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Ovo awarded menopause-friendly accreditation

Employee Benefits

Energy supplier Ovo has been awarded menopause -friendly accreditation in recognition of its support for employees who are going through perimenopause and the menopause. In order to achieve accreditation, which was developed by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers are assessed on their effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , and working environment by an independent panel.

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Dopey Vernacular

Florida Workers' Comp

I had the opportunity recently, at the Workers' Compensation Institute, to converse about a variety of issues with those who regulate Worker’s Compensation in America. The conversation eventually turned to dope, and there was great interest and entertainment found in the topic. Dope somehow persistently invades such conversations. There is some degree of academic interest.

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Answering all your questions about salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Benefits

What is salary sacrifice, and how can it help save money for both employers and employees? Terms like salary sacrifice, salary deduction, NET, and Gross can often confuse HR professionals and employees. There are important distinctions between the two, and the type of scheme available may vary depending on the product or service involved. Pluxee UK has answered all your most-asked questions about salary sacrifice schemes, including how they can make your benefits strategy cost-neutral.

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Prevent retirement-saving regrets with these tips

Employee Benefit News

Most Americans wish they had started saving for retirement sooner and that they hadn't withdrawn money early from retirement accounts, a recent study says.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Firms are optimistic about AI, but most have little idea what to do with it

Workplace Insight

Despite high levels of optimism about their adoption of artificial intelligence, two thirds of firms say they are not ready to implement AI in projects yet, according to a new poll. The Riverbed Global AI & Digital Experience Survey suggests that while 94 percent of those surveyed say AI is a top C-Suite priority and 91 percent agree it provides a competitive advantage, only 37 percent are fully prepared to implement projects now, However, 86 percent of leaders say they expect their organis

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47.5% of employers offer financial advice as an employee benefit

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (47.5%) of organisations revealed that they offer financial advice as an employee benefit, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. The same number (47.5%) of respondents said that they do not offer financial advice as an employee benefit , while 5% said they were unsure. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that 34% UK organisations admitted they do not offer financial advice, increasing to 51% of employers with fewer than 500 employees, accordin

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Meeting fatigue is bad for business

Employee Benefit News

According to Miro, 43% of workers report that meetings reduce their productivity.

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Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live 2024

Employee Benefits

Representatives from the British Council, Rio Tinto and Travis Perkins will present a session on the culture of recognition and reward on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024. The panel will take place Wednesday 9 October at 11.05am in Theatre Four and is titled: ‘Boosting productivity and performance with a culture of recognition and reward’.

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Class is in session: 3 ways to boost benefits engagement this back-to-school season

Employee Benefit News

The right benefits backed up with ongoing education is a winning combination for employers.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Employees value flexible working more than wellbeing perks

Employee Benefits

More employees admitted that they value flexible working over wellbeing perks such as gym memberships and stress management apps, according to Investors In People. The people management and employee wellbeing accreditation organisation carried out a survey through YouGov of more than 1,000 people and 500 HR decision makers. It found while HR decision makers said their organisation offers a range of wellbeing initiatives, employees are less likely to say their employer actually does.

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Bank of America raises minimum wage to $24 an hour

Employee Benefit News

Bank of America will increase its minimum hourly wage to $24 next month.

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A Guide To Ergonomics In The Workplace

Wellable

Workplace ergonomics reduces injury risks and boosts productivity by prioritizing employees’ safety and comfort. Explore how to create an ergonomically sound workplace. The post A Guide To Ergonomics In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Trucker tips and tricks: Creating a healthy work-life balance

WEX Inc.

For those interested in a life on the road, truck driving is a career that can be extremely rewarding. In fact, many would say that being a truck driver is more of a lifestyle choice than a career decision. Every job has its challenges, and truck driving is no exception. In this article, we’ll discuss how the freedom and flexibility of long-haul trucking can cause challenges for career drivers but by following best-practices, truckers, fleet managers, and owners of trucking companies can work to

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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IRS Announces Second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 15, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Announcement 2024-30, which provides a second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program for employers to resolve erroneous claims. This program aims to help employers avoid civil litigation, penalties, and interest by settling their civil tax liabilities. It will run through November 22, 2024.

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WEX expands DriverDash app to thousands of Phillips 66®, Conoco®, and 76® locations in the U.S.

WEX Inc.

WEX, the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced the expansion of its DriverDash mobile payment app to include more than 5,500 Phillips 66®, Conoco®, and 76® brand locations nationwide. DriverDash provides seamless and secure transactions from a mobile device, allowing commercial fleet drivers to authorize transactions directly from their vehicles.

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PwC Set on Monitoring Employee Location to Guarantee RTO

HR Digest

In January, PwC plans to start monitoring the location of its workers in the UK to ensure that they follow the guidelines of the hybrid model and return to the office on a regular basis. Workers are expected to work from the office at least three days a week but globally, employees have been known to prefer working from home. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ worker tracking system will use location data from the employees to confirm that they are returning to the organization as scheduled.

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8 essential fleet driver safety tips

WEX Inc.

In 2021 alone, there were more than 39,000 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, killing nearly 43,000 people, based on the most recently available data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Moreover, motor vehicle accidents are the cause of 38% of all work-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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No-call no-show: Crafting an effective employee absence policy

Business Management Daily

Employers and managers can find it challenging to manage employee attendance issues. Excessive absenteeism and employees constantly coming in late can disrupt business operations and inconvenience customers and coworkers. One particularly frustrating issue is no-call no-shows. Learn how to craft a no-call-show policy to address this particularly disruptive form of unscheduled absence and prevent it from occurring.

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Main Character Syndrome Explained: Is It Good Or Bad?

BetterUp

Jump to section What is main character syndrome? Main character syndrome symptoms Is main character syndrome good or bad?

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Stop-Loss Statement

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Stop-Loss Statement is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Stop-Loss Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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A new approach is needed to tackle ill health and economic inactivity, report argues

Workplace Insight

A ‘whole-of-government approach’ is needed to tackle the causes of ill health, increase economic activity and reduce NHS demand, a new report from the NHS Confederation and Boston Consulting Group claims. According to the report, “ Improving our Nation’s Health: A Whole-of-Government Approach to Tackling the Causes of Long-Term Sickness and Economic Inactivity ”, reintegrating between half and three-quarters of people who have dropped out of the workforce for reasons of ill health since 2020 cou

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.