HR Digest
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Workers are taking the matter of their pay and benefits into their own hands once more at CVS. Late last week, CVS workers in California went on strike after they claimed that the company was involved in bad-faith bargaining. The strike was authorized by the union representing the workers in the area, namely the United Food and Commercial Workers union.
Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The news has been replete recently with commenters fed up with the "keyboard critics" who cower behind their computer anonymity and take vociferous issue with the world. They are loud, critical, and insulting. They can afford to be because they are ensconced in the cocoons of faceless obscurity. See Anonymity and Emotional Intelligence (July 2022); Suing Social Media (January 2023).
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HR Lineup
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Human Resources (HR) outsourcing has become a vital solution for businesses looking to streamline their HR functions, reduce costs, and focus on their core operations. By outsourcing HR services, companies can access specialized expertise, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure compliance with ever-evolving regulations. In 2024, the HR outsourcing landscape offers a variety of providers with comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
HR Bartender
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy. It’s something different to implement it. We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) policies in this series. The first article focused on why organizations need to have both AI strategies and policies. In the second article, we discussed some things to consider when writing an Artificial Intelligence policy.
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.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Young graduates are having a hard time finding employment, but matters aren’t any easier for older workers either. Ageism in hiring has always been a problem, however, older workers are increasingly worried about the obstacles in their way to finding work. A recent study by CWI Labs found that 59% of workers aged 50 or older believe their age has created roadblocks in their job hunt.
Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 22, 2024
USA Today recently noted that there persists in this world an endangered species called the "landline." Certainly, a fair number of us still have a telephone on our workplace desk. That is true more often when the "workplace" is not the dining room. Virtual workers are less likely to have such a desk phone. Those work phones are not analog, but digital.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: Alexandra Glen-Featureflash/Shutterstock The government has appointed campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as its new menopause employment ambassador. In the voluntary role, Frostrup will work closely with employers to improve workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and help raise awareness of menopause symptoms. A key focus will be to champion the economic contributions of women and to help those going through the menopause to stay in work.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last Friday, the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a decision of the state’s Workers Compensation Board awarding additional benefits under the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Act to a nurse who moved from Kansas to Montana in 2008 to take a job, who sustained work-related injuries in Montana in 2017, received benefits under the Montana Act, and then, more than two years later, moved back to Kansas, where she sought additional compensation [ Henretty v.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Small businesses rely on their commercial vehicles to deliver goods, provide services, and keep operations running smoothly. With the rise of theft and fraud targeting small businesses, protecting your valuable assets has become more important than ever. Let’s explore the various preventative measures you can take to safeguard your fleet of commercial vehicles.
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to occupational fraud, according to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The association estimates that U.S. businesses lose some $50 billion a year to employee theft, and that 75% of employees have stolen at least once from their employer — and 37% have stolen at least twice.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: Efetova Anna/Shutterstock Employee Benefits webinar, Embedding empathy in recognition : Getting to the heart of workplace engagement , sponsored by Boostworks, is set to be broadcast live at 11.00am tomorrow, Tuesday 22 October. Viewers will be able to hear Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, editor of Employee Benefits , and a panel of experts discuss the power of empathetic recognition and explore how to better understand your employees’ needs; balance individual and team recognition and perso
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last Thursday, the Commonwealth Court affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board’s ruling that rejected a physician's impairment rating evaluation (IRE) because the physician had failed to consider conditions beyond the accepted injury description ( e.g. , claimant’s depression, anxiety, erectile dysfunction, or incontinence) in his whole-person impairment rating [ City of Philadelphia v.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Accounts payable (AP) automation can save time, preserve accuracy, and create efficiencies. Traditional manual processes are time-consuming but also prone to errors. What should you look for in an AP automation provider? Let’s examine a few common questions and explore the opportunities AP automation presents for businesses. Why is AP automation important?
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 21, 2024
By now you should be prepared and ready to go for your 2025 policy year employee benefits open enrollment. You should have all your plan documents and have prepared or held presentations for your staff to explain the benefits package and any major changes to plans that you offer. Employees should be familiar with how to use the enrollment portal and who they should talk to if they have questions.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Credit: nitpicker / Shutterstock.com E.On has received the menopause-friendly employer accreditation as recognition of its support for employees going through menopause. The energy firm was awarded the accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that have introduced menopause support practices. In meeting standards of the accreditation, E.On demonstrated its dedication to promoting awareness, providing education and offering practical support to e
HR Digest
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Gen Z workers typically hold very strong and decisive opinions about hustle culture but they too fall victim to its damaging effects sometimes. A recent survey by ezCater found that a large number of Gen Z workers admit to skipping their lunch breaks due to the guilt of walking away from their workload. The 2024 Lunch Report revealed that 47% of guilty Gen Zers skipped their lunch two or more times throughout the week.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. The part-time office offers companies the ability to rent office spaces on a part-time basis—often for just one to three days a week— whilst opening a unique opportunity for occupiers, landlords, operators, and investors.
Wellable
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Learn how to choose a reward structure for your wellness program that aligns with company goals, fits your budget, and motivates employees to participate. The post How To Pick The Best Reward Structure For Your Wellness Program appeared first on Wellable.
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.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
International circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Lyndsey Denning as chief people officer , effective immediately. Denning and the people team will focus on enhancing Reconomy’s HR offering, developing its employee value proposition and providing a consistent employee experience across the entire organisation. She will oversee its Centre of Excellence, which encompasses employee experience, HR systems and data, reward and recognition , learning and development and internal communi
Darwinbox
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Discover how CIOs are driving HR transformation by aligning technology with business strategy, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant HR systems.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Manchester has become the first UK city outside of London to join the European Union’s CommuniCity initiative, a programme designed to empower local people and organisations in developing innovative solutions to social challenges. As the second UK city to participate (following London), Manchester is now part of this three-year initiative led by Horizon Europe, the EU’s primary funding programme for research and innovation.
Workers' Compensation Perspectives
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Artificial Intelligence(AI) is a reality. It is in our workplaces; it’s integrated into the software we are already using; and it is not going away. Eighty percent of knowledge workers are already using AI (according to IBM/LinkedIn survey May 2024); everyone with access to the internet-that’s more than 2/3rds of the human population on earth—has access to AI tools.
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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.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. This week, Employee Benefits reported that figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the disability pay gap stands at 12.7%, and has remained relatively stable since 2014. Poll: Do you measure your disability pay gap? Poll: Do you measure your disability pay gap?
HR Digest
OCTOBER 19, 2024
HR teams are concerned about the spike in DEI rollbacks across organizations and their concerns are extremely valid. Many employers have announced their decision to eliminate the DEI policies at the businesses and while this might work in the short term, organizations may find their business severely impacted in the future. In the past, employees have been extremely vocal about their preference for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, and this was the primary motivating factor for employ
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Flexjobs shares how job seekers can navigate the slew of job postings that promise flexibility.
Qandle
OCTOBER 22, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, businesses and consumers alike gear up for one of the biggest shopping events of the year – Black Friday. While it’s a well-known day for snagging discounts on electronics and fashion, Black Friday also offers an excellent opportunity to secure top-quality software solutions at a fraction of their usual price.
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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.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Wolseley Group moved its pension to a master trust arrangement following a review of its £230 million defined contribution (DC) scheme. The group, which specialises in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, has more than 13,000 members in its pension. The organisation switched from its trust-based DC pension scheme, the Wolseley Group defined contribution pension plan, to the Aon master trust last year, says Ant Donaldson, reward manager at the Wolseley Group.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Employees across the globe have been pushing for a shift to a four-day workweek model while employers have continued to resist the change. In the latest update to the story, a smattering of German firms engaged in a four-day workweek trial to test whether the system was feasible for their business. The six-month study conducted across 45 organizations showed that Germany’s four-day week experiment was extremely successful, with many of the firms now open to shifting their work model more perman
HR Lineup
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Employee benefits management has become increasingly complex in recent years, with professionals needing to navigate health plans, retirement packages, wellness programs, and various compliance regulations. To stand out in this competitive field, obtaining a certification in employee benefits can greatly enhance your knowledge, skill set, and marketability.
Hppy
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In an increasingly globalized world, diversity is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s a fundamental necessity for businesses that want to stay competitive, innovative, and relevant. From workforce diversity to supplier diversity, organizations that make this a priority are seeing tangible benefits. Yet, many companies still face challenges in implementing effective diversity sourcing strategies, whether in hiring practices or procurement processes.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
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