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Employee motivation: Definition and how to improve it

Achievers

Employee motivation can serve as a major driver of organizational success. But keeping team members motivated still proves elusive for many organizations today, and not without reason. Every employee responds to different motivators, and investing in the wrong ones only depletes your company’s budget without effect. Preferences also shift over time, so what engages your workforce right now is almost certain to evolve in the coming years.

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The impact of Boechler v. Commissioner on your payroll

Business Management Daily

Yes, the U.S. Supreme Court issued more mundane decisions this past term. One decision— Boechler v. Commissioner —has a direct impact on your payroll operations, at least if you’re late filing a Tax Court petition and the reason for your tardiness was beyond your control. It’s widely considered to be a win for taxpayers. As you might expect, the IRS doesn’t like being slapped back and it isn’t taking the Boechler decision lightly.

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Top 10 Innovative Pre-boarding Strategies to Keep New Hires Engaged

HR Lineup

The onboarding process is a crucial stage in recruitment, and it can be easy or difficult depending on your pre-boarding strategies. As a hiring professional, you must prioritize pre-boarding programs to avoid early employee turnover rates. Do not wait until the start day to engage your new hire since you will likely get less turnout considering that the job market is competitive and every business is looking for the best talent. .

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Key Take-Aways from the 2022 AAFCS Annual Conference

Money Talk

I recently attended and presented at the 2022 annual meeting of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences ( AAFCS ), a professional association whose members help individuals, families, and communities achieve an optimal quality of life. Below are ten of my key take-aways from this meeting: Customer-Focused Education - Educators must always prepare content with the “customer” (i.e., student) in mind.

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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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Remote workplace challenges: How the US and UK compare (and what to do next)

TLNT

After dramatic events of the last few years, remote and hybrid work is commonplace. And all the signs are that it is a trend that will continue. According to a recent study, ‘ How managers are investing in remote and hybrid team success, ’ 93% of organizations across the USA, UK, Canada and Australia say they intend to keep a hybrid or remote model beyond the pandemic.

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Technology Literacy Will Determine a CFO’s Success

HR Digest

The one thing that will majorly influence the fate of CFO aspirants is their tech skills. According to a Gartner survey of 173 CFOs in November 2020, digital investments topped CFO agendas. Technology literacy is key to making informed decisions about digital investments. “ CFOs are leaning into the ‘digital mandate’ and are investing heavily in next-generation technologies,” said Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice. “However, they must remember th

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WWB Recap: Karin Hurt: How to Build a Team of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates

BerniePortal

On the final day of BerniePortal’s 5th annual users conference, Weekdays with Bernie , Karin Hurt—award-winning author of four books including– Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates – shared her expertise and offered practical tips and tools that she uses to develop leaders through her firm– Let’s Grow Leaders.

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Your stereotype of star employees is wrong

TLNT

We humans are naturally drawn to people similar to us. That doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. Nor does it mean that you are racist, ableist, ageist, or any other – ist. It just means you are human. We like people who “get” us; who laugh at our jokes; who share background experiences; who think about the world in a way that supports our own beliefs.

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8 Trends in HR changing the future of work

Insperity

For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that “the future of work” is already here – it actually began in mid-March 2020 when workers around the world were sent home by their employers to slow the spread of COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, companies were toying with videoconferencing technology and allowing people to work remotely – but then things got serious.

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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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Eight reasons for rising healthcare costs

PeopleKeep

The average American spends a considerable amount of money on healthcare each year. Premium increases, higher deductibles and copays, and soaring prescription drug prices result in spikes in healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1 , in 2021, healthcare costs skyrocketed to $4.3 trillion. Despite the decrease in health services accessed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national health expenditures are expected to reach $6.8 trillion by 2030 2.

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The Science of Small Talk—Why Small Talk Has Big Impact

HR Digest

Many people still have no idea on what the small talk purpose looks like because they haven’t tried it out yet. Professional small talk is highly recommended in the workplace. It is one of the effective social skills that bring people together. . Instead of being regular colleagues, employees get to develop and maintain healthy relationships amongst themselves.

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7 Proven Strategies to Help Employees Combat Inflation Anxiety and Stress | Aspirational HR Series

Darwinbox

Inflation a nxiety and s tress are becoming debilitating issues haunting employees across businesses and industries. In this article, we are going to take a deep dive into the issue of inflation and how employers can help their workforces cope with the very real financial anxiet ies they’re facing.

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Dads Balancing Kids and Career

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode is out and, this month, we talk fatherhood and work-life balance. My colleague Justin Held, Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation AND awesome father. Read more > The post Dads Balancing Kids and Career appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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ESOP Litigation: Latest Trends and Questions

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On May 6, 2022, McDermott Partner Chris Nemeth delivered a presentation during the 2022 TEA National Conference titled “ESOP Litigation: Latest Trends and Open Questions.” His presentation focused on recent significant employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) court decisions and emerging litigation trends in the ESOP industry. Chris and his co-presenter touched on the enforceability of […].

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Defendants Secure Motion to Dismiss Victories in Three Post-Hughes Decisions

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In April, we wrote here about the discouraging trend of opinions allowing commonly asserted breach of fiduciary duty claims in 401(k) and 403(b) plan investment litigation to survive motions to dismiss. While it may be too soon to declare a reversal of that trend, three recent decisions dismissing these types of claims present some hope for plan sponsors and fiduciaries that in appropriate cases they may be able to avoid the costs and burdens of class action discovery.

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All The Details You Might Need About Human Resources Information System

Qandle

The most popular HR software is a human resources information system (HRIS). This article will provide an overview of what an HRIS is, as well as all the information you need to have a fundamental grasp of the HRIS. A software program known as a h uman resources information system (HRIS) is used to organize and process specific personnel data as well as human resources-related regulations and procedures.

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PBGC Releases Special Financial Assistance Final Rule

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to. Read more > The post PBGC Releases Special Financial Assistance Final Rule appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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13 Leading Change Management Models For Your Business

Vantage Circle

Change has been fundamental in responding to disruptions in the work and business environments. Whether for the newest technology in the market or the difficulties posed by Covid-19, it has become the need of the hour. But did you know that most organizational change initiatives (almost 70%) fail? It's possible that managers are feeling overburdened by the procedures.

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Why Companies Should Stop Saying Diversity Is Good For Business

Wellable

Companies are investing heavily in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. One report projects that the global market for DEIB will reach $9.3 billion in 2022.

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Talent Management Process: What is it and why is it important?

Qandle

The talent management process encompasses all actions taken within a business to improve employee performance via recruitment, retention, rewards, and development. Businesses often struggle to find and keep great people, but by developing an effective personnel management plan, the process can be simplified and made more efficient. In fact, organizations that use strategic talent management techniques may expect to see a 38 percent increase in employee engagement and a 40 percent decrease in emp

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Capitalizing on Multi-Asset Credit Strategies in Uncertain Times

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Has your budget kept pace with the growing expense of your everyday needs? Are inflation, rising interest rates and market instability making you anxious? You’re not alone—Everything is more expensive. Read more > The post Capitalizing on Multi-Asset Credit Strategies in Uncertain Times appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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How do taxes work for remote workers? | PeopleKeep

PeopleKeep

If you have remote employees in other states than where your organization is located, taxes can be challenging. While remote work has been a phenomenon for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements have made remote work an increasingly common situation for working Americans. According to McKinsey’s 1 2022 American Opportunity Survey, 58% of employees work from home at least once a week, while 35% work remotely full-time.

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Five top learning and development tools you should be using

cipHR

As employees seek to thrive in the new world of work, learning and development takes centre stage; we highlight five top L&D tools to use now. History has shown us that rapid adaptability is key to recovery. Managers and employees have had to quickly learn new ways of working as organisations shifted to remote and hyrbid working in 2020, from new onboarding processes to remote career development, and effective L&D teams have provided the support and training required.

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The Cost of Unlimited PTO

HR Digest

Unlimited PTO is one of those workplace policy perks that is currently getting some attention globally. The term “unlimited PTO” simply stands for “Unlimited Paid-Time-Off.” It is a flexible vacation policy currently practiced by some companies globally, especially technology companies. Unlimited PTO is becoming a thing for a lot of companies. Employees enjoy having this flexible vacation policy.

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Which state laws apply to remote employees

Business Management Daily

During the pandemic, many businesses allowed their employees to work from home as a matter of safety. Now, remote work has become the norm. However, it can be tough to navigate the switch from a compliance perspective, particularly when it comes to out-of-state remote staff members. Many businesses, even very small businesses, have started to open up remote positions to a wider audience by removing geographic barriers.

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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.