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14 employee recognition survey questions and the reasons behind them

Achievers

You’ve probably heard that recognition is important. Maybe your organization has even decided to implement a formal program. But a year post-launch, participation is lackluster at best. You’re nowhere near the benchmarks you hoped to achieve, even though you know companies that invest in social recognition are twice as likely to see better individual employee performances.

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 Employee benefits are inequitable — and it’s getting worse

Joe Markland

Read my recent article as published in Employee Benefit News. See the link below.

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Make the Workplace Worth the Commute

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I discovered an informative website recently called the Microsoft Work Trend Index. It’s focused on providing insights about hybrid work as well as work in general. I know that some organizations are focused on inviting employees back to onsite work and trying to reduce the amount of remote and hybrid work available to employees.

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Twelve Tax Planning Topics for 2022

Money Talk

The 2021 income tax season will soon be in the history books. With income tax calculations still fresh in our heads, this is a great time to do some tax planning for 2022. Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018. Absent catastrophic medical bills or a natural disaster declared by the U.S.

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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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Benefits of positive thinking: 10 ways to improve life with optimism

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is positive thinking? 10 benefits of positive thinking. 5 tips to start “thinking positive”. How to identify negative thinking. 2 examples of positive thinking. Switching mindsets.

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Study: Diverse Teams Need Psychological Safety To Improve Business Outcomes

Wellable

Aside from the obvious social and moral reasons for increasing diversity in the workplace, companies attempting to diversify their teams are doing so in the hopes that it will increase efficiency and profitability. These efforts receive support from several studies showing that diversity is correlated with improvements in problem solving and innovation.

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Lack of leadership is the top reason for The Big Quit

Business Management Daily

Ineffective managers not only contribute to low morale but can drive top talent out the door. A 2022 GoodHire study showed an astonishing 82 percent of workers would consider quitting their jobs because of a bad manager. Ineffective leadership traits include bullying, scolding team members in public, avoiding conflict, fostering unhealthy competition, seeing only what’s wrong, taking all the credit, controlling everything, and discouraging new ideas.

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What Is Social Health? How It Affects Your Well-Being

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is social health, and why is it important? What social health is not. 7 signs you are socially healthy. How to improve your social wellness. What does all of this mean for you?

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Anyone Can Master the Art of Being More Likeable at Work — Here’s How

HR Digest

We’ve often Googled one of these terms: “How do I be more likeable at work?” or “Why am I not a likeable person?” From your digital identity on LinkedIn to the workplace, likeability is a modern-day must-have. But what does it mean to be likeable — especially at work, where we’re often at each other’s throats trying to be the next rung on the ladder?

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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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Amazon Continues Healthcare Expansion with Two New Partnerships

BerniePortal

Amazon entered the healthcare industry in September of 2019 when they first launched Amazon Care. Since then, they have only continued with their expansion efforts by adding clients such as Hilton , purchasing PillPack, and developing features to their smart technology such as Drop-In and Amazon Together. With so much growth in the last several years, Amazon is making a real push into the healthcare industry.

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Stay Healthy While Commuting to Work

Benefit Resource Inc.

The pandemic has been difficult for many of us, but with cases decreasing, you might find yourself preparing to head back into the office. You may also wonder what precautions you can take to stay healthy while commuting and working in an office. We have an easy-to-follow guide to help you commute safely and stay healthy. DO’s DONT’s Wash your hands after touching surfaces, handles, or money on public transport.

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Career Change at 40: This Might Be the Best Time For a New Job

BetterUp

Jump to section. Is it possible to make a career change at 40? 4 advantages of a mid-life career change. 4 challenges to a mid-life career change. How to change careers at 40. Best careers to start at 40. Need a hand?

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Injury Caused by Defeated Machine Guard Results in OSHA Fine of $159,522

Workers' Compensation

An employee working at Crystal Finishing Systems Inc.’s aluminum extrusion facility in Weston was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a puller machine while trying to unjam a piece of aluminum. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the Dec. 21, 2021, incident and determined 6-foot chain-link safety guards were not affixed around the 8-inch extrusion press line to prevent workers from coming in contact with the puller.

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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 latest trends in employee recognition and reward strategy

Sodexo Engage

Summary: What are the latest trends in reward and recognition? How has the pandemic affected trends? Why is it important to remain on top of trends? How often should you review your reward and recognition offering? The latest trends in employee recognition and reward strategy. Does your organisation take employee recognition and rewards seriously? It should.

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Proposed IRS RMD Regulations Present Challenges, Risks for 403(b) Plans

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is strategically working to execute the statutory changes that were outlined by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) of 2019. However, the IRS’s efforts to streamline the required minimum distribution (RMD) requirements for Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 403(b) plans with Section 401(a) qualified plans, […].

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35 Fun Team Building Activities to Engage Employees in 2022

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is virtual team building? 35 unique virtual team-building activities. 6 benefits of virtual team building. Virtual team building logistics. 12 tips for successful virtual team building. Virtual team building FAQs.

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Does The 4-Day Workweek Work?

Wellable

As employees return to the office, they are re-thinking how they work and what they want their workweek to look like. Often, they are looking to maintain their remote-work setups or shift to a hybrid arrangement.

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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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Employer's Guide to Employee Perks on a Budget | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employee perks are an excellent way to boost employee morale and attract and retain top talent. These added benefits can demonstrate that you care about your employee's well-being and overall satisfaction in the workplace. That said, perks can be pricey. Here’s how you can incorporate employee perks into your benefits plan without breaking the bank.

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Cryptocurrency for Employee Benefits Lawyers: What You Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As the popularity of cryptocurrency continues to grow, what do employee benefits lawyers need to know about these emerging investment options? McDermott Partners Andrew Liazos, Andrea Kramer and Brian Tiemann recently offered their perspectives about cryptocurrencies and how they relate to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and […].

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4 Strategies To Help Organizations Fix the Gender Wage Gap

15Five

At a previous employer, I discovered I managed a group of employees who were all making more than me. After finally being promoted to a senior role and getting a double-digit percentage salary bump, I found out how my pay compared to my team. The joy I felt about my promotion and being rewarded for my performance turned into disbelief and anger. Even though I appreciated the salary increase, I couldn’t help but wonder why the company underpaid me for so long.

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7 Workplace Laws You Can’t Afford to Let Slip Your Mind

Patriot Software

Becoming an employer is an exciting time. But, it also comes with a ton of responsibilities, including running payroll, withholding taxes from employee wages, and following oh-so-important workplace laws. But, which workplace and labor laws do your business need to follow? Who enforces workplace laws? Workplace and labor laws help ensure employees are safe and […] READ MORE.

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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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How Personality Tests Can Improve Retention | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Who are you? And why are you here? These existential questions could keep you busy for a lifetime. But if you narrow your focus to the workplace, you can arrive at some clarity of purpose and personnel in this lifetime. How? By using personality assessments to better understand your employees, your teams, and yourself, HR pros can address some of the deepest issues impacting retention.

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FDA Publishes Proposed Rule on National Standards for the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its proposed rule National Standards for the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers on February 4, 2022. The proposed rule sets national standards for the licensing of prescription drug wholesale distributors (WDDs) and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) with the goal of strengthening the security […].

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The Best Mental Health Podcasts for 2022

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is a mental health podcast? 20 of the best mental health podcasts. How do I choose the best mental health podcast?

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New Section 90.2035 Judicial Notice F

Florida Workers' Comp

Judicial notice is not a topic of conversation in many groups. However, those who litigate for a living find some interest in the topic. From years of experience with litigation, there are indicators that the tool is underutilized and periodically misunderstood. Familiarity with Sections 90.201-90.207 is recommended for trial counsel. Some judicial notice is mandatory ("shall take judicial notice") and includes constitutions, case law, statutes, and various rules of court.

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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.