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Digital Transformation Can Help Manage Any Workforce Approach

HR Bartender

(Editor’s note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. They were ranked third on the inaugural 2021 Top Workplaces USA list of organizations with over 2,500 employees. Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the article.). We’ve talked before about how digital transformation can improve manager effectiveness and the employee experience.

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15 Effective YouTube Tricks & Features Everyone Should Know

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YouTube is the second largest and most popular platform for sharing and watching online videos. Whatever you think about video marketing, the first thing that comes to mind is YouTube. More than 1 billion active users and 1 billion hours of videos were watched per day. Here I have posted 15 effective tricks & features […].

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7 Key Hiring Trends For 2021

HR Digest

The pandemic year was challenging for recruiters. As virtual recruiting and onboarding a remote workforce became the norm, the recruitment landscape had to adapt to the rapidly changing scenario. Talent shortage is a reality in these times, with the US facing a 69% shortfall, the highest in a decade. Korn Ferry predicts that by 2030, there will be a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people, or roughly equivalent to Germany’s population.

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Can You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage Rates

Patriot Software

Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage. Read on to learn what is a tipped minimum wage, along with the current federal tipped wage […] READ MORE.

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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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How to capture institutional knowledge

Insperity

When your employees stay in the same role for extended periods, they accrue institutional knowledge – or information and understanding about the systems, relationships and tactics that make your company run optimally. This valuable combination of loyalty and insider expertise is one of the major long-term benefits behind the push to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover.

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8 Powerful Employee Recognition Ideas Your Staff Will Love

HR Digest

According to a Gallup survey in 2017, 65 percent of employees said they received no recognition for their work in the past 12 months. In the same report, 89 percent of employers said that most employees left their jobs in search of better pay, but most who left their jobs cited lack of employee recognition as a major concern. This is a clear indication that a meaningful employee recognition culture that rewards employees is far more appreciated than any material bonus.

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Top Questions To Ask Employees During Performance Reviews

15Five

Performance reviews aren’t simply a time to discuss performance. It’s a valuable development conversation that can uncover an employee’s unique strengths, align them with the company’s mission, and empower continuous development. But that’s no simple feat. A successful performance review cycle includes HR leaders working in lock-step with managers to gain accurate insight on team performance, but to do that, managers must be given a structure for having these conversations–especially

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How HR can engage with autonomous, introverted, and remote employees in 2021

cipHR

With the shift to remote working, keeping all employees engaged has become the number one priority for HR – David Godden, the VP of Sales and Marketing at Thymometrics, explores how HR can go further. Maintaining employee engagement has been the goal of nearly every organisation, and for good reason. Studies have shown that high levels of engagement produce happier employees who are more productive, loyal, and generate increased revenues.

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4 Ideas That Will Spark Interest For The Travel Bug In You

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Have you been eager to get out of the house? The days at work have become monotonous and dreary. It’s time for you to go on a much deserved and very well earned vacation. But where to? If you need a bit of inspiration, these handy tips may be of use. Here are 4 ideas […].

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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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25 Monday Motivation Ideas to Keep Employees Connected!

HR Digest

We all feel the Monday blues. Research claims that workers are utmost unhappy at precisely at 11.17 a.m. on Monday morning. If your employees are no fan of Mondays, the chances are that it’s not the day itself that stirs up the doldrums – it’s what they have to do after clocking in to work. It’s ok for employees to feel stress and anxiety on Monday mornings – just don’t let it take control over their overall happiness in the workplace.

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes the PRO Act | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the most sweeping labor reform bill since 1935. Known as the PRO Act, this legislation would change workers’ ability to organize and employment law surrounding unions.

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Standing Ovation Award: Mike Pisano | benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Nominations are submitted by fellow peers, and are tallied, read and carefully considered before being awarded at our company-wide 'Town Hall' meetings each quarter. Each award is read aloud by our chief operating officer to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the recognition — and when their names are finally announced, w

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Well-Being And The Limits Of Wellness Solutions

Wellable

As more and more workers experience pandemic induced stress, corporations are turning to wellness programs, especially digital ones, in order to alleviate the burden that comes with the changing work environment. To use these offerings effectively, it is necessary to be clear on what they do and don’t do. It is important to keep in mind that wellness programs are designed to make people happier and healthier in the particular environments that they are in without changing those environments.

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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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Can You Overdraft a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Savings Account?

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Photo by Timeo Buehrer on Unsplash Overdraft protection is a banking service consumers can opt into to overdraw their checking accounts for a fee. For instance, if your account only has $10 in it and you forgot about your upcoming $15 Netflix subscription, your payment will still go through because 1) your bank can loan […].

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COBRA Subsidy 2021: Stimulus Bill Will Extend Continuation Coverage | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

One of the many lifelines for workers in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) is a new COBRA subsidy that completely covers the cost of continuation coverage for qualifying individuals from April 2021 through September 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important health insurance assistance.

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benefitexpress Celebrates International Women's Day 2021

WEX Inc.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —As part of its celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, benefitexpress™ the market-leading benefits administration solutions provider with first-class customer service, industry-leading technology and deep domain knowledge, announced today that Melanie Hallenbeck, chief growth officer, marketing officer, has been recently accepted into Chief, the only organization specifically designed to support women in leadership roles.

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Employee mental health and benefits plans — expectations vs reality

Business Management Daily

The pandemic has created many unique challenges for employees and workers. However, in other cases, it has simply shined a spotlight on existing challenges that aren’t likely to go away. One such area that has received increasing focus is on employee mental health. Even more specifically, how employee benefits plans and policies do, or don’t, support it.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Should You Make Friends At Work?

Vantage Circle

Do you have a friend at work? If you have one, you know what a humongous difference it makes in your workplace. Workplace friendship has a significant effect on your work satisfaction. One can seamlessly manage the usual office politics , struggles, and day to day ups and downs. In short, they improve the good days and make the poor ones bearable. Frankly, while spending maximum hours at my workplace, I can't imagine going through any of the things I've been through without my coworkers' help.

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4 Features Every Applicant Tracking System Needs | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

More and more, employers and HR leaders are using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to optimize recruitment. For small- and mid-sized employers, these platforms help level the playing field, meaning you can better compete for top talent against big businesses. When searching for a new ATS, keep in mind that the best platforms use the following four features.

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Communication is Key to Effective Employee Benefits Strategy

WEX Inc.

Communication leads to effective employee benefits strategy. Educating workers about their benefits has never been more important. But like everything else, your employee benefits communication plans and strategies have been hit hard by COVID-19, forcing your team to quickly adapt communication practices to address a myriad of issues. A (short) list: employee costs; telehealth employee assistance programs; vaccine and testing incentives; mental health benefits; flexible work arrangements; and, s

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Changes Your Business Should Expect After the Pandemic

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The novel coronavirus and the disease it causes have wreaked havoc on the national economy. Because the economy and the people cannot be truly separate, there have been some changes that may endure in business long after the pandemic has passed. You should be prepared to make some changes and keep going as a business. […].

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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.

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The benefits of apprenticeships and what this means for your HR team

cipHR

Apprenticeships can help organisations create a loyal, motivated workforce, but where should HR start if it wants to take on apprentices? In March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced that the apprenticeship hiring incentive in England will be extended to September 2021, and the payment will be doubled to £3,000 – encouraging organisations to take on more apprentices.

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What is Workers’ Comp and How Does it Work with COVID-19? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Workers’ compensation is a critical way for employers to protect their employees and their organization. Even though workers’ comp is nothing new for HR teams and employers, COVID-19 has shifted the worksite from office to home for many employees. What do employers need to know about workers’ compensation when their workforces are operating outside of the office?

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What’s in the American Rescue Plan?

Patriot Software

The latest COVID package to come out of Washington D.C. (and the first of 2021) has been signed into law. Dubbed the American Rescue Plan, this legislation is jam-packed with relief measures aimed at individuals and businesses. Read on to learn the basics of what’s in the economic relief package, and get a closer look […] READ MORE.

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6 Tips to Help You Take Control of Your Own Life

Take It Personel-ly

Many of us float through life trying to make other people happy. However, with limited time on our hands, each decision we make must be our own. By learning how to stand up for ourselves, we can experience all of the world’s wonders in the most magical way possible. Want to learn more? Keep reading! […].

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.