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10 states with the most unpaid overtime

Employee Benefit News

Rebel's Guide to Management found that Americans worked a collective 46 billion extra hours without pay in 2023.

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2Gether Support Solutions staff awarded Covid bonus payment

Employee Benefits

Hundreds of staff employed by NHS outsourcing firm 2Gether Support Solutions will now receive a more than £1,600 lump sum payment for working during the pandemic after undertaking industrial action. 2Gether Support Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the East Kent NHS Trust, which runs the Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Buckland Hospital in Dover and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkest

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From AI training to college prep: New benefits employees want

Employee Benefit News

Employees are continuing to ask for support for their challenges both in and out of the workplace.

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Lovewell’s logic: Are employees destined for a meagre retirement?

Employee Benefits

How to encourage employees to save enough for retirement is an age-old conundrum. For those of us working in this industry, the reasons to do so are clear. However, for employees without an in-depth knowledge of the pensions system, the time until they reach retirement may mean saving for this is low on their list of priorities. Several publications released this week have, once again, highlighted the challenges facing individuals.

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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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Employers risk losing talent to the gig economy if they don't prioritize flexibility. Here's what they can do

Employee Benefit News

Workers craving flexibility don't have to turn to contingent work — they just need workplaces willing to adapt.

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Another 'Great Retirement' wave hits the US

Employee Benefit News

Employers may be tipping others into retirement by pressuring workers to spend more time in the office.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 2 – 8 February 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 – 8 February 2024 were: Bupa rolls out period wellbeing plan to UK staff Tribunal finds AstraZeneca scientist with mental health disability was wrongfully dismissed 20% of employees want better reward, incentives or recognition 30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy Futures Housing Group implements paid fertility leave Northumberland County Council rolls out guaranteed pay scheme for home car

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Recruiting in the Era of International Accounting Standards: A Hiring Manager’s Handbook

Professionals Alternative

[link] Navigating the Global Accounting Landscape: Essential Considerations for Hiring Top Talent Introduction to the Global Accounting Landscape As a professional in the field of accounting, I have witnessed firsthand the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of the global accounting landscape. In today’s business world, companies are expanding their operations across borders, necessitating a deep understanding of international accounting standards.

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44% of GP nurses in England did not receive a pay rise last year

Employee Benefits

Two-fifths (44%) of GP nursing employees in England did not receive a pay rise at all for 2023/24, according to research by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Its survey of nearly 1,500 GP nursing staff across the country also found that overall, 77% of respondents did not receive the full 6% pay increase promised by the UK government in July 2022.

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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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2024 Cyber Threat Landscape

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As we step into 2024, the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve with unprecedented complexity and audacity. Insights from a recent Forbes article reveal a world where cybercrime costs are projected to soar to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a clear signal that the challenges of the digital age are intensifying. Last year, an alarming 72.7 percent of organizations fell victim to ransomware attacks, and the sophistication of these threats is only growing.

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Greene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy

Employee Benefits

Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees. Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access help, support and resources from the organisation’s employee assistance programme which is available 24/7, all year round, while line managers will be provided with a guide to advise

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Leadership Announces New Executive Team

HR Digest

The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership just announced three new members for its executive VP team with the aim of improving its healthcare services and strategy, which includes Elizabeth Burger Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mary Langowski President for the U.S. Healthcare segment, and Manmohan Mahajan as Global Chief Financial Officer. All three candidates are experienced individuals in their own fields and should help the company achieve accelerated growth in the industry.

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Guidance vs advice – empowering employees with the right financial support at the right time

Employee Benefits

The FCA and Government are seeking views as part of the joint Advice Guidance Boundary Review which focuses on proposals for closing the advice gap – the difficulty individuals face in recognising the need for accessing support in managing their finances. The proposals in the policy paper reflect the government and FCA’s early thinking and so are very much open to change based on feedback and the outcome of discussions.

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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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Sustainable offices attract higher service charges

Workplace Insight

Office buildings with the highest efficiency and sustainability ratings tend to have higher than average service charges, a report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO claims. The firm’s latest benchmarking report suggests that offices with an ‘outstanding’ or ‘excellent’ Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) certification had total service charge costs that were 26 percent higher than the other offices it surveyed.

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Top 15 Tips to Track Payroll Metrics

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Payroll management is a critical aspect of any business, regardless of its size or industry. Accurate and efficient payroll processing ensures that employees are compensated correctly and on time, while also helping businesses comply with various regulations and tax requirements. However, payroll management goes beyond simply issuing paychecks; it involves tracking and analyzing various metrics to ensure that the process is running smoothly and effectively.

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What Should HR Know About Antitrust Laws?

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In 2011, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Adobe, Apple, Intel, Google, and Pixar because they agreed not to solicit any of each other’s employees.

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Talent Acquisition Tests in HR: Navigating the Path to Recruitment Triumph

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Talent acquisition tests have become indispensable tools for HR teams aiming to enhance their recruitment strategy. This blog post will dive into the strategic value of testing , the types of assessments available, best practices for implementation, techniques to analyze results, legal considerations, measuring success, and commonly asked questions.

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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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Monthly Aggregate Claim Liability Statement

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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Teacher Career Coaching: What It Is & How to Find a Coach

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Jump to section What is teacher career coaching?

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Understanding and preventing wage theft in your organization

Business Management Daily

When employees put in a hard day’s work for their employer, they expect fair compensation for every hour they spend on the clock. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. There are countless cases of employers altering employee paychecks, failing to pay back wages, and withholding final wages — which are all forms of wage theft. What is wage theft?