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6 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent

HR Lineup

In an ever-changing employment world, it’s vital for HR professionals to device effective recruitment strategies to recruit and retain talent. Today, most employees prefer organizations with competitive pay, sound cultures, and advancement opportunities. Therefore, giving employees what they need can be the missing link between attracting and retaining top talent.

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Empathetic leadership: Importance and development

Achievers

When working towards a major goal at work, whether trying to bring in a big project on time or make the perfect sales pitch to a client, it helps to know leadership has your back, from your manager on up. Empathetic leaders understand what you’re trying to achieve and the difficulties you’ll have to overcome on the way. They provide team members with the psychological safety needed to reach for the stars, knowing that if they can’t quite make it this time, they have the support needed to make an

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8 Ways To Promote Religious Diversity In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Faith is an integral part of every employee, making religious diversity in the workplace imperative for every business leader. A religiously-diverse workplace is a symbol of inclusivity, positivity, and tolerance. As a modern-day leader, you can't ignore religious diversity's influence on creating an inclusive culture. With the shift to remote work, hiring people from new and different geographies has become infinitely easier.

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Ten Things to Know About Target-Date Funds

Money Talk

Target-date funds (TDFs), which are frequently described as a “set it and forget it” approach to investing for retirement, have grown in popularity during the past two decades. Below are ten “need to knows” about investing in TDFs: How They Work- Target-date funds hold a mix of stocks, bonds, and/or cash equivalent assets and gradually become more conservative (read: a smaller percentage of stock in the fund portfolio) and income-oriented as the “target date” (e.g., 2050) approaches and, once it

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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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And now, here's something we hope you'll really like.

Florida Workers' Comp

In the old days, and I mean old days, us kids lacked social media and video games. Evenings were devoted to homework, followed by reasonably predictable television fare with such staples as Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, and even Candid Camera. Saturday mornings, the three (yes three) television stations catered to kids, and we watched largely mindless fare from Scooby Doo Where are You , Hanna Barbera's The Jetsons and The Flintstones , and of course the Rocky and Bullwinkle show.

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How to get out of your comfort zone (in 6 simple steps)

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is the comfort zone? Why is it hard to leave your comfort zone? How to get out of your comfort zone. What happens when you leave your comfort zone? Steps to getting out of your comfort zone. Key tips when getting out of your comfort zone.

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82% of young staff want to save for pensions before turning 22

Employee Benefits

New research has revealed that 82% of young employees aged between 18 and 22 believe that individuals in employment should start saving for their pensions and retirement before the current default age of 22. The Pensions Management Institute’s (PMI) findings also highlighted that more than six in 10 (61%) think that all of an employee’s salary should be included for the pension contributions calculation , rather than just that part that is above the current lower threshold of £6,240 per annum.

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The do’s and don’ts of handling employee absences

Insperity

If you hire people, you’re going to have to deal with employee absences on a regular basis. There is a wide range of reasons for employees being out of office, including: Illnesses or medical emergencies Vacations Extended leaves (medical or personal) Appointments Bereavement Volunteerism Children’s school activities Religious holidays or floating holidays Elder care , child care or pet care.

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4 Family-Friendly Benefits to Support Employees

Best Money Moves

4 family-friendly benefits to support employees. Work-life balance is an important focus for workforces. Consider these 4 family-friendly benefits to support employee growth and financial wellness. . Employers are investing in the work-life balance, with a keen focus on supporting families. About 60% of U.S. employers say family-friendly benefits have been critical to their talent strategy, according to a Willis Towers Watson survey.

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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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The Link Between Employee Feedback and Gender Equity

15Five

March is Women’s History Month here in the United States, and on March 8 th , the world recognizes International Women’s Day. As we collectively celebrate the accomplishments of the women in our lives, it’s also a great time to ask ourselves how we can continue to make our organizations more equitable for women. That’s why Cara Pelletier , the new Senior Director of DEI at 15Five, organized a panel for International Women’s Day where employees could come together to deepen our unders

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Wiltshire Hills Municipal Collections staff strike over pay

Employee Benefits

Workers employed by waste services organisation Hills Municipal Collections in Wiltshire have begun a two week-long strike as part of a campaign to achieve a pay rise. The organisation initially offered staff a 2% increase which was then amended to 7% over two years. However, affected employees believe that in practice it would only amount to a 3.5% rise for each of the two years, whereas a 7% augmentation each year would help them with the cost of living increases.

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10 Ways to Inspire Others and Support Long-term Growth

BetterUp

Jump to section. What makes a person inspiring? 10 ways to inspire others. How to inspire others at work. How can leaders inspire others?

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Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: A Guide to Compliance

BerniePortal

Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance can be an oversight for many employers. But the consequences of noncompliance can be costly. So, here’s what employers need to know about Section 125 plans, including how to keep your organization compliant.

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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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Dealing with Mental Health in the Workplace: Insights from the HR Superstars Summit

15Five

At 15Five’s recent HR Superstars Summit , an all-star community of strategic HR leaders came together to talk about the trials and tribulations of the last year, and to share their keys to success in 2022. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR leaders have been looked upon more than ever to support the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.

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Gender pensions gap increases for older staff

Employee Benefits

New research has found the gender pension gap between men and women’s contributions is 35% for employees aged between 50 and 54, almost double the gap for 35 to 39 year-olds (18%). Pension and insurance provider Aviva’s findings were based on employer and employee contributions of more than two million savers and retirees into workplace pensions. The data also revealed that the gender pension gap increases to 23% for 40-44 year-olds, 29% for 45-49 year-olds and almost half (49%) for those aged b

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benefitexpress hires Kimberly Nowell

WEX Inc.

benefitexpress hires Kimberly Nowell. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — benefitexpress, a WEX Company, the benefits administration solutions market leader delivering first-class customer service, industry-leading technology and deep domain knowledge, announced today that Kimberly Nowell has joined its sales team as regional sales executive for the southern territory.

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Streamline Recruiting Efforts with an ATS | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

It’s no secret that a successful business starts with successful recruiting. Many HR teams face the challenge of streamlining their organization’s recruiting efforts, and often as an HR Party of One. From managing candidates and scheduling interviews to onboarding new hires, there is a lot to juggle when recruiting new talent. More and more, employers and HR leaders are turning to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to optimize the recruitment process in the current competitive hiring environment.

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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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15Five Reshapes Performance Management With a Holistic and Insights-Driven Platform for HR Leaders

15Five

The Expanded Solution Helps HR Leaders Create a Comprehensive, Fair, and Growth-Oriented Performance Program for Managers and Employees. SAN FRANCISCO – March 10, 2022 – 15Five , today announced the release of Perform , a robust performance management solution designed to help HR leaders create a performance program that fits their organizational goals, culture, and technology stack.

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Bright Horizons UK invests in staff pay and benefits

Employee Benefits

Back-up care and nursery provider Bright Horizons UK has announced that it will invest more than £10 million in its early years practitioners’ salaries and benefits next month in order to recognise differences in the cost of living across the UK. The organisation, which employs more than 7,500 members of staff, will remove the age-related national minimum wage (NMW) for those under the age of 23 in April.

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Wellness Lessons From Ancient Philosophers: How Moral Injury Harms Personal And Organizational Well-Being

Wellable

Around 390 BCE, Plato’s Socrates ((i.e., the character Socrates used by Plato to explore his philosophical positions) proclaimed immoral actions are always bad for one’s well-being and that the best life is the most just life.

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Anxiety Journaling Can Boost Your Mental Health — Here’s How

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is anxiety journaling? 6 mental health benefits of journaling. How can journaling help you with anxiety? 5 tips to start journaling. 6 journaling prompts to help you with anxiety. Bottom line.

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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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7 Different Types of Rest You Need

Honeybee

We all get tired. But rarely do we talk about the different types of rest. After being inspired by this Ted Tok post we’ve noticed how often we approach rest by just sleeping and napping. Read more. The post 7 Different Types of Rest You Need appeared first on Honeybee Benefits.

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John Lewis Partnership to pay 3% bonus and increase staff pay

Employee Benefits

The John Lewis Partnership is to pay employees a 3% bonus, as well as committing to pay the voluntary living wage and implementing a wider pay rise. The employee-owned business, which is comprised of the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets and employs around 80,000 workers, axed its bonus payment last year for the first time since 1953 due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

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The Tax Implications of Independent Contractors

Kollath CPA

Are your employees really employees, or are they actually independent contractors? It’s not just semantics; the IRS makes a stark distinction. You don’t generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors, as you do with employees. If you’re a business owner hiring or contracting with other individuals to provide services, consider the following: What degree of control and independence is there in the contractual arrangement?

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Trends and Priorities for the Human Capital Committee

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

COVID-19 has not only accelerated dramatic shifts within the healthcare industry, but it has also become a catalyst for change in workforce strategies. In this special report, McDermott Partner Michael Peregrine offers perspective about key trends and priorities for the human capital committee to consider as it plans for the upcoming year and beyond.

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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.