August, 2019

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Happy Leaders = Happy Teams

Achievers

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim of human existence.” – Aristotle. Who is a leader? Is it the CEO of the company, or another executive from the C-Suite? Is it the Director or Head of the department? Is it the most senior member of the team? Actually, it’s all of the above, but it goes way beyond: It’s the single parent trying to raise his or her kids while working hard to provide for them.

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Ageism In the Workplace – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias. Ageism is a huge issue for organizations, especially given today’s labor market.

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7 Best Self-Improvement Books of All Time

HR Digest

We’re halfway through 2019, but there’s still plenty of time to cross out those goals you’ve set for the year. Don’t know where to start? Look no further than these self-improvement books of all time. 7 Best Self-Improvement Books Of All Time. 1. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. 2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. 3. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. 4.

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How To Identify Your Job Strengths To Make A Career Change

Take It Personel-ly

When it’s time for a career change, it’s important to take a moment to identify your strengths so that you can make the best possible case as you try to break into a new industry. Okay, this process might take more than a moment! Many professionals who excel in their work have trouble putting their […].

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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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5 manager mistakes that cause low employee engagement

Insperity

Did you know that bad management is typically the root cause of low employee engagement? If you’ve made organizational changes to improve engagement, but some of your employees remain withdrawn, you may need to revisit what’s happening at the local work group level, which is directed by your managers. Addressing employee engagement issues may not be a simple fix.

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Why Emotional Intelligence is a Critical Skill for Your Future Workforce

Achievers

For those of us in the Human Resources field, we’ve heard about the term Emotional Intelligence (EI) back in the mid-90’s when Dan Goleman wrote the eponymous book. At the time, the idea was revolutionary: that there is more to exceptional leadership and performance (and to success in life) than IQ and technical skills. In fact, in the Harvard study that Goleman referenced, EI counted for twice as much as IQ and technical skills combined.

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Working Smarter Means Organizations Need to Personalize Work

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: T oday’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Managing your workforce just got a lot smarter with Workforce Dimensions, a solution designed to provide both a world-class employee experience and unprecedented levels of operational insight.

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Making Diversity Central to Success: Q&A With Chevron’s Chief Diversity Officer

HR Digest

Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. How did it happen? The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. The spectacular progress reflects a holistic view of diversity which closes the gap between aspiration and reality.

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Actionable Nudge Strategies for Leadership Development

Take It Personel-ly

Companies spend nearly $3.4 billion every year for turning their managers into leaders – and yet research studies have shown that 50% to 60% of managers fail to execute the strategies that they were hired to implement even after 18 months of taking up the job. And it is not because they lack the required knowledge […].

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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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Why and how servant leadership is good for business

Insperity

Most people routinely encounter servant leadership through everyday interactions. They just may not realize it. Top-flight staff in businesses of all sizes utilize servant leadership, whether it’s: When one employee waits to hold the door for another An executive taking the time to sit and talk with a new employee A fast food employee walking a customer to their car with and umbrella because it’s raining or coming outside in the heat to expedite a busy drive-thru lane.

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Five benefits of taking regular breaks at work

cipHR

Being too busy to take a break is a sure-fire sign that you need to slow down and press pause; here are the top five benefits of adding regular breaks into your working day. When you’re striving to hit a deadline, or a tough challenge has got you feeling the pressure, it can be tempting to force yourself to focus well past the point of fatigue. But taking a much-needed break is essential if you want to perform at your best: a 2011 University of Illinois study found that the human brain’s atten

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5 Ways To Improve Employee Experience

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Note to Managers: Just Ask

HR Bartender

I’ve been having a series of small breakthroughs in my home office. This might sound weird, but I work with three computer monitors. Yep, three. I worked with two for the longest time then someone suggested that I try three. I thought, “I don’t know. That seems pretty extravagant.” And it is. But I found myself in a place where I could get a couple of reasonably priced monitors, so I decided to give it a try.

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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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5 Habits That Are Killing Your Work Productivity

HR Digest

We spent years cultivating habits – some good and bad. Some of these habits are formed consciously while some, unconsciously. These are the habits are hard to break into. On the same note, some of these habits are hard to form. In this article, we will dissect into five productivity-killing habits. Most of these habits are counterproductive. You may find yourself unable to resist when working.

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Obvious Signs That You Need a Break from Work

Take It Personel-ly

Many people, especially those who are career-driven and hardworking, tend to overwork themselves. This can sometimes be a good thing because you can easily impress your boss and quickly get the promotion that you have always wanted. However, working too much has its downside. You can end up feeling tired and burnt out if you […].

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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

Insperity

Cybersecurity threats and data breaches have become the rule rather than an exception for businesses. Do you have an HR data protection policy and the necessary procedures in place to guard against this threat? Your role as an HR professional requires you to handle sensitive data that can be vulnerable to disclosure. Collecting employee data Accessing customer databases Protecting proprietary business information.

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10 persuasion techniques to help you get ahead at work

cipHR

Having trouble getting buy-in for your latest big idea? These simple tips will help. Whether you’re trying to secure a pay rise or promotion, or convince busy line managers of the value of your new HR initiative, your ability to persuade colleagues, peers and senior leaders plays a significant role in achieving success. Some people are naturally persuasive and are easily able to steer a strategy or conversation in their preferred direction.

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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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Best-Self Management Podcast, Episode 5: Design Thinking In HR

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Design thinking is a powerful tool for any creative to use, be it product designers, architects, interior designers—you name it. But, have you ever considered leveraging it to guide your culture or HR initiatives? Design thinking in HR is used to create impactful employee experiences within an organizational culture. Welcome back to the Best-Self Management Podcast !

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About Digital Transformation

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. They recently announced the release of Ask Here TM , a new tool that gives employees a direct line of communication to ask and get timely answers to work-related questions. Enjoy the article!). Technology is a huge part of today’s business environment.

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10 Powerful Phrases to Include in a Cover Letter

HR Digest

The cover letter is the foundation of the job application. It’s the first contact between you and a potential employer. The cover letter decides who gets called in for an interview and who doesn’t. This is why it’s important to include powerful phrases that provide a glimpse of your job experience. Here is a list of ten powerful phrases you must include in your cover letter.

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What Happens When You Dissolve A Corporation?

Take It Personel-ly

When a corporation is dissolved, it no longer legally exists and, in most cases, its debts disappear as well. State laws usually give additional time beyond the dissolution for creditors to file suits for failure to pay any corporate debts or for the wrongful distribution of corporate assets. A corporation might need to be dissolved […].

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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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Hiring C-suite executives: 6 essential questions

Insperity

Selecting senior leadership team members is among the most significant – and perhaps transformative – choices a company can make. Whether yours is an up-and-coming business or an established organization facing a critical pivot point, hiring C-suite executives is an opportunity to take a closer look at your organization’s top priorities and hire accordingly.

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What is unconscious bias in the workplace, and how can we tackle it?

cipHR

Unconscious bias can affect our decisions in all areas of life, but especially in the workplace. We explore the different types of bias, and how to reduce their impact. We may try to be as objective as possible when making important decisions, especially when these relate to work. However, as human beings, we are all subject to unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) in one way or another, but the more we are aware of this, the more we can mitigate it.

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Choosing the Most Important Benefits to Employees in 2020

Best Money Moves

Choosing the most important benefits to employees in 2020. Increase employee benefits participation and engagement with our three-step strategy. Best Money Moves recently forecast the top 10 employee benefits for 2020 and we’ve developed a simple, three-step strategy to help you identify the benefits your employees want most and formulate a communications plan to increase participation and engagement.

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LinkedIn Reactions Expand Professional Communication

HR Bartender

As a human resources professional, one of the things I’m constantly reminding managers about is the need to personalize communication. Especially when it comes to recognition or acknowledgements. Simply saying, “Good Job!” to everyone isn’t sufficient. I’m not saying that you have to strike the phrase “Good Job!” from your vocabulary, but we need to be more expressive.

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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.