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HR digital transformation: Definition, benefits, and stages

Achievers

Human resources professionals are seeing more change than ever before — and leaning into the digital technology transforming work across the world is a key reason why. From automating routine tasks to providing new insights and capabilities, the HR digital transformation offers the possibility of changing the employee experience for the better. But it comes with its share of challenges as well, and a failure to anticipate and overcome these roadblocks can reduce your organization’s competitive a

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Capital Summit Helps Unravel Legislative Puzzle With Government Insiders

PayrollOrg

Laws and regulations are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle—it takes a lot of time and effort to put the pieces together to get it right. So come to the 2024 Capital Summit to stay in compliance and get a head start on any future changes. PayrollOrg’s 2024 Capital Summit will take place March 11-12 at the Hilton Arlington National Landing in Arlington, Va.

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London Underground staff accept improved pay offer

Employee Benefits

Credit: sematadesign / Shutterstock.com Workers employed on the London Underground by Transport for London have accepted an improved pay offer following a long-running dispute over wages. The employees, who are members of trade union Unite, overwhelmingly accepted the increase, and will see their pay for the 2023 financial year rise by between 5.8% and 11%, with the lowest- paid grades receiving the largest increases.

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Offices not geared up for hybrid working, poll claims

Workplace Insight

Despite a huge increase in the number of businesses adopting a hybrid working model, a new poll from Crown Workspace claims that almost half (46 percent) of hybrid workers believe their office or workspace does not suit a hybrid working model and is in need of modernisation. In recent months a number of businesses have requested a return to the office or an increase to the number of days spent in the office.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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Employee retention strategies… the trick to keeping your talent

Employee Benefits

Employee retention is an ongoing theme for employers and HR professionals, and for good reason. Recruiting fresh talent is expensive, eating into business profits. It’s more cost-effective to invest in employee retention strategies than it is to attract, onboard and train new starts. High employee turnover rates are a financial risk, and during this blog, we’ll explore all the elements to consider when creating a long-term employee retention strategy.

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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

Workplace Insight

Young people are now more likely to experience a common mental disorder (CMD) than any other age group – a complete reversal compared to two decades ago when they were least likely to. And the economic consequences are greatest for those whose poor mental health comes alongside poor educational outcomes, with one-in-three young non-graduates with a CMD currently workless, according to new Resolution Foundation research.

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20 of the happiest remote-friendly companies

Employee Benefit News

Using Comparably's Happiest Employees 2023 report, Flexjobs ranked which companies have the best cultures and are still hiring remote workers.

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Crucial HR KPIs you need to make data-driven decisions

Business Management Daily

How effective is your hiring process? Are your employees engaged with their work? How much revenue do you lose due to things like absenteeism and presenteeism? These are all questions that measure the effectiveness of your human resources department, and the best way to answer them is by paying attention to essential HR KPIs (key performance indicators).

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Australia Proposes ‘Right To Disconnect’ To Protect Work-Life Balance

Wellable

Australia introduced the ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation, setting a global standard for work-life balance. Explore implications and next steps for employers. The post Australia Proposes ‘Right To Disconnect’ To Protect Work-Life Balance appeared first on Wellable.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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What is Skills-First Hiring?

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, traditional hiring processes are evolving to adapt to changing needs and technologies. One such evolution is the concept of Skills-First Hiring, a methodology that prioritizes a candidate’s skills and abilities over traditional metrics like educational qualifications or years of experience.

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How to reach retirement regret-free

Employee Benefit News

Almost all retirees had regrets about how they planned for life after work. Is it possible to ever be prepared?

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How Modern Businesses Need To Adapt And Think Differently To Retain Workers?

Hppy

Many businesses , industries and sectors across the world struggle with employee retention, and it has become necessary to re-evaluate the relationship between employers and their staff members to try and reverse the trend. No matter how the broader community views its importance, motivational incentives to work hard and improve are crucial in any position.

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These Alabama clinics are still offering IVF treatments

Employee Benefit News

Clinic owners say they are wading into uncharted waters by continuing to do IVF in the aftermath of the ruling.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Buyer’s guide to fertility benefits

Employee Benefits

Credit: bezikus/Shutterstock What are fertility benefits? Fertility benefits are wide-ranging and include comprehensive support and treatment for individuals. The benefits cover the key areas of medicines, procedures and assisted conception, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Employers use the services of providers to offer fertility and parenthood-planning care to their employees, often as a funded benefit.

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Why leveling up member experience is a broker's 'new' job

Employee Benefit News

With only half of employees understanding their benefits, the time has come to devote more time to actually helping them use their benefits.

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Lem-uhn implements flexible workplace policy

Employee Benefits

London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a workplace policy called Flexible Fridays as part of its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee wellbeing. The new policy allows the agency’s employees to choose their working hours on Fridays, enabling them to finish early or work extended hours earlier in the week so they can have a shorter day or a complete day off at the end of the week.

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What Alabama's IVF ruling will mean for employees seeking fertility care

Employee Benefit News

Progyny's CMO Dr. Janet Choi explains how IVF and other fertility benefits may be impacted in the coming months.

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HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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49% of staff changed retirement plans due to cost-of-living crisis

Employee Benefits

Almost half (49%) of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis , according to new research by the Pensions Management Institute. The professional body that supports and develops UK pension schemes surveyed 2,030 employees with pensions. It found that 24% of respondents have delayed their retirement, 23% reduced their pension contributions, and 5% admitted to stopping contributions entirely.

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Mortgage Staffing Advantage in Recruitment to Placement

Professionals Alternative

[link] Mortgage Staffing Advantage in Recruitment to Placement A Look at Proalt Mortgage Staffing As someone who has worked in the mortgage business for a while, I know how important it is to have a team of skilled and committed people working together to achieve success. Finding the right people for your company, on the other hand, can be hard. We can help with that at Proalt Mortgage Staffing.

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Syniti hires new chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Enterprise data management firm Syniti has recruited Craig Ayers as its new chief people officer as of this month. In this role, Ayers will lead Syniti’s global HR function, including talent management, recruiting and employee engagement efforts. In addition, he will oversee its employee resource groups, helping sustain and continuously develop its inclusive culture.

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How to Write the Perfect Resignation Letter with Examples and Templates

Qandle

Writing the perfect resignation letter involves conveying your decision to leave the company in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining a positive relationship with your employer. Here’s a comprehensive guide, including examples and templates. Looking for the Best HR Software ? Check out the Best HR Software. What is a Resignation Letter?

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Employee Performance Survey with 53 Sample Questions

Vantage Circle

According to a study, nearly 75% of millennials are left unsure about their job performance or how to improve. This indicates that many organizations still lack awareness when accurately assessing employee performance. As a result, both the employees and organizations bear the brunt of it. So, if you are genuinely concerned about tracking your employees' performance or interested in gauging their opinions on their performance and overall satisfaction, employee performance surveys can be you

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Wheel of Life®: How It Helps You Find Balance

BetterUp

Jump to section What is the balance Wheel of Life®? Who created the Wheel of Life® assessment? What is the objective of the Wheel of Life®? What are the traditional areas on the Wheel of Life®? How to use the Wheel of Life® assessment How do you rank items in the Wheel of Life®?

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HR Trends in 2024: Navigating the Future of Work

Empuls

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” — Helen Keller As we step into a new year, this quote resonates deeply with the HR practices implemented at any workplace. Today, HRs are more like a tech-savvy trendsetter, always ready for the next big thing. They will have to continue to adapt to technological advancements, societal shifts, and changing employee expectations.

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Let’s safeguard free speech, while learning how to engage in more constructive conversations about difficult topics

Minding the Workplace

Video screenshot: Program speaker Prof. Nadine Strossen is seated immediately to the right of the podium, with DY on the left. Suffolk U. Law Review editor-in-chief Sara Levien is at the podium, opening the program. We are joined by a panel of Suffolk law students. Earlier this month, I had the distinct pleasure of moderating a program on freedom of speech and expression, featuring Professor Nadine Strossen ( Emerita , New York Law School), former President of the American Civil Liberties Union.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.