Achievers
MARCH 12, 2024
Arguably the most important factor to business success is its people. Employees are the embodiment of an organization’s purpose, vision, and objectives. That’s why it’s so crucial that every employee is clear on the role they play in the bigger picture. But more than just the role they play, it’s equally important they feel supported, recognized, and valued throughout their entire employee journey.
HR Bartender
MARCH 12, 2024
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As you may know, Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lately, we’ve been getting caught up on older episodes of the show Jessica Jones. One of the episodes we watched recently showed private-investigator Jessica breaking into a morgue to gather information about someone and she needed to access the computer.
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Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
As you’ll see as you make your way through this new issue of Works magazine , we’ve spent even more time than usual discussing and learning about sustainable office design – and in particular how the interiors industry is determined to keep sustainable products, business practices and processes at the forefront of our thinking. We were privileged to join Hunters for their inaugural sustainability forum, we met up with the brilliant Sustainable Design Collective to discover their latest initiativ
Employee Benefits
MARCH 12, 2024
Arms, security and aerospace firm BAE Systems has reported a 7.7% mean gender pay gap for 2023, down from 8.6% in 2022. BAE Systems’ median gender pay gap was 8.7%, down from 8.3% the previous year. Both figures are lower than the organisation’s first reported ones in 2017, at 11.2% and 10.3% respectively. Its 2023 lower pay quartile comprised 68.5% men and 31.5% women, and its upper pay quartile 82.1% men and 17.9% women.
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.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
Despite continued economic uncertainty around the world, there is a strong belief that the global real estate industry is at a ‘pivot point’, with improving prospects ahead for renewed investment activity, according to the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate Global Outlook 2024 from PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The report amalgamates three regional reports, which canvassed thousands of real estate leaders across Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific, and is a key indicator of s
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Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.7 percent in 2023 to their lowest level since 1879, according to a new analysis from Carbon Brief. According to the report from the researchers, the last time UK emissions were this low, Queen Victoria was on the throne, Benjamin Disraeli was prime minister, Mosley Street in Newcastle became the first road in the world with electric lighting and 59 people died in the Tay Bridge disaster in Dundee.
InterWest Insurance Services
MARCH 12, 2024
Efforts are afoot to create new laws and regulations that would require California employers to include the opioid overdose medication Narcan in their first aid kits. The National Safety Council (NSC) recently asked the Cal/OSHA Standards Board to create new regulations requiring construction sites and general industry workplaces to stock medications that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
The inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum, organised by the French Government and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded last week. Representatives from 70 countries adopted the Declaration de Chaillot , a foundational document for international cooperation. This declaration aims to facilitate a swift, equitable, and effective transition within the sector to lower carbon emissions from buildings.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MARCH 12, 2024
National Employee Benefits Day 2024 is coming up on April 2. The theme this year is Creating Community to Combat Loneliness and we’re breaking down the types of loneliness and its impact on workplaces. We’ll be providing various resources on what employers […] The post Why Loneliness in the Workplace Matters appeared first on Word on Benefits.
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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.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
UK based furniture maker Modus has announce a partnership with Canadian office furniture giant Teknion. Modus is the first British manufacturer to become a Teknion partner and this new venture enables both parties to expand their global presence and localise their manufacturing capabilities. The firms say this strategic approach will help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its products for the UK, European, and North American markets, while at the same time driving sales.
Florida Workers' Comp
MARCH 12, 2024
The topic of "deep fakes" is back in the news recently, right here in Florida. Readers will remember that "deep fakes" have been in the news. The term refers to any time something is forged, whether it be someone's voice, image, etc. There have been newsworthy instances of See AI is a Tool (October 2023). that post introduced some youngsters in a "sleepy little town in Spain.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 12, 2024
For the second week running, the football talk takes place off mike. Joe Croft shares a coffee and a chat with Mark Eltringham. Instead of the mixed fortunes of Middlesbrough and Stoke City, they talk about everything to do with sustainability in office fitout and construction. They discuss the limit of accreditations and standards, the need to get beyond box ticking and greenwash and what best practice really looks like.
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 12, 2024
March is National Nutrition Month. How can you help your workforce form eating habits that will benefit them for life?
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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.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 12, 2024
If the US Supreme Court strikes down the established doctrine of significant judicial deference to certain government agency interpretations in two upcoming fishing boat cases, this decision could have ripple effects on employee benefit plan sponsors and fiduciaries. Such a decision would rock the boat and create more uncertainty in administering employee benefits.
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 12, 2024
Shane Lloyd, chief diversity officer at Baker Tilly, explains how bias around wealth, education and status can hurt businesses.
Qandle
MARCH 12, 2024
Within the domain of Human Resources (HR), practices stand as the bedrock of organizational triumph. These encompass a diverse range of strategies, policies, and procedures crafted to optimize the capabilities of a company’s most prized possession—its workforce. In this exhaustive manual, we explore the nuances of HR practices, illuminating their importance, elements, optimal tactics, and hurdles in execution.
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 12, 2024
A new survey from Indeed revealed why women could use more support from their employers when it comes to new tech.
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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.
PeopleKeep
MARCH 12, 2024
Have you ever heard of the term "statutory benefits"? Statutory benefits are a crucial aspect of employment law that employers and HR professionals must understand to ensure compliance with the law. In this article, we will explore what statutory benefits are, why they are important, and how they impact employers and employees.
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 12, 2024
Making sure knowledge and skills are up to date will help those looking to enter or stay in the tech industry.
Employee Benefits
MARCH 12, 2024
Credit: Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com Netflix UK, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) have signed a new deal on remuneration for UK writers. The deal, which will apply to UK writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series and is backdated to 1 February, is the first agreement between a streaming service, the WGGB and the PMA, which represents UK agents.
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 12, 2024
Nearly 6 out of 10 marketing students are working high school-level jobs five years after graduation.
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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.
Employee Benefits
MARCH 12, 2024
Supermarket chain Aldi is to increase hourly pay for store assistants and deputy store managers from 1 June. The organisation, which has more than 1,000 stores, 11 regional distribution centres and 45,000 employees across Britain, will increase its national minimum pay rate from £12 per hour to £12.40 outside the M25, and from £13.55 to £13.65 within the M25.
Higginbotham
MARCH 12, 2024
As the business landscape grows more competitive and labor markets tighten, it is becoming more essential to hire only the best candidates, as measured by objective criteria rather than by a hiring manager’s bias or intuition. One of the best ways to shift hiring practices from “gut feelings” to hard facts is the practice of blind recruiting , which helps to sharpen the focus of evaluation on skills, achievements and qualifications by removing details like gender, race, religion, disability or s
Professionals Alternative
MARCH 12, 2024
[link] Accounting Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Best Accounting and Finance Stars The Importance of Accounting Recruiting Strategies In today’s competitive job market, having effective accounting recruiting strategies is crucial for any organization looking to attract the best accounting and finance professionals. The financial services sector is a highly specialized industry that requires individuals with specific skills and expertise.
The Workcomp Writer
MARCH 12, 2024
In a well-written decision that maneuvered through an important statutory nuance found in North Carolina’s lump-sum statute (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-44), the state’s Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission denying an injured employee’s petition to receive a lump-sum payment related to her award of permanent and total disability (PTD) [ Blackwell v.
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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.
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