February, 2021

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10 features Workday should deliver - yesterday!

Ahmed's Universe

PARIS, February 12, 2021 Since 2013, when almost nobody in continental Europe could spell “Workday”, and I became the first person in France to be certified on the system and project methodology, I have worked on 9 Workday implementations. That’s an average of 1 project a year, with some taking over 2 years while others would be graced with my contribution for 5 or 6 months.

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Living Paycheck to Paycheck? 7 Tips for Avoiding Extra Fees

Take It Personel-ly

Source Living paycheck to paycheck is exhausting. As soon as your paycheck comes in, you have to spend it all on necessities like rent, utilities, insurance, and paying off debt. There’s usually little, if anything, left for savings or recreational activities. Then, something even worse happens: you’re hit with a fee. You might have missed […].

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Employee Appreciation Week: How to Recognize and Appreciate Employees Every Day

Achievers

If you’re like most workplaces, you probably celebrate occasions like birthdays, company anniversaries, one-time achievements, and annual holidays. But why wait until one-off celebrations to recognize and appreciate employees? Especially as many workplaces shift to virtual or hybrid environments, showing employees appreciation is important now more than ever.

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The Future Workplace [Episode 2]: Technology Is an Organizational Differentiator

HR Bartender

One of my first HR jobs involved human resources information systems (HRIS). We had a company-developed HRIS and my role was to play liaison between system users and the technology department. Users would tell me about the system features they wanted and/or needed. I would convey those to the technology department, who would add it to the system. Then I would test it, write user specifications, and help with implementation.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Top 3 signs of an employee quitting without notice

Insperity

An employee quitting without notice can feel like a shock. Yet hindsight may reveal they gave clear cues about their unhappiness. That’s because the best indicators of an employee reaching their limit can be subtle, fitting a pattern that experts call “disengagement.”. Learning to spot the signs and knowing how to talk with employees about why they’re disengaged can help you avoid losing them without warning.

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How to approach pay differences for employees doing remote work

Business Management Daily

Increased opportunities for remote work are likely to stay, opening up hiring opportunities across the country. However, questions of pay differences also come into play. Do you pay a remote sales rep in Boston the same as someone based in Boise? If an employee wishes to move now that remote work is available, do you change their pay to match the location?

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The Link Between Employee Morale and Company Culture

Take It Personel-ly

When you think of high employee morale, you might equate it with happiness. The two concepts, while related, are not the same. Employee morale improves when leaders and teams communicate with each other, managers operate effectively and employees understand the purpose of their work. It means that your team members can ride out a bad […].

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15 Ideas for an Unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day

Achievers

Are you ready for employee appreciation day? It takes place on the first Friday of March every year, and it’s a great opportunity to show your employees how much you value them. When employees feel appreciated, they perform at their best and are less likely to leave. In fact, organizations that rate their culture of recognition highly are 3 times more likely to see increased employee retention and 2.5 times more likely to see increased employee engagement, among other benefits.

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The Future Workplace [Episode 3] – Employees and Employers Need Career Durability

HR Bartender

Over the past year, the word resilience has been mentioned a lot. Resilience is defined as having the ability to bounce back or recover quickly from setbacks and one of the ways we often do that is by being agile or flexible. Well, what if we put those two things together? Especially when it comes to careers. In this episode of The HR Bartender Show, I talk with human capital analyst and futurist Alexandra Levit about the concept of career durability , which is good for both employees and employ

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Employee or contractor? 6 common mistakes when classifying workers

Insperity

It’s a question with big ramifications that trips up many employers: Is my worker an employee or contractor ? To help you figure out whether your workers are classified correctly, we’ll cover: Basic legal resources and information you need to know Who enforces the law on worker classification, and what happens if you’ve misclassified workers (either intentionally or unintentionally) The most common mistakes you should avoid to stay out of trouble.

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How to Build a Strong Remote Work Culture in 2021

Best Money Moves

How to build a strong remote work culture in 2021. Remote doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Build a strong remote work culture during the pandemic. . Two thirds of executives feel that a physical office space is key to employee productivity, and about the same number feel employees should visit the office a minimum of three days per week in order to maintain a distinct company culture, according to a January 2021 Remote Work survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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5 ways to support employee career growth during the pandemic

Business Management Daily

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how and where many people perform their jobs, it has not stopped employees from seeking career growth opportunities. Unfortunately, new research shows companies falling short of giving career growth the attention it needs. Half of working Americans say their career development has stalled or even regressed during the pandemic, according to a survey of 1,000 workers by the online scheduling firm Doodle.

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Lead with Emotional Intelligence: 5 Principles Modern-Day Leaders Live By

Take It Personel-ly

Your educational background, technical skills, and industry know-how are critical factors when it comes to getting that job promotion you’ve always wanted. But do you think these are enough to guarantee that you’ll be able to take the next step up your career ladder? If you’re aiming to get a leadership role in an organisation, […].

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

The term “employee benefits” is used regularly, but often with a limited, traditional definition in mind. The traditional concept refers to legally mandated benefits plus a few voluntarily added by employers. With a new generation of employees, soon to become the majority of the workforce, and a competitive, global labor market, comes new workforce needs and expectations.

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Everything HR Needs to Know About Sentiment Analysis

HR Bartender

We regularly talk about employee engagement being important. It’s good for employees because it makes them feel valued and connected to their work. It’s good for business because engaged employees are more productive and will stay. But trying to find out if employees are engaged can be hard. It’s one of the reasons that organizations conduct surveys.

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5 Amazing Ways To Make Your Employees Feel Valued At Work

Vantage Circle

An important part of a job that is considered "fulfilling" is greatly influenced by the person feeling valued at work. Cut that aspect off, and we are looking at a person who would rarely go above and beyond or even be satisfied enough to feel loyalty towards their place of work. To put in mildly, you’ll now have a disengaged employee at hand.

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How to form (and break) habits in the workplace

Insperity

We all have habits – some good, some not so great. At work, certain habits can impact the quality and efficiency of our work, and how well we interact with people around us. They can also affect others’ perceptions of us. People who are mindful about cultivating and practicing good habits reap the rewards. Meanwhile, bad habits become a problem when they hold us back and prevent achievements, and strain relationships with others.

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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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30 Useful Performance Review Phrases

HR Digest

Performance reviews are an essential tool in giving employee feedback and determining areas of improvement and excellence. . No manager actually enjoys doing performance reviews. They are “tense, stressful, and anxiety-inducing,” says Mark Mortensen, associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD. When it comes to evaluating job performance, there’s no template and there is no one size fits all formula.

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Ultimate Guide To Online Casinos: 8 Benefits And Tips You Should Know About

Take It Personel-ly

Online casinos are gaining a brand new and broader audience, now more than ever before. Platforms such as Neosurf casino are paving the way for what seems to be a leap away from conventional gambling. Here are the benefits of online gambling you probably didn’t know about… until now. Plus, a few pro-tips you can […].

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How to Use Performance Reviews to Motivate Employees

15Five

When was the last time you left a conversation feeling actually, completely motivated? Like your goals and priorities have been put into focus, your synapses are firing, and you’re excited to get to work? Got it? Okay. Now, when was the last time you felt that way after a performance review? It’s no secret that performance reviews have gotten a bad rap in recent years.

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Virtual meeting etiquette — what is and isn’t ok a year later?

Business Management Daily

At the beginning of the pandemic, virtual meeting etiquette and norms were still unclear to many. However, it’s 2021, and virtual meetings are still going strong thanks to COVID-19 and continued remote work for many employees. The shift to online work happened so quickly that you might still be wondering, am I doing this right? We’ve all been there — stuck on another video call and wondering what exactly is appropriate.

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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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14 Best Virtual Employee Engagement Ideas That Works

Vantage Circle

Engaging employees is already hard as it is. But doing so in a remote, pandemic-ridden, anxiety-filled world is even harder. But is it really as difficult to connect with our people in the new normal? Not really. We’d be exploring some easy, fun, and effective ways to make your remote workforces happy through the aid of some amazing virtual employee engagement ideas.

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What Are Pre-tax Deductions?

Patriot Software

Do you need to withhold money from employee wages beyond taxes (e.g., garnishments or benefits)? Then you might be wondering when exactly you deduct the employee’s contributions—before or after taxes. Well, it depends. For accurate withholding, understand what are pre-tax deductions. Not sure what that means or how it impacts your tax calculations? We’ve got […] READ MORE.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Building Better Companies after COVID-19

HR Digest

What can we learn from the COVID-19 crisis about building an inclusive workforce? Today, more than ever before, organizations must focus on inclusiveness to help society recover from the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has demasked humanity’s deep vulnerabilities; the impossibility of protecting people’s lives and livelihood. Never before has the importance of the responsibility of protecting the disproportionately affected, by guaranteeing their social and economic rights, been so clearly demonst

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5 Tips To Help Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle

Take It Personel-ly

For many people, the idea of adopting a healthier lifestyle is scary because they focus too much on what they will be giving up. However, you can make important lifestyle changes gradually and without giving up many of the things you enjoy. In fact, you may find that some healthy options are enjoyable and welcome […].

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.