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Half of people would reject a job with no flexible working

Workplace Insight

The latest report outlining how the lack of some or other workplace feature would lead to mass resignations and job rejections arrives from recruitment firm Robert Half. And yes, we do wish PR companies and their clients would knock it off now. If we added up all these polls, nobody would stay in or accept any job. According to the poll, a lack of flexible working would drive almost half of UK workers to reject a job offer.

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Inflation has crushed retirement dreams for a third of all workers

Employee Benefit News

Employees have serious doubts they'll have a typical retirement, with many planning to keep working well beyond retirement age.

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The top technical and soft skills that look good on a resume

Business Management Daily

What does the skills section of your resume look like? Is it a concise, ever-changing list of skills directly correlating to each job you’re applying to? Or is it an unorganized mishmash of various job skills? If it looks like the latter instead of the former, don’t worry. By the end of this article, you’ll know how to develop a stellar skills section that’s impressive, succinct, and contains crucial keywords that align with the employer’s applicant tracking systems (ATS).

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How to measure the impact of your mental health initiatives

Employee Benefits

Measuring the impact of mental health initiatives is crucial because it allows you to show your genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and understand the tangible outcomes. Taking the time to measure your wellbeing policies properly will help you to fine-tune strategies, offer sincere support to your workforce and cultivate a compassionate environment where employees feel valued, heard, and encouraged to thrive.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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How to make fertility loss a part of bereavement leave

Employee Benefit News

Cassandra Pratt, SVP at fertility benefits provider Progyny, explains the importance of inclusive bereavement policies.

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A nurses strike comes to an end: What the agreement means for pay, benefits and staffing

Employee Benefit News

The Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals ratified a new contract, with 95% in favor of the terms.

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Development of HRIS: Streamlining Human Resource Management

Darwinbox

The development of HRIS (human resource information system) is crucial for organizations looking to streamline their people processes. It has a centralized employee database, user interfaces with dashboards and mobile apps, and integrations for automated workflows. This article explores the evolution of HRIS, the key features it offers, its benefits, challenges faced in its implementation, and future trends shaping the development of HRIS.

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How to build a strong culture with a remote team

Employee Benefit News

By conducting a strategic assessment, tangible steps can be taken to bolster work beyond the office.

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Study: 57% Of Employers Monitoring Attendance

Wellable

57% of employers implement attendance monitoring. Control measure or strategic tool? Explore employee sentiments, key debates, and alternative solutions. The post Study: 57% Of Employers Monitoring Attendance appeared first on Wellable.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

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.

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Mengenal Lebih Jauh Mengenai PDP Law: Panduan Lengkap dan Pentingnya Mematuhi Hukum Perlindungan Data Pribadi

Darwinbox

Parlemen Indonesia telah mengesahkan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi untuk mengatur pemrosesan data pribadi di Republik Indonesia. Cari tahu semua yang Anda perlu ketahui tentang hukum ini.

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GM and UAW reach tentative deal to end strike

Employee Benefit News

The deal includes a 25% hourly pay raise plus cost-of-living allowances.

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Firms are throwing resources at AI knowing they are likely to fail

Workplace Insight

Despite a recent track record of failure when implementing digital strategies, more than three quarters of UK businesses are gearing up to invest in artificial intelligence over the next 12 months without really knowing what they are doing. Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) admit to being ill-prepared for the integration of the technology into their operations, according to new survey.

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Daemon’s reward approach supports its remote-first working model

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Daemon podcast Listen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jenny Locke, head of people at Daemon, discusses the reward strategy at the technology consultant, and how the organisation provides an enticing employee experience to retain key talent. Locke explains how the strategy is aligned to the needs a remote-first workforce and because of this, during difficult times such as the Covid-19 pandemic, it was able to provide valued benefits that of

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From Prevention to Remission: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Prime office rents in London’s West End continue to rise in response to growing demand

Workplace Insight

BNP Paribas Real Estate has predicted that super prime office rents in London’s West End could hit £300 per sq ft by December 2024, as it says demand continues to outstrip the constrained supply of space. The prediction has been made on the basis of evidence shared by an expert at the firm. BNP Paribas Real Estate West End office agent Simon Knights claims that lettings could see rents for super prime office stock reach highs of “up to £300 per square foot by December 2024” as demand continues t

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Benefits on offer at Daemon

Employee Benefits

Pension and group risk A group personal pension (GPP) with an 8% employer contribution for all UK employees, with no minimum employee contribution. Death in service benefit of four times salary to nominated beneficiary, employer funded for all employees. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer funded for all UK employees, with the option to include dependants, spouse, partners etc, through salary sacrifice payments.

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Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Labor Deal: A 11% Wage Hike is Only the Start

HR Digest

Major strikes are winding down to a close as Ford, UAW reach a tentative labor deal after weeks of discussions. The United Auto Workers have been on strike since 15 September, with a walkout staged against the Detroit Big 3—Ford Motors, Stellantis, and General Motors. After 6 weeks of disagreements on submitting to the UAW strike demands, it seems UAW and Ford have reached a tentative agreement.

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Westcon-Comstor hires first chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor has appointed Erna de Ruijter-Quist as its first chief people officer in a newly-created role. De Ruijter-Quist will utilise her organisational development, design and change management experience to accelerate the firm’s transformation as it shifts further to a software and subscription-based recurring revenue model.

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Individual Development Plan Template

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!

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From Enthusiast to Expert: The Path to Entry-Level Receptionist Excellence

Professionals Alternative

[link] From Enthusiast to Expert: The Path to Entry-Level Receptionist Excellence Introduction to entry-level receptionist positions As the first point of contact for visitors and clients, entry-level receptionists play a crucial role in any organization. They are the face of the company, responsible for creating a positive first impression. Despite being an entry-level position, the role of a receptionist requires a unique set of skills and qualities.

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70% of working parents want work-life balance in a job

Employee Benefits

Work-life balance is the top factor that working parents consider when looking for a job, with 70% citing this, according to new research. Commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign, the survey consisted of responses from 1,002 working parents in England, who work both full- and part-time and all have children under the age of 18.

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Seven ways HR teams can help manage stress in the workplace

cipHR

Stress is, unfortunately, part and parcel of working life – but there are steps you as an HR professional can take to mitigate its impact on the employees in your organisation and reduce the amount of stress they face at work. Here, we look at the prevalence of workplace stress in the UK and offer seven ways HR teams can manage stress in the workplace – from having the right HR software to fostering a positive culture.

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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent

Employee Benefits

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent as of this month. The initial bill drafting proposed liability on employers for harassment of their employees by third parties, such as a customer, client, supplier or contractor, which meant an employee could therefore be harassed by simply overhearing an offensive conversation.

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

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.

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Ciphr hires Andrew Stevens as new group CTO

cipHR

ECI-backed, SaaS HR provider Ciphr has appointed Andrew Stevens as its new chief technology officer (CTO). He will lead all technical activities for the group, with immediate effect. Stevens has over 25 years of experience in software engineering, including a strong technical background in greenfield development and deployment, critical systems, platform innovation, infrastructure transformation, and SaaS technologies.

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Lakeland introduces new staff wellbeing support

Employee Benefits

Credit: Ben Molyneux / Shutterstock.com Kitchenware and homeware retailer Lakeland has implemented new wellbeing support to protect its more than 1,300 members of staff. Through a partnership with retail industry charity the Retail Trust, Lakeland employees can access a range of mental health resources, such as counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for themselves and younger people in their care, along with discounts and rewards.

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Pulsifi

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Pulsifi is a cutting-edge hiring and assessment platform that is revolutionizing the way organizations identify and hire top talent. This Singapore-based company leverages advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and behavioral science to help companies make more informed and effective hiring decisions. Pulsifi’s platform is designed to streamline the recruitment process, reduce bias, and ensure that the right candidates are matched with the right roles.

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Poll: Do you think the new real living wage rates of at least £12 per hour go far enough to support employees?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Earlier this month, Employee Benefits reported that the Living Wage Foundation announced new living wage rates for London and across the UK in order to provide a cost-of-living pay boost. The London rate rose by £1.20 to £13.15 an hour, while the UK-wide rate increased by £1.10 to £12 an hour.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through