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Introducing AI: The role of artificial intelligence in employee recognition

Achievers

Are you worried your organization’s employee engagement is falling short despite your best efforts? You’re not alone. As businesses evolve, traditional recognition methods can sometimes fail to keep pace with the changing needs of your workforce. Enter artificial intelligence (AI): a game-changer in employee recognition. Far from being just a tech buzzword, AI is reshaping how companies acknowledge and reward their teams.

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Disability awareness: HR responsibilities

cipHR

Having good awareness and understanding of how the workplace can affect disabled people helps ensure compliance - and can deliver significant business benefits

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6 tips to balance short-term financial needs and retirement saving

Employee Benefit News

Barriers to long-term saving include inflation, student loans, all-time high credit card balances, childcare expenses, medical bills and other immediate financial forces.

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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid looks into pay transparency

Employee Benefits

Although the EU pay transparency regulations don’t yet come into force, I am conscious we will have a great deal to do to prepare. To get up to speed on the latest, I register for a masterclass webinar held by our advisers, Smarmy Consultants. I am working from home that day and I wear my best cardigan as Smarmy are typically smartly dressed, I needn’t have bothered as participants are not on camera.

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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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The Future of Digital Workplace and Its Benefits

Hppy

In today’s world, most jobs involve using computers or digital devices. Furthermore, many jobs need access to databases, software programs, email, and video call tools. So, the new digital technologies allow people to work from different places, not just in an office. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wireless internet devices go with them wherever they are.

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Stay on task with these 5 productivity tips

Employee Benefit News

On average, one hour and 18 minutes each day is lost to distractions — that's 340 hours annually.

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Aldi Makes Big Moves—Wages Increase, Hiring Surges

HR Digest

Most businesses are currently looking at layoffs and hiring freezes but grocery chain Aldi has announced a wage increase for workers along with plans to hire in large numbers. Aldi’s hiring surge will see the creation of 13,000 new jobs in addition to the 49,000 people it already employs. According to the company announcement, the organization is preparing for the upcoming holiday seasons and adding new stores across the U.S.

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Employee Engagement Calendar: Your Year-Round Roadmap for 2024-25

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement has become the cornerstone of a thriving work culture. But achieving it is not easy. It requires the right strategies and a positive approach. Fostering an environment where employees are engaged, you must be aware of engagement events throughout the calendar year. To help you with that, we have created an employee engagement calendar highlighting the critical dates that you can celebrate in your workplace.

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Minnesota Minimum Wage to Increase in 2025

PayrollOrg

Effective January 1, 2025, the Minnesota minimum wage will increase to $11.13 per hour. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of size.

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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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3 leaders share their favorite parental benefits during the back to school season

Employee Benefit News

Flexibility and child care assistance topped everyone's list of the ways to help employees manage their professional and parenting obligations.

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Why a Diverse Workplace Matters: Fostering Inclusion and Creativity

Hppy

Introduction to Workplace Diversity Diversity in the workplace refers to differences among an organization’s employees. These differences encompass race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, and many other variations. Creating a diverse workplace helps leverage these varied perspectives and drives innovation and creativity.

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Boeing Faces a Union Strike—Another Domino Threatens to Fall

HR Digest

A union strike is imminent at Boeing, adding to the elaborate list of problems currently faced by the company. The existing contract between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 751 is set to expire on September 12 at 11:59 pm PT, and the two groups have not been able to renew a deal so far. Boeing workers will go on strike if they are unable to work out a deal before the deadline.

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Compliance TV: Federal Per Diem Rates Updated for Fiscal Year 2025; USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date; and more

PayrollOrg

In this September 2024 issue of Compliance TV: Federal per diem rates updated for fiscal year 2025; USCIS extends Form I-9 expiration date; and more.

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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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The strengths and weaknesses of Gen Z

Employee Benefit News

This generation has been deeply affected by COVID-19 and that shows up in their career aspirations and professional development.

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Empowering Employees Through Legal Education in the Workplace

Hppy

Legal education is one of the most essential facets of the workplace environment because providing employees with a deep understanding of their rights and responsibilities fosters a culture of awareness and protection and enhances overall workplace well-being. Image by Nick Youngson on Pix4Free Here’s why investing in legal education is crucial: Enhances Employee Awareness and Confidence Legal education plays a crucial role in enhancing employee awareness and confidence by helping them com

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Setting expectations for dealing with conflict resolution on your team

Business Management Daily

By Paul Falcone Mediating employee disputes is never easy. Many managers typically look the other way, sweep matters under the rug and hope problems magically fix themselves. Unfortunately, that approach—typically known in legal and ethics circles as “deliberate ignorance” or “willful blindness theory”—rarely fixes problems. Instead, the matter is delayed or postponed, only to explode at some point in the future when an often-minor infraction is blown out of context, almost like a proverbial str

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Making Measured Moves: How to Handle Difficult Coworkers

HR Digest

There comes a point or two in each of our careers where we have to exercise our patience and handle difficult coworkers who are blissfully unaware of boundaries. Some of the coworkers are merely unaware that they are crossing any lines, while others are intentionally deceitful for reasons of their own. When you ask your friends and colleagues how to deal with annoying coworkers, ignoring them is often seen as the best strategy, but there’s only so much energy you can invest in turning a blind ey

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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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Could your company survive a new CEO?

Employee Benefit News

The president of DHR Leadership Consulting shares how new CEOs can realize their goals from the start.

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Talent Management Strategies To Retain Top Performers

Hppy

Strong talent management strategies increase employee engagement by 16% and revenue by 19%. So, in this article, we’ll explore effective talent management processes and engagement strategies to help you retain your top talent. Plus, we’ll discuss how you can improve your talent management process. In the next 10 minutes, you’ll know how to build positive relationships with your employees , reduce turnover rates, and be ready to develop future leaders at work. 6 Effective Talent Management Strat

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Leadership weaknesses: How self-awareness & feedback drive growth

Business Management Daily

Most managers hesitate to acknowledge their leadership weaknesses. Who wants to think about flaws? Intelligent leaders who want to help their company and their careers are those who do that. Stagnation inhibits progress. Those who settle for “good enough” impress few. Tackling leadership weaknesses, though, promotes job engagement and self-confidence and leads to personal and professional growth.

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Considerations when choosing a health plan for the first time

WEX Inc.

Whether you’re transitioning from your parents’ insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. You’ll likely hear a lot of terms and acronyms that you’ve never heard before. For first-time health insurance and benefits electees, we’re kicking off a three-part blog series just for you to walk through considerations when making these decisions.

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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 leaders can handle tough political conversations at work

Employee Benefit News

Trust, transparency and good planning help establish a safe work environment during times of discourse.

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The Secret to Being Happy at Work: Insights for a Fulfilling Career

Abel HR

Happiness at work is not just a desirable state; it’s essential for productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. At Abel HR, we understand that a happy workforce is a productive one. This blog explores the key factors that contribute to workplace happiness and how you can foster a positive environment for your employees. 1. Find Meaning in Your Work One of the primary drivers of workplace happiness is finding meaning in what you do.

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Quiet hiring: Pros, cons, and best practices for success

Business Management Daily

In the post-pandemic employment landscape, buzzwords containing the word ‘quiet’ are all the rage. First, there was ‘ quiet quitting ,’ which referred to burned-out employees refusing to do more work above the bare minimum. This prompted employers to create the term and practice of ‘quiet firing,’ wherein they make such a hostile work environment that it encourages an employee to quit.

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Fostering Financial Literacy in the Workplace

Hppy

Most organizations invest heavily in training their employees with the skills required to be effective and successful in their roles. However, in today’s modern workplace, equipping employees with the know-how they need to make informed decisions regarding various aspects of their financial lives is often neglected. This encompasses both work-related benefits such as understanding how to maximize employer contributions into their 401(k)s or choosing the right investment options when it comes to

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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.