Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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In the aftermath of a disaster, Aeroflow put its employees and community first

Employee Benefit News

From securing hotel rooms to offering entire warehouses to FEMA, this CEO is doing all he can following Hurricane Helene.

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The Benefits of Offering Flexibility in the Workplace: A Wellness Perspective

Flimp Communications

The 9 to 5 workday, an arduous commute, limited vacation days, the need to request personal time to see the doctor or attend a school play — just a few years ago, these rigid and restrictive features of the working life seemed inevitable. But in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic and motivated by the priorities of younger working generations, the shape of work in the 21st century is rapidly evolving to allow more flexibility than ever before.

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Employee benefits that go the extra mile

Employee Benefit News

The right offerings can support workers through good and bad times and at different stages of their lives.

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Starting with ‘Why’: Building a Successful B2B SaaS Go-to-Market Strategy

3Sixty Insights

In the competitive world of B2B SaaS, understanding the core reason why your product exists is more than a philosophical exercise—it’s a strategic imperative. While features and functionalities are important, they are merely tools to fulfill a deeper mission. Starting with why helps you articulate your purpose, resonate with your target audience, and align your team towards common goals.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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Maine 2025 Withholding Tables Now Available

PayrollOrg

Maine Revenue Services has issued withholding tables that will be effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2025.

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Reliability: The Underrated Trait That Outperforms Exceptionalism

3Sixty Insights

So, let’s talk about reliability and why I believe it’s one of the most underrated traits out there. The beauty of reliability is that it’s free—it doesn’t cost you anything. It doesn’t require talent or luck. You don’t need to be exceptionally gifted or fortunate to be reliable. All it takes is consistency: showing up, doing the work, and getting the job done.

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What Is Radical Acceptance And How To Practice It

BetterUp

Jump to section What is radical acceptance? Benefits of radical acceptance When is radical acceptance helpful? When is radical acceptance unhelpful?

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Top metrics to track so you learn more about this open enrollment’s performance

WEX Inc.

Open enrollment performance tracking is important to make sure you have a successful period, ensuring you’re offering your employees the best possible benefits packages, and creating a better system for years to come. In the latest blog post in this year’s open enrollment series, we’ve compiled some open enrollment metrics to track. Communication engagement metrics Communication engagement can provide insights into employee satisfaction and level of engagement.

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Avoidant Attachment Style: What It Is And How To Heal It

BetterUp

Jump to section What is an avoidant attachment style? Avoidant attachment style traits What causes an avoidant attachment style to develop?

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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4 Employee Engagement Programs and Initiatives for 2024

Achievers

Every employee remembers those jobs where they were actively engaged in their daily tasks – and those where they didn’t have that level of motivation. Engaged employees are actually excited by the work they do every day, and seek every opportunity to contribute to your company’s goals. But a disengaged workforce can quickly lead to reduced productivity, lower retention rates, and increased absenteeism.

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Best Practices for Effective Leave Management in Today’s Workplaces

Qandle

Effective leave management is vital for maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment. Whether it’s vacation, sick leave , or parental leave, managing employee time off efficiently ensures smooth operations, boosts morale, and helps prevent scheduling conflicts. However, the growing focus on remote work and flexible schedules has rendered traditional leave management approaches inadequate.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement in Retail: Importance, Ideas & Solutions

Vantage Circle

A McKinsey study discovered that the turnover rate in the retail industry is 70% higher than in other industries. This alarming figure raises questions about the working conditions in retail sectors. Are retail employees truly motivated and committed to their workplace? What drives them to leave? Has this always been the case in the retail industry?

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5 Science-Based Learning Styles for Reaching More Employees During Open Enrollment

Flimp Communications

Open enrollment isn’t just about making choices. It’s about education. To make better decisions, employees need to understand their benefit options. And as an HR team member, it often falls to you to be the teacher. There’s a lot of material to cover. During open enrollment, employees must learn (among other things): The differences between benefit plans and how those differences can impact their health, their family, and their finances.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Why your organization isn’t promoting effective thinking

Business Management Daily

By Kevin Eikenberry In today’s increasingly knowledge-based work environment, effective thinking skills are among the most valuable skills for individuals and organizations alike. However, many companies inadvertently hinder their employees’ ability to think effectively. If you want to improve organizational results, consider how many of the following practices are limiting your team members’ capacity for optimal thinking.

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Navigating misconduct in the workplace: a lawyer’s perspective

Workplace Insight

Lloyd’s of London has been in the news because it has proposed significant steps to address the notorious levels of misconduct in its sector, as well as tackling bad behaviour across its network. With the Worker Protection Act coming into force on the 26 October 2024, which stipulates new proactive duties on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, precautions taken by Lloyds may have been triggered by the new duties from this Act – but have opened the

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Meta’s 2024 Layoffs Plans Keep Employee Numbers Under Wraps

HR Digest

Meta has been quite successful in keeping itself away from layoffs and job cuts this year, but the urge to realign resources with “long-term strategic goals” inevitably hits every organization soon enough. Meta has announced layoffs across its many platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs. The exact number of employees who are going to be affected by Meta’s October layoffs has not been revealed, but considering the range of teams that are to face its impact, the total could be

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