Thu.Jan 25, 2024

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Make a Promise to Conduct Better Meetings In the Year Ahead

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I came across an article recently on CNBC that said 90% of companies plan to implement return to the office policies by the end of 2024. This isn’t surprising. Organizations have been talking about return to the office policies mandates for quite some time. That’s not what I want to talk about today. I want to talk about meetings.

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IRS Updates Filers on Issues in IRIS Working Group Meeting

PayrollOrg

IRS provided filers with updates on the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) during its January working group meeting.

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NDA receives menopause-friendly accreditation

Employee Benefits

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved menopause-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of its support for employees affected by the menopause. The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, recognises high standards and workplace practices that embrace the condition. Employers are assessed and must demonstrate evidence of their support in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and evaluation.

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Less than half of executives consider the impact of organisational change on people

Workplace Insight

A new poll from O.C. Tanner claims that less than half of UK leaders (47 per cent) take their employees into account when deciding to enact business-wide changes. And just 44 per cent of UK senior leaders seek employee opinions as changes are rolled-out. These are the findings from O.C. Tanner’s 2024 Global Culture Report which gathered data and insights from more than 42,000 employees, leaders, HR practitioners, and executives from 27 countries worldwide including 4,818 from the UK.

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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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8 Stages of Employee Journey That Empower Employees

Vantage Circle

According to statistics , a great employee onboarding experience helps improve retention by 82%. The numbers show that the employee journey, from onboarding to exit, is crucial to an employee's life. The entire tenure of an employee needs to be wholesome and valuable. And to do that, you need to implement a strategic journey that the employees will enjoy.

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5 ways to cut back on stress and negative language in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

Phrases like "Who cares?" and "You're overreacting" can trigger unnecessary conflict among employees.

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Forty percent of firms expect people to work from the office five days a week

Workplace Insight

Virgin Media O2 Business’ first full-year Movers Index claims that 2023 was the year of the ‘Great Office Return’, with 40 percent of companies returning to a five-day office working week, despite more than half (55 percent) of workers experiencing public transport delays of an hour or more on their commute. The Movers Index claims that businesses and consumers alike are doubling down on getting the most value for every pound spent amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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From Wellbutrin to Ozempic, prescription prices are on the rise — how to mitigate costs

Employee Benefit News

Mark Campbell, SVP of clinical solutions at RxBenefits, explains how employers can save on medicine in 2024.

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"A Fool with a Tool"

Florida Workers' Comp

Wednesday was all about AI. Bob Wilson hit us with the title of this post "A Fool with a Tool is still a Fool." I thought he would go the other way: "A Fool with a Tool may be a Tool." The Point is a webinar produced by the team at WorkCompCollege.com. We started it in November 2022, and it is hard to imagine it was that long ago. We have had some great guests, and the focus of this quarterly gathering is to ask the simple questions in life, like "What is the point?

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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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A Long-Term, Part-Time Employee or Not a Long-Term, Part-Time Employee, That Is the Question

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Under the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act, employers must provide long-term, part-time employees the opportunity to make elective deferrals under their 401(k) plans and, beginning in 2025, their 403(b) plans. This new rule is fraught with complexity and has generated numerous questions about how the requirements apply. But in talking about the new […] The post A Long-Term, Part-Time Employee or Not a Long-Term, Part-Time Employee, That Is the Question appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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Company culture vs. team culture: How organizations can have both

Employee Benefit News

Archer Chiang, the CEO of Giftpack, explains why he encourages his teams to have their own culture.

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Dear Jane, Is Your Boss Allowed to Yell at You?

HR Digest

Dear Jane, I trust this letter reaches you in good health. Recently, I’ve encountered a persistently distressing situation at my workplace. My boss has been consistently raising their voice at me in the presence of my colleagues, creating an uncomfortable and demoralizing work environment. The impact on my confidence and morale has become increasingly challenging to manage.

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How fertility benefits can help your company stand out in the race for talent

Employee Benefit News

More than half of employees feel that family-building benefits should come standard.

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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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BCO’s new research agenda sets out a new vision for the office

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices has unveiled its new research agenda, which will it says will aim to guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption. The BCO says the agenda is a direct response to the current and ongoing dynamics in the office sector. The publication aims to lay the groundwork for a new vision of the office as an economically productive, occupier-first, technologically enabled and sustainable part of our built environment.

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Police Digital Service hires new director of people services

Employee Benefits

Police Digital Service, responsible for enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety, has appointed Kath Stephenson director of people services. Formerly head of people and culture at HF Holidays, Stephenson joined the service in September 2022 as head of HR, and played a role in developing the culture for a remote-based workforce.

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Performance Appraisal Systems: Everything You Need to Know

15Five

What is a performance appraisal system? A performance appraisal system is a structured, managed process that businesses use to assess and evaluate employee performance. The goal is to provide clear, actionable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement while supporting decisions related to compensation, promotions, training, and development.

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Holmes Miller transitions to nine-day working fortnight

Employee Benefits

Architecture firm Holmes Miller has moved to a nine-day fortnight with a contracted hours reduction and no loss of pay , following a successful trial. Before formally adopting this format from this month, the firm held a three-month trial to test and refine the policy. This was to ensure it would not negatively impact project delivery or lead to a reduction in client services, and ensure employees were satisfied with the new arrangements.

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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

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5 Myths About Pre-tax Benefit Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

Whether you are a participant exploring your benefit options or an employer preparing a benefits package, you may have formed certain myths about pre-tax benefit accounts. In a perfect world, we would all have a clear understanding of the different types of accounts that exist and understand how each can provide certain benefits and advantages. But, more often, we are all a little fuzzy on the details.

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Pandora UK and Ireland gives retail employees one-off bonus

Employee Benefits

Jewellry brand Pandora has awarded its 2,600 retail employees across UK and Ireland a one-off bonus , following its 2023 financial results. The organisation will pay out bonus payments starting at £100, which will increase depending on employees’ roles. The bonus is in addition to their existing monthly sales incentive programme. The bonus, which is driven by Pandora’s commitment to retail and staff development, is due to its higher-than-expected group results for 2023.

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Unlocking Success: The Key Traits to Look for When Recruiting Mortgage Professionals

Professionals Alternative

[link] Unlocking Success: The Key Traits to Look for When Recruiting Mortgage Professionals The Importance of Recruiting Top Talent in the Mortgage Industry In the highly competitive mortgage industry, recruiting top talent is crucial for the success and growth of any organization. The right team of mortgage professionals can make all the difference in the world when it comes to closing deals, providing exceptional customer service, and staying ahead of the competition.

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A Comprehensive Exploration About Unstructured Interview

Qandle

In the realm of employment interviews, unstructured interviews stand as a distinctive approach that deviates from the traditional, more formalized methods. Unlike structured interviews that follow a predetermined set of questions, unstructured interviews provide a more open-ended and flexible environment for both the interviewer and the interviewee.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Certain Information Statements for ISOs and ESPPs Due by January 31, 2024

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

As reported in Part 4 of our 2022 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List , Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) requires employers to provide a written information statement to each employee or former employee and file information returns with the IRS regarding: (1) the transfer of stock pursuant to the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option (“ISO”); and (2) the first transfer by the employee or former employee of stock purchased at a discount under an Employee Stock Purchase Pla

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How to lead teams while surfing the waves of change

Business Management Daily

I wish you could have been with me in the room with several managing directors of large professional service firms as they engaged in a spirited conversation about implementing AI in their organizations. It was interesting that the concerns were evenly split between the new technology and the ability of existing people to live and work in a new world.

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Motherhood penalty means many women in tech leave due to care responsibilities

Workplace Insight

Almost 40 per cent of female tech leavers cited caring commitments as a decisive factor in their decision to leave the industry, according to research by Tech Talent Charter. Work life balance was ranked the most important consideration, as working parents are juggling careers and full-time caring commitments, prompting the Tech Talent Charter and MotherBoard Charter to join forces to address maternity retention in tech.

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Top 10 Trends for CSR in 2024

Employee Benefits

Top 10 Trends for CSR in 2024 As we head into 2024, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are undergoing significant shifts. And it’s more important than ever before to make sure your company is staying ahead of the curve to meet evolving expectations, comply with new regulations, and track your impact with integrity.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?