HR Lineup

AUGUST 16, 2024

Salary benchmarking, also known as compensation benchmarking, is a crucial process for businesses that aim to maintain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent. It involves comparing internal job salaries against external market data to ensure that a company’s compensation structure is both fair and competitive. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about salary benchmarking, including its importance, how to conduct it, and how to use the results effectively.

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Florida Workers' Comp

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Associated Press reports on people who struggle to accept and comprehend Artificial Intelligence. The real challenge is said to be for the "older Americans." The focus of the story is "adults - many of whom lived through the advent of refrigeration, the transition from radio to television, and the invention of the internet." This group is struggling with AI, what it means in the near term, and tellingly "how do you know if its fake or not.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Unlike human beings, virtual assistants can provide personalized and accessible support for everyone everywhere

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 15, 2024

What sets the most successful and dynamic brands apart? It’s not just about the services they offer or the products they create: it’s about how they view and treat their most essential asset – their employees. A people-first company recognizes that its team is the centerpiece of its success and crafts a culture that supports this philosophy. This approach to company culture can have several benefits: enhanced productivity, greater employee well-being, strengthened recruitment strategies, improve

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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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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Evidence-based, holistic approaches can improve employee well-being in the long term, improve productivity, and serve as a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining talent.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 15, 2024

One of the great features of the annual Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Symposium is that AFCPE now makes video recordings of all of the breakout sessions and makes them available to attendees for a year. Gone are the days when you need to choose one session from among three topics of interest and miss the other two.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 13, 2024

Specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to support its employees experiencing perimenopause and the menopause. The menopause-friendly accreditation was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. It recognises proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace by setting clear standards which must be met.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 12, 2024

The California Supreme Court recently upheld Proposition 22, which defines app-based drivers as independent contractors if certain conditions are met.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

A new poll claims that a significant majority of voters who supported the new Labour government are in favour of transitioning the UK to a shorter working week. According to data collected by Survation and commissioned by The Autonomy Institute , 72 percent of Labour voters back the idea of a four-day work week. The survey, which included responses from 2,048 adults, specifically asked whether participants would support a government initiative to move towards a shorter working week, with no loss

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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.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

AUGUST 15, 2024

U.S. employers project a median health care cost increase of 8% for 2025, according to International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans survey results. This is an increase over similar surveys conducted in 2022 and 2023, which projected a 7% rise in costs. […] The post Employers Project 8% Rise in Health Care Costs for 2025 appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 13, 2024

A majority (81%) of UK employees revealed that they notice increasing feelings of burnout, exhaustion, or poor mental health when they cannot take time off work, according to new research by Breathe. The HR platform for small to medium-sized businesses surveyed 1,000 UK working adults aged 18-65 and found that 25-34 year olds are the most likely age group to be suffering the effects of burnout.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 16, 2024

Take the 2024 NPW "Getting Paid in America" survey to provide PAYO with valuable insights into how America's workforce is getting paid.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

People are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI (GenAI) has over their work, when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks, new research finds. The study, carried out by associate professors Dr Mirjam Tuk and Dr Anne Kathrin Klesse alongside PhD candidate Begum Celiktutan at Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University , claims to reveal a significant discrepancy between what people consider to be an

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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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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

AUGUST 14, 2024

Employee benefit plan sponsors and administrators may feel the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the so-called Chevron doctrine for many years to come, predicts Katherine Hesse, CEBS, an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) attorney. Hesse, who is […] The post The Supreme Court and the Chevron Doctrine: Key Takeaways for Employee Benefit Plans appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Florida Workers' Comp

AUGUST 16, 2024

The WCI approaches next week in Orlando. It is an August tradition that has evolved over the years. In a post this weekend, I have republished a conference recap I compiled several years ago. The history is interesting on several levels and includes locations like Miami, the Dutch Inn, the Peabody Hotel, and since 2000 the Marriott World Center. I have attended and spoken many times at the WCI.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 12, 2024

A woman who was sacked after being off sick for more than four years has lost her claim for unfair dismissal. Henderson, who suffered from a condition causing insomnia and brain fog, took her employer to the employment tribunal on the grounds of disability discrimination. She was employed by Maximus UK Services, which performs medical assessments on people claiming state benefits for the Department for Work and Pensions, and managed an administrative team of nine.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

As an employer or human resources manager, consider what candidates and employees bring to your business. Their work ethic, experience, education, training, and skills add value to your business. But what do you give them in exchange? Demonstrating your value to employees and candidates is often just as important as evaluating their value to your business.

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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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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new poll from TalkTalk Business claims to identify the significant impact technology failures have on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. According to the survey , nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of these businesses have experienced system glitches within the past year. These technical issues are proving costly for many SMEs, with 17 percent reporting that such problems have cost their business between £500 and £999 over the last 12 months.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The next few weeks will be critical as the COLA is determined on the average inflation rate in the third quarter — July, August and September — versus the average third-quarter inflation a year ago.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 16, 2024

After a lean second quarter earning report, Paramount is moving forward with job cuts to try and restabilize the company. The Paramount layoffs will affect 15% of the workforce which is estimated to impact at least 2,000 people. Along with a reduction of the US workforce, Paramount is planning to s**t down the Paramount Television Studio. The company aims to reduce its annual costs by $500 million USD before its upcoming merger with Skydance Media.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

All workplaces have various policies and expectations about conduct. These standards protect the well-being of the company and its workers. A disciplinary infraction occurs when someone breaks these rules. As the name suggests, disciplinary infractions merit punishment or other sanctions. For these violations of company policies to cease, the organization must deal with them.

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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.

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new report published by consulting firm Searce claims that organisations across the UK and US are making significant investments in artificial intelligence this year with nearly one in 10 decision-makers in both the UK (8 percent) and US (7 percent) planning to spend over $25 million. The 2024 State of AI report [registration] is based on a poll of 300 C-Suite and senior technology executives – including Chief AI Officers, Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Chief Transformation Officers, and

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 13, 2024

According to CIPDs Labour Market Outlook, 21% of employers are planning to make redundancies in the three months to September 2024 [1]. Facing redundancy can be an intimidating time, therefore it is important employees are aware of their rights and have a clear overview of their finances. WEALTH at work have provided an overview of some of the key areas that employees will need to understand if they are made redundant. 1.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2024

Need a quick revision of the top situational interview questions that get asked during interviews? Well, look no further Most situational questions that come up in interviews have a large majority of us attendees groaning in disappointment because of their abstract nature. However, there are many others who have the responses to common situational questions ready to go in seconds, a smile on their faces when they know they’re about to ace the interview.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 13, 2024

Picture this. You just landed a high-paying job at a major company due to your talent, work ethic, and in-demand skill set. Your employers are highly impressed with your capabilities and don’t want to lose you to a competitor. To ensure you don’t leave, they slap a pair of golden handcuffs on your wrists – metaphorically, of course. In actuality, they offer you deferred financial incentives such as employee stock options, large bonuses, and attractive compensation packages.

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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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