Money Talk
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
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.
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
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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HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
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.
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
“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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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
Best Money Moves
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
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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Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Many people immediately frown at the idea of recycling and conclude that it’s hard to do. The truth is it’s not even that difficult. People refuse to recycle even before trying it. Here are some reasons to give it a shot. You can start at home If you wish to get started now, segregate your […].
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Attrition rate is the loss of employees or customers who are ultimately not replaced. This differs from the turnover rate , which simply tracks lost employees or customers. A high attrition rate means that more employees are leaving than are being brought in, while a low attrition rate means that vacant roles are being promptly filled. High employee turnover can ultimately lead to. higher attrition rates as the more vacant roles there are, the more difficult it is to fill them all.
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Learn about the causes of high staff turnover, how to calculate your churn rate and various practical strategies to improve staff retention. Over the course of the last year, how many employees have left your workplace? A Microsoft study found that 41% of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year, and job vacancies in the UK soared to an all-time high in July with available posts surpassing one million for the first time.
Pacific Prime
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized “work from home”, which is quickly turning into “work from anywhere” and creating a new breed of expats – the self-defined expats. Whether it’s taking advantage of the lower cost of living or getting the freedom to travel and explore, there are clearly numerous benefits of working abroad and it’s. The post How to adapt employee benefits to cater to self-defined expats appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.
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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.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
What does it take to become a highly successful female founder or CEO today? The research team from small business financing company OnDeck decided to find out. They looked at data from Harvard Business Review and several other leading business information sources to see what makes successful female leaders tick. And they put their best […].
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
For the first time in almost two years, the bill will come due for millions of Americans as the student loan repayment pause expires on January 31, 2022. This news may be far removed from many employers’ minds, but in fact, it’s an opportunity to gain a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent. As open enrollment season nears, have you considered offering student loan repayment to employees?
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
A quick Google search on “ how to speak up at work ” would fetch you around 1,00,00,00,000 page results full of self-confidence secrets and tips. It’s clear that like you there are thousands of people hesitating to speak up at work. Being able to speak candidly may seem like a simple concept, but it can be complicated. Whether it’s a good idea or opinion, asking for a pay rise, calling out toxic behavior , or reprimanding a coworker, speaking up is how we can go after what we want at work.
PeopleStrategy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
We’ve all experienced the challenges surrounding workplace burnout. These feelings of exhaustion can creep up on us and affect us before we realize what’s happening. For many, simply pushing through these feelings is the first instinctual move. Doing this for a short period allows us to remain productive by feeding off momentum. Unfortunately, our bodies … Tips for Getting Back to Work After Burnout Read More » The post Tips for Getting Back to Work After Burnout appeared first on Peo
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
Wellable
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Productivity is often recognized by businesses as a key organizational metric. Despite the widespread emphasis on productivity and the sometimes misguided approaches taken to optimize it (e.g., Amazon’s productivity quotas, which have provoked legal backlash from policymakers in California ), a crucial factor of productivity often goes unrecognized.
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
As the US averages 145,000 new COVID cases and 1,600 deaths per day due to the contagious Delta variant, the federal government has recently taken its most aggressive step yet to combat the virus. On September 9, President Biden announced a vaccine mandate for private employers with over 100 workers. This requirement—along with several others announced in the speech—will ultimately affect about two-thirds of the workforce.
Total Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Open enrollment is the period of time in which your employees can make changes to their insurance coverage. It’s a perfect opportunity for employers to maximize benefits packages and save on premiums, but it isn’t always easy. It can be an overwhelming time for both employers and employees. To complicate matters, benefit offerings are constantly changing, adding layers of complexity to the decision-making process during open enrollment.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Your employee performance review process is key to ensuring both you and your employees are on the same page regarding job performance. That’s why it’s important to develop a clear and consistent process that includes how to write a performance review correctly. Otherwise, it can be an unnecessarily long process that you dread completing and doesn’t provide the best quality feedback.
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HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
An internal survey by Goldman Sachs junior employees detailing the crushing workload and the accompanying stress due to demanding bosses has led to some stocktaking about the working conditions in the industry and the high attrition rates. Banks now insist on weekend offs, no excessive overtime, and greater use of technology for routine work. Wall Street banks are trying to automate as much grunt work as possible to save the younger bankers from feeling overwhelmed.
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Dependent care refers to a benefit which offers support for those employees who need help paying for their dependents. A dependent is an individual for whom a parent, relative, or other person provides care. This is typically paid out via a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). A Dependent care FSA offers qualified family members monetary relief in the form of tax free money.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
It’s difficult to grow a business. It requires a lot of effort and wearing many different hats. But now that your business is up and running, how do you expand and grow? There are many methods to expand a firm quickly. Some of them require a significant amount of time at the start. That should […].
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Did you get a chance to attend our EmployUs + Hireology webinar where we discussed how we can help you use your existing employees as recruiters to build your best team? If you weren’t able to make it or you’d like to see a replay of the recording, you can do so below. And here’s a quick summary of what we covered in the webinar: Navigating the tough post-pandemic labor market hasn’t been easy.
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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.
Darwinbox
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Diwali is a celebration of lights, traditionally celebrated after the harvest. This is considered the biggest holiday in India. Its festivities are a treat, sweet and crackling, for those of Indian origin and those who enjoy Indian culture.
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
A professional employer organization (PEO) can offer human resources support and allow an employer the opportunity to grow exponentially. But with all the benefits of outsourcing your HR needs with a PEO, do they outweigh the potential downsides? Is a PEO truly beneficial to your organization? Read more to find out whether your business should consider using a PEO to help grow your business.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Source After a bit of a lag, entrepreneurship is on the rise again. This is probably due to a variety of factors. Companies are looking to save costs by contracting out many of their critical service needs – accounting, IT, customer service, etc. Employees who have been working from home during COVID have also been […].
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
September 12-18 is National Assisted Living Week — a week dedicated to recognizing the role of assisted living facilities in caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Since 1995, the annual observance has encouraged assisted living communities around the country to celebrate members of their communities. Of course celebrating your residents is an important component of this week, but don’t overlook your staff.
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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