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5 ways for employers to manage post-election emotions in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

An expert from NeuroLeadership Institute discusses what to keep in mind as employees process the results of the presidential race.

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What is Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance? A Beginner's Guide

PeopleKeep

In today's competitive labor market, employee benefits are more important than ever. According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 81% of employees consider an employer’s benefits package as an important factor in whether they accept a job. Health insurance consistently ranks as the top benefit employers can offer. It supports employee health and also plays a key role in their financial security.

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In 2024, employees see flexible work as a mental health benefit

Employee Benefit News

Offering workers more power over their schedule demonstrates empathy and builds trust.

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The top 3 benefits employees told us they want education on

WEX Inc.

As an employer, providing a robust employee benefits package is only half the battle. Educating on the value of their benefits and how best to use them is equally important. We recently surveyed nearly 60,000 of our participants. One of the questions we asked: What benefit would you like to learn more about? In this article, we share the top three benefits they said they would like more education on to help you prepare for your upcoming open enrollment.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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What are the top retirement insights that consumers need to know?

Employee Benefit News

While data from Goldman Sachs showed that consumers are more confident about reaching their savings goals with a plan in place, many face financial challenges along the way.

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The double-edged sword of working for a family operation

Employee Benefit News

A senior benefits consultant sounds off on opportunities and challenges associated with being the boss's daughter and striking the right work-life balance.

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Are You A Likable Person? 6 Qualities Of Likable People

BetterUp

Jump to section What makes a likable person? 6 personality traits that enhance likability Likable person test: are you a likable person?

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Supreme Court lets Virginia purge voter rolls for the election

Employee Benefit News

The U.S. Supreme Court let Virginia carry out a purge of an estimated 1,600 residents from its voter rolls.

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Onboarding Employee Engagement: Importance, Ideas, and Improvements

Vantage Circle

Onboarding and employee engagement- two buzzwords that you might constantly bring in your discussions. But what do they truly mean? How are they interconnected? It is critical to understand the link between them. One of the key reasons is that it sets the tone for new hires while they settle in a new environment. The overall aim of onboarding employee engagement is to enhance organizational success and improve job satisfaction.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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This app has gamified improving your emotional intelligence

Employee Benefit News

Kai Koch, co-founder of Ahead, shares how the app could be a vital part of businesses' mental health offerings.

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6 Key HSA Benefits to Communicate to Employees

Flimp Communications

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are amazing tools for addressing the triple pillars of modern anxiety: money, health, and uncertainty about the future. Their tax advantages and investment potential can help employees reduce healthcare costs, save for retirement, and maximize tax refunds. And yet, that’s not how most employees understand them — if they understand them at all.

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What Disorganized Attachment Looks Like And How To Heal It

BetterUp

Jump to section What is disorganized attachment? How does disorganized attachment develop? Signs of disorganized attachment What does it feel like to date someone with a disorganized attachment?

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Windstorm insurance for homes: Are you covered?

Higginbotham

Does your homeowners’ insurance provide adequate coverage for hurricanes and other windstorms? Although standard homeowners’ policies often include windstorm coverage, it may be excluded in some regions with significant windstorm risks. If it is missing from your home insurance policy, you may still be able to add windstorm coverage. Windstorm Coverage in Home Insurance Homeowners’ insurance coverage can vary depending on the insurance company, the state and the individual policy.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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How to Offer Health Insurance to Part-Time Employees

PeopleKeep

Providing affordable health insurance to employees can boost your benefits package and help you recruit qualified full- and part-time workers. And yet, while 89% of full-time workers have health coverage from their employers, only 26% of their part-time counterparts do 1. Our Employee Benefits Survey found that 92% of employees believe health benefits are important perks to have.

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reworked Feature Article: Job Candidates Can Now Spam Employers More Efficiently

3Sixty Insights

The ability to stand out when applying for a job has been thwarted by AI. But a new tool promises job seekers an easier path to recruiters’ inboxes. The use of AI by talent acquisition teams has been explored by more articles, more panel discussions and more conference presentations than I can count. Now, in what seems like an inevitable step, AI has become available for job-seekers as well.

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The Benefits of All-in-One HR Software for Efficient Onboarding and Payroll

Hppy

As the world progresses rapidly, traditional human resources tasks, such as onboarding, payroll, and engagement, are becoming more challenging. Research demonstrates that companies could be losing up to 20% of performance because of gaps in coherent processes. Defective internal processes, human mistakes, and slow onboarding cause costly disruptions, affecting performance.

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Human resource planning: Your guide to workforce management

Business Management Daily

Operating a business requires excellent planning and strategizing across all departments. While your finance team is creating budget plans and revenue forecasts, the HR department also has its planning to do so. Human resource planning can help you understand your current employees’ skills and abilities while guiding your performance management and recruiting focuses.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Top Tips for Safe Commuting: How to Protect Employees on the Road

Hppy

According to federal and state laws, commuting is not officially part of time worked. Understandably, many employees believe that a commute is part of the time taken from their day to perform employee-related tasks. Regardless of how employers feel about this, they should be concerned about employee safety and happiness regarding their commute. There are several ways that employers can manage employee safety and satisfaction when it comes to travel time to and from the job site.

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Jeri Scaglione, Call Center Analytics Manager, Shares How Being Detail-Oriented & Organized Helps Maintain an Efficient Call Center

Winston Benefits

Questions Q: How long have you been with Winston? Jeri Scaglione: I’ve been with Winston for 6 years and in my current role for 3 years. Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Winston? Jeri Scaglione:I am fortunate to be an integral part of the Call Center experience and to help keep our … Continue reading "Jeri Scaglione, Call Center Analytics Manager, Shares How Being Detail-Oriented & Organized Helps Maintain an Efficient Call Center" The post Jeri Scaglione, Call Center

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7 Best Employee Experience Platforms of 2024

Achievers

Your organization’s ability to ensure a great employee experience impacts turnover, retention, and performance. But building an experience that all team members want to be a part of can feel like aiming at a moving target, as each employee has distinct expectations and concerns when it comes to their experience in the workforce. Enter employee experience platforms, which eliminate much of the guesswork and empower organizations to better connect with, listen to, recognize, and reward team member

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Better Feedback, Better Workplace: Try Kiosk Surveys

Vantage Circle

With data driving the work places today, understanding employee sentiment is more than just beneficial—it’s essential. According to Gallup's 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, leading to approximately $7.8 trillion in lost productivity. Another study by Gallup' points out that, organizations with effective feedback systems report up to 21% higher profitability, a powerful incentive to build robust feedback mecha

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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10 Creative Employee of the Week Ideas That Make a Real Impact

Empuls

Did you know that companies with regular employee recognition programs have a 31% lower turnover rate ? Recognition isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a crucial part of keeping your team engaged and motivated. An Employee of the Week program takes this a step further by celebrating individual contributions regularly, giving team members something to look forward to.

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We need to more deeply “psychologize” our understanding of law, public policy, and politics

Minding the Workplace

Image courtesy of freepik.com My dear friend Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute , states what I regard as an ultimate compliment when he says that I’m one of the most “psychologized” law professors and lawyers he’s ever known. By that, he means that I’ve repeatedly shown an ability and inclination to apply psychological insights to law and public policy.

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The Role of Strategic HR Planning in Enhancing Organizational Efficiency

Qandle

For organizations striving to stay competitive and adaptable in today’s fast-paced market, an effective strategic HR planning process is crucial. Strategic HR planning goes beyond merely hiring the right talent; it focuses on aligning human resources with the organization’s goals to enhance efficiency and foster growth. By developing comprehensive HR strategies, businesses can anticipate workforce requirements, navigate potential challenges, and support their long-term objectives.

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No One Is Exempt—More Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck

HR Digest

The rising cost of living and the shifting landscape of work have left behind multiple victims behind in its rampage. New data shows that a growing number of Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck. On hearing this information, one might assume that the rise of “paycheck to paycheck living” is a problem for lower-income households, but it was revealed that a fifth of the households that earn more than $150,000 have found themselves stuck in this position.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.