Employee Benefits

APRIL 23, 2024

Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.com Tyre manufacturing organisation Michelin is to guarantee a living wage for its more than 100,000 global employees, as well as enhancing parental and healthcare benefits. As part of its deployment of a living wage worldwide, to guarantee employees a salary equivalent to at least the living wage, Michelin received the global living wage employer certification from the Fair Wage Network.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 23, 2024

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions. Newsweek named UKG for the second consecutive year to their Greatest Workplaces for Women. Congrats to them and enjoy the article!) I belong to a couple of online human resources groups. I’m sure you do too.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

Zurich tops the 2024 Smart City Index , with European and Asian cities dominating the rankings. The report, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), analyses data and resident surveys from 142 cities globally. Seven of the top 10 smartest cities hail from Europe.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 23, 2024

Sophia goes over her notes one last time before heading to bed. She wants the presentation tomorrow to go well, and she knows falling back on what she rehearsed will help ease her nerves when the pressure is on. Before sleeping, she sets her alarm for a bit earlier than usual in order to have some extra time to ease into the next morning. Sophia and her coworkers do a good job of explaining the new marketing campaign to their client.

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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.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 23, 2024

Half (51%) of employees want to see their employer invest more in sustainability, rising to 61% among younger workers aged 18-34, according to research by employee benefits technology provider Zest. Its survey of 2,000 employees and 500 HR decision makers also found that more than half (53%) of respondents would like to see their employer investing in more sustainable benefits such as electric vehicles and sustainable pensions , rising to 66% among 18–34 year olds.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

A £100 million program designed to help disabled people find work in England and Wales has been quietly cancelled, raising concerns as the government pursues plans to reduce disability benefits. The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 23, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed CS/CS/HB 433. That designation, as we have noted previously, has meaning. The "CS" reflects that the bill that was signed is not the same as the one that was introduced in the House of Representatives. The "CS" stands for "Committee Substitute," and since this bill has that twice in the name there is evidence of significant effort and alteration between filing and passage.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Two-fifths (40%) of women believe their professional career development has been negatively impacted due to a lack of women’s health support in the workplace, according to new research. Healthcare provider Benenden Health surveyed 5,000 female employees and 1,000 business owners for its latest report. When asked how their health challenges had negatively impacted their careers, respondents cited missing important meetings, experiencing negative comments about their work, and being overlooked for

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 23, 2024

Fifty-three percent of employees don't think they're getting the most out of their options because they lack understanding of their plans.

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APRIL 22, 2024

In the course of human life, loss is inevitable. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, a close friend, or even a beloved pet, the grieving process is a deeply personal journey that affects individuals in myriad ways. As employers, understanding and accommodating this journey is not only a moral imperative but also a crucial aspect of fostering a supportive workplace culture.

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Florida Workers' Comp

APRIL 21, 2024

The forum 2024, was an amazingly rapid progression of commitments, conversations, and conclusions. I write today, in an attempt to encapsulate portions of the experience. I was privileged to speak with an assortment of attorneys, vendors, and claims professionals. There is an incredible diversity in the attendee population. Some are more gregarious and welcoming than others.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

Hybrid working has enabled UK businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy efficient spaces including flexible workspaces, according to a new report from IWG , whose brands including Spaces and Regus. surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

In honor of Earth Day, these are the careers to pursue if you want to make a good living while saving the planet.

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. Employers should ask employees about their financial pressures to understand how to support them. A salary sacrifice arrangement can support employees who are dealing with the impact of fiscal drag. In his Autumn Statement last November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on national insurance (NI) and income tax rate thresholds until April 2028.

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BerniePortal

APRIL 23, 2024

The news we’ve all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for is finally here! The DOL has announced that it will publish a final rule raising the FLSA’s overtime salary threshold.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

“Artificial intelligence will outsmart humans, resolve all IT and business problems, and humans will not be needed in the workforce!” These are some of the most common misconceptions that too many companies and workforces currently have around AI and automation. To date, workforces have been inclined to broach AI with apprehension due to concerns that it will negatively affect or eliminate their jobs.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 23, 2024

Dr. Chris Pagnani, medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, breaks down the benefits of reduced environmental stimulation therapy.

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

Digital and technology recruiter Futureheads provides employees with a range of benefits and guidance to help them through any financial pressures. Prior to the cost-of-living crisis, the London-based living wage employer already offered its 30 employees financial-related benefits such as a health cash plan, a season ticket travel loan, a technology scheme to help spread the cost of larger purchases, a bikes-for-work scheme, lunch or vouchers on employees’ work anniversaries, an individual quart

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 23, 2024

The average age of a construction worker is now in the 40s. Baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — represent 40% of the construction industry workforce, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training. The nature of construction work presents many hazards for workers, many of which may not appear until late into a person’s career.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2024

The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. However, a growing body of research suggests emotional intelligence (EI) is a pivotal force behind sales leadership success. More than just a buzzword, EI encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. Leaders adept in emotional intelligence are often seen forging stronger relationships and achieving greater outcomes.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 23, 2024

Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.

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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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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

The Singapore government has announced that it will roll out flexible work arrangement (FWA) guidelines for employees as of 1 December. The mandatory guidelines, which were devised by the Tripartite Workgroup, will set out how employees should request for FWAs and use them, and how employers and supervisors should handle requests. The aim is to make it easier for employees to request FWAs, while acknowledging that employers continue to have the prerogative to decide on work arrangements.

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Higginbotham

APRIL 23, 2024

According to an article published by Forbes Advisor , 98 percent of employees prefer to work remotely at least part of the time. In addition, one in three workers have adapted to a remote hybrid model, while one in eight are in fully remote roles. The shift toward remote work , while introducing new dynamics in the workplace, brings with it flexibility and potential for increased productivity alongside unique opportunities for enhancing employee engagement with company culture.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2024

A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that the global floor area is expected to double by 2060, the equivalent of building out New York City every month for the next 40 years.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 22, 2024

Romantic partners usually agree on their broad retirement goals, a new Ameriprise study shows. But the consensus breaks down over smaller questions.

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Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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