Fri.Jan 20, 2023

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Bupa Global and UK introduces health benefits for 15,000 frontline staff

Employee Benefits

Bupa Global and UK has launched a primary care health support package for its 15,000 frontline UK employees, working in Bupa care homes and dental practices. The MyHealthcare benefits package was launched as part of the health insurance provider’s global ambition to enhance health benefits for all of its employees. It is available from day one of employment for permanent staff and is cost-free due to the tax benefit being paid on their behalf, so as to not impact their take-home pay.

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AI presents us with a chance to rediscover what it means to be human

Workplace Insight

Like a lot of people right now, I am struggling to get my head around where we are going with AI. Look around and you’ll see the breathless excitement at the sheer amazingness of it all. And examples of its limitations, how it screws up , how military grade AI can be fooled by somebody hiding in a box , and its sense of humour failure. All of this is demonstrably, paradoxically true.

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Trauma in the Workplace: What It Is And 5 Ways Leadership Can Help

BetterUp

Jump to section What is trauma in the workplace?

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10 vital HR metrics to track for your business

Business Management Daily

Human resources analytics, a relatively new discipline, is growing at an extraordinary rate and is quickly becoming an essential competency for HR professionals, according to Dr. Michele Rigolizzo, an assistant professor at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University. She teaches human resources courses and a new STEM-designated Master of Science in Human Resources Analytics online business program.

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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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Netflix searches the skies for private jet flight attendant

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: Streaming service Netflix has started the quest to find a high-flying individual to become its primary flight attendant, joining the aviation department in San Jose, California. Listed on the business’ website, the role of flight attendant on a super midsize jet requires someone who can demonstrate a professional representation of the brand while performing their duties, perform a pre-flight inspection of all cabin, galley and cockpit emergency equipment, and conduct a

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The top 10 most-read articles between 13 – 19 January 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 – 19 January 2023 were: Government launches holiday pay consultation Petrofac Repsol staff accept 20.2% pay increase Aldi raises warehouse staff pay PepsiCo and Pfizer named Top UK Employers 2023 Busy Bees Nurseries enhances family leave benefits 55% of UK staff want more reward and recognition investment Total pay growth hits strongest rate since before pandemic EStar launches enhanced benefits package for 2023 Shelte

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Restaurant Fire Safety

Higginbotham

Fire safety is an essential consideration for any restaurant owner. Even a small fire can cause enough damage to a building and furnishings to shut down a restaurant, and fire represents a serious threat to the safety of restaurant staff and patrons. Twenty Restaurants Burn Every Day According to restaurant fire safety data compiled by the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments around the nation report about 20 restaurant fires every day , with resulting losses adding up to an av

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EXCLUSIVE: One week left to enter Employee Benefits Awards 2023

Employee Benefits

HR, reward and benefits professionals who want their organisation or team to be in with a chance of winning at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023 have just one week left to enter. This is the last chance to enter and win recognition for achievements attracting, motivating and rewarding employees through benefits strategies during 2022. The final deadline is Friday 27 January.

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Improve Culture with Excellent Onboarding | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Onboarding is critical to company culture. It has the potential to improve it and also wear it down. So how can you ensure your onboarding process improves your culture instead of harming it? Read on to learn more about the onboarding process and what you can do to ensure it boosts your company culture.

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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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Ministry of Justice reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap

Employee Benefits

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has revealed that its mean gender pay gap for 2022 was 5.9%. This figure was the same as the previous year, up from 5.8% in 2020, but its median gender pay gap fell to 11.4%, from 13.6% in 2021 and 15.6% the year before. Female MOJ employees’ median hourly pay was 11.4% lower than that of male staff, with women earning 89p for every £1 men earned.

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How to Stop Self-Pity: Learn With These Tips

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s self-pity? Why we experience self-pity Self-pity versus victim mentality Self-pity versus depression 8 tips for combatting self-pity Taking control We’ve all gone through difficult moments in life. A marriage ends or a friendship dissolves. You lose a loved one or confront a chronic illness. Maybe you feel down about an unsuccessful job search due to the economic climate.

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Lovewell’s logic: Does the UK government have workers’ interests at heart?

Employee Benefits

Over the past few weeks, there have been an increasing number of social media posts and press articles about a bill currently passing through Parliament, with which the UK government has the potential to fundamentally change employment rights. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which reached report stage and its third reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday, places all European Union (EU) derived employment law under review.

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Different leadership theories and how they are applied?

Hppy

Leadership theory is the application of different theories in order to understand effective leadership. Each theory has been developed by those who have studied leadership behavior and examines what qualities make a good leader and how they apply to different situations. The following list includes some of the most common leadership theories, including their main characteristics.

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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 to implement successful employee incentive schemes

Employee Benefits

Incentive schemes are arrangements where employers offer extra support and incentives for employees. This can help boost employee engagement and help position your company as one that not only says that they care about their employees but puts initiatives in place to show it. How can they help support your employees? Employee incentive schemes can help support your employees in many ways, depending on what their needs are and how they use them.

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Musicians now have expanded access to hearing care benefits

Employee Benefit News

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Adding New Members to Your Group Plan

Employer Connection

Every now and then, you can expect to add new members to your group health benefit plan. A new hire may have joined your team, a current employee may elect for their new spouse to be covered under your plan, or parents are celebrating a birth or adoption. When you need to add new members to your plan, use Manage My Group, a group of self-service administration tools on our website.

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6 ways giving back can grow company culture

Employee Benefit News

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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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Is It Possible To Have A Completely Happy Workforce?

Hppy

A mistake often made by HR departments is prioritising the happiness of CEOs, senior leaders and income generators, while neglecting the need to improve happiness company-wide. A drive for happiness should be implemented throughout an organisation’s structure – meeting the wellbeing needs of everyone from the highest to lowest paid staff member.

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Long story short: Are your DEI strategies doing any good?

Employee Benefit News

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Six Notable HR and Benefits Trends for 2023

Griffin Benefits

Just as HR professionals quickly adapted to changes at the height of the pandemic, they must now adapt and respond to today’s evolving expectations of organizations and employees alike. As such, savvy HR leaders and professionals will approach 2023 with human-centric strategies that holistically support and benefit workers. Organizations will benefit from putting people first and listening to what their people need.

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Google to cut 12,000 jobs in a 6% reduction of their global workforce

Employee Benefit News

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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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HR’s Guide To Look For A Job In 2023

HR Digest

The human resources sector of the business world continues to evolve and change drastically. We have seen HR professionals move from one focus area to another to adapt to these changes. According to a study by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, about 675,000 jobs were occupied by human resource professionals in 2020. This means there might likely be an increase in HR jobs in 2023.