Sat.Jan 04, 2020 - Fri.Jan 10, 2020

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Compensation Wins Talent, Recognition Retains It

Achievers

Well, after three months of conversations, a drug test, two reference calls, and four interviews, Evan finally got the call … they’re offering him the job! . Now for the exciting part: negotiations. Can he get them to add an extra week of PTO? Better yet, is it possible to allow for a two-week sabbatical before he starts? Most importantly, how much are they going to pay him?

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What’s the impact of seasonal affective disorder at work, and what can HR do to help?

cipHR

From high absence levels to low productivity, SAD can affect employees in many ways. Here’s how HR can make a difference. As employees return from their holidays and prepare for a new year of work, the low mood in the office can be clearly visible. But for many employees, their low mood in the winter months is more profound. Nearly two million people globally are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – but what is it, how can it affect employees at work, and what can HR do to help?

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Employer branding is crucial in the war for talent

HR Digest

In today’s digital world, candidates want to work for companies they trust and respect. If you fail to convince them you’re good enough to work for, they’ll pass. To get more out of your recruitment efforts, you need to revisit your employer branding. The acquisition of the right talent is half the battle won in the recruitment process. It is imperative that a company hires the right person as the effort put in onboarding, training, and mentoring a recruit goes to waste and is not cost-effective

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What Does Financial Success Look Like?

Best Money Moves

What does financial success look like? Financial wellness month: how financial stress is changing the way Americans define success. A big salary used to be the primary indicator of financial success for Americans, but that’s not the case anymore. When Northwestern Mutual asked Americans to define success in a recent survey , having a big salary didn’t even break the top five answers.

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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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How you can influence employee behaviour with evidence-based HR

Ascender

While many HR professionals enjoy interacting with diverse people across an organisation it can also cause frustration. Certain actions by employers can instil certain behaviours in their employees. Sometimes these actions (unknowingly) contribute to instilling the wrong behaviours, which is where evidence-based HR comes in. There are ways that HR leaders can encourage employees, based on ongoing data analysis, to make better decisions for themselves utilising ‘choice architecture’ in their co

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Top Job Sites in Australia for Your Career Search

HR Digest

Are you exploring more than one option for your career? You might consider registering with more than one of these top job sites in Australia. There are several websites in Australia than help the locals to find their dream jobs. However, not all of them are equally efficient enough to handle the huge database of applicants and serve the purpose of getting the best job in their respective industry.

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The Top 5 Small Business Health Insurance Options in 2020

PeopleKeep

The rising costs of health care aren’t just a problem for individuals—they’ve also impacted businesses that make health benefits a priority for their employees. Small businesses have been particularly vulnerable. Over the last 15 years, the cost to cover one employee under group health insurance rose nearly 200 percent—from $2,196 to $6,435. These unsustainable costs, coupled with the hassle and one-size-fits-all nature of traditional group benefits, have caused many small businesses to drop hea

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Why A Positive Employee Experience Includes Work-Life Synergy

15Five

In the Digital Age, technology has completely shifted the world of work as we know it. People don’t merely work to live anymore; they work to learn new skills , feed their passions, and become better humans. This change in employees has triggered an even bigger shift in the workplace. To provide an environment that attracts and retains employees and brings out their best performance, companies must focus on providing a uniquely impressive and holistic employee experience.

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People Analytics: How to Solve Business Problems

HR Bartender

Every business has problems they want to solve. It could be a small problem or a large one. The key to solving business problems is. Gathering the right data and information Having a good approach or system for problem solving. Unfortunately, there are times when organizations approach problem solving from the standpoint of “Oh, I know what the problem is…” and ultimately, end up only addressing a symptom versus the real issue.

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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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How to network in a creative industry

HR Digest

Networking in today’s digital lexicon means how many friends or followers you can boast on social media platforms. But in the real world, these connections do not cut much ice. The traditional art of networking, where you meet and greet people at industry dos, exchange cards, and generally have an amiable exchange of information, is what gets the work done.

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New Year Checklist for HR and Benefits Pros

WEX Inc.

For most employers, annual enrollment has come to a close (for now) and a new year has begun. And with a new year comes lots of changes. From budget changes, HR compliance updates, new health benefits and more, a new year is an opportune time to pause, review and reflect. (Not to mention staying atop of changes in your business as well as labor laws will help you stay competitive in the job market.).

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HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?

Patriot Software

Offering employees attractive benefits is a great way to improve engagement and retention. FSAs and HSAs are healthcare plans that cover medically-related expenses not included under a traditional health plan. Do you know the difference between HSA vs. FSA? Both employers and employees should understand the difference between HSA and FSA. Read on to learn […].

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Why Should You Consider Investing in a Solar Panel for Your Home?

Take It Personel-ly

For the past decade, the use of solar power has gained popularity with residential homeowners because of its long list of benefits. If you are considering making some changes in your household, you might want to check out solar Manchester companies that can educate you about the benefits of using renewable energy and reducing your […].

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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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Request for Vacation Leave Email Templates

HR Digest

There is nothing to feel hesitated about sending a request for vacation leave email. However, it would rather look nice and leave a good impression by convincing your employer or immediate supervisor to accept vacation leave. To achieve this end, the vacation leave request email should be framed in a professional manner wherein concerns of the employer and the organizations are immediately addressed.

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New Year, New Updates, Same Superior Service

WEX Inc.

We understand how hard it can be to stay up-to-date on all your favorite social media platforms. which is why we share a few of our favorite updates bi-weekly in our Social Round-Up blog series. As an HR and benefits administrator, you know how important it is to stay current with industry changes and developments. We're here to help with that. Check out some of our recent social media updates for the latest industry tips and a behind-the-scenes look at benefitexpress.

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Competent Care Home Health Doubles Nursing Hires While Driving Cost Savings

Hireology

The tight labor market and competition for top talent means hiring has never been more challenging for the home health industry. Recognizing these challenges, Competent Care Home Health, an agency based in Orange County California, partnered with Hireology starting in early 2019 to more efficiently attract and hire qualified nurses. . Prior to partnering with Hireology, Competent Care Home Health relied on job boards as the primary recruitment marketing channel to attract job applicants.

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Use Benefits Enrollment Communications to Educate and Prepare

Flimp Communications

Over the years, I’ve learned that there are two things people really hate. The first is change. The second (which is related to the first) is an unwelcome surprise. For most people, healthcare and benefits are something they don’t pay much attention to. At least, until they need them. Annual benefits enrollment is the one time of year most employees have to make changes to their benefits.

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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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If You’re Paid Biweekly, You’ll Probably Get an Extra Paycheck in 2020

HR Digest

If you’re paid biweekly, you usually receive 26 paychecks in a given year. It seems pretty straightforward – except that every 11 or 12 years, because of our calendar system and leap years, there are actually 27 pay periods in the year. Does this mean you’ll get an extra paycheck in 2020? Probably. Does this mean you’ll earn more than your annual salary in 2020?

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Job Openings at benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

Benefitexpress is more than a 9:00 to 5:00. It’s a place for client advocates, technology gurus and benefits experts to advance their careers under strong leadership. And right now, we're looking to fill multiple open positions across a variety of departments. If you're looking for your next career move where you can combine your professional expertise with a family-like company culture, we want to hear from you!

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Survey: Employers Focused On Benefit Costs, Holistic Wellness, And Technology

Wellable

In order to offer attractive benefits to recruit and retain talent in a tight labor market, more financial investment is now required from companies. It’s not just the rising costs of health insurance, but the demand for more expansive benefits and a holistically-minded approach to well-being.

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HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?

Patriot Software

Offering employees attractive benefits is a great way to improve engagement and retention. FSAs and HSAs are healthcare plans that cover medically-related expenses not included under a traditional health plan. Do you know the difference between HSA vs. FSA? Both employers and employees should understand the difference between HSA and FSA. Read on to learn […].

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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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Free job posting sites you should bookmark right away

HR Digest

There are several job posting sites that help employers to find the best personnel for their job position. However, only a few of them are worldwide recognized and considered as an ideal platform for searching the best talent from the industry. These websites are free to job posting sites for the employers and also allows the candidates to register themselves free to browse for their desired job position.

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FAQs employers have about HRA compliance

PeopleKeep

A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is a great way for a business to offer a health benefit to their employees without being constrained by the limitation of traditional group health insurance. While HRAs are an affordable and flexible employee health benefit option, there are a number of regulations that employers must follow to keep in compliance with the law.

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How to Get the Best Offer When You Sell Your Car

Take It Personel-ly

Skip the Trade-In Offer First and foremost, you should skip the trade-in offer at your dealership. With some rare exceptions, you will never get a better price than if you were to sell it yourself. I understand that it’s more convenient, but if you’re trying to maximize your money, you will want to sell privately. […].

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Study: Engagement Incentives Increase Wellness Programs’ Value

Wellable

Crafting a competitive, holistic wellness program to attract and retain the best talent can require a lot of resources. It’s important that investment produces its desired results. In order for companies to reap all the benefits wellness programs can provide, employees must be engaged in these programs.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.