Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
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Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Two-fifths (42%) of working parents admitted to looking for alternative work in 2024 with higher pay and better family life support, an increase of four percentage points on 2023, according to research by childcare provider Bright Horizons. Its annual Modern families index, which surveyed more than 3,000 working families, found that the number of employees who feel their employer is supportive of family life has dropped, from 77% last year to 72% this year.
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Achievers
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The new normal isn’t so new anymore, and its staying power is perhaps most evident in the many organizations that have adopted a hybrid work model. Hybrid work helps organizations and employees realize the benefits of remote work without sacrificing the familiarity and stability of traditional in-person workplaces. Let’s take a look at how and why organizations are increasingly turning to hybrid work arrangements — and see whether it might be a fit at your company.
HR Bartender
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating today’s news cycles. What companies are using AI? What is this person or that person saying about the future of AI? What snafu did AI do lately? Don’t get me wrong. These articles can be helpful in understanding AI and its capabilities. But the other thing that can be helpful is actually working with it.
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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.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
The need for reskilling and upskilling in the working environment has been at the forefront of many HR conversations and employee reskilling especially is likely to require considerable investments in the upcoming years. While keeping up with changing times has always been a necessary consideration regardless of the industry, the rapid upsurge of technology recently has really highlighted the need for reskilling programs in order to understand how to do a job you might have been doing for years
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
After a challenging environment for commercial real estate in 2023, its fallout provides investors, developers and corporate occupiers with significant opportunities for value creation and transformational organisational change in 2024, says leading property management and investment firm, Colliers (EMEA) in its new market commentary: ‘ Engage, activate and accelerate performance: next generation real estate strategies’ [registration].
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Mental health support will be the most in-demand health and wellbeing benefit in 2024, according to research from Towergate Health and Protection. The survey of 500 HR professionals found that 41% are expecting to see an increase in demand for mental health support from their employees. A third (34%) cited that they expect to see an increase in support for financial health this year.
Darwinbox
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Time is a precious resource, especially within the realm of human resources (HR). Effective time management is vital for organizations to run smoothly and efficiently. This is where time and attendance management comes into play. This article provides an overview of the importance of time and attendance management in HR. It discusses the benefits of implementing a time and attendance management system and the various features that can be utilized.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nike will slash its global workforce by about 2%, and joins other major companies like Google and Amazon in laying off staff.
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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!
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
A new poll claims that nearly 50 percent of respondents would reject a substantial 15 percent pay increase if it meant forfeiting workplace flexibility, even in a challenging financial climate. Despite attractive flexible working policies outweighing the need for increased remuneration, the research – conducted by PayFit – claims that a sizable 83 percent of those surveyed felt improvement was needed to their current workplace’s flexible policies.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Biopharmaceutical firms AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk have been named among the best places to work for women in 2023 globally. Best Places to Work, the workplace excellence certification programme, evaluated global organisations based on their policies, practices and benefits that support and empower women in the workforce. The certification underscores the commitment of organisations to gender equity and diversity , the creation of inclusive workplaces that foster professional growth, and the p
PayrollOrg
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The IRS has updated the employer shared responsibility payment amounts for 2025 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Your most valuable skills are the ones that you carry with you. Whether you're moving on to a new project, taking on a new role, or taking the leap to a new job, you're never truly starting from scratch. Sometimes it feels like it though, especially if you jumped into a new industry or face a new set of software and tools.
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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.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Love it or hate it, weather chat is part of Britain’s day to day – yet in the world of work it’s not just casual small talk. In fact, the seasons have a real impact on how we feel and perform. The change in seasonal characteristics influences what employees need from where they work. Looking after employee wellbeing and putting individuals in the best position to be productive at work means different things throughout the year.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Employees will have more rights to ask for flexible-working arrangements under new legislation coming in this year. Workers with 26 weeks of employment can ask for flexibility on how, where and when they work. Where employers previously did not need to consult with workers before giving their decision, they will now be expected to, and to provide their response within two months instead of three.
Business Management Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Returning to the office, whether hybrid or a full transition, has presented a wide array of difficulties for employees. One of these may be a challenge you, as a manager, never saw coming. That would be training employees unaware of office etiquette rules or helping others brush up on them after years of working at home. Consider etiquette classes According to a recent study by ResumeBuilder.com of more than 1,500 business leaders, more than 6 in 10 companies will send their employees to office
InterWest Insurance Services
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The growing popularity of electric vehicles is encouraging businesses to install charging stations in parking lots for their employees and visitors. Commercial real estate owners and investors are always looking for ways to increase the value of their properties. Adding EV charging infrastructure is an obvious way to increase property value while providing a much-needed public service.
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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?
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Helsinki City Council has voted to provide a donation of 60 million euros to the foundation responsible for establishing the new national museum of architecture and design. The Finnish state will match this funding, with an additional 30 million euros to be raised from private donations. With these commitments in place, an international design competition for the new museum building will be launched in April.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Credit: kovop / Shutterstock.com Last weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers at the 58th annual Super Bowl (spoiler alert!) While the 49ers did not walk away with the trophy, they will receive a post-season bonus payment. If you’ve ever fancied becoming a National Football League (NFL) player and wondered how much they can earn as a bonus, then read on!
Pacific Prime
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Future years will bring a whirlwind of patient-related issues for contemporary medicine, including healthcare costs, artificial intelligence (AI), and a showdown between patient rights and regulatory approval. Using healthcare as leverage in international relations and global business has put an end to modest profit and patient-centrism. This has caused disputes between governments, businesses, and insurers, The post The Healthcare War: A Flash in the Healthcare Pan appeared first on Pacific Pr
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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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
Business Management Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When the company promoted Brian to a management position last month, he never dreamed Alex would be his most problematic direct report. Close friends since meeting at new employee orientation three years ago, they frequently ate lunch together, talked about everything from sports to dates, and helped each other with assignments. Now, they barely spoke, and the whole software engineering department sensed their tension.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The UK retirement age is rising, keeping employees in work for longer. Absenteeism is at a 10-year high, costing businesses billions a year. Taking steps to keep employees healthy will yield a return, and there are many ways to do so, including mental and financial wellbeing solutions. One thing for sure is that getting employees the medical help they need more quickly is essential, and this is where a Virtual GP and digital healthcare platform comes into its own.
Darwinbox
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
AI has become a buzzword across industries, revolutionizing the way we work and interact. But what about its impact on HR? In this article, we will explore the effects of AI transformation on HR processes – paving the way for increased efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced employee experiences.
CorpStrat
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In the world of sports, MVPs like LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani are considered invaluable assets to their teams. These players drive success, just like your key employees do for your business. However, have you considered what would happen if unexpected events were to occur? We’re talking about things like illness, disability, or the loss of a key team member.
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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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