2023

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4 steps to a great employee experience strategy

Achievers

Employees and job candidates now look far beyond salary when deciding whether to remain at or join an organization. While great compensation and benefits still matter, factors like inspired company culture, and truly engaging work are more important than ever. In short, people are looking for a great employee experience that lasts from the moment they apply for a job until the day they leave the organization.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience – hr bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve talked to a few recruiters recently who are very concerned about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing them. It reminded me that several years ago, I asked a few people in the technology and talent acquisition space this very question about technology replacing recruiters. I believe their comments are still spot on today.

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Why suicide awareness should be a workplace priority

Employee Benefits

More than 6,000 people in the UK take their life every year. Three-quarters of those suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest killer of young adults under the age of 35 and of men aged between 50 and 54. And while there is a link between unemployment and suicide, the reality is that most people who die by suicide are in employment. So why does suicide remain one of the biggest workplace taboos ?

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What Is Imposter Syndrome? Learn What it is and 10 Ways to Cope

BetterUp

Jump to section What is imposter syndrome? What causes imposter syndrome? Characteristics of imposter syndrome Types of imposter syndrome What kind of imposter are you? 15 questions to help you find out How to deal with imposter syndrome 10 tips for dealing with your imposter syndrome Bias and imposter syndrome The prevalence of imposter syndrome and why it matters “Any day now, they’re going to realize what a mistake they made in hiring me.

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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Business Results

According to Forbes, employees who feel listened to show a 64% longer commitment to tasks. And that’s just for starters. Learn how emotionally intelligent leaders drive business results. Download Paycor’s guide for the full story.

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2023 HR Trends: A Look Ahead

HR Digest

As the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, HR trends in 2023 are expected to follow suit. From the incorporation of technology to shifts in company culture, HR professionals and thought leaders are keeping a close eye on what the future holds for the industry. One of the biggest global HR trends for 2023 is the increasing importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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District Court Replaces Plan Trustees With Independent Fiduciary

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In Su v. Fensler , No. 22-cv-01030, 2023 WL 5152640 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 10, 2023), the court granted the Department of Labor’s motion for a preliminary injunction to replace with an independent fiduciary the trustees of the United Employee Benefit Fund, who are accused of breaching their fiduciary duties by using Fund assets to engage in prohibited transactions.

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Examples of poor communication in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Poor communication in the workplace can happen at any and every level. Regardless of whether it involves top brass or a brand-new hire, the result is often an undesirable mess. But what does poor communication look like? Many people might explain it differently, yet we typically recognize it when we see it. In order to improve communication , it’s necessary to understand what poor communication skills look like and their negative impact on the workplace.

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Top 15 Knowledge Management Software in 2023

HR Lineup

Knowledge management is a critical component of modern business operations. It involves the creation, organization, and distribution of information within an organization to improve decision-making, problem-solving, and overall efficiency. To achieve this, companies often rely on knowledge management software to streamline the process. In 2023, there are several standout options available, each offering unique features and capabilities.

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12 Experts Weigh In On Why You Need An Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

We’ve talked about the importance of an employee handbook from our perspective, but we thought it would be interesting to hear directly from CEOs, business owners, and HR managers about how employee handbooks have made a difference at their companies. Check out their perspectives below—you’ll likely find something that surprises you! Unfortunately, most employers don’t have a handbook that thoroughly addresses the processes and activities of their employees.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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12 types of employee stipends and examples of each

PeopleKeep

Offering robust employee benefits can greatly help companies that are looking to attract and retain top talent. In addition to offering traditional benefits like health insurance or retirement contributions, more employers are offering stipends to employees. These are additional funds an employer provides to cover specific employee expenses on a one-time basis or on a regular cadence.

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What happens when a qualifying COBRA event occurs?

Benefit Resource Inc.

An employee terms and you notify your COBRA administrator of the qualifying event. A letter goes out and you are done, right? Well, yes and no. It is important that a COBRA Qualifying Event Notice is: (1) provided to required individuals and (2) contains the appropriate details regarding COBRA coverage and election rights. Who needs to receive a COBRA qualifying event notice?

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Bookmark This! Workplace Ethics Edition – The HR Bartender Show

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In our second season of The HR Bartender Show, we focused on change management. We are constantly being faced with change. Some big, others small. Some impact our professional lives, and others on a personal level. It’s important that we know how to manage change. That’s why I think it’s so applicable to focus season three on workplace ethics.

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77% of employers say competition for talent is key issue influencing benefits

Employee Benefits

Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy , according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Benefits trends survey , which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that despite 45% of UK employees favouring workplace benefits that support long-term finances and retirement, more than half of employer respo

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Modernizing Your Benefits: 5 Trends Employers Need to Know and Act On

Discover 5 key trends derived from Gallagher's 2023 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey data that give employers an evolved perspective on organizational wellbeing. These insights come from over 4,000 US organizations that are navigating benefits and HR decisions so their people and businesses can thrive. Watch the free recording now!

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18 Effective Strategies to Improve Your Communication Skills

BetterUp

Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remot and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between connected, agile teams, and teams who fail to collaborate, stay aligned, and achieve common goals.

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Changes in Management HR Should Consider In 2023

HR Digest

It’s no news that the business world will experience changes in management in 2023. And HR is going to have to keep up. The new year is here, so it’s time for HR professionals to start thinking about how they’ll be ready for the future. HR leaders are always looking for ways to improve their employees’ lives and the company’s bottom line.

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Not many people want fully remote work, but nearly everybody wants a better office

Workplace Insight

Just 7 percent of UK office workers back fully remote work, but eight in ten would like to see significant improvements to their company’s office and more support for flexible working, according to the Sony State of Offices Report 2023 [registration]. The report from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe suggests that over two fifths (41 percent) of UK office workers still prefer to work from a dedicated company office, and across Europe this trend is even more pronounced with ov

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Tenth Circuit Adopts “Meaningful Benchmark” Pleading Standard in Dismissing Challenges to 401(k) Plan Fees

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. In addition to rejecting commonly pleaded “benchmarks” because they were not meaningful, the Court’s ruling is of particular significance because, unlike some other courts, it dismissed the participants’ “shar

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Top HR & Workplace Benefits Trends to Improve Employee Satisfaction + Family Health

Speaker: Hayley Doran - Chief Growth Officer, Group Benefits Humana | John Lahr, OD, FAAO - Medical Director EyeMed | John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH - Director of Clinical Innovations at Humana

Discover how to unlock the power of early childhood dental and vision care to boost children’s health and employee satisfaction. As employees negotiate benefits - either as new recruits into a company or for retention purposes - oral and vision care for employees and their families is becoming an increasingly common request. Benefit providers are fielding more and more questions from HR leaders on how to offer flexible benefits and convenient access to oral and vision care for children and famil

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The 7 best HR analytics software options for today’s workforce

Business Management Daily

Do you have a way to visualize crucial HR metrics like employee engagement , performance management , and time tracking? If not, then consider adopting an HR analytics software program so you can start making data-driven decisions. After all, there are many reasons why 80% of businesses use HR software , and it’s not just to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks (although that’s a big part of it, too).

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AI Workflow Automation: Meaning, Types & Benefits

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy. One powerful solution that has emerged in recent years is AI workflow automation. By leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence, organizations can streamline and optimize their processes, leading to improved performance and significant time and cost savings.

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Meet EBN's 2023 Excellence in Benefits winners

Employee Benefit News

Get to know the HR leaders, tech innovators and benefit advisers who went above and beyond in 2023 to support employees and clients.

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How to create a careers page that attracts top candidates

PeopleKeep

In today's competitive labor market, talented people have plenty of job options to choose from. If you want to catch their attention, you need to make your company stand out.

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Combatting the Effects of Inflation: Keeping Benefits Competitive While Cutting Cost

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP - Employee Benefits and Total Rewards Leader, World at Work Content Author, and Speaker

After years of facing the global pandemic, we are now struggling with a new problem: inflation. No one could have predicted the impact of inflation on employee benefits and how it affects both employees and employers. Employers are now trying to maintain or lower the cost of benefits while competing for talent in a competitive and tight labor market, but the rising costs of consumer goods and healthcare make it extremely difficult to consider increasing their benefit offerings.

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Why blockchain is about compliancy first and technology second

TLNT

Thanks to blockchain – distributed ledgers that comprise records (or blocks) containing information about the previous block – we are all going to see some big changes to benefits technology.

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Workplace Ethics [Episode 5] Jacob Ficner on Managing Ethical Risk with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want to operate in an ethical manner. They also want to be effective and efficient. There’s no reason that organizations have to compromise on doing it all. It starts with building a good foundation of ethics. But then organizations need to think about how to maintain ethics, no different that regularly examining data and information to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

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How can employers support LGBTQ+ employees?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: In ensuring that they are supporting employees from within the LGBTQ+ community, employers need to talk to and gain feedback from their employees to establish their needs and identify areas where they feel support is lacking. The inclusion of LGBT+-friendly benefits, such as gender transitioning treatment, fertility and parental benefits, must meet the needs of all populations within the workforce.

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12 Tips to Achieve and Maintain a Good Work-Life Balance

BetterUp

Feeling like all you do is work? You’re not alone. Several statistics show that more than 60 percent of U.S. employees feel like their work-life balance is out of whack. But how do you balance your work-life with so much work happening at home? And how do you balance your workload to be more efficient? Is it more than just hitting a weekly yoga class ?

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HR and Employee Healthcare Reform: Keys to Increasing Employee Wellness and Retention

Speaker: Mallory Herrin, CEO & Principal HR Consultant at HerrinHR

Your employees are your most valuable resource. If you want to retain employees and keep them happy, you want to make the incentives more valuable. With a full-stack employee experience, culture, health, wellness and benefits navigation solution, you can provide employees with the wellbeing support they need. The results? Employees who are happier, healthier, and more engaged, as well as a business that is thriving both internally and externally, every day.