September, 2021

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Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability

Attorney Charlie Hall

FIBROMYALGIA. AND. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY. Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, about 2% of the adult population. Fibromyalgia can cause pain, disability, and lower quality of life. WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Fibromyalgia is a chronic long-term illness.

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The Great Re-Evaluation of 2021

Money Talk

We are now 18 months (March 2020- September 2021) into the pandemic. Worse yet, there is STILL no end in sight. Instead of “getting back to some semblance of normal,” we’re hearing a lot about increasing COVID-19 cases, breakthrough infections, booster shots, mask mandates, vaccine hesitancy, and events that are being cancelled (e.g., the 2021 Financial Planning Association conference).

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How to Attend a Virtual Conference

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Over the past year, we’ve seen an emergence of virtual events. Personally, I think it’s great. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. What made me think about attending virtual conferences was an online conversation I saw recently where people were saying that they “couldn’t get into” the virtual aspect.

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Improve Onboarding at Your Hotel With These 5 Tips

Hireology

Onboarding has always been the most essential component of your employee lifecycle, because there’s a strong correlation between effective onboarding and employee tenure. But during a global pandemic and talent shortage, a good onboarding program becomes even more critical to your retention and bottom line. As we struggle with a hiring crisis and “ the Great Resignation ,” hotels all over the country are having a difficult time finding and maintaining a great team.

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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 9 Innovative Ideas That Actually Improve Employee Engagement?

15Five

“The most innovative or unique idea my company implemented in the last year that actually improved engagement for our employees is _?” Every month, we ask members of our HR Superstars Community an “icebreaker question” like this one around a different topic. Just like our first question ( What keeps HR leaders up at night? ) the responses to this question were phenomenal: It’s fascinating that higher engagement isn’t always sourced via streamlining productivity or creating clea

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Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility

Attorney Charlie Hall

Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility. . by Charles F. Hall, IV, Esq. Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law by the NC State Bar. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Originally presented to attorneys on December 11, 2015 at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. . . . Introduction. This manuscript aims to provide the practitioner with basic information on Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility. [1]. importance of understanding TWP and EPE

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The Financial Costs of Being Unvaccinated

Money Talk

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about COVID-19. It drives many of my everyday decisions like sitting outside at restaurants in 90 degree Florida weather (“I’d rather sweat than die”), events that I choose not to attend, and interactions with other people. I recently posted the message, below, on all of my social media channels to implore people to get vaccinated.

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Organizations: Time To Improve the Employee Digital Experience

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I was listening to a panel discussion about recruiting trends during this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Talent Conference and one of the speakers said something that really stuck with me. “Digital first is assumed.”. His point was that when it comes to recruiting, organizations might expect that employees already know how to schedule and lead a video call.

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Why Your Hotel is Struggling to Retain Talent

Hireology

Right now, nearly two-thirds of the US workforce is looking for a new job. . That’s a startling number considering our unemployment rate is sitting at 5.2%. But “the Great Resignation” is real and it’s hitting the hospitality industry hard — a sector that had notoriously high turnover rates long before the pandemic. . In the spring of 2021 alone, 1.3 million people left jobs in hotels, bars, and restaurants.

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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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Virtual team building: How to create a cohesive remote team

Insperity

As we move toward the post-COVID-19 workplace, here’s a phrase we’ll hear about with increasing frequency: virtual team building. Even after the coronavirus pandemic eventually wanes, remote work is likely to continue in some form for the foreseeable future. For some industries and occupations, it may remain a permanent feature of the modern workplace.

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4 Ways to Track Your Small Business Expenses

Take It Personel-ly

Whether you’re a small business owner, understanding the cost of doing business is crucial in making informed decisions about how to invest money and time. Tracking your small business expenses can help you make better decisions on where to allocate your resources. With the right strategies, you can help grow your business with less risk […].

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Workplace Wellness: What It Can Do for You

HR Digest

It’s a competitive job market. Unlike in years past, today’s workers are willing to pursue opportunities with other employers if they believe their lifestyle will upgrade. Health and benefits packages are becoming an essential tool for employers when it comes to attracting and retaining talent, not just in the most popular sectors and geographies, but across the board.

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Financial and FIND Planning for Later Life

Money Talk

Anyone who read my latest book, Flipping a Switch , knows that I am not a fan of the “R word,” retirement. To me, it implies that people focus exclusively on leisure and are no longer productive. As I wrote in the book, many older adults want to continue making contributions by using valuable knowledge, skills, and contacts that took decades to build.

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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.

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HR‘s Role in Driving Organizational Success with Julie Salomone on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“That’s step one is you have to build that partnership. And hopefully now that the iron is hot, strike it. If you have been supporting your business and organization through this pandemic, how do you take advantage of that and make sure that now your voice is in the room. Make sure that now you’re using your voice and you’re saying some of these things.

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Session Highlights: Elevate 2021

Hireology

We are a little over a month away from Elevate 2021, and our speaker lineup has us counting down the days. We’re featuring industry experts from Tekion, Germain Motor Company (a Hireology customer), and more. Read below for a run-through of what you can expect from the can’t miss human capital summit, and register here to confirm your attendance. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday, October 19!

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Foolproof strategies to resolve conflict in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Are you looking for strategies to resolve conflict in the workplace? Conflict in the workplace is normal, but when conflict becomes unhealthy or toxic it can significantly harm the workplace. Let’s explore some ways to resolve conflict productively and make conflict, surprisingly, work f or you. In this BusinessManagementDaily.com article, we cover: Steps for working through the resolution process.

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Smart Solutions for Your Small Business: 5 Tips to Succeed in 2022

Take It Personel-ly

With 2022 on the horizon, it’s important for business leaders and high-level managers to start preparing for the road ahead. Now is the time to rethink your internal processes but also your sales, marketing, and support strategies in order to maximize growth and minimize financial waste in 2022. If you want to lead a successful […].

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Want Better Collaboration? Learn Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

HR Digest

Conflict is a part of life. Human beings have differences of opinions, expectations, and desires, which leads to disagreements and sometimes conflict. Conflict at work occurs as people from different backgrounds, cultures, and geographies collaborate. Sometimes workplace conflicts can cause disruptions and disputes, which can affect productivity if not nipped in the bud.

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For Retention, Reducing Financial Stress is Key

Best Money Moves

For retention, reducing financial stress is key. Financial stress is a major but often overlooked factor to employee turnover. So, financial wellness initiatives can be invaluable retention tools. Turnover is a major problem for employers — and it’s getting worse. In June alone, 3.9 million U.S. workers quit their jobs. More alarming, 65 percent of employees surveyed by PwC in August of 2021 stated they were looking for a new job. .

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Interviews as a Source of Rich, Actionable Data with BrightHire on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“The job of a talent acquisition leader is actually like five or six functions put together. You’re a marketing leader doing outbound and branding. You’re a sales leader, leading a team of individuals having conversations, converting candidates, or an operations leader by coordinating and scheduling and setting up interviews through the funnel.

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Why Your Culture is Turning Top Applicants Away (And How to Fix it)

Hireology

Culture shapes the way your organization does business, because your culture has the ability to attract or repel top talent. So creating a culture that’s more than just office snacks and remote work opportunities is necessary, especially in today’s hiring market. . Because of “ the Great Resignation ” — the phrase coined to signify the vast amount of employees leaving their jobs — you’ve got to work even harder to make your company a standout place to work.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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How to sell an idea to your boss

Business Management Daily

Want to know how to sell an idea to your boss? We have all the solutions right here. One of the biggest hurdles employees have is getting managers and stakeholders invested in their plans. While selling your ideas may be a challenge, and a good proposal doesn’t mean you’ll always succeed, there are some sure-fire ways to improve the chances.

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How To Create Order And Efficiency In Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Getting a business started is only half the battle. Keeping things running smoothly and efficiently is ultimately the key to success. Businesses have so many moving parts that this can often seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, technology is leading the way in helping to create more capable and productive working environments. Here are five […].

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Hybrid world of work post pandemic requires additional skills

HR Digest

The Pandemic is slowly receding with the vaccine roll-out in most parts of the globe, and a world where people spent more than a year hunkered down at home awaiting normal times, the reality might seem a little changed. Those hoping for a return to office life as in pre-pandemic times are likely to be disappointed. The Pandemic showed another way of working successfully—away from the office premises tied to the desk.

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The Awesome Power of Financial Education

Money Talk

Financial literacy is an essential life skill. During the past year, there has been significant growth in the number of U.S. students taking personal finance classes. Some have called this increase in financial education a movement, even an “inflection point”; i.e., a time of significant change and progress. I recently attended several webinars and virtual meetings about financial education and participated as a panelist on a Twitter chat about the role of financial education in adult financial

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.