November, 2019

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This Isn’t Feedback: Telling Isn’t Trust-Building

Achievers

In my first two blogs on this topic ( blog one and blog two ), I made the case that it’s time (actually, well past time) to fix feedback and realize the full positive power feedback can bring to us and our organizations. I offered a new definition of feedback and outlined four things that you may think are feedback, but actually aren’t. If you’ve been reading along and following my suggestions, you’ve practiced being specific and you’ve let go of your “people fixer” mindset.

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We Need STEM and We Need MESH

HR Bartender

I ran across an article recently on Medium titled “ Forget STEM, We Need MESH ”. It’s a thought provoking read. The author spends a fair amount of time kinda bashing the renewed emphasis on STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math). His point is that all the talk about STEM is at the expense of MESH education (media literacy, ethics, sociology, and history).

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40 Perfect Messages To Show Appreciation For Good Work

Vantage Circle

Getting some sort of appreciation for good work is an inherent human need. Even a simple “thank you” at work goes a long way. Appreciating employees lets them know that their work is valued and important. Taking the time out to recognize your team member elevates their sense of loyalty and belonging to the company. Additionally, expressing appreciation for good work helps to build a work environment which is positive, motivating and engaging.

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Easiest Games To Win At A Casino

Take It Personel-ly

Go to any casino and you’ll find plenty of games to play, all with their own set of rules and strategies! Look online and you’ll find a lot of articles detailing some of the easiest games to win in a casino, although these articles are good at what they gloss over, we find that they […].

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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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Building a robust employee recognition program

Insperity

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? You may realize you’re not doing enough to show employee appreciation, or perhaps your company lacks a formal employee recognition program. Before you set out to build a robust, successful program that hopefully will inspire your employees for years to come, what do you need to keep in mind? Obstacles and opportunities.

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10 Fun Ideas for Your Next Office Holiday Party 

Achievers

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to start planning your office holiday party. Don’t discredit the value of these parties. Yes, companies have been using office holiday parties for years to show their appreciation to the workforce and to spread a little holiday cheer. The reality, however, is that these parties, when done correctly, also have the power to boost employee engagement, improve workplace morale, and enhance the overall employee experience. .

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Recruiting Source Effectiveness: Focus on Quality Over Quantity

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. It’s not too late to sign up for Kronos’ Fall eSymposium for HR and Payroll professionals. You can listen to the session recordings, get recertification credits, and receive a FREE copy of the new Workforce Institute book “Being Present”.

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Are military spouses the answer to your staffing problems?

Business Management Daily

With the national unemployment rate never higher than 4% during 2019, many organizations experienced difficulty filling job openings this year. One segment of the population, however, still continuously posts an unemployment rate around 24% despite being educated (89% have some college or higher) and eager to work—military spouses. “Military spouse unemployment is a crisis on par with unemployment in the world’s most poverty- and war-ridden places.

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How To Safely Hike With Your Dog?

Take It Personel-ly

There are many things to note down prior to lacing up your hiking boots and getting ready for a hiking trip with your pet. Even though it is unlikely to take a pet first-aid training class, you might be in need of it during some point while facing some emergencies while hiking. It is also […].

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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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Solitude, Not Loneliness, Can Promote Creativity, Confidence, and Improve Relationships

Wellable

Despite increasing reports of the “loneliness epidemic” over the last few years, some experts advise that intentionally practicing solitude can offer a host of benefits.

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Top 7 Ways To Help Employees Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed At Work

15Five

This time of year, it’s common to feel overwhelmed at work. Whether it’s the push to complete work projects by year-end or the desire to meet the unrealistic expectations that surround the holidays, stressors from personal and professional life can intersect, impacting employees’ productivity, motivation, and health. Employees: burned out and stressed.

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This Isn’t Feedback: A Critique of the Annual Review

Achievers

This is my fourth blog in this series (you can find the first three on this topic here: blog one , blog two , and blog three ). Let’s review. It’s past time to fix feedback and restore to its rightful place as a powerful and valuable tool for good. We must shed old ideas of what feedback is and adopt a new mindset and new approaches. We have a new definition of feedback and a list of four things that you may think (or used to think) are feedback, but actually aren’t.

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5 Reasons to Employee Training And Development

Vantage Circle

According to a report by Training Magazine, companies in the U.S. spend an average of $4.5 billion on training and development programs for employees. The reason behind this is simple, organizations now have realized the importance of employee training and development. The general notion of employee training has taken a shift, and organizations are now more eager to spend on employee training and development.

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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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The Best HR Leaders are Data Driven, People Oriented

UpstartHR

One of the phrases I’ve found myself repeating more and more often of late is this: data driven, people oriented. . When I’m speaking to audiences, I share the story about how I *accidentally* insulted my wife during childbirth to illustrate this concept. Yes, really. It makes a great point that we can’t just be data driven or we lose sight of the people behind every metric and number.

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Go For Ergonomic: How to Make a Healthier Workplace

Take It Personel-ly

Occupational hazards are not exclusive to the labor sector. Technological advancements have made work more efficient, but it has dramatically changed the way employees behave in the office. The typical employee spends at least 40 hours a week in the office. Most of the time, he sits in front of a computer and remains in […].

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The ultimate guide to acing an interview

cipHR

Put your best foot forward at your next big job interview with CIPHR’s essential guide to acing that interview. Interviewing for a new role or internal promotion is, understandably, a nerve-wracking process for many. CIPHR’s ultimate guide to acing an interview is here to support you every step of the way, from pre-interview preparation to what to do on the big day, and how best to follow up with the recruiter and hiring manager after your meeting. .

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Why Leaders Should Encourage Employee Autonomy

15Five

Despite all we’ve written on the subject over the years, micromanagement continues to plague organizations everywhere, and at some point in your career, it’s likely you’ve experienced some form of it. While it’s not every manager’s intention to adopt this notorious style of fear-based leadership, many find it hard to release their grip or struggle to grant full employee autonomy.

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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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When Change Management Comes to HR

Flimp Communications

HR spends a lot of time working on the change management other departments in an organization need, and rightly so. Change in business is inevitable, and it’s human nature to resist change. HR exists, in part, to overcome that resistance and ensure staff develop and hone the skills needed to succeed. But what happens when the change management needed is in HR?

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IRS releases draft instructions for 2019 Form 1095-C: Here's what you need to know

BerniePortal

As long as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in place, it carries stiff compliance requirements and the potential for financial penalties. Applicable employers are required to file 1095-Cs with the IRS, and each year usually brings changes and clarifications for filing. The IRS has just recently released draft instructions for the 2019 tax year 1094/1095-B and 1094/1095-C forms.

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Organizational structure – how to create or rebuild one

Insperity

All businesses, whether you realize it or not, have an organizational structure. Yours might have formed and evolved organically, but it’s important to be deliberate and thoughtful about your organizational structure – particularly as headcounts increase and the company grows increasingly complex. What is an organizational structure, and why is it important?

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How to Utilize AR and VR Apps to Boost Productivity and Employee Engagement?

Take It Personel-ly

If you still think both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are mainly for the game apps, you have no idea about how they have become part of serious undertakings in corporate and workplace environments. Yes, these two dynamic technologies are increasingly becoming part of the modern workplace environments with considerable benefits in […].

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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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3 Tips to Fill Your Home Health Care Roster with Qualified Employees

Hireology

As the demand for home health care services continues to increase, it’s critical for you to build a roster of qualified, compassionate employees who can provide top-notch care. But in today’s competitive hiring market, it can be challenging to attract and hire top talent for your open roles. . With the right technology in place, you can staff for success at your home health care agency.

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Leadership Practices For A More Positive Workplace

15Five

Of all the worries, negative thoughts, and stress you experienced yesterday, how much of that carried over into today? If you don’t like your answer, don’t worry—this is common. In fact, we all form the same subconscious thought patterns, day after day, training our brains without even realizing it. This can form what we call a “ neurological rut ,” and creates a negative bias within our default mindset.

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The 10 Best HR Tips For Small Businesses

Genesis HR Solutions

When it comes to HR support for small businesses, there is a lot more to consider than just creating a safe and happy workplace for your employees. Of course, you want to build an environment where your employees enjoy coming to work, but the HR world is a little more complex than that. There are strict rules and best practices involved in setting up a proper HR solution for your business.

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How to Improve All 5 Areas of Employee Wellness in 2020

Best Money Moves

How to improve all 5 areas of employee wellness in 2020. Improved employee wellness helps employees perform better and saves money in healthcare costs and turnover. Improving employee wellness can pay off in a big way. . Employees who thrive in all five areas of wellness perform better, miss less days, adapt to change with less resistance and have lower healthcare costs and turnover, according to research by Gallup. .

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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.