Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The current and growing cost of living crisis that’s now impacting so many people across the UK could prove to be even more of a disruptor to employees than the pandemic was. According to our recent survey , over 9 in 10 workers say the cost of living crisis is as worrying or more worrying than the COVID pandemic was. This means businesses who value their people will be wanting to find ways to provide support for workers with financial worries.

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BetterUp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In the business world, many things are out of our control. The economy, the stock market, interest rates, natural disasters, and world events can all impact our organizations in ways we can't change or predict.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Time of the year for looking backwards and forwards. For workplace predictions and retrospectives. The Economist announces that the word / term of the year is hybrid work. This is interesting because, although The Economist is using it as an interchangeable term for flexible working as many do, a great deal of energy is still expounded on defining exactly what it means.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Scott Barry Kaufman , Cognitive Scientist and Humanistic Psychologist and Founder, Center for Human Potential , delivered a keynote address at 15Five’s recent Thrive conference in Austin, Texas. Passionate about human potential, Scott talked through many aspects of his research into personal development and fulfillment, from the value of effort over talent, to embracing inspiration in the workplace, to reframing Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs.

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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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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Home improvement retailer Wickes has reported a mean gender pay gap of 7.4%, up from 6.4% in 2021. The business, which published its second gender pay gap report since becoming an independent listed employer, also reported a 2.6% median gender pay gap for 2022, narrowing from 8.4% last year. Wickes stated that it now has a greater representation of women in the highest paid roles, at 29.11%, and has increased female representation in its management grades.

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BetterUp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Jump to section. What are listening skills? What is active listening? 8 ways to improve your active listening skills. Becoming the best conversation partner. Have you ever talked with a friend, partner, or manager and felt they weren’t listening? Maybe they were fidgeting with their phone or staring into the distance. You likely felt less motivated to share after witnessing this behavior.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 and 15 December 2022 were: Northern Ireland government confirms £1,400 NHS pay award. Jacob’s Cream Crackers gives 6.5% pay rise. Government awards £1.97 million to help women in the workplace. Employers using pay to drive performance outperform peers. Billionaire boss hires out Disney World exclusively for 10,000 staff.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 16, 2022

It is finally that time of the year for which everyone waits all year long. To shop for gifts for loved ones, decorate a giant tree with trinkets and ornaments, bake yummy bread, cakes, and cookies, and host parties. Yes, Christmas is right around the corner, the beautiful festival of joy, happiness, sharing, and giving. But what about Christmas at work?

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Leeds-based recruitment firm Seven Search and Selection has signed a deal to transfer full ownership across to its 20 employees as of this month. According to the business, it chose to establish an employee ownership trust (EOT) so all of its employees would be personally invested and working for each other, with a common goal of sharing in its growth and success.

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Workers' Compensation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The 3.6 fatal occupational injury rate in 2021 represents the highest annual rate since 2016. A worker died every 101 minutes from a work-related injury in 2021. Source: US BLS There was a 16.3-percent increase in deaths for driver/sales workers and truck drivers which went up to 1,032 deaths in 2021 from 887 deaths in 2020. This was the primary factor behind the increase in fatalities to workers in transportation and material moving occupations which reached a series high in 2021 Construction a

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Empuls

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Christmas is a wonderful time to share your joy with the people you love. Surprises are a unique way to show that you care. If you are contemplating how to surprise your colleague, we present you with some wonderful ideas. 13 Amazing Ways to Surprise your Colleagues on Christmas Who does not like surprises? Everyone loves to be surprised with gifts on important occasions.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Through 2022, we all faced quite volatile macroenvironmental circumstances to say the least. Through 2023, businesses will face recessionary challenges along with changing employee expectations. Employee benefits will play a key role in supporting the overall pay, benefits and compensation package to help employers build and maintain strong teams and weather the macroenvironmental storm.

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cipHR

DECEMBER 16, 2022

From the snapshot date and reporting deadline, to where to view other employers’ reports, here’s everything you need to know about gender pay gap reporting. We answer some of the most common questions about gender pay gap reports, their effectiveness so far in reducing gender pay inequality, and the prospect of the requirements being extended to a wider group of employers. .

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The media industry has been hit hard by layoffs in recent months , with major companies like Buzzfeed, Verizon Media, and Condé Nast all announcing significant job cuts. These layoffs have sparked concern and outrage among media workers and industry experts, who are worried about the impact on the industry and its employees. But what is driving these job losses and what are the consequences for media workers and consumers?

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BetterUp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Jump to section. What is concentration? What causes a lack of concentration? Why is improving concentration important? How are concentration and memory related? 5 tips for improving your concentration. Improve brain power today for a healthy tomorrow. It’s happened again. You’re deep in conversation with someone, and within seconds of wrapping up your chat, you completely forget what you were discussing.

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BerniePortal

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Recent history has shown us that employees were a driving force behind which benefits were offered. In years prior, organizations felt little pressure to provide additional benefits such as more generous parental leave, unlimited paid time off, hybrid work opportunities, and many more. Now that offerings like these have become the new normal, organizations must re-evaluate their strategies to ensure they remain competitive in landing top talent.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Recently, there has been a huge step in the right direction for the support of those in the workplace with caregiving responsibilities. The Carer’s Leave Bill, which grants ‘unpaid carers’ a week of unpaid leave has been approved and backed by the Government. According to The Carers Trust, an unpaid carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

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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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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Something for the weekend: Santas little helpers can name their price this year, as US-based holiday entertainer hiring website HireSanta.com has revealed it is overwhelmed with tree-mendously high demand. In a video interview with news website NPR, Mitch Allen, founder and self-described ‘head elf’ at HireSanta.com, explained that the business has seen a 125% increase in demand for Father Christmas compared with holiday seasons before the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, with 20 clients clamour

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

When you reach the last calendar month, there are many tell-tale signs it’s nearly Christmas. Office attire has switched to thermals and dangly Christmas tree earrings, Heart Christmas Radio is on repeat, and the workload dies down as you start putting tasks on next year’s to-do list. Yet, December is also a great time to show your appreciation to your employees or work colleagues.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

More than half (53%) of employers said they intend to give staff pay increases of at least 5% in 2023, according to an Incomes Data Research poll. The survey of 181 large private sector organisations found that 24% anticipated awarding an increase of 6% or more, and 25% intended to make pay increases of between 4% and 4.99%. Just 1% said they would give employees between 0.1 and 1.99%, with the same number implementing a pay freeze.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare now to comply with reporting deadlines. in early 2023. For the 2022 calendar year, covered employers must: a) furnish statements to individuals by March 2, 2023; and b) file returns with the IRS by Feb. 28, 2023 (or March 31, 2023, if filing electronically).

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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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