January, 2024

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What role does AI play in reward and benefits?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Looker/Studio-Shutterstock Need to know: Artificial intelligence (AI) is already starting to impact the world of benefits and reward, in areas such as benefits selection, administration and modelling potential strategies. Employees can also gain through personalised recommendations and support with questions. But concerns remain over data security and the lack of emotional intelligence in AI.

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Dispelling Cybersecurity Myths for Benefit Plans

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

As the rate of digital transformation continues to accelerate across all industries, poor cybersecurity remains a pressing threat to employers and benefit plan sponsors. Awareness of nine common cybersecurity myths can help employee benefit plan stakeholders better understand their plan’s risk posture […] The post Dispelling Cybersecurity Myths for Benefit Plans appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Tips and Resources for Every New Plan Participant

Benefit Resource Inc.

After much consideration, you’ve made the wise decision to enroll in a pre-tax benefit plan. As a new plan participant, you will experience significant savings on eligible items and services in the coming months! To help you make the most of your account(s), here are some helpful reminders, tips and valuable resources. How do I access the funds in my account?

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Emily Whitelock: Pots-for-life plan could pose risk to employee pension engagement

Employee Benefits

While automatic-enrolment has resulted in more individuals saving for retirement, it has created a separate issue that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) describes as ‘the proliferation of small pots’: the creation of multiple deferred pension pots , often low in value, when employees change employer. Lack of engagement with pensions has compounded the problem, with many individuals leaving their small pots behind rather than consolidating them, which can lead to poorer retir

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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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Does crypto currency have a role to play in employers’ pay strategies?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: Crypto currency is still unusual in pay strategies with early adopters predominately technology businesses and the professional services firms that support them. Crypto currency is subject to income tax when an employee receives it but could also incur a capital gains tax charge if they hold it for more than 30 days. The growth of digital and micro payments over the next 10 years could see crypto currency become more common in pay strategies, especially for incentive schemes and gl

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Organizations Need to Balance Speed and Effectiveness

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Technology is a great thing. It’s also constantly changing and, for effectiveness, we have to stay current with what’s happening. And by “we”, I mean both individuals and organizations. For example, I’ve been seeing articles about Q-day, which is a term used to describe when quantum computers will be able to crack all of the codes currently protecting digital data.

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The Swedish Strike against Tesla Persists with No Clear End in Sight

HR Digest

Promoting collective action is the hallmark of a labor union and the current Swedish strike that Tesla is facing is an obvious testament to that fact. The strike against Tesla began on 27 October when a company subsidiary refused to sign a collective agreement with IF Metall—a labor union that represents the Tesla mechanics in the region. Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, has long stood firmly opposed to labor unions, stating that they created negativity within a company, despite unions be

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London’s office market is reshaping the city and the way people experience the workplace

Workplace Insight

London’s office market continues to adapt to evolving workforce demands. The normalisation of hybrid and flexible working since the pandemic remains the biggest cultural shift that the office sector has witnessed in decades. In addition to the rise in demand for quality-as-a-must in 2023, collaboration, culture, and connectivity will lead the charge for office space trends in the year ahead.

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3 Strategies to Boost Workforce Mental Health

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

Are you bracing for “Blue Monday“? The third Monday in January has become notorious as the saddest day of the year. Its dubious reputation stems from a perfect storm of seasonal factors that conspire against us — dreary winter days, post-holiday debt, and failed New Year’s resolutions. But debilitating sadness often lasts more than a […] The post 3 Strategies to Boost Workforce Mental Health appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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How to support employees’ health and wellbeing in the winter months

Employee Benefits

Regular breaks during working hours can help to avoid burnout and boost employees’ physical wellbeing. Employers can support employees suffering from seasonal affective disorder by rearranging the workplace to maximise natural light or enable them to sit near a window. Organisations can implement discount schemes that save employees money on essentials to eliminate stress.

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Notable workplace violence examples and how to prevent them

Business Management Daily

Even if there’s never been a violent incident at your workplace, you still need a functioning workplace violence prevention program. That’s especially true if your work involves certain risk factors like: Handling cash Working late at night Working in high-crime areas How do you know which preventive measures to implement? One of the best ways is to view actual workplace violence examples to learn what went wrong.

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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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HR in 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Bold Leadership

HR Digest

As we stand at the precipice of 2024, a revolution – not an evolution – awaits. The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources. The year ahead demands courage and audacity. It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy.

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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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Employers must act to offer more choices to people

Workplace Insight

Henley Business School’s World of Work Institute has published a new report on what it calls The Omniployment Era The report claims to identify which what a post-Covid, post-Great Resignation workforce looks like. The study identifies six distinct worker ‘segments’* in the UK workforce and quantifies what attracts and retains them in jobs, and provides advice to businesses on how to build a strong workforce.

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The hybrid work experiment is failing everyone

Employee Benefit News

Employees in the office and working from home feel unsatisfied with a hybrid work model. Here's how employers can rethink their approach.

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Make employee wellbeing a continuing conversation

Employee Benefits

Time To Talk Day takes place in many workplaces across the UK at this time of the year. It’s billed as the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health. However, if all you do is pay lip service as it hits the calendar and talk for one day, there’s little value. So how do you turn it into a conversation that lasts? Create an open culture Recognising that employees are people and not simply workers and understanding how they are feeling is one of the most fundamental aspects of running a bus

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What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

PeopleKeep

Before 2010, securing health insurance coverage as an individual in the U.S. was challenging. Expensive premiums, costly out-of-pocket expenses, pre-existing condition restrictions, and limited plan options left 46.5 million Americans without health insurance 1. These complications impacted the individual market, as well as employers who were considering offering health benefits at their organizations.

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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?

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Understand, identify, and address nepotism at work

Business Management Daily

There has been a lot of talk over the past year about nepotism and “nepo babies” in the entertainment industry. Whether it be an actress from a famous family or a model following in her mother’s footsteps, Hollywood is filled with these so-called “nepo babies”. Some are genuinely very talented and have proved that they are stars in their own right, while others may fall a bit flat and it can feel like nepotism may be taking away opportunities from more qualified or hard-working individuals.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Letter Formats with Sample Templates

Qandle

Embarking on a new professional journey is an exciting yet crucial phase in one’s career. One of the key documents that mark this milestone is the joining letter. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of a joining letter, its components, and provide sample templates to help you craft a document that ensures a smooth onboarding process.

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Third of UK adults experience a high level of stress each year

Workplace Insight

Over a third of adults experienced high or extreme levels of pressure and stress always or often in the past year (35 percent), according to the new annual report from Mental Health UK. The report warns that the UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation’. Against a backdrop of rising levels of people out of work due to long-term sickness, the polling of over 2,000 UK adults by YouGov for the Mental Health UK reveals that one in five workers (20 percent) needed to take time off due to poor me

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LSAs: A Creative Way to Close Employee Skills Gaps

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

If you’re a business or HR leader, you’re probably facing an enormous talent management challenge. Employers everywhere are struggling to retain and upskill existing employees, while simultaneously striving to hire skilled people who are prepared to meet future needs. In today’s competitive labor market, it’s an uphill climb, and the situation grows tougher every day.

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6 Steps to a Better Compensation Strategy

Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.

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What will employee motivation look like in 2024?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Artem Oleshko/Shutterstock Need to know: Employee motivation strategies need to factor in cost-of-living pressures and the increasing need for personal development. Motivating people to return to the office must be carefully balanced with the motivational aspects of the flexibility of remote and hybrid working. As skill shortages continue, reskilling and upskilling staff, particularly in digital skills, will become increasingly motivational in terms of personal development.

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Best states for an HRA

PeopleKeep

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) have become increasingly popular among business owners as a cost-effective alternative to traditional group health insurance. With an HRA, employers can reimburse employees for their health insurance instead of buying them coverage.

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How to help an employee who’s burned out

Business Management Daily

Prior to coming on board as the new departmental manager, Andrew heard a great deal about an employee named Kristen. When he looked over past performance reviews to get a feel for his new team, her evaluations stood out as particularly stellar. Bosses described her as passionate, reliable, productive, and accommodating. Even in the notes the previous manager left for him, she merited individual mention: “Rely on Kristen when you need something done.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Talent Retention in the Modern Workplace

Professionals Alternative

[link] Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Talent Retention in the Modern Workplace ‍Introduction to Talent Retention in the Modern Workplace In today’s highly competitive market, talent retention has become a critical factor for the success of any organization. Businesses are constantly striving to attract and retain top talent to gain a competitive edge.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.