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HOW (AND WHY) TO PROMOTE SELF-CARE TO YOUR EMPLOYEES

Employee Benefits

Employee burnout isn’t a new issue, but things have been made a lot worse by the impact of Covid-19. Depression rates in the UK have doubled since before the pandemic, with 21 % of adults experiencing some form of depression. On top of this, 79% of people are regularly experiencing workplace stress. Organisations that enjoy the highest levels of employee engagement and retention understand the importance of employee wellbeing.

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How to avoid employee burnout before it’s a problem

Insperity

Employee burnout is a big problem in the workplace, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Feelings of burnout – when an employee just feels done with their current situation – can manifest in various ways: Lack of interest or initiative in work Withdrawal from others Displays of stress , frustration, disillusionment or exhaustion – sometimes with little provocation Negative attitude Frequent absences.

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Understanding entrepreneurship: What is it and its types

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is an entrepreneur? How entrepreneurship works. Types of entrepreneurs. 5 qualities entrepreneurs have. Why is entrepreneurship important? How to be an entrepreneur. Final thoughts.

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Royal Mail bolsters menopause support for staff

Employee Benefits

Royal Mail has announced the launch of a menopause support campaign for staff. The mail delivery giant, which employs about 137,000 people, said the Let’s Talk Menopause initiative was designed to make a difference to affected workers by raising awareness and increasing conversation. The campaign has four main aims: to lead and manage with empathy providing a supportive environment; to raise awareness and understanding; to normalise conversations, and to provide education, information and practi

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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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Generational differences: how to retain multigenerational talent

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are generational differences? Why are there generational differences? 5 generations that make up the workforce. What generational differences look like in the workplace. 3 reasons to embrace a multigenerational workforce. How managers can bridge the generational gap.

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How to Outsmart the Innovator's Bias and Boost Future-Mindedness

BetterUp

Jump to section. The "Innovator's Bias" gets in the way of assessing the future. The research experiment: Induce the innovator’s bias, then cure it. A simple exercise to out-smart bias. Moving forward with clear-eyed confidence. In changing and uncertain times, we innovate our future every day. Companies, countries, and individuals face challenges. Developing solutions that help — that meaningfully address challenges, that have a durable positive impact — these solutions demand a different minds

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Ninth Circuit Agrees with Third Circuit that “Highest Contribution Rate” for Withdrawal Liability Payment Calculations Excludes PPA Surcharges

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

On January 31, 2022, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s finding that surcharges imposed by the Pension Protection Act (“PPA”) are excluded from the determination of an employer’s “highest contribution rate” for withdrawal liability payment calculations. While the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (“MPRA”) explicitly excluded surcharges that accrued after 2014 from such calculations, this case concerned surcharges that accrued before 2015 – which remains relevant even today because the h

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20 Survey Questions to Ask Employees for Effective Feedback

BerniePortal

Employees are the heart and soul of an organization, and valuing their opinions can have a huge payoff. Whether gathering feedback on company policies or taking a pulse on company culture , listening to your employees’ feedback is crucial for employee retention and growth. BerniePortal’s Survey Tool within Performance Management streamlines the data gathering process with its ability to offer both individual and organization-wide surveys.

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The Dire Need for a Meaningful Fringe Increase

AssuredPartners

Annually, in the early summer , The Department of Labor (DOL) issues a new memorandum modifying the fringe benefit rate on contracts covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). For the thousands of federal contractors working under SCA regulations, that number is crucial for employee morale and the strength of an employer’s benefits package.

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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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[Podcast]: Key ERISA Fee and Investment Litigation Developments and the Impact of Hughes v. Northwestern University

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, Myron D. Rumeld , partner and co-chair of Proskauer’s ERISA Litigation group and senior associate Tulio D. Chirinos , review the current state of affairs with respect to the litigation challenging the fees charged and investments offered in defined contribution plans; and The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hughes v.

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More Explanation of Arising Out Of

Florida Workers' Comp

The Florida First District Court of Appeal issued a decision on February 16, 2022 in Silberberg v. Palm Beach County Schools , Case number 1D20-75. It is a very detailed return to the topics of "course and scope," and "arising out of" that underlaid the Valcourt-Williams decision. See Personal Comfort? Testing Compensability (April 2019). The Silberberg case is mentioned in It's not that the Wind is Blowin' (June 2021), regarding various cases citing Valcourt-Williams.

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Gender Diversity in the Workplace: Importance and Benefits

Darwinbox

What is Gender Diversity? Gender Diversity is a term that refers to an equal representation of people belonging to various genders. It is not restricted to binary but encompasses various gender identities. It is a burning topic of discussion in many junctures of life as it seeks to establish equality and diversity, a notion that was once not accepted widely.

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Top Employee Engagement Trends for 2022

HR Lineup

What is Employee Engagement? Employee engagement can be defined as the emotional commitment an employee has for the organization they are working for and the goals of that organization. By being emotionally committed, employees will show great care for the work they do and their company in general. A fully engaged employee will not work for the paycheck or for the next promotion but on behalf of the organization to ensure that the company is achieving all its set goals.

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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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Civil Action Related to COVID-19 Death of Texas Employee Barred by Exclusivity

The Workcomp Writer

A federal district court, sitting in Texas and construing Texas law, granted a defendant-employer’s motion for summary judgment in a civil action filed against it by the family of a worker who died as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak [ Sil v. Larsen Farms , 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27705 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 15, 2022)]. The federal trial court acknowledged the plaintiffs’ allegations— inter alia , that the defendant had improperly housed dozens of sick employees in inadequate “quarantine housing,” that

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What is the myth of normality and what is HR’s role in it?

LACE Partners

How can HR professionals help to change the ‘myth of normality’? In this latest podcast we talk to Maria from our partners at The Clear Company to talk about a blog she wrote which relates to supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the workplace. Read the blog from the Clear Company here – theclearcompany.co.uk/the-myth-of-normality/. The post What is the myth of normality and what is HR’s role in it?

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New Nationwide Ban Against Enforcement of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Misconduct Cases

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On February 10, 2021, the US Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), a bipartisan bill that invalidates and renders unenforceable predispute arbitration agreements in any case alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment. The US House of Representatives passed a version of the bill on […].

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Reactive vs. proactive management styles: Which one gets results?

BetterUp

Jump to section. A tale of two managers. Is it better to be proactive or reactive? What causes a reactive mindset? Qualities of proactive leaders. How to be a more proactive manager.

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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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64% of staff fear managers won’t spot poor mental health

Employee Benefits

Two-thirds of employees are concerned that their managers would not spot the signs of poor mental health, research has revealed. A poll of more than 2,000 people working at organisations across the UK, commissioned by the South Westminster Business Alliance, found that 64% had little faith in their bosses to identify the issue. Seven in 10 believe their managers would benefit from training to increase their awareness of mental health problems.

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How to promote stress relief in the office

Higginbotham

Stress is a part of our everyday lives as human beings. Unfortunately, the health consequences of untreated stress can be particularly debilitating over time. Among the many different stressors, workplace-induced stress is among the most common sources for stress build-up. Learning how to manage stress on a day-to-day basis is an important aspect of retaining our mental and physical health.

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Ocean Holidays Group becomes living wage employer

Employee Benefits

Ocean Holidays Group has become an accredited living wage employer, resulting in all its full-time workers earning at least £23,000 per year. The Essex-based firm, which has more than 150 employees, joined almost 9,000 employers including Google, Ikea and Everton Football club in achieving certification from the Living Wage Foundation. Accredited businesses promise to pay their staff the real living wage rate, which is independently calculated based on the amount people need to get by.

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Why is Employee Wellbeing So Important for Your Business?

Sodexo Engage

Summary: What exactly do we mean by employee wellbeing? Showing employees you care matters. Specific business benefits of staff wellbeing. How can you better support employee wellbeing in your business? Why is Employee Wellbeing So Important for Your Business? There has scarcely been a more stressful time for employees than the Covid pandemic. With the economic impact of the virus leading to significant job losses and severe job insecurity, not to mention the fear and uncertainty felt as a resul

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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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How to promote stress relief in the office

Higginbotham

Stress is a part of our everyday lives as human beings. Unfortunately, the health consequences of untreated stress can be particularly debilitating over time. Among the many different stressors, workplace-induced stress is among the most common sources for stress build-up. Learning how to manage stress on a day-to-day basis is an important aspect of retaining our mental and physical health.

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How To Promote Allyship In The Workplace?

Vantage Circle

Everyone is talking about diversity and inclusion these days. It's all over the news, and people are becoming more aware of workplace injustices every day. But, while we live in a time when many of us want to be change agents, we still don't know where to begin. And it is here that the concept of allyship in the workplace gains traction. This post will discuss what an ally is, the different sorts of allyship, and how to get started with it.

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8 creative benefits to help you become an employer of choice

Employee Benefits

Author: Dawn Saxby-Willis, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Reward Gateway. In my role, I speak with candidates all day long and I can assure you that the War for Talent is truly on. As a prospective employer, you may be wondering how you can make yourself stand out amongst the crowd. Instead of touting a fast-paced work environment or a family dynamic in the office, focus on the benefits you offer – specifically the benefits that prospective hires are interested in and will truly benefit fr

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50 Accomplishment Quotes To Boost Your Employees’ Morale

Vantage Circle

Our accomplishments are the pinnacle of our professional lives. However, without a few roadblocks along the way, reaching this pinnacle of success is difficult. That is why it is critical to celebrate every employees’ success, no matter how big or small, because these victories do not easily. And you can add a touch of personalization to this celebration of success by adding accomplishment quotes.

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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.