Workplace Insight

MARCH 22, 2024

A survey of 900 leaders in HR, real estate, IT, and product roles at US based firms suggests that most employers have not adapted their working culture and practices to support the shift to flexible working. In addition, according to The 2024 Workplace Flexibility Trends Report from TechSmith Corporation in partnership with workplace research firm Global Workplace Analytics and Caryatid Workplace Consultancy three quarters of workers have yet to receive any training for the rise of flexible

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

Attracting and retaining great employees is a constant challenge for recruiters. When employees are in a position where they can be selective, organisations must go the extra mile. Employee benefits are one of many things people will consider when weighing up where they want to work. Fitness as a benefit (for example, discounted gym membership) regularly tops the list.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 22, 2024

Despite pouring billions of dollars into their projects, Microsoft and Google are struggling to figure out how to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Something for the weekend: Employees named David and Sarah are more likely to earn the most, according to research by Furniture At Work. The furniture supplier used LinkedIn data to determine the highest- paying vacancies and the most popular names for people in those roles. It looked at job titles most frequently advertised with a starting salary of more than £100,000, the average salary for the top 10 job titles according to Indeed, and the most popular men’s and women’s names in the UK to fin

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 22, 2024

WalletHub looks at which states have the best wages, favorable malpractice environments, best access to medical resources and more.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 22, 2024

A new survey from Traliant shows an alarming rate of violence and misconduct, and the risk it can pose to workers and businesses.

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HR Digest

MARCH 22, 2024

In an ever-evolving job market, the entrance of each new generation demands adaptive hiring approaches tailored to their distinct needs and preferences. With the eldest members of Generation Z (Gen Z) now transitioning from academia to the professional sphere, employers must grasp effective methods to not only allure but also onboard and retain this burgeoning talent pool.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 22, 2024

Job search platform FlexJobs recently released a list of companies that are making it a point to prioritize transparency.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 – 21 March 2024 were: Vivup and Perkbox combine to become one organisation Primark to increase pay for 27,000 employees Manchester United in court action after HR data breach Deliveroo launches free and flexible childcare hours benefit Cisco, Hilton and DHL Express among UK’s Best Workplaces for 2024 FitFlop introduces salary sacrifice nursery scheme Poor mental health in the workplace cost UK economy £102 billion in 2023 A

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 22, 2024

Don't lose valuable talent by not investing in professional development initiatives like coaching or mentorship.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

Recruitment firm Gi Group is to increase the number of its employees who are trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) as part of its focus on employee wellbeing this year. The firm, which has almost 500 UK employees, currently has 45 qualified MHFAs across the business, with a further 55 planned over the next six months. This will equate to one MHFA for every 10 employees and hit the target set out by MHFA England.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 22, 2024

Imagine how difficult and frustrating it would be if you didn’t get paid for a day, a week, or even three weeks of hard work. This happens to thousands of employees every year.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

Media and telecommunications organisation Virgin Media O2 has reported a 9.7% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap for 2023. The organisation’s 2023 median ethnicity hourly pay gap was 13.3%. Meanwhile, its mean ethnicity bonus gap was 41.3%, equivalent to a £3,315 gap, and its median gap was 39.4%, equivalent to a £1,439 gap. A total of 85.5% of white employees received a bonus, whereas 86.9% of employees from what the organisation calls a global majority background received a bonus that year.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2024

If you are at the point when you have primed your insurance agency for sale and have found a potential buyer, you’ll need to be prepared for the next steps to ensure a smooth and effective transition. You will need to set an extraordinary amount of time aside for discussions and the due diligence process, as well as make sure everything is in place for a smooth and successful transition to the new owners if you strike a deal.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

Single parents have the lowest average income for both men and women, according to research by workplace pension provider Now: Pensions and the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI). The underpensioned: defining the gender pension gap report revealed that single mothers earn 53% less than the average man and 37% less than the average woman, while single fathers earn 32% less than the average man.

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Workers' Compensation

MARCH 22, 2024

The recent Supreme Court oral arguments in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc. (22-1079) centered on the question of whether an insurer has the right to object to a debtor's reorganization plan under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The outcome of this case will significantly impact how asbestos claims are handled in bankruptcy proceedings. Key Points from the Oral Argument: Truck Insurance's Argument: Truck Insurance Exchange (Truck) argued that the Kaiser Gypsum reorganization plan unfair

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

By now, many of us will have seen the brilliant video by CoorDown, aimed at challenging assumptions around what is possible. If you haven’t, I highly recommend seeking it out. In a nutshell, it features a young woman with Downs Syndrome highlighting the assumptions that are so often made about what individuals with the condition are not able to do, such as living away from home, drinking alcohol and being able to work.

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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?

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Professionals Alternative

MARCH 22, 2024

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Higginbotham

MARCH 22, 2024

Conflict is inherent in most human interactions, and the workplace is no exception. Whether in a quiet office or a bustling factory, workplace conflict may arise from disagreements about who runs the project team, who gets to control limited resources or who is to blame for a setback. For every HR professional, conflict resolution in the workplace is a required skill.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 22, 2024

In a case with a somewhat bizarre fact pattern, a New York appellate court affirmed the denial of workers’ compensation benefits sought by an employee who, on her second day of work, alleged that she sustained injuries in a “stampede” of passengers as she attempted to board a transit authority bus to take her home [ Matter of Dent v. Amazon Com Servs., Inc. , 2024 N.Y.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

From time to time, it’s important to take a 30,000-foot look at future careers in the modern workplace. Doing so is particularly relevant for managers and leaders who are looking to scale their careers and assume greater responsibilities over time. What are the key attributes that will help you navigate the ever-changing world that awaits? How can you gear yourself up to prepare for tomorrow’s unknown challenges and opportunities?

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2024

AXA Health is part of one of the world’s largest insurance families, helping people in accessing the medical care that they need, for over 75 years. AXA Health have partnered with Hussle, the UK’s leading fitness marketplace , for over two years now, to provide its members with flexible access to fitness facilities, wherever they are. Hussle was originally selected to ensure AXA Health policy holders would have access to multiple health and wellbeing centres across the UK, regardless of locati

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Empuls

MARCH 22, 2024

Blueboard, a prominent provider of employee rewards and recognition programs, made headlines on March 12, 2024, when it announced the unexpected closure of its operations. Founded in 2014, the company has garnered a reputation for its innovative approach to recognizing and rewarding employees. Blueboard's innovative platform offered personalized experiences and rewards, allowing employers to tailor incentives to individual preferences and interests.

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