Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
Something for the weekend: Toy firm Mattel has advertised for a chief Uno player to help promote its new Uno Quattro game. The job is advertised as paying $4,444 (£3,500) a week to play the game over a four-week period in New York, starting in September. The successful candidate will need to challenge competitors to a game of Uno Quatro, and also teach the new rules to fans in an engaging way.
HR Digest
AUGUST 11, 2023
Gone are the days when HR was solely responsible for compensation and benefits. Today, HR professionals are entrusted with the task of promoting diversity, addressing inequality, and setting standards for workplace conduct. The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture.
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Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
The hybrid/remote working debate reared its head again this week, following the news that video communications company Zoom has ordered employees back to the office. Stating that it believed a structured hybrid approach to be most effective, the organisation has mandated that employees based within 50 miles (80km) of an office should work there in person at least two days a week.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 11, 2023
A new poll from IWG claims to highlight the challenges faced by working parents in managing childcare commitments during the summer holidays. The survey of more than 1,000 working parents, suggests that almost two thirds (62 percent) find arranging childcare for the school summer holidays to be a significant source of stress. Consequently, over half (55 percent) use their annual leave to meet childcare responsibilities, whilst over 1 in 10 (12 percent) use their entire annual leave entitlement i
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Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
Magdalena Vintrova, total rewards director – regions at Baker Hughes, will present the closing keynote on the final day of Employee Benefits Live 2023. An international reward professional with more than 15 years’ experience, Vintrova will share her experiences in delivering effective reward solutions in complex HR and business transformations, mergers and acquisitions.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 – 9 August were: Bunzl, Ocado and Rolls Royce among top UK firms for retention 51% of staff would sacrifice benefits to work from home Anchor receives menopause-friendly accreditation Shoosmiths enhances family-friendly policies How can pay transparency manage employees’ expectations around salary?
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 11, 2023
As employees prepare to once again chip away at this debt, they're eager for support from their employers.
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
More than a fifth (22%) of employees worry about money every day, according to research by financial wellbeing organisation Bippit. Its report, The stigma edition 2023, which surveyed 5,000 UK employees and 660 senior HR professionals, also found that more than a third (36%) of employees do not like talking to their employer about financial concerns.
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 11, 2023
As technology continues to rapidly change, help employees feel empowered and not afraid to use it.
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Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.
BetterUp
AUGUST 11, 2023
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Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 11, 2023
EBN shares the highlights from Goldman Sachs Ayco's Benefits and Compensation Trends in Corporate America Report.
TalentCulture - Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
In today’s fractured, post-pandemic world, workforce mental health has emerged as a critical concern for business and HR leaders — and with good reason. The urgency of this issue is reflected in staggering statistics from multiple sources. For instance: Last year, 56% of global employees told Gallup they struggle with stress and wellbeing, while another […] The post How to Boost Workforce Mental Health, Even on a Budget appeared first on TalentCulture.
Professionals Alternative
AUGUST 11, 2023
[link] Cracking the Code: Strategies for Successfully Filling Hard-to-Fill Marketing Roles Image Source: Pexels Introduction to the challenges of filling hard-to-fill marketing roles In today’s competitive business landscape, finding and hiring top talent for marketing roles can be a daunting task. The demand for skilled marketing professionals is high, but the supply seems to be dwindling.
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
BerniePortal
AUGUST 11, 2023
Have you experienced the Pandora’s box of complaints and chaos that occurs around birthday party celebrations at the office? It begins with a few birthday parties in the office, getting the employee’s favorite kind of cake, balloons in their favorite color, etc. Then your organization begins to grow… Your birthday celebrations become weekly…maybe DAILY… So, you transition to monthly parties to collectively celebrate birthdays that occurred during that month.
Business Management Daily
AUGUST 11, 2023
When hiring, employers often face a tough choice: Should they go for high performers who demand a higher salary or opt for high potentials at a lower cost? It’s like choosing between instant gratification and long-term growth. In this article, we’ll dive into this dilemma, discussing the strengths and limitations of high performers and high potentials.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 11, 2023
A declining share of employees said they were motivated to go above and beyond at work, or were inspired to do their best work, according to the latest employee engagement benchmark data from Qualtrics. The new proprietary data – aggregated from thousands of employee engagement surveys administered in 2022 – shows symptoms of burnout and a significant drop in confidence in leaders from 2020, when the pandemic ‘upended workplaces’ around the world.
Qandle
AUGUST 11, 2023
In the intricate tapestry of today’s corporate world, one thread stands out as the lifeline of organisational vitality: Human Resource Management (HRM). As businesses navigate an era of rapid change and unprecedented challenges, the role of HRM has transcended its conventional boundaries, emerging as the compass that guides companies toward success.
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There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
More than 1,000 Stagecoach Manchester bus drivers are striking today (11 August) after rejecting a renewed pay offer that does not include back pay. According to trade union Unite, while an offer of around £14.3% was made to be implemented from September, rather than June, the agreed anniversary date for pay rises, a £750 one-off payment in lieu of full back pay was offered.
Employer Connection
AUGUST 11, 2023
Flu season is right around the corner! Now through April 30, 2024, flu shots for your covered employees and their dependents received via the CVS Caremark retail pharmacy network will be paid in full at the pharmacy counter.* (No voucher needed!) The pharmacy network includes more than 68,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including independent pharmacies, chain pharmacies and 9,600 CVS Pharmacy locations.
Empuls
AUGUST 11, 2023
Stepping into the rhythm of red, white, and blue, it's that time of the year again when the air is filled with a palpable sense of patriotism and pride. As the calendar approaches the U.S. Victory Day, the perfect occasion arises to infuse your workplace with a spirited celebration that honors the resilience and triumphs that have defined this nation.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 11, 2023
A new survey from Envoy , which polled over 1,100 company executives and workplace managers across five leading industries, explores how these two groups of leaders use data to make smarter, more informed decisions about their workplaces. It suggests that the world’s leading companies are struggling to confidently report what’s happening in their workplaces.
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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.
TalentCulture - Employee Benefits
AUGUST 11, 2023
In today’s fractured, post-pandemic world, workforce mental health has emerged as a critical concern for business and HR leaders — and with good reason. The urgency of this issue is reflected in staggering statistics from multiple sources. For instance: Last year, 56% of global employees told Gallup they struggle with stress and wellbeing, while another […] The post How to Boost Workforce Mental Health, Even on a Budget appeared first on TalentCulture.
Joe Markland
AUGUST 11, 2023
In 2016 I predicted that an individual health policy would be an eligible pre-tax expense by 2020. On January 2020, the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) was enacted, and employees for the first time in 75+ years could buy an individual policy with pre-tax dollars if their employer adopted an ICHRA. In 2022 and again when interviewed in 2023 by the Freedom Hub Working Group ICHRA: The Key to Consumer Healthcare Empowerment (rumble.com) I said the ICHRA did not go far enoug
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