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Diversity investment boosts engagement

Employee Benefits

Half of organisations that have not begun to invest in equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) suffered a decline in employee engagement over a 12-month period, research has shown. Employee engagement service WorkBuzz’s The state of employee engagement report, based on insight from more than 300 organisational leaders, HR professionals, and industry experts, discovered that employers progressing EDIB initiatives were more likely to report increased employee engagement levels.

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ERISA Wrap Document: What It Is and Why You Need One | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

ERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. How can small businesses simplify compliance with an ERISA wrap document? Find out more.

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Action urged to rebalance pension wealth

Employee Benefits

Shareholder returns that feed into UK workers’ pensions “disproportionately benefit a wealthy minority”, according to a report put together by the TUC, think tank Common Wealth and the High Pay Centre. The study found that almost one in three UK shares was held by a UK pension fund in 1990 yet this had declined to 2.4% by 2018 so listed companies paying out in dividends and buybacks had a much smaller impact on pension wealth.

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Increasing engagement in your health benefit

PeopleKeep

When you invest company dollars into your employees’ health benefits, it can be confusing and a little frustrating when you notice your employees aren’t fully utilizing the benefit, or worse, not signing up for the plan at all. This is especially challenging if you have strict minimum participation requirements you’re trying to meet for a group health plan or if you have invested the time and effort to set up other benefits but are seeing low participation.

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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4 Ways to Take Advantage of Community Support in Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Businesses everywhere are having to put out many fires today. They are facing the consequences of a pandemic, inflation and potentially low employment rates. In fact, there are many businesses who say that they are struggling with even getting workers to come in through the door. This creates a lot of problems for employers everywhere, […]. The post 4 Ways to Take Advantage of Community Support in Your Business appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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John Adams: Pensions landscape will be changing in 2022

Employee Benefits

In what may bring a sigh of relief, 2022 is not a year with new legal requirements incumbent on employers regarding pensions. But there are many ongoing requirements to be mindful of, and changes within the pensions environment that could lead to future impacts. There is going to need to be ongoing engagement with automatic enrolment (AE). The new financial year in April will bring in changes to rates that could impact pension provision.

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NC Court Construes State’s “Injury by Accident” Requirement

The Workcomp Writer

Construing N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2(6), which defines “injury” to mean “only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment” [emphasis added], the Court of Appeals of North Carolina recently reversed a decision by the state’s Industrial Commission that had found a knee injury sustained by a physical therapy assistant (“PTA”) when she attempted to help a 6’4”, 300 pound patient stand was not compensable [ Vance v.

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Sainsbury’s increases shop staff pay to £10 an hour

Employee Benefits

Sainsbury’s has announced that all its store workers will shortly earn at least £10 an hour. The retail giant will increase the basic rate of pay across its supermarkets and Argos outlets from £9.50 an hour from 6 March, with the first pay day to reflect the change being 8 April. Also set to rise are its minimum hourly rates for workers in outer London, from £9.75 to £10.50, and the inner capital, from £10.10 to £11.05.

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Creating a Communication Strategy to Increase Benefits Literacy Among Your Employees

AssuredPartners

Most employers and their human resource departments are breathing a sigh of relief now that the 4 th quarter frenzy of January 1 renewals has passed. Plans have been finalized, elections have been made, and files have been transmitted. As employees venture out now to use their newly renewed benefits, have they been given the correct tools and education to be informed consumers?

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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Coventry bin drivers add more strike dates

Employee Benefits

Bin lorry drivers employed by Coventry City Council have announced more strike dates as their campaign for improved wages continues. A total of 19 further days of industrial action have been set across January, February and March, with around 70 drivers expected to be involved. The West Midlands drivers held a 48-hour walkout last week and were already due to strike Tuesday to Friday this week.

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How Long Does Payroll Take to Process?

Patriot Software

When it comes to running payroll, you know there’s a whole process that goes into it. You need to determine your employees’ hours worked, do some calculations, and give out wages. And, you must give yourself ample time to ensure employees receive said wages on payday. So, how long does payroll take to process? Read […] READ MORE.

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Five Simple Steps to Overcome Stress in the Workplace

Employee Benefits

Today, Saturday 6th November is National Stress Awareness Day. With that in mind, a ridiculous one in five UK employees feels stress in the workplace more days a month than not. A further 39% believe that lack of sleep and financial wellbeing are some of the top contributing factors to workplace stress. With statistics like these, combating stress in the workplace should be at the top of companies’ agendas.

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Philippines’ Shakey’s PIZZA collaborates with Darwinbox to boost its Business Productivity

Darwinbox

It is true that alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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The Caravan and Motorhome Club plans full pensions communication schedule for 2022

Employee Benefits

The Caravan and Motorhome Club Pension Plan was established in 2009 and now has around 1200 active members. The club pays double the employee’s contributions up to a maximum of 15%. Pensions manager Sarah Reynolds has planned a series of monthly communications this year, with the help of provider Aegon and adviser Punter Southall Aspire. Initially, says Reynolds, communications will focus on head office staff as the employer has many sites but not all are open during the winter.

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Boss Very Reluctant to Praise Any Hard Work or Initiative

HR Digest

I work as a research assistant at a think tank. My boss heads the most important division —fund development —for the organization. My problem is, however hard I work and whatever hours I put in, my boss never notices or praises the efforts. However, she is very good at catching out my mistakes and is patient enough to explain how to do it better and give proper guidance.

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Railpen names new chief HR officer

Employee Benefits

Pension scheme operator Railpen has promoted Paula Brack to chief human resources officer. Brack, who joined Railpen in 2018 as head of HR , moves up to replace Mark Martin, who retires this month after more than two years leading the body’s people function. Chief executive John Chilman said he anticipated Brack offering a “positive challenge” to the leadership team.

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Office snack ideas

Abel HR

Have you ever tried working on an empty stomach? It’s not a pleasant experience and your “hangry” self might not be the best person to work with. Hence, the ingenuity of office snacking. However, not all snacks are created equal. While some may energize you through the day, some munchies can make your blood sugar surge, increase the feeling of tiredness, and eventually take a toll on one’s health.

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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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How can I ensure my company has the right data to make informed decisions around pay and reward?

Employee Benefits

Author: Louise Haines, Managing Director at Henley Reward Consulting . As we move into 2022, organisations are facing mounting skills shortages, particularly in certain sectors, with increased risks and concerns around retention as companies compete for talent. The pandemic has added to this pressure by accelerating a shift in candidate priorities, as well as many employees evaluating their current company’s actions and treatment of personnel during the last two years.

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How to Hire an Employee

Abel HR

Your employees are the best and most indispensable assets in your business. And you must take care of your employees, especially the A-players. But how can you snatch the crème de la crème in the workforce industry? It’s simple. Follow these helpful steps on how to hire an employee who will boost your business revenue and reputation. 1. Create a job post.

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Poll: Is your organisation introducing any new staff wellbeing support benefits for the new year?

Employee Benefits

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. The new year always heralds the start of new healthy habits. Are you introducing any new initiatives to help support the wellbeing of your staff? Poll: Is your organisation introducing any new staff wellbeing support benefits for the new year? The post Poll: Is your organisation introducing any new staff wellbeing support benefits for the new year?

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Victory on At-Home Testing for COVID-19 FAQ

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement

HR Lineup

Employee disengagement continues to be a persistent problem to many organizations. If you feel like you can no longer trust your workforce to boost workplace performances, it is time you change your company’s culture and working strategy. You also need leadership best practices that improve employee engagement. In this article, we take you through how to improve employee engagement by sharing several working strategies.

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How to create a successful annual business plan

Business Management Daily

It’s a brand new year — and time for a new annual business plan. If you haven’t quite gotten around to creating or finalizing your 2022 annual plan it’s not too late. The end of the year can be hectic, and many businesses don’t get around to formulating their plan until after the new year. However, you don’t want to skip out on the process entirely.

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