HR Digest

MARCH 3, 2023

Human Resources (HR) departments have evolved significantly over the past few years. The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. HR tech has allowed HR teams to streamline their processes, automate tedious tasks, and focus on more strategic initiatives. To this effect, it’s important for HR managers to determine and focus on the technology trends that play a role in HR operations.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Congress routinely showers small businesses with tax preferences. And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate returns are fast approaching—March 15 for S corps and April 18 for C corps. Snag: There are at least 24 different definitions of a small business in the tax code (we counted!), so check with your tax pro if you’re not sure whether your business qualifies.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 3, 2023

A new study has found that individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more engaged than their traditional plan counterparts during open enrollment, spending more time on choosing plans and using employer-provided tools to help them make their choices. Despite their higher engagement though, overall, 72% of group health plan enrollees spent less than an hour on their plan during last year’s open enrollment, according to the “2023 Consumer Engagement in Health Car

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

-By Dr Sophie Dix – VP of Content at Koa Health – Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions Sleep is integral to health—mental and physical. And the amount and quality of our sleep impacts all aspects of our lives. Rest is particularly impactful to work—ie, what most of us spend the majority of our waking hours doing. Poor sleep puts workers and those around them at risk Poor rest and a lack of sleep negatively affect our ability to concentrate, learn, problem-solve, remember i

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MARCH 3, 2023

‘Boost employee engagement’ sounds like a great goal. We know that employees that are engaged at work are more productive, more innovative, and likely to stay with their employer for longer. But what does employee engagement look like in practice? Beyond fun team-building activities, what practical ways can organizations help employees feel motivated, inspired, and connected to their work?

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HR Lineup

MARCH 3, 2023

Qualified is a comprehensive technical recruiting platform that helps companies evaluate and hire top talent. The platform offers a suite of tools designed to make the hiring process faster, more efficient, and more effective. With Qualified, companies can source, assess, and hire the best developers, engineers, and other technical professionals. At its core, Qualified is a skills assessment platform.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

Something for the weekend: Gambling bonus website BonusFinder.com has opened applications for an official Las Vegas Blackjack tester, with the successful entrant set to bag $2,000 (£1,674) and a trip for two to Sin City. The lucky applicant and their plus-one will win a three-day trip to Las Vegas, including flights and accommodation, and $1,000 (£838) to play with.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 3, 2023

AssessFirst is a leading online platform that offers a wide range of psychometric assessments and recruitment tools to help organizations identify, evaluate, and hire top talent. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has a global presence, serving businesses across Europe, Asia, and North America. The AssessFirst platform provides an integrated suite of assessment tools that enable companies to assess the skills, abilities, personality traits, and potential of candi

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

Belfast City Council has received living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. In order to receive accreditation, the council increased its pay rate for employees to a minimum of £10.90 per hour as set by the foundation, and also ensured that any of its regularly contracted staff were also paid this rate. It also committed, through its social value procurement policy, to set a timeline by which all of its third party contractors must pay their employees the real living wage.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Softfactors is a software company that specializes in providing innovative and efficient solutions for human resources management. Their software platform is designed to help businesses streamline their HR processes, optimize recruitment, and improve employee engagement. One of the key features of Softfactors is their recruitment optimization software.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

Professional services recruitment firm Sellick Partnership has given its more than 100 employees a day off today (Friday 3 March) to mark Employee Appreciation Day. The event, observed on the first Friday in March, was created by Dr Bob Nelson of Recognition Professionals International in 1995, to give thanks and recognition to employees. In previous years, Sellick Partnership allowed staff to finish early on Employee Appreciation Day and have lunch on the business, but this year the business de

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HR Lineup

MARCH 3, 2023

Workera is an online platform that provides individuals with the opportunity to learn, assess and showcase their skills in the field of AI and data science. It aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and potential employers by offering personalized assessments and tailored learning resources. The platform is designed to provide learners with a structured learning experience that enables them to acquire essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of AI and data science.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

Online retail giant Amazon has received certification as a top employer in Europe for 2023, for its dedication to creating a better work environment through HR policies and people practices. Certification from the Top Employers Institute is based on the results of an HR best practices survey, covering six HR areas consisting of 20 topics, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion , wellbeing and more.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 3, 2023

Organizations looking to improve retention, employee engagement, and culture may benefit from a transparent pay structure. But is it necessary for organizational success? Read on to learn more about pay transparency strategies and how your organization can effectively implement them.

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BetterUp

MARCH 3, 2023

Research shows that thought leadership is one of the most valuable tools organizations can use to build credibility. Yet as interest grows, so does the competition to break through the noise.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

Author : Ellie Pinder, 17 Thoughtful Ways to Recognise Your People: Employee Recognition Day 2023 Looking to retain, motivate and support your people? Employee recognition is the best way to encourage wellbeing , productivity and keep the best talent on your team. When is Employee Recognition Day 2023? March 3rd marks Employee Recognition Day 2023, but this practice should take place all the time within your business.

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LACE Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

Over the last three months our team have been drilling down into some of the most pressing concerns of Chief People Officers / Chief Human Resources Officers to find out what HR’s ‘ One Big Thing’ is. We’ve run a host of events, podcasts, as well as blogs and short videos, which will include a ‘fireside chat’ reflecting on what has been found out.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

At Seniorcare by Lottie, we’ve been crunching the numbers. And not just crunching, but creating a powerful tool to showcase those numbers. As eldercare responsibilities become more of an all-encompassing issue in today’s society, it means workplaces will be affected too. Whether it’s sudden absenteeism, poor mental health, loss of top talent or low productivity, caregiving responsibilities can have a broad and spanning effect on organisations.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 3, 2023

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2023

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 February – 2 March 2023 were: Sainsbury’s offers four-day working week to head office employees B and Q and Screwfix give retail staff pay rise Railway staff accept pay, security and conditions deal John Lewis reports 7.9% mean gender pay gap Marks and Spencer invests £57m in pay rise Diageo becomes fertility-friendly employer Awin adopts flexible working week West Ham United receives menopause friendly accreditation F

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Employer Connection

MARCH 3, 2023

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BetterUp

MARCH 3, 2023

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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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