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One-third unable to return to work full time due to childcare costs or availability

Employee Benefits

One-third (34%) of mothers in England said they are unable to return to work on a full-time basis due to childcare costs or availability, compared to just 12% of fathers, according to new Pregnant Then Screwed and Women In Data research. The former surveyed 35,800 parents in England, and the latter then extracted a nationally representative sample of 5,870 parents to create the 2024 State of the nation childcare report.

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Home Sweet … Ergonomic Workspace. Why wellbeing and comfort matters when you work from home

Workplace Insight

Working from home offers a host of benefits: flexible hours, avoiding the commute, and the comfort of your own pyjamas (within reason, of course). But amidst the perks, it’s easy to overlook an often-forgotten aspect: ergonomics. That fancy term simply means designing your workspace to fit you, preventing discomfort and injuries. While ergonomics might seem less crucial in your home office, it’s just as important as in a traditional office setting.

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Understanding 360-Degree Feedback Performance Appraisal: Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Qandle

You’ve likely encountered discussions surrounding the performance management systems implemented in enterprises to streamline employee management. Yet, are you well-versed in their benefits, optimal methodologies, and the concept of 360-degree appraisal? Looking for the Best 360 Degree Feedback Tool ? Check out the Best 360 Degree Feedback Tool.

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Social Determinants Of Health: Employer Guide To Promoting Health Equity

Wellable

Despite progress, Black Americans continue to face health inequities. Explore the integration of SDOH into workplace wellness to promote health equity for all. The post Social Determinants Of Health: Employer Guide To Promoting Health Equity appeared first on Wellable.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

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.

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The Evolution of HR with AI Technologies

Hppy

The world of Human Resources (HR) has seen a significant transformation in recent years, largely due to the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Traditionally, HR departments focused on managing employee records, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. However, the introduction of AI has begun to reshape this landscape in profound ways.

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Zoom DEI Initiatives Take a Blow as Layoff Trends Affect the Diversity Team

HR Digest

DEI initiatives are a critical element of the future of work but news of Zoom’s DEI job cuts make it appear as though some businesses are hoping for it to remain an element of the past. Zoom’s DEI layoffs were part of a company-wide round of job cuts with 150 employees facing the brunt of the decision. The formal set-up of Zoom’s DEI initiative took place around 2020 in the midst of the global pandemic.

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Going with the flow … with Domino Risch

Workplace Insight

Domino Risch uses her new found freedom to discuss the limitations of relying on a single place to get work done. Sharing a hot drink separated by numerous time zones, she chats with Mark Eltringham about what firms get wrong about hybrid and in-office work, the best places to have ideas and how hard the modern world makes it to achieve flow states.

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Tribunal rules former Gannons solicitor on maternity leave was unfairly dismissed

Employee Benefits

An employment tribunal has found that a former associate solicitor at London law firm Gannons was unfairly dismissed over the way her return to work after maternity leave was handled. Jennifer Wall joined as a commercial associate solicitor in November 2020, was told that she was performing well at an appraisal in July 2021 and received a £10,000 pay rise, increasing her salary to £75,000.

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Nutrition Coach: What Is It & The Benefits

BetterUp

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

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.

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The benefits offered by FitFlop

Employee Benefits

Benefits on offer at FitFlop in the UK: Pension Group personal pension (GPP) plan offered via salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees, with 4.5% contributions from both employee and employer. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme or private dental insurance: a ll employees can choose one benefit to be funded by the employer.

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New guidance on storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace

Workplace Insight

The British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers to help them manage risks posed by storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace. Most e-bikes are powered by Lithium Ion (Li-on) batteries, larger versions of the kind found in our smartphones, tablets, and some laptops. In a recent, UK-based survey of users (and potential users) of e-bikes, 40 percent of current users commuted to (and from) a place of work, with 20 percent having used them

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Podcast: Fitflop ensures its benefits support employee retention and engagement

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/FitFlop Podcast Listen: For global footwear brand FitFlop, one of its key challenges is to provide a unified approach to employee benefits to ensure engagement levels are high in all of the countries it operates in. That approach includes a wide range of perks that appeal to all employees, and that help the organisation attract and retain the best talent.

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Unlocking the Potential of AI Recruitment: A Comprehensive Guide for Admin Hiring

Professionals Alternative

[link] Unlocking the Potential of AI Recruitment: A Comprehensive Guide for Admin Hiring Introduction to AI recruitment and its impact on admin hiring In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of the competition is crucial for businesses. One area where technology has made significant advancements is recruitment. With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process, organizations can now unlock the true potential of their recruitment strategy.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

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.

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Welcome Break reports 6.38% mean gender pay gap for 2023

Employee Benefits

Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has reported a 6.38% mean gender pay gap for 2023, down from 8.6% in 2022. This is its lowest reported gap since 2018, which is a result of its efforts on managing pay increases and using a ‘compliance by complexity’ model. Meanwhile, its median gap was 1%. Its lowest-paid pay quartile consisted of 586 male and 698 female employees, while its highest pay quartile was made up of 706 male and 578 females.

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February 2024 HR Update

Higginbotham

Medicare Part D Disclosures Due by Feb. 29, 2024 for Calendar Year Plans Each year, group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indicating whether the plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable. This disclosure requirement applies when an employer-sponsored group health plan provides prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for coverage under Medicare Part D.

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RAPP UK names new senior vice president of people

Employee Benefits

Customer engagement agency RAPP UK has appointed Terence Vieyra as its new senior vice president of people. Based in London, Vieyra will head up a people team of 10 and be responsible for championing RAPP’s purpose of standing up for individuality. He will be an integral part of the UK senior leadership team and will work closely with chief executive officer Gabby Ludzker to boost RAPP’s culture of individuality and high performance.

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How to proofread an email: 7 foolproof steps

Business Management Daily

Whether a mailed formal letter or a DM through social media, all correspondence leaves an impression. Email is no exception. Poorly written emails can make recipients question the sender’s communication skills , professionalism, and level of caring. These things act as strikes against the employee’s reputation and advancement opportunities. When writing on behalf of one’s employer, bad emails reflect negatively on the organization.

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HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

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.

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The financial wellbeing benefits set for growth to create a financially resilient workforce

Employee Benefits

The Financial Wellbeing Research 2023 [1] , published by the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with WEALTH at work, details the wide-ranging workplace support that employers can offer as part of a joined-up financial wellbeing strategy to help manage the risks adversely impacting employees’ financial wellbeing. The survey uncovered risks to financial wellbeing that employers expect employees to face including financial pressures such as high childcare costs (64%),

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HR Soft Skills: How to Listen with Intention

BerniePortal

HR soft skills, like knowing when and how to listen, are critically important to improving your HR role and increasing employee trust.

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Poll: What employee financial support that you offer is most popular?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that supporting employees with cost-of-living issues was rated as eighth on employers’ corporate agendas, while financial wellbeing was ranked twelfth, according to research by Close Brothers. In light of this, what type of financial support that you offer employees is the most popular?

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Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival to Embrace the Beauty in the Workplace

Empuls

In the realm of nature's breathtaking spectacles, few events rival the ethereal charm and cultural significance of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Every year, as winter bids adieu and spring unfurl its vibrant canvas, millions around the globe anticipate the arrival of cherry blossoms with bated breath.  This magnificent phenomenon not only heralds the advent of spring but also symbolizes renewal, hope, and the transient beauty of life.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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Uncovering Red Flags: Signs to Watch for When Evaluating Candidates

Hppy

Are you about to interview someone for your company or on its behalf? If so, you might be a little nervous. After all, you have been entrusted with selecting the right candidate. This is a serious responsibility and puts your discernment skills on display. Passing a candidate who goes on to be a great fit for your organization is a massive plus point for you.

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St. Patrick’s Day: History, Traditions, Facts & Why is it Celebrated

Empuls

Every year, on March 17th, people worldwide don their greenest attire, adorn themselves with shamrocks, and raise a glass to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. This vibrant celebration, deeply rooted in Irish culture and history, has transcended borders, becoming a global phenomenon marked by revelry and camaraderie.  But beyond the sea of green and the jovial atmosphere lies a tapestry of traditions, myths, and historical significance that shape this beloved holiday.

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Origin story: How serving on a non-profit foundation board opened doors to new opportunities

Minding the Workplace

Pages from the PILF fundraising dinner journal When I discuss career planning with my students, I often urge them to pursue interesting pro bono and volunteer activities not only for the contributions they can make, but also because these activities may open doors to new opportunities. That certainly was my experience of serving on the board of directors of a small charitable foundation based at New York University, my legal alma mater , as relatively recent graduate of the Law School.

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Celebrating Earth Day: A Guide to Boosting Sustainability in the Workplace

Empuls

Earth Day! It's the annual event where people worldwide come together to celebrate and advocate for environmental protection. As we commemorate Earth Day, it's a timely reminder of the importance of sustainability and our responsibility to preserve the planet for future generations.  This year, let's delve into why Earth Day matters not only in our personal lives but also in the corporate world.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

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.