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Why 'nontraditional' benefits are on the rise and how HR can make them work

Nontraditional benefits like remote and hybrid work programs are gaining popularity among employers to address employee well-being and retention. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Some Job Perks Are Better Than Salary

Job perks can make up for a lower salary, such as remote work and travel opportunities.

Expense reimbursements and travel rewards can add significant value to compensation packages. [ more ]

Forbes

Why Employee Care Is More Critical Than Ever In A Globalized World

Organizations must prioritize employee well-being as both an ethical duty and a legal obligation.

Enhanced employee benefits and remote work require robust programs for employee safety and support during crises. [ more ]

Remote

Home

Easy international payroll and compliance

Employee benefits for global teams [ more ]

Tech.co

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in March 2024

Apple is offering remote work positions across different locations globally.

Remote work remains a valuable perk, even as return-to-office mandates increase. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

3 days ago

Education

Thousands rally over expected school cuts, a rebuke to LAUSD's pledge to protect workers

Budget cuts in L.A. schools may lead to job loss and program cuts despite efforts to avoid layoffs. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

3 days ago

Education

An Austin-area school district says staff need a break, so it's going to offer mental health days - Austin Monitor

Manor ISD is implementing mental health days for employees to prioritize self-care and combat burnout. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Education

How much does it cost for Modesto City Schools' teachers to cover their health insurance?

Teachers in Modesto City Schools face significant health insurance costs.

Healthcare contributions can be a substantial portion of teachers' annual salary. [ more ]

Forbes

1 week ago

Council Post: 12 Ways To Prioritize Employee Well-Being In The Hybrid-Remote Era

Business leaders are seeking innovative and cost-effective health and wellness solutions for hybrid-remote work era. [ more ]

Forbes

How Personalized Benefits Can Attract And Retain Top Employees

Personalized benefits are crucial in attracting and retaining top employees.

Benefits need to be customized to match individual employee needs and aspirations. [ more ]

RAPPLER

Employees got average salary raise of 10% in 2023, beating inflation - Jobstreet

Employees received an average pay raise of 10.24% in 2023, outpacing inflation.

70% of companies provided staff promotions in 2023 with an average salary increment of 12.54%. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency

Beck & Bulow Adopts Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset

Beck & Bulow, a meat company, now accepts Bitcoin payments online and in-store, includes it in their employee 401k, and holds Bitcoin in reserves. [ more ]

Eater Chicago

2 weeks ago

Chicago

The Vibe at This New Logan Square '80s Bar is Totally Tubular

Common Decency focuses on inclusive food and cocktails, emphasizing gluten-free options and vegetarian dishes. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

Summer Raises $9M to Make Student Loan Assistance From Employers a Workplace Benefit

Student loan debt in the US is high, surpassing credit card debt.

Employers need to prioritize financial well-being to attract and retain talent, especially millennials and Gen Z. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Cleaners at government buildings to strike over race discrimination'

Migrant cleaners at the Department for Education are considering strike action over unequal treatment and low wages.

Union members claim they are denied the London Living Wage, annual leave, and sick pay received by white-collar workers. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Asda to give more than 120,000 staff pay rises

Asda investing £150 million for 8.4% pay rise for over 120,000 staff

Aim to become the highest-paying grocery retailer in the UK [ more ]

The Verge

Apple

Apple Store employees in New Jersey are trying to unionize

Apple Store employees in Short Hills, New Jersey are seeking to unionize.

Previous unionization efforts faced pushback from Apple. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

In California, Minimum Hourly Wage For Fast-Food Workers Is Now $20

California raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, making them the highest paid in the US.

The law defines fast-food restaurants based on criteria like limited table service and being part of a chain with at least 60 establishments nationwide. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Halo And COD Support Dev Lays Off 25 People, Citing "Unprecedented Challenges"

Certain Affinity, a game developer, laid off 25 US-based workers due to industry challenges and funding slowdown.

Affected employees are receiving severance pay, continuing benefits, and portable vested stock awards. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

UX design

Job Vacancy: Senior UI/UX Designer (f/m/d) // 7Mind GmbH | Design / UX Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Emphasis on mental and personal well-being in the workplace

Innovative benefits and work culture promoting well-being [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU data protection

New EU gig economy laws saved from oblivion by Belgian compromise

New laws in the EU aim to improve gig workers' rights like holidays and minimum wage.

The compromise text of the Platform Work Directive paves the way for better working conditions for gig economy workers in the EU. [ more ]

Alleywatch

Startup companies

Healthee Raises $32M for its AI-Powered Health Benefits Naviation and Management Platform

Employees want help with benefits

Healthee aids in optimizing benefits and reducing healthcare costs. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cars

After Gains at Big Three, U.A.W. Aims at Nonunion Plants

Organizing nonunion plants is a key focus for United Automobile Workers post-Ford strike.

Workers at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee seek union support for better pay and benefits. [ more ]

Digiday

Marketing

Nestle, P&G, and Walmart reveal their 2024 talent retention secrets

Companies prioritize talent retention by investing in employee benefits and internal growth opportunities like career development roadmaps.

P&G's strategy of structured career development and internal mobility leads to high rates of internal promotions. [ more ]

Miami Herald