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A cyclist is heading to the Paralympics, with the full support of his employer

HR Brew

Most Olympic and Paralympic athletes can’t afford to train full-time and won’t get a check from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee unless they medal. Larsen recently told HR Brew how his employer has supported his dream of Paralympic gold. After hours, he’s a master cyclist who’s headed to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

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Looking to recruit a ‘stronger’ and ‘more committed’ workforce? Consider cancer survivors

HR Brew

Boyd said prospective employers would ask about the gap in her résumé, and when she explained it was for cancer treatment, Boyd felt she had to explain that she was still capable of doing the job and had kept up with her certifications. I’m thinking [returning to work] is going to be no problem, but it really was a problem.”

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Conference Twitter Primer Unleash World Conference and Expo #Unleash18

Advos

Using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #Unleash18 conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for this HR conference! We share solutions, industry innovations and information about our brands. Swedish Speaker of the Year twice.

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Workers’ stress over money pushes more employers to offer financial wellness benefits

HR Brew

Daniel Banks, Chipotles director of global benefits, said that more than 73% of its roughly 125,000 global employees are members of Gen Z who are racking up credit card debt quickly and arent confident in their money-management skills. There have been signs of employee financial stress going back for years.

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Best Global Benefits Services

HR Lineup

Employment is a significant part of our lives, and it comes with various benefits and perks. One of these benefits is the provision of employee benefits. Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.

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Intel has offered sabbatical leave for over 40 years: What HR should know about the benefit

HR Brew

And there are benefits for employers, too. Sabbaticals can have a positive impact on recruitment and retention because they can help reduce burnout and improve mental health, according to research from the Adecco Group. One employer offering paid sabbatical leave is Intel. The tech giant’s turnover rate has been just 5.6%

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I Just Got Laid Off. Why Did I Get a List of All My Co-Workers’ Titles and Ages?

Evil HR Lady

With just this information I know that you are over 40. ” It’s easy because what you’ve just received is a disclosure, which is required by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) which amended the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). “Wow!”