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4 Unsettling Facts That Are Disrupting Employee Engagement in Healthcare

Achievers

Employee engagement is a problem facing nearly every industry. The latest Gallup poll shows that just over 30 percent of the workforce claim to be engaged at work. While engagement remains low across the board, the healthcare industry seems to be getting hit the hardest. According to a recent study, the healthcare industry ranked at the bottom when it came to employee engagement.

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Employee Turnover: Solve It Using 4 Levels of Analytics

HR Bartender

Every organization has a problem they want to solve. It could be a small problem or a large one. The key to solving problems is: Gathering the right information Having a good approach. Often, organizations approach problem solving from the standpoint of “Oh, I know what the problem is…” and ultimately, they end up only addressing a symptom and not the real issue.

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7 Unexpected Employee Performance Management Trends To Watch For In 2019

15Five

Without talented and dedicated people, a business is little more than a great idea. While this seems obvious, companies didn’t always focus on employee performance management to stimulate growth and satisfaction as they do now. Developments in this area over the last few years have brought this truism home like never before. Low unemployment rates and a critical need for technological skills have created a war for talent.

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New Jersey passes first statewide Commuter Benefit Ordinance

Benefit Resource Inc.

On Friday, March 1, 2019, New Jersey became the first state to adopt a commuter benefit ordinance with the passage of S.1567. While some of the details regarding the implementation are still outstanding, there are a few things we do know. What are the basics? Every employer in the State of New Jersey that employs at least 20 people shall offer all employees the opportunity to utilize a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit (AKA a commuter benefit plan) as defined by Section 132(f) of the Interna

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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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Best 12 apps and plugins for writers in 2019

Take It Personel-ly

Writing is not an easy task. To become an excellent writer, you need a lot of practice and persistence. Whether it’s WordPress blog post, a news article or a novel, a writer spends many hours converting his ideas and inspiration into words. Nowadays, many apps and plugins are specifically designed for writers and bloggers. These […].

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How Bad Is the Student Loan Crisis?

Best Money Moves

How bad is the student loan crisis? Student loan assistance is becoming a popular employee benefit for employers who want to help workers reduce financial stress from student loan debt. . Over 70 percent of Millennials say they’ve delayed decisions like buying a home or having children because of their student loan debt, according to a recent survey by Bankrate.

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Should we consider anxiety as a disability at work?

HR Digest

Every business size is susceptible to having employees who suffer from anxiety. The disorder, which affects about 18 percent of adults in the US, can manifest in various ways. From excessive tiredness to loss of attention to details, and even controlling behaviors can represent anxiety. Employees with anxiety disorders may not recognize that they have a mental health condition.

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12 Famous Philosophers and Their Guiding Principles

Take It Personel-ly

Philosophy, the ancient study of wisdom, can often feel overwhelming to those who didn’t study the concepts and questions posed by some of the greatest thinkers to ever live. But many of the thoughts from the likes of Socrates to more modern philosophers like Ayn Rand and Simone de Beauvoir can be used today as […].

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Improve company culture with a little bit of laughter

Business Management Daily

Research increasingly supports the notion that some laughter and playfulness in the office corresponds to a myriad of company culture positives. The post Improve company culture with a little bit of laughter appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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6 Tips For Building A Culture Of Health

Wellable

Corporate wellness programs have existed since the late 1800s and have evolved over time, but in the last ten years, interest those programs has exploded. Google the term “corporate wellness” and more than two million references appear. This escalating interest comes from both employees and employers.

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CIPHR is proud to be one of South East’s Best Companies

cipHR

Buckinghamshire-based provider of HR software makes region’s ‘top 75’ list on first attempt. HR software provider CIPHR is proud to be named among the South East’s top employers, scooping a place on the region’s top 75 list of Best Companies for 2019. The ranking is even more special to CIPHR because it’s the first time the company has participated in the nationwide Best Companies programme.

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College internship programs: 6 benefits for your business

Insperity

If you are wondering if a college internship program could benefit your business, the short answer is yes – in more ways than you might realize. Behind every successful business are the people that make it hum. Committed, engaged, caring and eager to make the business succeed, it’s the people who keep the business thriving. What better way to invite fresh, new ideas into your company culture than by recruiting interns who are eager to learn and promote your business to others?

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From the courtroom: What you can and can’t do with FMLA

Business Management Daily

FMLA isn't just about maternity leave and medical concerns - but it does have its limitations. As employers can see in these recent court cases, it's important to document decisions and know what you can, and cannot do when it comes to the FMLA. The post From the courtroom: What you can and can’t do with FMLA appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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Superhero-ines: 3 Skills Women Use to Conquer Obstacles in the Workplace

BetterUp

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme #balanceforbetter encourages us to reflect upon what we each can do to build a gender balanced world. As an executive coach who works with rising female leaders, and creates programs and content for professionals around the globe, I am personally reflecting upon what we can do to build gender balance in the workplace.

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We’re Only Human 52: The Top 3 HR Tech Implementation Mistakes

UpstartHR

Okay, you’ve selected your HR tech solution. You’ve signed the paperwork. Now it’s time for implementation–are you ready? . Technology implementations, regardless of whether you’re using Oracle, SAP, Workday, or someone else, are challenging. That’s because the average HR leader only gets a chance to do this maybe once or twice in their career.

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Awesome Apartments Where Startup Entrepreneurs Live

Take It Personel-ly

As a startup entrepreneur, you understand that starting a project can be costly, especially when you are on the market for an apartment within your budget at the same time. On top of that, rent is rapidly rising with the median asking rent rising from $706 in Q3 of 2012 to $1,003 in Q3 of […].

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7 Ways to Build a Strong Company Culture

Vantage Circle

Every small/big organization has a vision, an idea that seeds its inception. This eventually branches out and gives a proper structure to an organization. It's just like starting a family you always wanted to have. Some fail and some happen to live with happiness and prosperity. Company culture is the amalgamation of vision, values, work environment , and internal behavior.

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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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The importance of feedback in employee development

BerniePortal

One of the most central challenges to a successful organization is managing employees. No matter how many training courses you invest in or performance self-help books you recommend, without the appropriate follow-up feedback, employee performance often remains stagnant. There is no way to be sure that your managers are effectively managing their employees, or that employees are clear on organizational goals and how they can help to achieve them, without open communication and regular feedback.

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Why Do Companies Pay Cost of Living, Not What the Job is Worth? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

Another reader question today, this time on compensation. If you have questions you can always email ben@upstarthr.com and we’ll fit it into the queue if possible! Why do companies pay employees by cost of living of the city/country that the employee is working from rather than the cost/value of the work? Can employees game this system to earn more money?

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The Top Three Reasons Why You Need a Fulfilment Service for Your E-Commerce Requirements

Take It Personel-ly

Once your customers place an order on your company’s website, the order fulfilment process begins. You are then tasked with fulfilling this order – which means making sure that the right product is selected by your team, ensuring the proper packaging of the product, ensuring its safe and secure distribution, and answering any queries your […].

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How to manage per diem employees the right way

Genesis HR Solutions

In industries that require work to be done 24/7, or on-demand, per diem employees can be—and often are—the answer. What does per diem mean? Literally meaning “daily,” per diem employees work on an as-needed basis. In general, they work less often than full-time employees, have a flexible schedule, and do not receive benefits. The clear advantage of having per diem employees is the ability to call on one to cover your needs anytime.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Boost Applicant-to-Hire Conversion 10x with a Strong Employment Brand

Hireology

A strong employment brand can help your company stand out from the competition and attract top candidates in today’s competitive job market. And if you don’t have a compelling employment brand in place, you’ll likely face challenges securing qualified talent. In fact, recent data found that 69 percent of job seekers would reject a job offer from a company with a bad employer brand.

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Manager’s lies are no excuse for failing to deposit payroll taxes

Business Management Daily

Even if you assign the task to deposit payroll taxes to someone inside or outside the company, you’re still on the hook if your taxes aren’t deposited. The post Manager’s lies are no excuse for failing to deposit payroll taxes appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Q&A with Equinix: Personalized Development for Employees through Coaching

BetterUp

Q&A with Equinix: Personalized Development for Employees through Coaching. While fast growth can be an exciting time for a company, it can also present new challenges, Equinix, a global leader in colocation and digital interconnection, has grown rapidly, quadrupling the size of its business since 2010 with more than 7600 employees in over 24 countries, and operating more than 200 interconnected data centers worldwide.

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Like It or Not, Your Online Reputation Matters

Abel HR

These days, before buying anything online, people love to read online reviews: did the product live up to their expectations? Did it work as described? Would they recommend it to a friend or would they opt for something different next time around? We go through all these steps to buy items such as a minor as lipstick or a toaster. When customers are thinking about an even bigger decision – such as investing in a product or service that your company offers or joining your company as an employee –

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.