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How to set up a meal allowance for your employees

PeopleKeep

At some point during the workday, employees will experience the same feeling: hunger. Whether they’re looking for a quick snack to hold them over or a whole meal to satisfy their cravings, the cost of food cuts into their paycheck. An easy way for employers to show they care about their employees is to offer them meal allowances.

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NHS Business Services Authority becomes menopause-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

Credit: Duncan Andison / Shutterstock.com NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has achieved menopause-friendly accreditation from organisation Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace. In order to receive accreditation, the NHSBSA presented evidence to an independent panel, outlining its effectiveness in terms of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and evaluation.

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HR Compliance: Staying Compliant with Changing Labor Laws and Regulations

HR Digest

One of the major roles of the human resources team is to ensure HR compliance with both federal and state labor laws that govern their organization. It’s very easy to lose sight of the things that do matter and defile the laws that could get a company in big trouble. HR is tasked with keeping up with legal updates on HR policies to ensure that their organizations are safe and secure.

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Five signs of a toxic work culture

PeopleKeep

Your employees can make or break your organization. When you have a positive company culture , your team’s productivity, satisfaction, and engagement will soar. However, a toxic work culture can lead to burnout and resentment—ultimately driving your employees out the door.

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Individual Development Plan Template

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. Downlady the template today!

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Pipeline of women managers has stalled in wake of pandemic

Workplace Insight

The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new study “ Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline—and what to do about it ” from IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief. The study of 2,500 organisations in 12 countries and 10 industries found a small increase in the number of women at the C-suite and Board level (now 12 percent for both), and an increase to 40 percent representation of women in junior professional/specialist roles (37

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What role do share schemes play in the current economic climate?

Employee Benefits

While share schemes may not solve immediate financial worries, they can help boost long-term financial stability. Aligning staff with shareholders can improve motivation and engagement, reducing absence and turnover at a time when talent is at a premium. Proper communication of both the negatives and positives will help ensure staff get the most out of a share scheme.

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It's Time To Reconsider Aggregate Stop-loss Insurance

Griffin Benefits

A growing number of employers are currently experiencing a rise in catastrophic health claims, largely due to medical and pharmaceutical advances (e.g., specialty drugs and cell and gene therapies). In the past, employers have expanded cost-sharing methods to reign in rising health expenses, such as offering high deductible health plans, but today’s employers are hesitant to shift costs onto employees amid the tight labor market.

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Building a Better Work-Life Blend at Your Organization

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Work-life balance is an idea that’s been tossed around for decades, and organizations have paid a lot of attention to the term, particularly over the last three years as the line. Read more > The post <strong>Building a Better Work-Life Blend at Your Organization</strong> appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Litigation Setback for Employers Under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that all causes of action brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) are subject to a five-year statute of limitations. The Court’s holding is the latest disappointment for Illinois companies defending BIPA actions and means the scourge of BIPA litigation will continue. Read more here.

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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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What is Virtual Recruiting?

HR Lineup

Virtual recruiting refers to the process of using technology, such as video conferencing and online platforms, to conduct recruitment activities. This can include virtual job fairs, virtual interviews, and online assessments. Virtual recruiting has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the convenience and cost-effectiveness it offers. With virtual recruiting, employers can reach a wider pool of candidates, as they are not limited by geographic location.

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Forbes Ranks 15Five Best Overall Talent Management Software

15Five

We are proud to share that Forbes ranked 15Five as Best Overall Talent Management Software for 2023! They are providing this analysis for HR teams to choose the right solution for their businesses to “achieve a productive, high-performing workforce.” Why did they rank us #1 among 26 of the leading providers in the space? After analyzing 34 metrics like transparent pricing, employee self-sufficiency, compatibility with third-party integrations, and access to customer support and custo

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Suntory Beverage and Food introduces employee volunteering platform

Employee Benefits

Suntory Beverage and Food Great Britain and Ireland has implemented a volunteering and social purpose platform for employees across its European markets to give back through a contribution to wider society. The platform, Together for Good, was launched through a partnership with employee purpose organisation Benevity, to provide employees with a way to volunteer, fundraise and commit to making a difference to the planet and society.

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Colorado Paid Sick Leave: Must-know FAQs and Facts

Patriot Software

A number of states have hopped on the paid sick leave bandwagon. One of the newest states to do so is Colorado. In addition to regular sick leave, the state also offers public health emergency leave for time off due to COVID.

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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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GlobalData uses share schemes to boost global cohesion

Employee Benefits

In August 2022, 146 employees of industry intelligence firm GlobalData benefitted from an £82 million pay-out from its share option scheme , which was originally formed in 2010 and had remained open to entrants until December 2020. In 2019 and 2021, GlobalData built on the success of its 2010 scheme, creating two more that are scheduled to vest between February 2025 and February 2027.

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Expanded Employee Benefits in South Korea: Creating A Better Workplace Environment

Global People Strategist

Employee benefits aren’t just a perk of the job; they create an environment that helps foster happy and productive employees who feel supported. Admittedly, there are places where employee benefits have a long way to go in scope and execution — South Korea is one of them. Companies in South Korea are realizing this and taking action to provide better services for their employees by offering expanded employee benefits.

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Marks and Spencer invests £57m in retail pay rise

Employee Benefits

Credit: patat / Shutterstock.com Retailer Marks and Spencer will give its retail employees a pay rise as of 1 April as part of a £57 million investment. More than 40,000 customer assistants will see their hourly rate increase from £10.20 to £10.90, while London-based staff pay will also increase from £11.25 to £12.05. The change means all retail employees will be paid more than the national living wage and either in line with or more than the real living wage.

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Best of NeoCon 2023 awards submissions are now open 

Workplace Insight

The organisers of NeoCon have announced that the submissions portal for the 2023 edition of the Best of NeoCon competition is now open. A NeoCon tradition since 1990, the competition garners hundreds of product entries each year as exhibitors vie for one of the Best of NeoCon awards. Now in its 33rd year, the program will recognise the best new products in 56 categories spanning a range of verticals including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education sectors.

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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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Firefish Recruitment Software

HR Lineup

Firefish Recruitment Software is a cloud-based recruitment platform that streamlines the hiring process and provides a complete recruitment management solution for businesses. It is designed to help recruitment agencies and HR teams to source, manage and track candidates in a simple, user-friendly interface. The software offers a range of features to help automate the recruitment process, including automated job posting to multiple job boards, an applicant tracking system, candidate sourcing and

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One in four people will work from abroad this year, and many won’t tell their employer

Workplace Insight

One in four (23 percent) UK office workers plan to take advantage of remote working to log on from abroad in 2023, with a third (32 percent) doing so against company rules, according to new research by the risk management and insurance broker, Gallagher. The survey of more than 2,000 UK office workers claims that the dramatic increase in hybrid working post pandemic now extends to a “work from anywhere” culture.

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Vincere

HR Lineup

Vincere is a cloud-based recruitment software that offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features to streamline and optimize the recruitment process for staffing and recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and in-house recruitment teams. The platform provides end-to-end recruitment management solutions that help recruiters manage every stage of the recruitment process from candidate sourcing and tracking to applicant tracking, interviewing, and onboarding.

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36 Appreciation Messages for Colleagues & Coworkers: Strengthen Your Bond

Empuls

In today's fast-paced work environment, it's easy to get caught up in the rush of meeting deadlines, hitting targets, and navigating office politics. However, amidst all the chaos and stress, it's important to take a step back and recognize the hard work and dedication of our colleagues and coworkers. Appreciation messages can be a simple yet powerful way to acknowledge their contributions and show gratitude for their efforts.

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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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Wonderlic Select

HR Lineup

Wonderlic Select is an online pre-employment assessment tool developed by Wonderlic, a leading provider of cognitive ability tests. It is designed to help organizations make informed hiring decisions by measuring the cognitive abilities, personality traits, and work-related attitudes of job candidates. The Wonderlic Select assessment consists of three distinct modules: Cognitive Ability, Personality, and Attitude.

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Distinguished Employee Spotlight – Dashiel Mullen

InterWest Insurance Services

Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. Dashiel Mullen, IS Operations Administrator, Information Services Chico Dashiel resolves IT issues quickly and with a great attitude.

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31 Appreciation Messages for HR Teams to Express Your Gratitude

Empuls

The HR department plays a crucial role in the success of any organization, from recruiting and hiring top talent to managing employee benefits and resolving conflicts. Their efforts often go unnoticed, but without their hard work, it would be impossible to create a positive work environment and achieve business goals. As a result, it's important to show appreciation for the HR team's tireless efforts and dedication.

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NY Claimant’s Verbal Statement to Assistant Manager Was Sufficient Notice to Employer

The Workcomp Writer

Where it was undisputed that a New York claimant failed to give timely written notice of his injury, as required by N.Y. Workers’ Comp. Law § 18, but he testified that he verbally informed the employer’s assistant manager of his accidental injury either the day of the accident or on his next scheduled work day, it was within the Board’s discretion to credit such testimony and find that the claimant had provided adequate notice of the accident, held a state appellate court in Matter of Galdon v.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.