Mon.Feb 28, 2022

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How to Fill Out Form 940 the Right Way

Patriot Software

When the clock strikes midnight on new year’s, bam! It’s about time to complete Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. The FUTA tax return differs from other employment tax forms in a few ways. So, how to fill out a 940 tax form also differs. Learn how to fill out Form 940 […] READ MORE.

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Philippa Cornish: How can reward and CSR strategies contribute to the levelling-up agenda?

Employee Benefits

With an authentic social purpose, businesses can contribute to levelling up communities, which also furthers their organisation’s aims. Social purpose should be aligned with the overall business strategy to truly achieve social impact. The Edelman Trust Barometer, published in January 2022, found that businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are seen as competent and effective drivers of change.

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Understanding invisible disabilities in the workplace

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are invisible disabilities? How many people have invisible disabilities? Why do employees keep invisible disabilities silent? How to support employees with invisible disabilities.

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Five Employee Appreciation Ideas That Work Every Time

Employee Benefits

Employee Appreciation Day comes around every once a year. This Friday (4th March) is 2022’s turn. We should all know by now that your people are your company’s greatest asset, and without them, the cogs would simply stop turning. Therefore, employee appreciation is paramount in fostering an engaged and happy workforce. In fact, 86% of employees say recognition makes them feel happier at work.

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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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The Top 5 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

With human resources professionals facing more challenges and changes in the workplace than ever before, it can feel overwhelming to keep up. Employer and HR professionals can feel more prepared for 2022 by brushing up on industry knowledge with free online resources—many of which offer continuing education credit. We’ve cultivated a list of the top 5 free online courses for HR professionals at all levels in 2022.

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Janet Williamson: How can reward and CSR strategies contribute to the levelling-up agenda?

Employee Benefits

The government’s levelling up white paper, Levelling up the United Kingdom, was published in February. The first of its 12 missions is that, by 2030, pay , employment and productivity will rise in every part of the UK. Clearly, employers have a huge role to play in making this happen. For too many people right across the UK, the link between work, security and opportunity is broken.

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8 Tips For Holding Productive And Inclusive Hybrid Meetings

Wellable

Over the past several years, organizations have become adept at carrying out most of their operations remotely, as the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person gatherings infeasible.

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Protecting Your Employees’ Interest in the Remote Work Landscape

Hppy

Before 2020, most organizations around the world were skeptical about remote working. However, a global pandemic completely changed this outlook on telecommuting. Working from home is on the rise, thanks to its plethora of benefits. In fact, a third of Americans think that physical offices are a thing of the past. While remote working is certainly advantageous, it also comes with a few caveats.

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Average woman works for free for two months of the year

Employee Benefits

The average woman effectively works for free for nearly two months of the year compared to the average man, resulting in a 15% gender pay gap on average, according to new analysis published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The research revealed that in education there is a 25% gender pay gap, so the average woman effectively works for free for 93 days before she starts getting paid compared to the average man.

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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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These Are the Best 10 Work-From-Home Jobs to Have in Mind

BetterUp

Jump to section. Remote work before and now. 10 best remote jobs to consider. The bottom line.

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EXCLUSIVE: 59% of employers want to support staff mental wellbeing

Employee Benefits

New data has revealed that 59% of employers felt an increased responsibility for supporting the mental wellbeing of staff as a result of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Group Risk Development (Grid), the industry body for the group risk protection sector, conducted research among 501 HR decision-makers and found that 57% felt the same increased responsibility for physical wellbeing of staff, 56% felt the same for supporting staff social wellbeing and 50% thought employees’ financial wellbeing should be

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The Master of the Complaint Retains Jurisdiction

Workers' Compensation

Deciding employment status is an issue that can be decided either before the Division of Workers’ Compensation [DWC] or before Superior Court in a civil action. A volunteer firefighter was struck by a firetruck that the defendants were using to bar hop. A claim was filed in Superior Court. The trial court ruled that the case should be transferred to the DWC to determine employment status.

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Alex Beer: How can reward and CSR strategies contribute to the levelling-up agenda?

Employee Benefits

Levelling up has proved hard to define, but in broad terms it is about reducing inequalities between areas through increasing productivity and improving living standards. It is also about restoring a sense of community and local pride. It might also mean addressing inequalities on other dimensions, such as the gendered imbalances observed in the roles and experiences of men and women.

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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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How do I start my own HR consulting business? [Ask upstartHR]

UpstartHR

Have a question you’d like answered? Just shoot it our way at ben AT upstartHR DOT com and we’ll see if we can cover it in a future blog! Thank you so much for your insight! I ultimately would like to launch my own business as an HR consultant, with a focus on culture. Carrie. Hi Carrie! How neat! There’s always an opportunity for great service and support in this area.

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Agricultural staff in Northern Ireland to receive pay rises

Employee Benefits

The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed minimum wage rates increases of 5% for agricultural workers from 1 April. The proposed new minimum rate , which is applicable for the first 40 weeks of cumulative employment, is £6.95 per hour. For grade two standard agricultural staff, the rate is set to increase to £7.49 per hour, while grade three lead workers and grade four craft grade employees will see a rise to £9.36 and £10.06 per hour respectively.

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10 Best Human Resource Management Software for Growing Orgs in 2022

Qandle

From hiring and onboarding to managing payroll and compliance, every organisation needs a human resource management software to stay healthy. This software also makes the HR operations smooth and easier for both management and employees. We have sorted 10 best hrms software in India along with their features, pricing, pros and cons. So, choosing the best human resource management software will be a cakewalk if you carefully go through this HR software list!

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Essensys appoints chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Flexible workspace software provider Essensys has appointed Kally Kang-Kersey as chief people officer. The firm, which has offices in London, Hong Kong, New York and California, said she would develop its culture in the newly created role. A 15-year stint at digital solutions provider Zebra Technologies saw Kang-Kersey rise to the position of vice president of global talent.

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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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5 Compliance Issues Every HR Should Know

HR Lineup

HR compliance with the ever-changing state employment laws can be difficult but necessary for an organization to grow and achieve its objectives. HR regulatory compliance ensures that the company treats its employees fairly and legally to avoid those expensive legal suits or even jail terms for senior management. So, from minimum wage to new health insurance regulations, below is a checklist of five compliance issues to implement in HR policies and strategies.

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Organizational performance: 4 ways to unlock employee potential

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is organizational performance? 2 types of organizational performance. How do you measure organizational performance? 3 factors that impact organizational performance. What is organizational performance management? 4 tips to improve organizational performance.

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Distinguished Employee Spotlight – Beth Luera

InterWest Insurance Services

InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Beth Luera. Beth is truly a very dedicated and loyal teammate. She is admired by her coworkers and managers as a kind and thoughtful person. Beth is always doing things for others. Her workload is heavy, but she will always find time to take on another project or assist teammates. She has taken on many projects in the Accounting Department.

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7 Steps of the Decision-Making Process in Management

BetterUp

Jump to section. Why is it so hard to make a decision? What are the main steps to take when making a decision as a manager? Common challenges. 4 pro tips to ace your way of making decisions. Final thoughts.

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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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Poll: Do you offer fertility support to your employees?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Many organisations have introduced fertility support for their employees, which often includes discounted treatment alongside a range of related benefits. In light of this, do you offer fertility support to your employees? Do you offer fertility support to your employees? Do you offer fertility support to your employees?

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Essential tips for working with a perfectionist

Business Management Daily

Hiring managers often ask potential candidates the age-old question, “What is your greatest weakness?” Trying to frame themselves in as positive a light as possible, interviewees frequently say something about being a bit of a perfectionist. Such a response seems harmless or even beneficial. After all, what employer wouldn’t want to hire a worker who willingly pushes herself to great limits and demands exceptional standards?