Mon.Dec 05, 2022

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Biofeedback for Stress: How It Can Improve Your Health

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is stress, and what does it do to your body? What is biofeedback? What biofeedback procedures are available? What can you learn from biofeedback? Using biofeedback to lead a healthier life. Biofeedback: Success stories of stress management. The benefits of using biofeedback. Finding new ways to relax.

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Buyer’s guide to employee assistance programmes 

Employee Benefits

What are employee assistance programmes? An employee assistance programme (EAP) is, at its core, a helpline, paid for by employers and provided free to staff, which provides confidential advice and assistance around a wide range of subjects that might affect them both at work and in their personal lives. This typically includes emotional counselling , financial, debt and legal assistance, information around child and elder care, as well as physical and mental health services.

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Millions now able to request flexible working on day one of employment

Workplace Insight

Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Flexible working doesn’t just mean a combination of working from home and in the office – it can mean employees making use of job-sharing, flexitime, and working compressed, annualised, or staggered hours.

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Itsu launches benefits centred on major life transitions

Employee Benefits

Restaurant and grocery chain Itsu has launched a benefits package that aims to support its 1,500 members of staff through major life transitions, including becoming a parent, moving home, and undergoing gender reassignment. Among the benefits it introduced in November was paid leave for various life events. For employees experiencing the menopause, Itsu added 10 days per year, in addition to their existing entitlements.

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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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How To Start An Email (Like A Pro)

BetterUp

Jump to section. The importance of a good salutation. How to start an email. How not to start an email. Greet for success.

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The Pros and Cons of Pay Transparency

Griffin Benefits

Emboldened by a strong labor market, employees find themselves in the driver's seat these days when it comes to demanding pay transparency. And with a growing list of jurisdictions now requiring employers to share compensation information, this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In this post we will address the rules surrounding pay transparency across the country and workers’ growing demand for it.

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Asos and UK Power Networks make Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list

Employee Benefits

Online clothing retailer Asos, power firm UK Power Networks (pictured above) and charitable social enterprise Police Now were named on Inclusive Companies’ Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list for 2022-23. The list is a national accreditation that can be acquired each year by organisations. Compiled by an advisory panel, it was collated based on each employer’s commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity, which includes age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and religion, with

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Tech Layoffs: Recruiters Don’t Feel So Lucky

HR Digest

As layoffs hit tech, professional recruiters are forced to rethink their careers. Welcome to the painful world of human resources where AI tools may take over work from professional hirers who are currently facing the axe. While job openings for HR professionals increased 130% during the pandemic, they have now dwindled by about 40%. Companies like Apple and Okta were among the first ones to have laid off hiring teams in an attempt to recession-proof their futures.

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How to talk to your employees about the cost of living crisis

Employee Benefits

The cost of living crisis is unfortunately ongoing, with the end still far from sight. It’s an issue that affects all aspects of everyday life, and the workplace is no exception. Financial stress and uncertainty can impact everything from mental health to day-to-day performance at work. A combination of openly acknowledging the economic turbulence and ensuring that your teams feel supported is the key to ensuring job satisfaction, good employer/employee relations and high levels of talent retent

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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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Financial Wellness Leads to Employee Retention, Says Bank of America Report

Best Money Moves

Financial wellness leads to employee retention, says Bank of America report. Researchers find increasing evidence between financial wellness benefits and employee retention. Plus, 4 more highlights from the survey. Employers are starting to realize the fuel value of financial wellness benefits. Compared to last year, more companies are offering financial wellness benefits and about 85% of employers say they reduce employee attrition, according to Bank of America’s 2022 Workplace Benefits report.

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Gardner Leader introduces first menopause champion

Employee Benefits

Law firm Gardner Leader has appointed its first menopause champion as part of an investment in health and wellbeing support initiatives for its workforce. Hilary Messer, senior associate in the dispute resolution team, was given the responsibility for raising the profile of menopause awareness in the workplace and encouraging staff to talk more openly about it.

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How to Level Up Employee Benefits Education With Video

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

As employee engagement continues to drift downward, organizations everywhere are looking for more efficient, effective ways to connect and communicate with their workforce. This is especially true for employee benefits education, where access to clear, complete and timely information is critical. What better way to help employees understand their benefits than with video?

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Who Pays Payroll Taxes? (+ Cheatsheet)

Patriot Software

Whenever you cut a check for an employee, the employee isn’t the only one receiving money. You must withhold payroll taxes from employee wages and remit them to the proper agencies. Depending on the payroll tax, you must match employee contributions. But, not all payroll taxes are created equally. So, who pays payroll taxes? Is […] READ MORE.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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3 Unique Ideas to Improve Your Employee Onboarding Experience

Flimp Communications

Positive onboarding experiences result in comfortable, satisfied employees. Bad onboarding makes employees feel disoriented and like they made a mistake. Here are some innovative ways to improve your organization’s onboarding experience to boost employee retention. The post 3 Unique Ideas to Improve Your Employee Onboarding Experience appeared first on Flimp.

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2022 Client Satisfaction Survey Results & What’s to Come

Benefit Resource Inc.

The results of BRI’s 2022 Client Satisfaction Survey are in! As always, the service we provide is our top priority. Continue reading to see the results and what we’ll be doing to enhance your experience in 2023. Summary of Results Use the arrows to view the results of BRI’s 2022 Client Satisfaction Survey. Continue reading to see a text summary and download the full summary of results. .

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7 Signs Your Co-worker Is Dealing With Mental Health Issue

HR Digest

Struggling with mental health at work can be a very difficult situation for many people, whether you are an executive or on a lower level. All of these have captured the attention of organizations, which want to ensure that the well-being of their employees is closely monitored. Employers often find it difficult to determine when their employees are dealing with their mental health at work.

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Vonage recruits chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Global cloud communications business Vonage has appointed Tracey Leahy (pictured) as chief people officer, effective from last week. Leahy reports to Vonage’s chief executive officer Rory Read, and was also appointed as a member of the executive leadership team. Based in the UK, she has been given responsibility for leading all aspects of human resources , including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, and organisational development and effectiv

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Bringing value to healthcare benefits with simplicity

Employee Benefit News

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Moment of Zen

Assurance Agency

Ommm. Close your eyes. Clear your head of all thoughts except your breathing. Repeat in your head “inhale” and “exhale” with each breath you take. Continue this for one minute. Did you do it? Did you make it one minute? I’ll venture to guess some of you didn’t - I certainly didn’t the first time I tried. Taking the time, even one minute, to declutter your mind can be a really tough thing to do.

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Why employers shouldn't get rid of their COVID testing policies

Employee Benefit News

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Moment of Zen

Assurance Agency

Ommm. Close your eyes. Clear your head of all thoughts except your breathing. Repeat in your head “inhale” and “exhale” with each breath you take. Continue this for one minute. Did you do it? Did you make it one minute? I’ll venture to guess some of you didn’t - I certainly didn’t the first time I tried. Taking the time, even one minute, to declutter your mind can be a really tough thing to do.

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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.

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Tech layoffs will create new hurdles for Black STEM talent. Can the industry refocus DEI efforts?

Employee Benefit News

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How Your Covered Employees Can Find Quality, Affordable Care

Employer Connection

Employees covered under a plan administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., can now access an enhanced online tool designed to help them locate doctors and facilities in their area with the best quality and price on a medical test, imaging or procedure. They also can see estimated out-of-pocket costs, based on their health benefit plan. The easy-to-use, intuitive tool from Healthcare Bluebook is offered at no additional cost to covered employees via their employer-sponsored plan.

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Will New York's empty offices become housing?

Employee Benefit News

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How to Level Up Employee Benefits Education With Video

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

As employee engagement continues to drift downward, organizations everywhere are looking for more efficient, effective ways to connect and communicate with their workforce. This is especially true for employee benefits education, where access to clear, complete and timely information is critical. What better way to help employees understand their benefits than with video?

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.