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5 Employee Engagement Predictions for 2018

Achievers

Employee engagement is critical to retention. Don’t believe us? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median period people stay in their jobs is just over four years. And for those age 25 to 34 it’s even less (2.8 years). Broaden this to all millennials, and you’ve got a group that’s even more on the move – a scary prospect given they make up roughly a third of today’s U.S. workforce.

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How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Recruiting Sources

HR Bartender

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to hear Shally Steckerl , founder of The Sourcing Institute Foundation and senior sourcing consultant at Fiserv, talk about “Using Tools and Pipelines to Source Talent” at the Recruiting Trends & Talent Tech Conference. One of the things he mentioned stuck with me: the notion that it’s not only important to find and try new recruiting sources, but to evaluate their effectiveness.

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Is commuter stress killing your employees’ productivity?

Insperity

Commuter stress isn’t a new phenomenon. The term “road rage” was even coined as a result of it. But, have you considered the toll long commutes may have on your workforce – and your business? Studies show that average commute times vary widely between states, and even industries. What most of them agree on, however, is that commuter times are steadily increasing across the country.

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36 Office Decor Ideas to Inspire Your Team’s Best Work

SnackNation

36 Office Decor Ideas to Inspire Your Team’s Best Work. We all know being in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere plays a huge role on our overall mood and productivity, but did you know that a well-designed office space can make an impact in the success of your business? The most productive offices balance the comforts of home with a professional business image.

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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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5 Employee Engagement Predictions for 2018

Achievers

Employee engagement is critical to retention. Don’t believe us? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median period people stay in their jobs is just over four years. And for those age 25 to 34 it’s even less (2.8 years). Broaden this to all millennials, and you’ve got a group that’s even more on the move – a scary prospect given they make up roughly a third of today’s U.S. workforce.

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How Your Dealership Website Can Market to Both Consumers and Job Seekers

Hireology

Your dealership has likely invested a significant amount of time, resources and budget toward making your dealership website attractive to consumers. But while you’re focused on bringing in consumer leads, you might be overlooking another key audience that frequents your website – job applicants. At a time of decreasing profit margins and ever-increasing disruptive business models such as autonomous cars and vehicle subscription services, your people are your top source of competitive advantage.

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10 Top Tips to Create a Happy Workplace & Boost Employee Engagement

SnackNation

10 Top Tips to Create a Happy Workplace & Boost Employee Engagement. Mind-blowing fact: The happier your employees, the more successful your company. Happy employees are more creative, innovative and dedicated than their unhappy counterparts. And, they’re more likely to stick around long-term. Sound too good to be true? Many studies show that workplace happiness has a direct correlation to your business’s bottom line.

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6 Ways Managers Can Support Team Well-Being to Drive Engagement

Achievers

Helping companies and employees feel more connected, Limeade and Achievers have joined together to create a seamless, simplified employee engagement experience. Read more about the partnership announcement here. At Limeade , we believe true engagement happens when people feel good and have a sense of purpose. We define employee engagement, or “Big E” engagement , as the extra energy and commitment that comes from this sense of purpose and connection.

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Bookmark This! Resources on Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

HR Bartender

Workplace stress is an issue. According to The American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers feel stress on the job. Nearly half say that they need help in learning how to manage stress. An increasing number of organizations are looking at formal wellness programs, but honestly, that might not be enough. Organizations might have to think about how they create cultures that allow employees to feel comfortable practicing self-care.

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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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New Resource: The Hireology Applicant Sourcing Playbook

Hireology

When it comes to hiring, it’s important to have a diverse sourcing strategy in place, to increase the likelihood of attracting quality candidates. Top businesses invest in an effective, measurable sourcing strategy that includes job postings across their career site, job boards and social media. Do you have a process in place to attract quality candidates from top performing sourcing channels?

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What To Do About The Epidemic Of Multitasking And Technology Addiction

15Five

I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to technology and am guilty of irresponsibly multitasking nearly every day. What’s amusing is that I probably use less technology than most people. I use a handful of mobile apps (including messaging and the actual phone app), I haven’t owned a television in a decade, and I love my 2001 truck because it doesn’t talk to me or try to help me park.

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6 Ways Managers Can Support Team Well-Being to Drive Engagement

Achievers

Helping companies and employees feel more connected, Limeade and Achievers have joined together to create a seamless, simplified employee engagement experience. Read more about the partnership announcement here. At Limeade , we believe true engagement happens when people feel good and have a sense of purpose. We define employee engagement, or “Big E” engagement , as the extra energy and commitment that comes from this sense of purpose and connection.

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Employee Wellness: Give Your Employees Options

HR Bartender

Mr. Bartender and I have been talking about our home offices lately. We haven’t updated our furniture in a while – well, except for my Herman Miller office chair – and we think we’re due. Lots of organizations are doing the same. They recognize the value in having a nice office space with good lighting, ergonomic furniture, etc. But one of the things I’m realizing in the conversations Mr.

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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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A Brilliant Culture Is Made Up Of These People

Hppy

Cultures that deliver a high level of performance and create competitive advantage for an organization are grown by leaders with the foresight to recruit the right “human essence” that ensures long-term success. You hire to fill a job but you recruit to build a successful culture. In my three-decade career as an executive leader, I discovered that there are some basic competencies in people that, when operating in unison, not only create a workplace where people love to work together, but also d

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HR outsourcing: How to keep your HR staff from freaking out

Insperity

You’ve decided that HR outsourcing can help your business grow, and you’re ready to hire a professional employer organization (PEO). But your HR staff – or person – isn’t thrilled. Here’s what could be causing that, and how you can turn it into enthusiasm. What’s behind the resistance to HR outsourcing? One word: fear. What’s likely running through your HR manager’s mind: Are they looking to reduce headcount?

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Shift 2018: Reimagining Work and Bringing More Meaning to the Employee Experience

BetterUp

One January 23rd, we brought together some of the most innovative leaders and thinkers in HR and people development to discuss how to infuse greater meaning into the employee experience. Shift 2018 offered a jam-packed, whirlwind tour of content that left us all feeling energized, inspired, and more dedicated than ever to our mission to help professionals everywhere pursue their lives with greater clarity, purpose, and passion.

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Friend or Foe: the Ultimate Case for Office Food

SnackNation

Friend or Foe: the Ultimate Case for Office Food. The debate is clear: free food or no food. Here we make an argument for the benefits of having the wildly controversial perk: office food. Case and point, having shared food around the workplace promotes productivity, team collaboration and workplace happiness. Think of it this way – there is a reason why every civilization, culture and region has their own distinct cuisine.

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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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[Infographic] How to Stop Perfectionism From Holding Back Your Career

Hppy

Almost one in three people believe themselves to be perfectionists. So why isn’t the world – and the workplace – you know, better ? The pedantic answer is to point out that perfection and perfectionism are quite different things. But the deeper truth is that, far from driving us towards “better”, perfectionism can actually be a destructive force that prevents sufferers from getting things done, hinders creativity, and frequently leads to depression and illness.

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What Employees Really Think About Benefits

Winston Benefits

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to employee benefits. You’ve likely seen this in your own benefits strategy, but research from Willis Towers Watson now confirms it. According to the firm’s latest report, employees appreciate the benefits they get but have strong feelings about how they could be better. Now is the time to tweak your employee benefits strategy and consider changes to your offerings, so we dug into the details of the report to learn more.

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CV fraud: are candidates lying to you?

cipHR

Recruiters have always had to sift out embellished CVs. But why do HR professionals fall for fake degrees, and what can they do to guard against a dishonest applicant? . “Tim* wasn’t an amazing performer, but he’d joined our HR team as a short-term contractor via an agency, and they claimed to mirror our background checking requirements. He claimed to be CIPD qualified and to have a first-class degree from the University of Bristol.

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HR Technology Vendor Demos: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly [Podcast]

UpstartHR

One of the aspects of my job that I love is helping HR leaders select the right technology for their firms. (Thinking about changing technology this year? Let’s talk. ). How many vendor demos have you been through lately? Could the demo have been run more smoothly? Were there any issues? Do you have pet peeves about how vendor demos should run?

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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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[Infographic] The Non-Confrontational Person’s Guide to Conflict

Hppy

Disputes at work are inevitable. Even the most communicative team with the most well-intentioned employees will find they clash from time to time; ambitious people are passionate about what they do, and you won’t always share the same ideas as those around you. But more often than not, conflict arises because somebody isn’t pulling their weight, or their attitude is out of line, or they are being inconsiderate without realizing it.

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Built By Benefits Experts: Mike S., Developer

WEX Inc.

benefitexpress was founded by industry experts who believed there had to be a better way to administer employee benefits. Their vision has guided our culture and hiring to build the company we are today. We hire pros with years of experience in their field - like Mike S., a member of our development team. We sat down with Mike to discuss what it's like working at the cutting edge of HR tech.

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CV fraud: are candidates lying to you?

cipHR

Recruiters have always had to sift out embellished CVs. But why do HR professionals fall for fake degrees, and what can they do to guard against a dishonest applicant? . “Tim* wasn’t an amazing performer, but he’d joined our HR team as a short-term contractor via an agency, and they claimed to mirror our background checking requirements. He claimed to be CIPD qualified and to have a first-class degree from the University of Bristol.

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Episode 19 | Top Trends from the 2018 Winter Fancy Food

SnackNation

Episode 19 | Top Trends from the 2018 Winter Fancy Food. with SnackNation’s Allison Schmidt and Taylor Clute. Missed Fancy Food Show this year? Well we’ve got you covered. This week we talk to our resident brand partnership experts Allison Schmidt and Taylor Clute, who are fresh from the floor of the 2018 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.

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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.