Name: The Cost of Living: What Works Best to Help Employees?
Start: 2022-10-13T10:00:00Z
End: 2022-10-13T11:02:12.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.7

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Channelling valuable thought leadership from experts and academics to those actively involved in the HR field, delivering knowledge to transform HR practitioners’ approach in a challenging and ever-evolving business environment.

Today’s talent environment is a precarious one. In a highly competitive market, companies are struggling to hire the skilled talent they need and many are even unsure what their exact skills gaps are. Added to that, it’s a candidate’s market, where potential hires and existing employees are demanding more than ever. 

Meanwhile, an uncertain economic future is influencing organisations’ recruitment budgets and total reward strategies.  

These factors make high turnover and recruitment more challenging than ever. But they do present an opportunity to take a fresh look at your investment in retention strategies; can you future proof your workforce by keeping your people happy and engaged?  

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·       Creating a magnetic organisation culture that will keep and nurture the best talent.  

·       Using data to understand the true cost of employee turnover.  

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Retention is the new Recruitment

Older workers and carers have left the workforce in disproportionate numbers since 2020. Let’s look together at what attracts and retains this important segment of talent. In the UK Spring Budget, those aged 50+ were among the three groups targeted to fill the skills gaps and drive UK economic growth (along with parents and people with long-term illness). Even before Covid-19, we were recruiting as employers from within an ageing workforce. By mid-2014, the UK average age exceeded 40 for the first time. By 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be aged over 75 (according to Government Office for Science figures). 

50+ workers are people with experience, often seniority and increasingly complicated lives. According to Carers UK, out of an estimated over 10 million UK carers, one in seven are juggling work and care. Between 2010-2020, people aged 46-65 were the largest age group to become unpaid carers. 

This timely webinar comes hot on the heels of Carers Week and focuses on practical steps employers can take to both attract and retain the talents of older workers and those who are carers. 

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:

• The current picture on older workers, carers and their needs from employers – latest research and statistics
• What works and what doesn’t – real solutions to make work attractive and sustainable for both 50+ workers and those who are caring for other adult dependents. 
• What does the future hold? Hear from the experts on coming trends to enable you to get ahead as employers.

Older Workers and Carers – the key to employers’ skills gaps

What’s the state of DEI in Europe in the eyes of HR decision makers and employees? In March 2023, Culture Amp ran an international research project with over 5,000 employees and 1,250 HR decision makers to understand the state of DEI in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, US and Canada.

In this webinar, Culture Amp will share the most interesting results, including insights on which DEI initiatives companies prioritise and why, and how employees rate their DEI experience. We will also discuss initiatives that can help companies to build a more equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Top five latest findings on DEI and how to take action

In this exclusive HR in Review episode, James Marsh is joined once again by Jessica Brannigan from Culture AMP. Jessica speaks about DEI and the latest research they've done in partnership with Censuswide.


Guest: Jessica Brannigan

Jessica is a Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp. Her specialities include business psychology, change management and business process improvement.

Jessica is a business psychologist with over 15+ years of experience working in HR. She has a Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Psychology and a Diploma in Business Management.

She is currently working with Culture Amp, the leading People & Culture Platform helping companies take action to improve employee engagement, retention and performance.


Questions For Jessica Include:

- Tell us about the research on DEI in partnership with Censuswide

- Just from your perspective at Culture Amp,  just cover off the very basics for us. What is DE&I ?

- I know there's a lot of data from your research. But just at the highest level, what's the sort of the headline finding from the research, would you say? 

- And your research highlights some worrying insights in relation to discrimination. First, tell us what you found there.

- And you said at the top that part of the research you did, you surveyed HR Practitioners but also looked at employees at large as well. How does all of this impact the employee perception of DEI in their workplace?

- In the research you also looked at the representation of marginalised groups as part of this work, as sort of all levels of the organisation. What did you find there?

Latest findings on DEI and how to take action

As we navigate the global talent shortage, it's become clear that organisations need to think differently about talent. By prioritising skills over traditional job roles, organisations can reap huge benefits - from increased retention of high performers to improved DEI outcomes and greater productivity.

But this is a significant change for organisations and particularly for Talent Acquisition teams, and practice has some way to go to keep up with the rhetoric.

Join us in this upcoming webinar to explore:

- The case for change for becoming a skills-based organisation
- What a strategic skills-based TA operating model means for the future of TA
- How TA can enable and drive skills-based approaches in their organisation

Skills-Based Organisations and the Future of Talent Acquisition

To achieve true enterprise transformation, businesses today need to be focused on building a culture of learning centered around upskilling their talent in power skills and the in-demand tech they need to be successful. 

By investing in the development of their employees, organisations can build a sustainable workforce, one that performs and adapts as the organisation does — resulting in business growth. 

So, how do companies manage business growth while also supporting their team’s individual goals? 

In this panel discussion we will consider;

- Building sustainable learning programs that fit with business and individual needs
- Best practices for assessment and measurement
- Scaling development practices across your organisation
- An in depth look at the Deutsche Post DHL case study

Modern workforce development - Assess, measure, develop at scale

As Jeremy Hunt put it in his Spring Budget announcement, “for many women, a career break becomes a career end”. Childcare was recognised as part of the infrastructure for new developments in December 2022. Now in Spring 2023, it has been recognised as a major key to workforce participation and economic growth. 

Employers were already addressing childcare as part of cost of living support and as a core talent retention strategy. What is the role of employers in light of the new funding arrangements? The full 30 hours provision from the age of 9 months will not be in place until September 2025, will only cover 38 weeks a year, and places may be in short supply. However, the Budget focus has created a huge appetite for working parents to access this much-needed career support for themselves and early years education for their children.

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:

• What will the new funded childcare places mean in practice for employers and employees?
• Given the timeline, and also the potential squeeze on nursery places in the future, what can employers do now and next to ensure their people have access to the best provision?
• What else should employers be doing to ensure working parents can succeed and progress at work while also being who they want to be in family life.

Post-budget childcare: what is the employer’s role?

In this exclusive HR in review episode, we talk about the Great Resignation, how employee attitudes have changed over the last few years and the challenge that presents to leaders.

Proposed questions:
- What’s your view on the Great Resignation?
- What do you think it is about employee attitudes that has changed?
- That sounds like quite a challenge for leaders doesn’t it?
- Where does EVP fit into all of this?
- Are there any other emerging trends you are seeing in either employee attitudes or how to go about retaining staff?

To connect with Emily regarding how you can apply these insights to your own organisation, please email hello@ajg.com

The Power of Cultural Engagement

In this session, experts from Peppy will delve into some of the current challenges facing employers when it comes to gender equity in the workplace. 

We will cover the key reasons why gender inclusive support is required in the workplace. Our experts will share their view on what kind of support is needed in order for all employees to thrive. We'll also delve into some of the problems that can arise from not providing support. Finally, we'll close by sharing some actions and tips for businesses keen to put these learnings into practice.

Speakers will include Laura Carter-Penman, Deputy Director for Fertility and Women's Health from Peppy, and Helen Lake, Director or Men's Health Services from Peppy.

Creating a gender-inclusive wellbeing benefits strategy

In this 60-minute Masterclass; Amber Harris (Talent and Assessment Strategy Specialist) from Aon's Human Capital Solutions and Steve Ehrlich (Senior Vice President, Global Client Development) from Radancy will discuss how you can engage a diverse pool of suitable candidates during your Early Careers attraction and selection process. 

We will be discussing..

- Why your Gen Z candidate experience is something that you really need to focus on, especially in 2023.
- The importance and impact of social media in your early careers strategy
- How a talent acquisition cloud infrastructure powers your early careers strategy
- How you can improve performance, retention and DE&I through reliably identifying your best fit candidates
- How and why you should immerse your candidates in your company values throughout their assessment, to reduce dropout and increase learning, even for candidates who are not successful
- How and why you should give best in class candidate feedback, during their assessment journey
 
Amber has over 20 years working in Talent Acquisition where she has worked mainly in-house, but also in agency recruitment roles. Since joining Aon she has supported companies including Primark, Ocado, Screwfix, EasyJet, M&S and Siemens, on their talent roadmap, ultimately helping them to identify and hire the great from the good using engaging, fair, science backed assessment tools. 

Steve also has over 20 years working of Talent experience and currently works across global markets to help companies solve complex hiring challenges using data and insights to engage talent through the applied use of technology.

Early Careers & Gen Z - making every connection count

Are you looking to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture? 

Join us for "Inclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace", where we will explore the latest trends and best practices for leadership development in today's rapidly changing business landscape. 

Our expert speakers will share insights on navigating the new working world, developing leaders for a changing workplace, and using conscious leadership to drive a better workforce culture. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your organisation’s leadership to the next level.

This event is tailored for business leaders, managers, and HR professionals looking to stay ahead in leadership and workforce development. The event will be packed with actionable insights and practical strategies that can apply to your organisation. 

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting your leadership journey, this event will provide valuable insights and inspiration.

Inclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace

Engagement is more than simply how satisfied or happy someone is with their work, it’s about a personal, emotional, and mental investment in, and connection with, the work and the company. 

In a time where the employee experience is more important than ever, it’s critical to ask the fundamental questions about what employee experience is and why it matters.

Join Emma Humphris, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp as she discusses why engagement is more than just satisfaction in a company, how to measure it and what research can teach us about this fundamental key to employee success in times of uncertainty.

What is engagement and why does it matter in times of uncertainty?

According to Gartner (2022), addressing leader and manager effectiveness is a top priority for 60% of HR leaders in 2023 . A CIPD poll also highlighted that more than two in five employees have left a job due to bad management (2022) which has significant cost implications for organisations. 

Coupling the continual economic challenges faced globally, with the evolving future of work and the ongoing skills shortages, it is vital that leaders evolve and develop their approaches to drive forward both organisational and employee performance.

Join our expert panel featuring Dr Luke Treglown, Senior Manager of Data Science at Thomas on Thursday 2nd March at 11am GMT as they discuss how to elevate the leadership game within your organization to positively impact both organisational performance and employee experience.

Insights you can expect to gain from this webinar:

•                     Understanding how leadership is evolving
•                     Identifying the traits of an effective leader
•                     How to address the barriers to   effective leadership
•                     The impact leadership has on employee experience
•                     Practical tips and insights on leadership development

This webinar is for HR, C Suite executives and those in leadership positions looking for ways to improve their leadership skills to navigate through turbulent times.

The secret to organisational success: leadership development

The key is in removing the barriers to help people achieve their best at work and at home. Hear insights into how the best employers empower their people and support family life in its widest sense.

With the labour market still tight due to skills shortages, employers compete over the attractiveness of the employee experience. Yet, with rising costs, productivity is at a premium so how do we ensure that what we do to engage and support our people also helps them perform at their best? And in uncertain times, how do we ensure employees feel valued and motivated?

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:

- What do the best employers actually do to achieve work-life balance and productivity
- How should the experience be personalised to different employees’ lives and needs?
- Gain insights on families’ expectation from the just-published 2023 Modern Families Index

How to achieve Work-Life Balance and High Productivity as Employers

In this podcast, we explore the top benefits trends in 2023 backed by data from Gallagher’s 2022 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Report. Emily Gillmore, Consulting Director, People Experience Consulting at Gallagher will take you through some key insights, the business case for creating benefits packages that cater for a diverse workforce as well as how you can use your company benefits to best support your employees during the current cost of living crisis.

Top Benefits trends in 2023

50% of all employees in the UK, Netherlands and Germany think that their employer does not have a good hybrid work strategy that fits their needs and work life balance.* Our theory: companies get too hung up on the concept of hybrid work. 

It misses what we term the “flexibility factor”. However, flexibility can, at times, be valued more by employees than salary increases and benefits. So what is flexibility, why is it important and how do you build a flexible workplace?

Join us and hear from Lead People Scientist, Alex Alvarez as he discusses the importance of a flexible workplace 

*Culture Amp research via Censuswide study with over 3,000 employees in the UK, Netherlands and Germany in May 2022.

The Flexibility Factor - How to build a successful flexible workplace

Among many Millennial and Gen Z employees, unequal parental leave provisions seem baffling and even offensive. Why do many policies presume one ‘primary’ carer and one ‘secondary’ carer? Why are assumptions so gendered?

It has been well-known for some time that promoting equal parenting closes the gender pay gap, indeed it’s part of Government evidence-based advice for addressing gender equality. So what are the barriers to doing this and how can we overcome them?

Beyond parental leave, there are many other ways employers can support new and ongoing parents Hear from expert voices on what parents want and what excellence looks like in practice.

Join this lively conversation, as we discuss:

- How Shared Parental Leave or other equal parental leave policies lead to more engaged employees and a smaller gender pay gap
- What do today’s fathers want and expect from employers?
- Which employers are doing well in this area, and what can we learn from them?

Who are the best employers for equal parenting?

Diverse workforces and hybrid working are impacting how reward and benefits are now viewed by employees and candidates, with organisations realising the need to design benefit programmes to suit a variety of demographics. Sarah Jefferys, Head of Reward Consulting, Reward & Benefits Consulting at Gallagher, discusses why employers are offering the same benefits to all employees, with less emphasis on service or status-based benefit approaches, and the shift towards more values-based rewards.

Why fairness and inclusivity matters across reward and benefits

At a time of sustained financial pressure on employees and their families, what are the best employers doing? 
How do cost of living supports address employee wellbeing in practical ways?  Do these approaches also attract and retain talent?

Together with expert input and insights from leading employers, we’ll explore options from the more obvious such as higher salaries to the more creative such as supporting family life.

Join this lively, virtual conversation, as we discuss:

• Should salaries simply rise or does that do more harm by fuelling inflation? 
• What are the other innovative options for employers? 
• How does helping with family life play a role?

Register today to reserve your place!

The Cost of Living: What Works Best to Help Employees?

Human Resources

Employee Engagement

Benefits

Inflation

Employee Advocacy

Payroll

Many elements come into play when attracting the right talent. Is your careers page up-to-date? Does your website accurately represent your company culture and communicate it clearly to recruited applicants? In terms of internal processes, do you have an ongoing talent acquisition strategy? How efficient are your application screening and onboarding processes? Where and how are you looking for top candidates and are you enabling them to find you? Discover best practices and learn from industry thought leaders by joining the recruiting community.

Recruiting

Happy employees make productive employees. HR managers are now finding that compensation and benefits alone cannot keep employees happy; they also need nurturing through proper training and development. Join the BrightTALK talent management community to learn how to engage and retain your best talent by providing them with the tools and rewards they need to enhance their performance and reach their potential.

Talent Management

Small businesses and enterprises alike are competing for not only market share, but also for the best employees to move their businesses forward. Competitive salary and benefits packages are the foundation of high employee satisfaction. Join this community to keep up with changing regulations and learn how to optimize workforce costs with competitive yet cost-effective employee benefits and compensation plans.

Benefits and Compensation

Modern human resources professionals are charged with not only the recruitment of talent, but also retention, satisfaction and management. They also support the training, assessment and compensation aspects of employee management. Join this community to connect with thought leaders and learn about trends in benefits, compensation and talent management. Stay ahead of the curve to attract and retain top talent and strengthen organizational leadership and culture.

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