is America Saves Week (ASW), an annual event (since 2007) that encourages Americans to save money and build wealth. Part of the America Saves program, ASW encourages people to take an online pledge to save money, set personal savings goals, and create an action plan to save money. The theme for ASW is “Building Financial Resilience,” i.e., the capacity to handle financial “shocks” such as income loss or emergency repairs.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Where would your organization be in a month if everyone focused on improving every single week? It’s a big question to consider. And right now is a perfect time to focus on improvement as organizations think about their post-pandemic business and talent strategies. I’ve been hearing about the term people science for a while and wanted to learn more about how people science can help managers and employees improve – not just once but on a continuous basis.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Employee burnout isn’t a new issue, but things have been made a lot worse by the impact of Covid-19. Depression rates in the UK have doubled since before the pandemic, with 21 % of adults experiencing some form of depression. On top of this, 79% of people are regularly experiencing workplace stress. Organisations that enjoy the highest levels of employee engagement and retention understand the importance of employee wellbeing.

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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

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The Metaverse is a virtual or alternate world in which individuals are replaced by avatars and digital depictions, allowing people to gather in the same space regardless of their geographical location. Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Regardless of the job market, I’d like to think that most organizations want a short time to fill. The time to fill metric traditionally represents the average length of time it takes to fill an open job requisition. While you have some flexibility in when the clock starts and ends, most people consider a job open when the requisition is approved and consider the job closed when the candidate accepts the offer.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

More than one in four desk-based Brits are planning to work remotely from Europe this year amid a culture of ‘hybrid holidays’ according to research. A survey of 2,000 adults who usually work at home or in an office, carried out by phone network Virgin Media O2 Business, revealed that 27% were thinking of carrying out their duties abroad. Of those with overseas work plans, 76% were considering adding remote working days to annual leave to make the most of time away.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Leadership comes with a lot of power. However, the nature of power and its psychological effects frequently leave the debilitating feeling of being isolated from others. It's a feeling so common among successful people that it's become an idiom: "It's lonely at the top." In a wide-ranging interview in 2016 , Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke candidly about the challenges of running one of the world's most iconic companies. "It's sort of a lonely job," he admitted.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Jump to section. How does it feel to love what you do? Learning how to find the things you love to do. 6 ways to love what you do. In need of inspiration? Get help along the way.

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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.

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Most employees are still struggling in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis Many people work from home and they face debts and difficult financial positions. Emergency funds are almost empty and employees need some kinds of financial benefits to stay satisfied at work. . To provide financial support, many employers think about 401K retirement plans a nd student loans.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Tackling employee disengagement is the biggest challenge facing HR chiefs and internal communications staff this year, according to research. A survey of people in these roles at 1,300 employers worldwide, carried out by benefits consultant Gallagher, revealed that 37% saw a lack of staff focus on their mission as among the obstacles they had to negotiate this year, ahead even of lack of staff numbers (32%).

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Len, Janet’s boss, saw Janet talking on the phone for an extended length of time. He assumed it was a personal call, when actually she was talking to a client. Instead of waiting until she got off the phone, he stood over her desk and yelled, “I know you’re on a personal call. Why don’t you do some work for a change?” The client heard this, and Janet was terribly humiliated.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Jump to section. Cultural humility versus cultural competence: What’s the difference? The benefits of cultural humility. Cultural humility at work. How do you cultivate cultural humility in the workplace?

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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 Wellness

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

If you feel overwhelmed at your job, the possible reason might be your disorganized desk. In most cases, if your desk is a complete mess, you will feel less motivated and less focused on your daily activities. In this article, we explain how to organize an office desk and what actions to take to have your desk tidy and clean. . Keep reading to find out more about the ways to organize a desk.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Royal Mail has announced the launch of a menopause support campaign for staff. The mail delivery giant, which employs about 137,000 people, said the Let’s Talk Menopause initiative was designed to make a difference to affected workers by raising awareness and increasing conversation. The campaign has four main aims: to lead and manage with empathy providing a supportive environment; to raise awareness and understanding; to normalise conversations, and to provide education, information and practi

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On January 31, 2022, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s finding that surcharges imposed by the Pension Protection Act (“PPA”) are excluded from the determination of an employer’s “highest contribution rate” for withdrawal liability payment calculations. While the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (“MPRA”) explicitly excluded surcharges that accrued after 2014 from such calculations, this case concerned surcharges that accrued before 2015 – which remains relevant even today because the h

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Jump to section. What is an entrepreneur? How entrepreneurship works. Types of entrepreneurs. 5 qualities entrepreneurs have. Why is entrepreneurship important? How to be an entrepreneur. Final thoughts.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

How would you go about a job rejection? Would you take it personally, or would you try to move on? Job interviews are stressful enough without having to deal with job rejection. The good news is that most companies don’t reject applicants outright. They usually give them feedback on their application. If they decide to hire you, then you get the job offer.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We are extremely fortunate within the UK to have access to the excellent healthcare provided by the NHS, which is of course free at the point of delivery and has a wide range of skilled professionals who do a fantastic job. However, it is evident that health services have faced months of growing demand and a rising backlog caused by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, in a system that was already experiencing challenges.

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Wellable

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Financial wellness refers to one’s financial stability and overall ability to manage their economic life. For many years, organizations have utilized only a small range of offerings to improve their employees’ financial health. As financial wellness benefits expand and the call for a broader range of solutions intensifies, businesses are beginning to adjust their offerings.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Jump to section. What are generational differences? Why are there generational differences? 5 generations that make up the workforce. What generational differences look like in the workplace. 3 reasons to embrace a multigenerational workforce. How managers can bridge the generational gap.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In a substantial bipartisan effort, the House and Senate have passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 , and it now moves on to the President's office. This bill is an effort to create a fairer system for handling sexual assault and misconduct claims in the workplace. Read on to learn about forced arbitration, what the bill entails, and how it might affect your organization.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Legal search and recruitment consultancy SSQ has become an employee-owned business in a bid to provide long-term stability for its employees. All shares in the London-headquartered business, which has several international offices, have been sold to an employee ownership trust (EOT) for an undisclosed sum. SSQ said the move would enable all members of staff to share in the potential financial rewards of the new format.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It is important to know that employee surveillance has become a new norm in recent times. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workers were tied to their homes and they needed to work in the home environment. This meant that their employee privacy law was in danger. . Many employers completed employee surveillance and this was usually against the will of the workers.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Jump to section. The "Innovator's Bias" gets in the way of assessing the future. The research experiment: Induce the innovator’s bias, then cure it. A simple exercise to out-smart bias. Moving forward with clear-eyed confidence. In changing and uncertain times, we innovate our future every day. Companies, countries, and individuals face challenges. Developing solutions that help — that meaningfully address challenges, that have a durable positive impact — these solutions demand a different minds

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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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