Fri.Mar 17, 2023

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Lovewell’s logic: Will the Spring Budget result in a larger talent pool?

Employee Benefits

News this week has been dominated by headlines about the numerous strikes taking place across the country, in bids to secure pay increases for junior doctors, teachers, rail and tube workers. The other big news this week, of course, was this year’s Spring Budget. The Budget contained myriad measures impacting the reward and benefits industry, most notably around pensions, childcare, and both mental and occupational health.

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Most hybrid workers worldwide don’t think they’ll return to old ways of work

Workplace Insight

A poll of 3,000 office workers by Insights Learning & Development claims that 70 percent of hybrid workers in the UK want to maintain the arrangement permanently. According to the report , UK employees are generally happy with their hybrid working arrangements – more so than employees in the US, Canada and France. Overall workers in the Netherlands are most satisfied with their hybrid working arrangements.

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36% with long-term health issues find it affects their ability to work

Employee Benefits

Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The research found that three-quarters (75%) of those surveyed felt that their overall health was good, but 30% had a physical or mental health condition expected to last 12 months or more.

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10 Best 360 Degree Employee Feedback Software in 2023

HR Lineup

As companies continue to focus on employee development and growth , the use of 360 degree feedback software has become increasingly popular. 360 degree feedback is a process in which an employee receives feedback from their manager, peers, subordinates, and sometimes even customers, to gain a comprehensive view of their performance and identify areas for improvement.

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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 10 most-read articles between 10 – 16 March 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 – 16 March 2023 were: Spring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and support Spring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrapped Spring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions allowance up by 50% Daimler Truck awards profit share and appreciation bonuses NHS junior doctors in England strike over pay Camden C

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How can HR Shared Services deliver the best employee experience in a post-pandemic hybrid working environment?  

LACE Partners

We’ve just held the latest of our regular HR Shared Services community forums and, as usual, it was an invaluable opportunity to find out the HRSS zeitgeist in the new-look post-pandemic hybrid workspace. A host of HRSS professionals joined us at the forum and discussed everything from the optimal operating model, talent, skills and capabilities all the way through to AI and the digital tech being used to deliver a great employee experience.

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The Rise of Salary Transparency: How Employers are Attracting Talent in a Tight Labor Market

HR Digest

Are you tired of scouring through job listings without any mention of compensation? Well, you’re in luck! According to recent data from Indeed, salary transparency has more than doubled in the past three years. In February 2020, only 18% of job listings included employer-provided salary information. Fast forward to February 2023, and that number has skyrocketed to 44%.

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Amazon expands programme of paid language classes for staff

Employee Benefits

Global online retail organisation Amazon has expanded its programme of employer-paid language classes for employees. The employer added to its Career Choice programme in order to offer English language classes for free to those working in the 13 non-US countries the programme operates in. The change was made in order to reflect feedback from employees.

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Filtered

HR Lineup

Filtered is an online talent assessment platform that offers a range of tools and services to help organizations improve their hiring and talent management processes. The platform uses data-driven assessments and advanced analytics to evaluate the technical and soft skills of job candidates, helping companies make more informed hiring decisions. One of the key features of Filtered is its technical assessment tool, which allows companies to evaluate the technical skills of job candidates in a ran

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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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Door handles found to be the most unhygienic place in an office

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: Employees have even more reason to be reluctant to return to office-based working, as new research reveals that office door handles harbour 30-times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. Office furniture supply firm Furniture At Work has revealed that door handles are the dirtiest areas of the office. In order to find out where employees are picking up the most germs, and where sickness is most likely to spread, the firm carried out an experiment with a Hygiena A

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The Talent Games

HR Lineup

The Talent Games is an innovative online platform that offers a unique approach to talent assessment and development. It is designed to help organizations identify, assess, and develop talent, and to enable individuals to showcase their skills and expertise in a competitive environment. The Talent Games platform provides a variety of customizable assessments that measure an individual’s cognitive ability, personality traits, and job-related skills.

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March HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2024 On March 9, 2023, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2024 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the pay or play rules, an applicable large employer (ALE) is only liable for a penalty if at least one full-time employee receives a subsidy for Exchange coverage.

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McQuaig

HR Lineup

McQuaig is a talent assessment and talent management company based in Toronto, Canada, that provides tools and solutions to help organizations identify, develop, and retain top talent. The company was founded in 1966 by Jack McQuaig and has since grown to serve clients in over 20 countries worldwide. McQuaig offers a variety of talent assessment tools that help companies identify the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of their employees.

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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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HR Guide: Understanding The Levels Document | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Levels documents play an important role in organizations' pay transparency efforts. They help determine the basis of job responsibilities, necessary skills, and salary expectations for each role. Correct implementation of a levels document can lead to a more transparent organization and improve the employee experience. Read on to learn more about levels documents, what they consist of, and how you can effectively craft one for your organization.

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Five risks of having your payroll outsourced

cipHR

If you’re thinking of having your payroll outsourced, you will need to understand and assess any risks that may come with that. Outsourcing payroll may not be for every organisation, so it’s important to weigh up what’s right for you. If you do want to benefit from outsourced payroll , it’s vital you ensure that any risks are mitigated, so check with any potential provider that they are able to offer the necessary reassurance.

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Bank failures and payroll — what employers should know

Business Management Daily

When Silicon Valley Bank in California and the Signature Bank in New York failed last week, employers with accounts at those banks began to fret they wouldn’t be able to pay employees. Before the FDIC acted on Monday, they had good reason to—bank accounts are insured for up to $250,000. In the corporate world, $250,000 can be considered peanuts. While this may have only impacted 2 banks, it certainly sent waves of concerns through companies and the financial community.

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Navigating Incentive Plan Pay-outs Amidst Layoffs

Shareforce

As the world economy continues to struggle, some of tech’s most influential names, like Google, Microsoft and Amazon, have opted for drastic measures – laying off employees in an effort to cushion their financial losses. Layoffs represent an unfortunate reality of the business world, with many companies forced to downsize and make drastic decisions concerning their workforce.

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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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10 easy exercises you can do at your desk

Employee Benefits

At Myles Wellbeing , we believe in making employee physical wellbeing simple. A great way to improve wellbeing is through physical activity: exercise helps make happier and healthier employees as from increasing energy levels to reducing stress, the benefits of physical activity are numerous. In particular, by exercising, your improvement in physical wellbeing will intrinsically link to an improvement in work performance.

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50 Exit Interview Questions for Managers That You Must Ask

Empuls

As an organization, it's important to understand why employees leave. Exit interviews provide a valuable opportunity to gather feedback from departing employees, which can be used to improve retention and overall employee satisfaction. While it's common for HR professionals to conduct exit interviews, managers can also play a key role in this process.

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Being Intentional With Your Life

BetterUp

Jump to section What does it mean to be intentional? Why is being intentional important? Skills for intentional living 10 ways to be more intentional Start living intentionally Living intentionally is more than just a trend. Being intentional with your actions, words, and lifestyle can help you get off autopilot and work towards achieving your goals.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement and Motivation in the Retail Sector (With Examples)

Empuls

Retail businesses rely on the engagement and motivation of their employees to provide excellent customer service, maintain a positive work environment, and ultimately drive sales. However, it can be challenging to keep employees motivated and engaged in a fast-paced, high-stress retail environment. From giving employee recognition and fostering a culture of open communication to using a form builder for sharing employee experience surveys, we round up some actionable tips from various leading br

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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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Catch Ciphr and sister-brand Digits at Learning Technologies and HR Technologies’ conference and exhibition this May

cipHR

On 3-4 May 2023, Ciphr will be appearing with sister brand Digits at HR Technologies and Learning Technologies ’ co-located exhibition and conference ExCeL, London, will play host to both events and expects to draw a combined crowd in excess of 10,000 attendees, as well as 300+ exhibitors. Whether you’re ‘team HR’ or ‘team L&D’, these unmissable events will be brimming with insightful seminar sessions to pique your curiosity, an array of leading learning and HR exhibitors, and visitors repre

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7 ways to use social media for your employer branding

Employee Benefits

Whether you like it or not, social media is here to stay, and it forms a vital role in modern business operations, including that of your employer brand. It’s a direct line to both existing and potential new clients or customers that can’t be undersold. Social media allows you to establish your company name (and brand) and become instantly recognisable to a much broader audience.

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Psycruit

HR Lineup

Psycruit is a cloud-based software platform designed to help organizations make informed hiring decisions by assessing the cognitive and behavioral traits of job candidates. The platform uses a scientifically validated approach to assess candidates’ aptitudes, abilities, and personality traits. Psycruit offers an extensive range of assessments, including numerical and verbal reasoning, situational judgment, critical thinking, and personality tests.

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Is It Better to Be Fired or to Quit: Understanding the Difference

BetterUp

Jump to section Common reasons to look elsewhere Signs you’re getting fired 4 benefits of quitting vs. being fired 3 benefits of getting fired vs.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.