Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
What does the environmental revolution mean for employee benefits?
When it comes to the environmental revolution, businesses have a progressive role to play. Many are already committed to putting climate action at the heart of their operations and a growing number are expected to follow suit. Not only will this attract young, talented, and climate-conscious Gen Zers and Millennials to the organization, but it …
The complete guide to harassment in the workplace
Harassment in the workplace isn’t something to take lightly. In the age of #metoo and #blacklivesmatter, society is becoming more aware about the issue of harassment. What’s more, employers have an obligation to go above and beyond to make all employees feel accepted in the workplace and prevent harassment from taking place, as well as …
5 ways to support and manage employees with chronic conditions
The lines between employee health and safety quickly became blurred when the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. Employers had to increase their efforts to care for the health of their workforce by offering hand sanitizer, implementing social distancing measures, and allowing employees to work from home. As offices are starting to reopen, employers …
Expats working abroad: Current and future trends
So many expats are working abroad these days, but why? InterNations’ Expat Insider 2021 survey results found that almost half of working expats (47%) relocated to another country with their careers in mind. Employers were responsible for sending 13% of them abroad while 15% were recruited internationally. The majority (17%) found a job opportunity on …
3 common mental health challenges in the workplace
Did you know that mental health challenges are all around us? They affect pretty much everyone, no matter their status or background. Employees themselves are no exception, and employers are responsible for ensuring that any mental health challenges are dealt with right away. HR teams and managers can identify employees experiencing mental health challenges by …
Microaggressions in the workplace: Why inclusive language is important
If you’re looking for an indicator of workplace toxicity, start by observing the language used at work. Phrases like “where are you really from?” and racist language can make work uncomfortable for employees from marginalized communities. Since race and ethnicity are topics people are often afraid to even discuss, it’s common for microaggressions to go …
How to adapt employee benefits to cater to self-defined expats
The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized “work from home”, which is quickly turning into “work from anywhere” and creating a new breed of expats – the self-defined expats. Whether it’s taking advantage of the lower cost of living or getting the freedom to travel and explore, there are clearly numerous benefits of working abroad and it’s …
An employer’s guide to international relocation
Many organizations decide to move employees internally instead of hiring new staff. With benefits like guaranteed skills and experience, lower training costs, and proven loyalty, it’s easy to see why. Even though there are advantages to internal relocation, there are drawbacks as well. HR is often responsible for helping employees move and settle, which can …
What makes a top employer in 2021?
From the highly educated researcher to the experienced marketer and the charismatic salesperson to the motivated intern, every company wants the best and the brightest when hiring for a role. But these top candidates won’t consider just any company. To get their attention, it’s necessary to be a top employer. Don’t fret if you’re not …
What different generations want from their jobs
It’s no surprise that today’s workforce is multigenerational. With the youngest generation, Gen Z, old enough for their first jobs, and the oldest generation, Baby Boomers, too young for retirement, employers will need to know how to manage a workforce with such a large generational gap. But before they can do so effectively, employers will …
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