Are Pensions Poised to Make a Comeback?, Soaring Child Care Costs Burden Working Parents, Safety Standards for Emergency Responders, more

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SHRM's HR Daily Feb. 7, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Are Pensions Poised to Make a Comeback? Multiple factors are causing employers to look at ways to help employees prepare for retirement. As a result, experts are predicting a "rebirth of pensions." Late last year, IBM switched to a defined benefit plan with no employee contribution—essentially a pension plan. More big companies could announce their own pension plans in 2024.     5 Tips for Employers Reconsidering Pensions Employers that are thinking about adding a pension should study employees' retirement challenges, have strong messaging to employees and not kill the 401(k) match, industry experts say.   Advertisement     Get a List of the Best HRIS Systems for your Company Finding a new HRIS/payroll solution for your company doesn't have to be a pain. Let the experts at Matchr do the heavy lifting for you! Just tell us what you need, and we'll send you a customized shortlist of the best systems on the market. It's simple - and best of all, free! Join the thousands of HR pros who've trusted Matchr to simplify their system searches for the past 11 years! Get Your Free List Now     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Soaring Child Care Costs Are Burdening Working Parents The cost of child care has skyrocketed in recent years, with many families relying on shrinking savings accounts to make ends meet. Can HR ease this burden for working parents?     OSHA Proposes New Safety Measures for Emergency Responders The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently released a proposed rule to update safety standards for emergency responders.     Advertisement   Employee Rights and Employer Obligations on Breaks in Ontario Employees in Canada who skip breaks during their workday are not only hindering their productivity, but the lack of recovery time could also lead to burnout, fatigue and dissatisfaction with their job, a new study shows. In Ontario, employers are required to provide certain types of breaks.     Trucking Service Must Pay Drivers While Waiting in Sleeper Berth Drivers must receive minimum wages for all hours worked, including hours in their sleeper berths when not sleeping, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided.     Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of ADEA Disparate-Impact Claim The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of a Pennsylvania-based railroad company on an age discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) made by an employee who worked for the company eight years before he was terminated.   Advertisement     Gen Z wants healthcare designed for today's needs The next wave of employees are demanding care be convenient, accessible, and transparent. Download and unlock Gen Z's take on healthcare.  Download now.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Zendesk's Mental Health Strategy to Reduce Workplace Stress and Burnout Feb. 13, 3 p.m. ET / noon PT Sponsor: Calm Business Recent research from Harvard Business Review reveals that 82 percent of executives acknowledge workplace stress as a significant issue in their organizations. However, companies like Zendesk are proactively addressing this by prioritizing mental health and reshaping work processes to foster employee well-being. In this webcast, discover the connection between workplace stress and mental health, Zendesk's comprehensive strategy to combat stress, and its use of Calm Business to improve employee stress management, reduce burnout and boost productivity.     The Key HR Trends Shaping the Future of Work in 2024 Feb. 16, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Workhuman HR leaders are at the forefront of adapting to significant changes in employee experience and organizational dynamics, with 2024 marking a year of key trends in this area. In a discussion, we will delve into these changes, offering strategies for building human-centric, high-performance work cultures and examining the economic aspects of employee engagement. Key learnings will include AI's influence on HR practices, the importance of integrated well-being strategies in talent management, methods to empower employees in upskilling and strategies for cultural evolution with measurable returns on investment.     Unlocking Employee Total Health in 2024 Feb. 21, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Humana As the workplace evolves, employee expectations regarding benefits are also transforming, necessitating a re-evaluation of what employees seek and how their needs can be prioritized. This discussion will feature insights from Jim Link, CHRO at SHRM, and Hayley Doran and Patrick Casten of Humana, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent through essential benefits. This webcast will explore the changing landscape of employee benefits and expectations, emphasizing the role of key benefits in promoting overall wellness in 2024. It will also delve into how financial preparedness affects employee productivity and mental health, and the importance of life insurance in providing financial security and peace of mind for employees and their families.     Using Your Employee Onboarding Program to Reinforce Company Culture Feb. 23, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: BizLibrary Most organizations have an orientation program that covers operational procedures, policy outlines, job responsibilities and employee portal usage, ensuring new hires are equipped for their roles. However, many overlook the importance of integrating new employees into company culture, known as onboarding, which enhances employee satisfaction, retention and overall productivity. This webcast will enable attendees to understand the return on investment of effective onboarding, identify gaps in their current practices, learn key aspects of successful onboarding and explore methods for involving the entire organization in this process.     View the complete schedule of SHRM webcasts.     HR JOB OF THE DAY   Need to hire highly qualified HR candidates or looking to move your own HR career forward? SHRM HR Jobs can help you reach your goals by connecting top employers with premier HR professionals. Now more user-friendly and with new features, including the ability to filter candidates by SHRM credentials. Visit SHRM HR Jobs to learn more. Human Resources Manager - Paramelt - Muskegon, Mich. (Onsite)     USEFUL LINKS   Join us at the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2024 from April 14 to 17 in Las Vegas and virtually. 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