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Buyer’s guide to share incentive plans

Employee Benefits

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.

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Compliance TV: Form I-9 Flexibility Ends July 31

PayrollOrg

In this July 2023 edition of Compliance TV: Employers must check documents as Form I-9 flexibility ends July 31; OCSE changes name to Office of Child Support Services; WHD publishes opinion letter covering FMLA leave during holidays; Special Report: Panel answers questions at Payroll Congress--Part 1; and more.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A New Era for Expectant Employees Arrived on June 27

HR Digest

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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Laura Tracey: New guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health

Employee Benefits

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

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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.

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Improved support for menopause could help women stay in work

Workplace Insight

Women in the UK are urging politicians and business leaders to take steps that help them remain productive in the workforce for longer, as research shows more than half (54 percent) feel it would be difficult for them to raise issues, including menopause, with their employers and three fifths would also feel uncomfortable bringing up health and wellbeing issues with a male manager.

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Option Grant Practices: A Trap for the Unwary – Spring-Loading and Bullet-Dodging

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

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

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Holland and Barrett accredited as menopause-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

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.

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Managing Poor Performance: A Step-by-Step Checklist for HR Managers

Darwinbox

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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Are career coaches the easiest way to secure a remote job?

Employee Benefit News

A cottage industry of career coaches who assist job seekers land WFH gigs has flourished amid fierce competition for remote work.

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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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How HR Professionals Can Advance Their Career

HR Digest

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.

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Tui UK enhances family leave policy

Employee Benefits

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Effective Recruitment Strategies: Maximizing Your Hiring Budget

Darwinbox

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.

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The cost of commuting: Why employers should consider chipping in

Employee Benefit News

Phil Libin, CEO and company founder of Mmhmm, shares his stance on commuting in a post-pandemic world.

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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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Revised Utah Withholding Tables Effective June 1

PayrollOrg

Effective for wages paid on or after June 1, 2023, Utah withholding tables have been revised to reflect a reduction in the personal income tax rate that took effect January 1, 2023. The current personal income tax rate is 4.65%.

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How is AI In Recruitment Changing The Hiring Process?

Vantage Circle

One of the primary issues for companies competing for talent in a global market is how to attract and hire the best employees. Human resource managers face an enormous challenge in sifting through hundreds of resumes to find qualified applicants for each open position. Artificial Intelligence's Impact on the Hiring Process Initial screening of applicants is the most challenging aspect of the recruitment process, according to around 55% of recruitment and talent acquisition specialists.

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Safeguard Your Data with Our 100% PDP Law Compliant HRIS Solution

Darwinbox

The Indonesian parliament recently passed the Personal Data Protection Law to regulate personal data processing in the Republic of Indonesia. Discover how Darwinbox ’s all-in-one HCM platform ensures compliance with personal data protection laws, safeguarding your valuable information.

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New PTO policies signal the future of employee benefits

Employee Benefit News

Company-wide vacations, PTO minimums and paying employees to get off the grid are emerging amid the emphasis on personalization.

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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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Be Part of Global WFM Benchmarking Survey

PayrollOrg

Deloitte, in collaboration with PayrollOrg, invites you to participate in the 2023 Global Workforce Management Benchmarking Survey, one of the most robust and comprehensive workforce management (WFM) surveys in the marketplace.

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7 of the most effective employee voice tools

Employee Benefits

At its core, employee voice represents the collective power of diverse ideas, insights, and perspectives within an organisation. Tapping into that collective intelligence can give your organisation a significant edge over competitors and help to increase the wellbeing and satisfaction of your staff – but the trouble is – encouraging employees to speak up about their thoughts and feelings can pose a challenge, especially when each of us have preferred ways of communicating.

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Insight confirms partnership with Material Matters for sustainable design event

Workplace Insight

We are part of the London Design Festival for the first time this year, developing an exciting new project that promises to mark a significant shift in the way we think about workplaces and sustainable design. We have partnered with Material Matters to create a space that will showcase the latest and most innovative thinking on sustainable office design, circularity, new materials and innovation.

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Why employers should support safe cannabis use

Employee Benefit News

Over 1 in 5 employees say that they have used marijuana during work hours, according to data from American Addiction Centers.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Just Catching Up? Payroll Challenges Plague Roth Catch-Up Contribution Implementation

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The SECURE 2.0 Act requires participants who earned more than $145,000 in FICA wages in the prior year from their current employer to make all catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2024. For many employers, the primary concern is how to integrate the new rule with how payroll deductions for catch-up contributions are […] The post Just Catching Up?

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Let’s Make a Deal: Building a Strong Company Culture is Everyone’s Business

HR Digest

When it comes to building a robust company culture, it’s not just the CEO’s show to run or the HR department’s responsibility to shoulder. It’s everyone’s business, from the boardroom to the breakroom. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and delve into the captivating world of company culture, where every stakeholder plays a starring role.

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Improving Health Outcomes: USPSTF Urges Anxiety Screening For Adults

Wellable

For the first time ever, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended routine screening for anxiety disorder in all adult patients under 65. The post Improving Health Outcomes: USPSTF Urges Anxiety Screening For Adults appeared first on Wellable.

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All-payers claims databases can move healthcare forward

Employee Benefit News

Proposed legislation would give states, purchasers and researchers the data to paint a comprehensive picture of the state of U.S. healthcare.

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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.