Mon.Sep 25, 2023

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PayrollOrg Watches for Fixes to the Employee Retention Credit

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Division attended a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives on issues with claiming the employee retention credit.

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Kellogg implements domestic abuse policy

Employee Benefits

Food business Kellogg has introduced a new domestic abuse policy, which includes an array of workplace support for impacted employees. The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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Poor workplace design means a quarter of people may consider quitting job

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that over a quarter (27 percent) of workers would consider leaving their job due to poor workplace design, as an increasing number of companies phase out remote working. Commissioned by design and architecture studio MoreySmith , the survey of 2,000 UK adults by Yonder asked the public about the importance of the office environment for their wellbeing at work.

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What Is Resume Screening and Why Should Your Company Invest in It?

HR Digest

As the initiation step of the hiring process, resume screening refers to the process of scanning an applicant’s resume for key traits that match a job description or candidate profile that has been set for a position. Forbes credits Leonardo DaVinci for having created the first instance of a resume in his letter of appeal to the Duke of Milan, but we have come a long way since then, in curating the content of a resume as well as defining what resume screening is.

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective

Wellable

Explore self-funded vs. fully insured plans and how tailored wellness strategies boost health outcomes and save costs. The post Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective appeared first on Wellable.

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Workplace apps proliferation is becoming a drag on productivity

Workplace Insight

Today’s employees are expected to use more workplace applications and manage a greater volume of workplace communications than ever before, according to a new poll. Most employees use six or more apps in a typical work week (52 percent). This has more than doubled since pre-pandemic research from RingCentral, which found just 20 percent of workers used six or more workplace apps.

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Workplace absenteeism soars to its highest level in over a decade

Workplace Insight

UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. This is the highest level the trade body has reported in over a decade and two whole days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days. The report claims the upsurge in workplace absenteeism comes at a time when employers are under increasing pressure with recruitment and retention challenges.

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10 companies with the happiest employees

Employee Benefit News

Comparably recently released its sixth annual list of the highest-rated companies, based entirely on employee feedback.

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Optimizing Timesheet Management for Your Business

Patriot Software

Time is money, and for small businesses, effective timesheet management can make all the difference. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the strategies and tools that can help you take control of your timesheets and propel your business to new heights.

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A legal opinion of ERISA threatens to ignite class action challenges to retirement plan fees

Employee Benefit News

The Ninth Circuit's opinion in Bugielski v. AT&T found negotiation of a standard recordkeeping contract to be a prohibited transaction.

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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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Women continue to struggle with the return to work after maternity leave

Workplace Insight

A new poll suggests that while 98 percent of women want to return to work after maternity leave, only 13 percent say it’s actually viable for them. The survey of 848 mothers commissioned by Careers After Babies looked at what happened to their careers after having children. The survey looked into four areas – maternity leave, returning to work, career progression and what women actually want.

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Do your mental health benefits include suicide prevention?

Employee Benefit News

Ken Cahill from healthcare platform Amwell discusses what it means to take mental health support to a new level.

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Claire McCartney: What does the future hold for hybrid working?

Employee Benefits

While we have heard many headlines in recent months of larger employers calling workers back into the office full-time, our flexible and hybrid-working research findings at the Chartered Insititute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), published in May 2023, show that employers’ approaches on the whole, are much more balanced than this. Eighty-three per cent of organisations say they have hybrid working in place.

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Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic

Employee Benefit News

Anthropic's pitch is to make a safer kind of chatbot for such tasks as summarizing, searching, answering questions and coding.

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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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Getting teams to collaborate successfully

Business Management Daily

Nurturing creativity is a puzzle that stumps even the best companies. Those able to do it earn a reputation for their forward-thinking and modernized management approach. The ones that can’t tend to stagnate and suffer higher turnover. Excellent products come from excellent teamwork, and while good project management can get teams on task and working effectively, the quality of their work often hinges on being creative and improving each person’s individual contributions.

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Intimidation is still stopping women from negotiating their salaries

Employee Benefit News

ResumeBuilder found that women are a third less likely than men to negotiate their salaries.

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Incubeta appoints new global chief people officer

Employee Benefits

International marketing business Incubeta has appointed Meg Phelps as its new global chief people officer. Phelps will be adopting a skills-first approach to strengthen Incubeta’s talent pool, with a wider people offering that flexes to suit the needs of different generations. She will drive operating model transformation and ensure the people experience is fully aligned.

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Thryv's Jennifer Sloan is creating career paths for all employees

Employee Benefit News

A focus on developing career paths has helped Jennifer Sloan build a workforce of talented, eager employees at software company Thryv.

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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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DHL Express, Hilton and Cisco among Europe’s best workplaces 2023

Employee Benefits

Transportation firm DHL Express, hospitality business Hilton and information technology employer Cisco have been recognised as some of Europe’s best workplaces 2023. Established by Great Place to Work, employers who want to be considered must participate in the national best workplaces lists, which are compiled based on survey data that assesses employee experience in trust, innovation, values and leadership.

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Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Senior Operational Accountant

Professionals Alternative

[link] Finding Harmony: Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Senior Operational Accountant Introduction: The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Senior Operational Accountants As a senior operational accountant in the fast-paced financial sector, achieving a healthy work-life balance is crucial for long-term career success and personal well-being.

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Leigh Day brings pay and employment status claim against Veezu

Employee Benefits

Law firm Leigh Day has announced that it is taking taxi operator Veezu to employment tribunal to contest workers’ employment status and pay terms. The firm represents up to 12,500 taxi drivers who work for Veezu, which owns more than a dozen local taxi organisations using booking apps across England and Wales. Veezu drivers are currently considered self-employed contractors, however they claim they should be treated as workers and given appropriate rights and protection under employment law.

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TestDome

HR Lineup

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent for your technical team is paramount. Ensuring that candidates possess the necessary skills and knowledge is essential to build a successful workforce. TestDome, an innovative and comprehensive technical assessment tool, has emerged as a trusted solution for organizations seeking to identify and evaluate top-tier technical talent.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant 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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Top 10 Key Skills to Highlight on Your Resume

Empuls

Mentioning key skills in a resume can be the barrier to applying for a job, and getting one. A good resume stands out for all the right reasons. This makes the life of a recruiter a lot easier to assess and consider all the vital information provided, which correlates to a specific job position. Amongst the things mentioned in the resume, skill sets (both hard and soft) are the crucial pointers that divert the full attention while deciding on a candidature for further rounds of an interview proc

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Coderbyte

HR Lineup

Coderbyte is a comprehensive technical assessment tool and online platform that caters to both individuals and organizations seeking to evaluate and improve their coding and programming skills. Founded with the goal of helping developers enhance their problem-solving abilities and coding proficiency, Coderbyte offers a wide array of coding challenges, assessments, and learning resources.

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Excel Skills Matter: Preparing for the Payroll Assistant Assessment

Professionals Alternative

[link] Boost Your Career as a Payroll Assistant: Excel Skills Every Budget Professional Should Master Introduction As a payroll assistant, I have come to understand the crucial role that Excel skills play in my daily work. Excel is not just a tool for organizing data; it is a powerful software that can significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of payroll processing.

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Innovative ideas and artistic expression converge at the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam

Workplace Insight

Discover a unique event experience that transcends the boundaries of artistic inspiration at the upcoming Workspace Design Show , taking place from 11 – 12 October at RAI, Amsterdam. This event will bring together the Benelux workplace interiors community in a dynamic exploration of the future of experiential workspaces. The Workspace Design Talks will host 13 panel discussions and over 50 leading speakers.

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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.

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Performance Appraisal: Unraveling the Art and Science of Assessing Employee Performance

Qandle

Performance appraisal, a cornerstone of Human Resource Management (HRM), plays a pivotal role in assessing employee performance, setting expectations, and driving organizational success. It’s a process that combines art and science, involving structured evaluations, feedback, and goal-setting. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve into the intricacies of performance appraisal , exploring how it works within HRM, its various methods, and its impact on employees and organizations.

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Workspace Design Show returns for third UK edition next February

Workplace Insight

Workspace Design Show, the leading trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024. At the 2023 event, visitor number increased by an impressive 75 percent year on year with exhibitors from over 20 countries showcasing innovative and transformational workplace interiors products over the two days.

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Leadership Versus Management: What’s the Difference?

BetterUp

Jump to section What do leadership and management mean? Leading versus managing: What’s the difference? Similarities between leadership and management What’s leadership in management?

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20 Best Employee Recognition Software Solutions in 2023

Empuls

An employee recognition software comes as a helping hand for employees who should be rewarded for their loyalty and hard work in an organization. It provides quality support and creates a positive working environment, helping employees gain renewed energy to perform tasks. Many organizations are implementing various employee recognition software, giving an edge over their competitors.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.