December, 2021

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21 Financial Events and Trends During 2021

Money Talk

Between December 11 and 31, I have been tweeting about 21 key financial events that took place during 2021 using the hashtag #21MoneyTrends2021. Below is a written summary of these financial milestones and their impact on family finances. 1. Income and Jobs- An unprecedented 1 in 4 American workers quit jobs in 2021 as people re-evaluated work requirements, personal values, career options, and work-life balance.

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Understanding the 3 Most Important Digital Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses

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In the past, you probably thought that marketing your small business was all about letting customers know that you’re here and open for business. While this is still a realistic goal of marketing a small business, there seems to be a shift towards direct, aggressive marketing online. This means that many small business owners want […].

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5 ways to build a sense of belonging at work

Achievers

You feel a sense of belonging when you are connected to and secure within a community. You might feel like you belong when among family, close friends, or colleagues. Wherever your true self feels at home and safe is where you belong. Is your organization ready to commit to creating an environment where all team members feel that they belong? It’s worth the effort: employees with a strong sense of belonging are ten times more likely to recommend their organization as a great play to work and fee

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Importance of Ethics in Human Resource Management

HR Lineup

Business or workplace ethics is a crucial element that should be attended to by the human resource manager. You want to appropriately study your business policies and practices that contribute to employee relations, engagement, and overall business performance. In addition, you should be able to identify and handle any ethical pitfalls that may affect your business brand or reputation.

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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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Help Employees Be More Productive Through Apps

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Jotform , a powerful online forms solution that helps organizations go from busywork to less work in minutes. Check out this FastCompany article by Jotform Founder Aytekin Tank on “ 4 ways to ensure workplace cliques don’t take root in your organization ”. And enjoy the article!).

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Umbrella Insurance: Do You Need It?

Money Talk

Like an umbrella that covers your head to protect you from a rainstorm, an umbrella liability policy “covers” your other property insurance, thereby providing additional protection. Policy benefits start where other polices end. For example, after claims exceed $300,000 of liability coverage on an underlying auto or homeowners policy. Umbrella policies provide coverage for $1 million, or million-dollar increments above a policyholder's underlying auto, boat, and/or homeowners/renters insurance l

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Top 5 Local SEO Tools to Dominate Your Niche

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46% of all Google searches are local. Hence, dominating the local search can prove vital for your business. One of the best ways to stay on top of the local search is to count on a few local SEO tools. Read on to know how the top 5 tools shared below can help improve your […].

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CAN VETERANS GET SSDI BENEFITS IF THEY BECOME DISABLED WHILE ON ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE?

Attorney Charlie Hall

Yes. Disabled veterans can apply and get Social Security Disability Insurance at the same time as Veteran Administration (VA) Disability Compensation. Getting approved for disability benefits provides increased income stability for veterans and their families. A veteran disabled while on active military service can get approval for SSDI benefits only if he or she meets the Social Security Administration’s strict definition of disability.

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5 Best Compensation Tools 2022 in HRM

HR Lineup

Managing employee compensation is a sensitive function that HR professionals should handle with caution. With an effective compensation plan, your employees will be comfortable and satisfied, thus working long term. A good compensation plan also attracts quality talent and builds your employer brand, thus attracting more clients and investors. Note that managing employee compensation is not easy, especially if you are running a large enterprise with many employees.

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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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5 Qualities of High Performing Talent Acquisition Departments

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. There’s no doubt that talent acquisition departments are in the spotlight right now. This doesn’t have to be viewed as a bad thing. In fact, it’s an opportunity to shine and show value to the organization. I think companies recognize the value of finding and hiring talent. But I’m also hearing about organizations not giving talent acquisition departments all the resources they need – both in terms of financial resources and time.

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Why Investing in Employee Training Should Be Your Top Priority

HR Digest

Investing in employees can be a win-win situation for both managers and employees. If you have a company, you will need to invest in your employees’ skills in order to stay competitive in the market. Each employee has a certain amount of skills, but building the skills further can only bring benefits. . In this space, you will find out more about the importance of investing in employees and how these investments can be done in a good way.

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

As we close out 2021 and get ready to welcome 2022, it is a good time to consider the impact of indexes (a.k.a., indices) on our financial lives. Many take effect upon the start of a new year. Some indexes adjust annual limits related to financial planning for inflation, some adjust interest earned or paid by consumers, and others measure the performance of something relative to a benchmark indicator.

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How to Measure Your Startup’s Success

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Startups take energy, devotion, and consistency, right? And when you are putting all of that in your startup, you need to know if your efforts are paying off or not. You need to keep an eye on several aspects of your startup to measure its success. Here are some quick and easy ways to measure […].

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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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NY Firefighter Successfully Proved PTSD Claim Based Upon Multiple Gruesome Incidents

The Workcomp Writer

Noting that a medical opinion need not be expressed with absolute medical certainty as long as it signified a probability of the underlying cause that was supported by a rational basis and was not based upon a general expression of possibility, a New York appellate court reversed a decision by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board that had denied benefits related to a PTSD claim filed by a firefighter who testified to having been subjected to multiple “horrific” work-related emergency situatio

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5 Best Hiring and Onboarding Tools for HR in 2022

HR Lineup

Every employer or HR professional strives to source the best candidates and ensure their smooth transition. Sourcing quality talent and thoroughly preparing them for the tasks ahead put them in the right frame of mind to get started and achieve business goals. However, the hiring and onboarding procedures can be overwhelming, from sourcing candidates and conducting background checks to filing paperwork and being introduced officially to other business staff members.

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Workplace stress leads 49% of legal workers to job hunt

Employee Benefits

Half of legal professionals have looked for new jobs as a result of workplace stress, according to research. Legal technology firm Exizent conducted a survey of 52 people working in the law industry, with 49% saying they had actively searched for different employment because of challenges and stresses at work. More than half of those polled (56%) said stress at work during the pandemic has caused them to make mistakes.

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Financial Wellness: The Must-Have Employee Benefit in 2022

Best Money Moves

Financial Wellness: The must-have employee benefit in 2022. If you aren’t incorporating financial wellness into your 2022 benefits strategy, your employees are missing out. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on your employees’ financial health. According to a study by Morgan Stanley and SHRM more than one in four employees report financial trouble related to the pandemic.

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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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How to Cut Health Care Costs

Money Talk

With high inflation currently, many families are closely examining their expenses. One category is health care, which takes a big chunk out of family budgets. This includes expenses for health insurance as well as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance when medical bills occur. Costs can add up to many thousands of dollars annually. In 2018, the average American household spent almost $5,000 per person on health care.

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How to Create a Digital Brand Strategy For Optimal Growth

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Source-Pixabay A person usually has to interact with a brand five to seven times before they remember them. As a business owner, your main goal should be exposing your brand to as many people as possible. One of the best ways to inform the masses about the products/services your business offers is by engaging with […].

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California Comp Act Does Not Bar COVID-19 Wrongful Death Claim

The Workcomp Writer

In an important decision that is certain to garner attention well beyond California’s borders, a California appellate court denied a petition for writ of mandate filed by an employer who had been sued by the surviving spouse and daughters of a man who died after contracting COVID-19 from the spouse, who allegedly contracted the disease at work and then transmitted the disease to her husband while she convalesced at home [ See’s Candies v.

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5 Best Employment Law Firms in 2022

HR Lineup

Employment law refers to labor law, which is set to protect employees’ rights from employers. For this reason, every employer needs legal advice from the best employment lawyers in order to stay abreast with employment law. In addition, they will also be able to easily handle any arising employment law issues without going through lawsuits. In this regard, we have listed the 5 best employment law firms in 2022 to help you deal with legal situations in the workplace.

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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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52% of HR staff consider paying above the average rate

Employee Benefits

More than half of HR professionals are considering handing their employees pay increases above the market average to retain talent, according to research. A poll of 125 senior HR, diversity and inclusion, reward and people professionals at FTSE 100 businesses by insights firm HR DataHub found 52% were mulling an above-average pay rise for staff. The organisation’s Outlook 2022 report revealed that 14% of respondents already had this deal in place in an attempt to maintain current staffing

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Top 5 Financial Wellness Program Features for 2022

Best Money Moves

Financial Wellness programs are the must-have benefit for 2022. Make sure your financial wellness plan includes these 5 top program features. . Financial wellness is 2022’s must-have employee benefit. According to Corporate Insight’s Workplace Finance Monitor Report, 85% of employees without a financial wellness program want one. . However, not all financial wellness programs are created equal.

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Are Extended Warranties Worth the Cost? It Depends

Money Talk

Shopping season is in high gear and it happens almost every time that someone buys large appliances, a computer, a cell phone, a big screen television, a new or used car, and exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. While ringing up the purchase or checking out online, you are asked “Would you like to buy an extended warranty?” An extended warranty (a.k.a., service contract or protection plan) is purchased separately from the purchased item that it is for.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Financial Risks when Starting a Business

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When starting a new business, a certain amount of financial risk is always guaranteed. From a lack of insurance and overly rapid growth to unstable economic environments, there are a number of internal and external factors that could present potential financial risks. And as approximately 90% of all startups fail in their first few years […].

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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.