February, 2022

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Building a company-wide employee recognition communication plan

Achievers

Employee recognition is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, it seems easy to thank a teammate for helping out on a key project or your manager for having your back in a sticky situation. But it can be difficult to notice opportunities to show appreciation in the middle of a busy workday, and if it doesn’t appear that others are providing recognition on a frequent basis, there’s less incentive for you to go out of your way to do so.

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Gethin Nadin: How the future of work will affect employee wellbeing and engagement

Employee Benefits

The way employers care for and support their people has come under increasing focus over the last two years. But the long-term effects of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic will mean changing employee expectations and growing wellbeing issues are driving employers to have to commit more to employee wellbeing. We have seen a generational shift in attitudes to wellbeing because of the pandemic.

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Everything HR Needs to Know About People Science

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Where would your organization be in a month if everyone focused on improving every single week? It’s a big question to consider. And right now is a perfect time to focus on improvement as organizations think about their post-pandemic business and talent strategies. I’ve been hearing about the term people science for a while and wanted to learn more about how people science can help managers and employees improve – not just once but on a continuous basis.

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Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Payroll Tax Delayed Until July 2023

PayrollOrg

Recent legislation delays the collection of the employee-paid payroll tax to fund the Washington long-term care insurance plan until July 1, 2023. Employers must refund the payroll tax already collected to employees.

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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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Simplifying Your Financial Life

Money Talk

After work, commuting, eating, sleeping, and/or exercise, many people have less than five hours on a typical weekday to manage everything in their life, including personal finances. Weekends are even more hectic with household chores and family activities. How do you take charge of your finances when time is at a premium? With “low-maintenance” strategies to simplify financial tasks and investment decision-making.

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How to write an inspiring vision statement and 4 great examples

Achievers

What makes employees stay? It’s a question worth thinking about. Headlines continue to signal that the Great Resignation is in full swing, and companies are struggling to retain employees and recruit new ones, particularly for roles that were already hard to fill. Some have defaulted to boosting pay or improving benefits. That might draw in some new talent or make some existing employees change their minds about leaving, but for many organizations, it’s not financially sustainable.

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How Narcissism At Work Is Destroying Your Company Culture

Vantage Circle

Do you work in an environment where some coworkers seem to go out of their way to draw everyone's attention to themselves? If that's the case, you're most likely dealing with a textbook case of narcissism at work. You might not notice narcissism. However, if it goes unnoticed, it can severely influence your culture, people, and engagement levels in a negative manner.

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Strategic Compliance: Making the Case for Change

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Introducing Your New Trusted Source for Compensation and Benefits

PayrollOrg

The American Payroll Association (APA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new online community for payroll professionals: Comp & Benefits Today.

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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.

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Savings Soundbites for ASW 2022

Money Talk

The week of February 21-25, 2022 is America Saves Week (ASW), an annual event (since 2007) that encourages Americans to save money and build wealth. Part of the America Saves program, ASW encourages people to take an online pledge to save money, set personal savings goals, and create an action plan to save money. The theme for ASW is “Building Financial Resilience,” i.e., the capacity to handle financial “shocks” such as income loss or emergency repairs.

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66% of workers unaware of total pension savings

Employee Benefits

Two-thirds of workers do not know how much money they have saved towards retirement, research has revealed. Of 500 people surveyed by online pension provider PensionBee, 66% said they were unaware of the total value of their pension pots. The research found that PensionBee’s working customers over the age of 40 have saved an average of £37,100 for retirement , accumulated by consolidating an average of two pension pots and making extra contributions.

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3 Reasons You Need Financial Wellness in the Workplace

Best Money Moves

3 reasons y ou need financial wellness in the workplace. Morgan Stanley’s new study, The State of the Workplace finds employees in need of financial wellness support and looking to their employers for help. COVID has caused huge changes for employers and employees alike. That’s why Morgan Stanley at Work conducted a first-of-its-kind financial benefits study, called The State of the Workplace.

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How to avoid employee burnout before it’s a problem

Insperity

Employee burnout is a big problem in the workplace, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Feelings of burnout – when an employee just feels done with their current situation – can manifest in various ways: Lack of interest or initiative in work Withdrawal from others Displays of stress , frustration, disillusionment or exhaustion – sometimes with little provocation Negative attitude Frequent absences.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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4 Compliance Strategies that Create Labor Efficiencies

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Future is Here: How Metaverse Becomes the Part of HR Technology

HR Digest

The Metaverse is a virtual or alternate world in which individuals are replaced by avatars and digital depictions, allowing people to gather in the same space regardless of their geographical location. Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing.

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Lonely at the Top? Here are 9 Ways to Deal

Vantage Circle

Leadership comes with a lot of power. However, the nature of power and its psychological effects frequently leave the debilitating feeling of being isolated from others. It's a feeling so common among successful people that it's become an idiom: "It's lonely at the top." In a wide-ranging interview in 2016 , Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke candidly about the challenges of running one of the world's most iconic companies. "It's sort of a lonely job," he admitted.

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HOW (AND WHY) TO PROMOTE SELF-CARE TO YOUR EMPLOYEES

Employee Benefits

Employee burnout isn’t a new issue, but things have been made a lot worse by the impact of Covid-19. Depression rates in the UK have doubled since before the pandemic, with 21 % of adults experiencing some form of depression. On top of this, 79% of people are regularly experiencing workplace stress. Organisations that enjoy the highest levels of employee engagement and retention understand the importance of employee wellbeing.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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What is Employee Financial Wellness?

Best Money Moves

What is employee financial wellness? With financial stress on the rise among employees, what can employers offer to help? Here’s what to know about employee financial wellness benefits. . Sixty-three percent of employees feel their financial stress has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to PwC’s 2021 Employee Financial Wellness Survey.

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7 Lesser-known ways HR technology can influence your business

Insperity

Leveraging the latest technology in human resource management can be game changing for your organization, offering immediate benefits like convenient access to HR documents, integrated employee information and powerful workforce analytics. But there are several lesser-known benefits many employers just don’t think about when first considering upgrading their HR technology.

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7 Types of Employee Surveys and the Best Way to Use Them

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Criteria , a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. To learn more about how pre-employment testing can benefit your talent acquisition strategy, check out Criteria’s “ Definitive Guide to Pre-Employment Testing ”. I’ve found it to be a comprehensive guide that I keep handy all the time.

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A Better 401(K) Is the Top Reason Why Workers Switch Jobs

HR Digest

Most employees are still struggling in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis Many people work from home and they face debts and difficult financial positions. Emergency funds are almost empty and employees need some kinds of financial benefits to stay satisfied at work. . To provide financial support, many employers think about 401K retirement plans a nd student loans.

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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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Bullies at work — How to handle toxic coworkers

Business Management Daily

Len, Janet’s boss, saw Janet talking on the phone for an extended length of time. He assumed it was a personal call, when actually she was talking to a client. Instead of waiting until she got off the phone, he stood over her desk and yelled, “I know you’re on a personal call. Why don’t you do some work for a change?” The client heard this, and Janet was terribly humiliated.

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Philippa Cornish: How can reward and CSR strategies contribute to the levelling-up agenda?

Employee Benefits

With an authentic social purpose, businesses can contribute to levelling up communities, which also furthers their organisation’s aims. Social purpose should be aligned with the overall business strategy to truly achieve social impact. The Edelman Trust Barometer, published in January 2022, found that businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are seen as competent and effective drivers of change.

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Constructive Criticism: What it is and How to Take it

BetterUp

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8 good reasons for employee on-sites in the remote work era

Insperity

The conversation has shifted for organizations with a remote or hybrid workforce. Instead of planning off-site work events to break routine with office life, companies are now planning on-site meetings so their employees can interact face-to-face and get a break from working virtually. Today, we’re sharing some intentional reasons you may want to bring your team on-site, along with a few tips for making it worthwhile for your organization and employees. 8 Good reasons to host employee on-sites.

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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.