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4 ways to boost belonging and retention through R&R?and HRIS

Achievers

Kumari Williams, VP of belonging and diversity at Workday , and Jeff Cates, CEO of Achievers , reveal the steps employers can take to keep employees motivated for the long haul. Every HR leader grapples with retention challenges in today’s job market. While offering competitive pay is essential to mitigating turnover, it’s not the only thing that keeps employees engaged and committed to your organization.

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Cash for nannies, extra days off: child care perks top workplace benefits

Employee Benefit News

As the cost of child care hits record highs, more than half of U.S. employers are prioritizing benefits for parents.

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61% of staff are more worried about the cost-of-living compared to a year ago

Employee Benefits

Six in 10 (61%) UK employees said they are more worried about the cost-of-living crisis compared to a year ago, according to new research by Health Shield. The employee health benefits provider surveyed 564 employees in full or part-time work and found that only 11% of respondents are less worried about it, while 48% said it has impacted their ability to do their job.

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Gauging the impact of gamification on employee engagement

Employee Benefit News

Investing in fun incentives will pay dividends in the form of increased productivity, employee loyalty and company ambassadors.

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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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HIPAA vs. FERPA: What's the Difference?

BerniePortal

HIPAA and FERPA often get confused because they are both national laws that protect private information. The main difference between them is that HIPAA protects patient information while FERPA protects student information. Although HIPAA and FERPA are stand-alone acts, they do have some points of intersection.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Technology Procurement – Insights from 3Sixty Insights CEO

3Sixty Insights

Dive into the evolving landscape of technology procurement with Nicholas Biron, CEO of 3Sixty Insights, as he unveils the complexities reshaping how organizations approach software and technology purchases. Gone are the days when IT departments solely dictated the selection and acquisition of new solutions. Today, the process is a multifaceted journey, beginning with line-of-business leaders who pinpoint needs and set the selection criteria, navigating through a maze of vendor evaluations, polit

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3 leaders share ways to support women in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

On International Women's Day, top female execs share best practices for making equal opportunity part of company culture.

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New plans for public sector productivity ‘will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029’

Workplace Insight

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans to improve public sector productivity that the government claims will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029. The statement focuses on public sector productivity because the government says it is “an alternative to accepting an ever-increasing bill for public services as [it] sticks to its plan to move on from the high spending and high tax approach that was necessary to get the UK through the shocks of Covid and R

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Victoria and Albert Museum looks for David Bowie enthusiasts

Employee Benefits

Credit: Arthur D’Amario III / Shutterstock.com Something for the weekend: The Victoria and Albert Museum (V and A) has begun its search for two cataloguers to help with the David Bowie Archive, which it is in the process of acquiring. If you’re good under pressure and with changes , then this could be the job for you! The successful applicants will work with a lead cataloguer as part of a wider team in the performance, furniture, textiles and fashion department and report to the curator of

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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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AI In HR 2024: Transforming Talent With Technology

Wellable

1 in 4 organizations now leverage AI for HR. Discover how AI is reshaping hiring, learning, and performance management for more efficient HR practices. The post AI In HR 2024: Transforming Talent With Technology appeared first on Wellable.

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Employee age gaps threaten teamwork and productivity

Employee Benefit News

An executive from tech company Axios HQ explains why there's disconnect between generations and how to fix it.

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Another chance to hear: Sally Gunnell in conversation with Kate Usher on the Workplace Insight podcast

Workplace Insight

One of the UK’s greatest ever athletes and now a corporate wellbeing consultant and speaker , Sally Gunnell discusses with Kate Usher the challenges faced by women in the second half of their lives, in the latest Workplace Insight podcast. Sally is the only female British athlete ever to hold the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles for 400m Hurdles.

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Spring Budget 2024: National insurance contribution (NIC) rate cut to 8%

Employee Benefits

Spring Budget 2024: The government is to cut employee national insurance contributions (NICs) by two pence, falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April. In his Spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that this will save the average worker on a salary of £35,400 around £900 a year, once combined with the 2p cut announced in the Autumn Statement 2023.

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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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CMS Approves New York 1115 Medicaid Redesign Waiver

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On January 9, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the New York State (NY) 1115 Medicaid waiver “Medicaid Redesign Team” (MRT). The MRT is a long-standing waiver in NY that has continuously evolved to improve the administration, structure and financing of the NY Medicaid program; enhance Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to services; […] The post CMS Approves New York 1115 Medicaid Redesign Waiver appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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How AI can help clinicians devote more time to patient care

Employee Benefit News

Artificial intelligence will create efficiencies that enable physicians to spend more time strategically thinking about their patients. But its benefits must be maximized for all.

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A quarter of projects don’t meet their stated goals – but that’s not because of remote working

Workplace Insight

A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. The newly released report, based on the responses of over 2,000 project professionals and 300+ senior leaders around the world, paints what the report says is a concerning picture of project outcomes across various industries globally.

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How will the Spring Budget 2024 affect pay, pensions and employee benefits?

Employee Benefits

Image credit: photocosmos1 / Shutterstock.com Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt (pictured), delivered his Spring Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 March. Below is a summary of the key announcements that could affect employers’ pay , pensions and benefits strategies: Spring Budget 2024: National insurance contribution (NIC) rate cut to 8% Spring Budget 2024: DC pensions required to disclose investment in UK equities Spring Budget 2024: TPR and FCA given powers to

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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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Gender-Affirming Benefits: Best Practices for Group Health Plans

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Group health plan sponsors, third-party administrators and other health plan service providers must navigate a shifting legal landscape as they determine how to offer gender-affirming benefits, including whether − and to what extent − group health plans must cover gender-affirming medical or surgical treatments, especially regarding minors. In this On the Subject, we discuss recent […] The post Gender-Affirming Benefits: Best Practices for Group Health Plans appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENE

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15 high-paying jobs for introverts

Employee Benefit News

Jobs that support independent, quiet work and strong analysis or critical thinking skills are ideal for introverted employees.

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Hybrid working helps women into senior management roles

Workplace Insight

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of International Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid Workplace, based on research among more than 1,000 female hybrid workers, found that flexible working had allowed over half (53 percent) to pursue promotions or apply for more senior roles – which, in an encouraging move for advancing equ

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Private medical and dental insurance most popular form of financial support

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (39%) of organisations said that private medical and dental insurance is the most popular form of employee financial support that they offer, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. One in 10 (11%) respondents answered that holiday purchase or sell back options was their most popular form of employee financial support , while 9% said this was death-in-service benefits.

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

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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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Celebrate International Women’s Day and Nominate a 2024 Global Payroll Titan by 19 March

PayrollOrg

Nominations for the 2024 Global Payroll Titan Award close 19 March. The award celebrates and empowers outstanding professionals responsible for exemplary performance and success in the global payroll industry.

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Agree to disagree? How to learn from conflicts in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

Workplace expert Justin Jones-Fosu shares resolution strategies for companies looking to foster healthy cultures.

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4 Ways to Support Employees Living with Disabilities

Best Money Moves

4 ways to support employees living with disabilities. Create an accessible workforce and access top talent with these helpful strategies. More than 1 in 10 Americans live with a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And while people usually think of disabilities in the physical form, many Americans live with “invisible” disabilities. “Unseen” or “invisible” disabilities have symptoms and impairments that are non-apparent, such as chronic pain, learning disabilities, or mental health c

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Prescription Drug Plans: Spread Pricing Explainer

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Lawmakers, employers, consumer groups and other stakeholders have called for more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Lack of transparency enables PBMs to engage in the practice of spread pricing where PBMs charge health plans more than they pay pharmacies for the […] The post Prescription Drug Plans: Spread Pricing Explainer appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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.