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Employee Benefits: Then and Now [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

Benefits such as health care, retirement planning and employee assistance programs are offered to employees at the same level as in 1996.” ” The good news is that employers are listening to demands for better work/life balance with increased telecommuting, flextime and other accommodations.

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Employee Benefits: Traditional & Creative Trends

Affinity HR Group

Traditional benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off serve as hygiene factors or factors that help prevent employee dissatisfaction. The US Department of Labor notes that the percentage of private industry workers with access to flexible healthcare spending accounts increased from 36% in 2012 to 43% in 2021.

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Here Are 3 Ways to Foster a Learning Mindset At Your Company

Cornerstone On Demand

According to data from Pew Research Center, between 1997 and 2012, the number of technology-specific jobs rose from over 2 million to close to 4 million. Several hundred thousand jobs became available — new jobs that required new skills, like computer programmer and computer engineer.

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Mandated Employer Retirement Plans: What They Mean for Small Businesses in California and Beyond

Trinet

In 2012, California passed a law requiring companies with five or more employees to offer retirement plans. The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Trust Act is expected to be implemented by. Visit site for full story.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.

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Why Addressing the Aging Workforce in Manufacturing Requires New Tactics

Cornerstone On Demand

As Baby Boomers reach retirement, the manufacturing industry is facing a skills dilemma. is dealing with an aging population across the board, the manufacturing industry is at a disproportionate disadvantage —in 2012, the median age of employees was 44.7 While the U.S. years old in manufacturing, compared to 42.3 While the U.S.

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Experts Predict the Future of HR

Namely

Cheryl Roubian (Greenhouse): I started my first job in HR in 2012. We have very low unemployment, 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day over the next decade, and Gen Z entering the workplace. George LaRocque (HRWins): Before we discuss the future, we should start with the past. How did you all start in HR? What’s causing it?