HR Bartender

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I was recently in a meeting with human resources professionals where the subject of employee engagement came up. And it’s obvious after that conversation, the term “employee engagement” has officially jumped the shark. So, you might be asking yourself, “Then why are you writing about employee engagement?” It’s a great question. The answer is because, regardless of what you call it, employee engagement is important.

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Ascender

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Download your free guide. Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a change in the way the Australian Government requires employers to report payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office. This move will deliver real-time visibility over the accuracy and timeliness of businesses’ payroll processes in each pay event or pay run. STP will be mandatory from 1 July 2018 for businesses with 20 or more employees.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The addition of a new family member is a happy event, but also a stressful one. After all, there’s a new human to build into your life. And this new human requires a whole different care regimen than the adults and older children in the household. Then there’s work. The stress of leaving a baby after only a few weeks, coupled with a body that’s still recovering and the high cost of day care can make any new mother’s return to work nerve-wracking.

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15Five

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Creating core values is an exceptionally powerful exercise that allows companies to codify their company culture by purposefully distinguishing the elements that are unique, strong and positive. Core values act as touchstones to be used in the ongoing conversations designed to continuously reinforce that culture. But as your company grows and evolves, it may sometimes outgrow the core values that were at its foundation.

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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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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 19, 2017

I recently wrote an article titled, “ 5 Key Components of Any Successful Performance Management Process ”. The article outlines how to use management involvement, goal setting, learning and development, feedback and coaching, and ongoing conversations to improve performance. I received a note about the article that I wanted to share. We’re working to become a high-performance company by incorporating the ‘key components’ you wrote about into our leadership’s everyday behaviors,

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Insperity

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Do your employees see a future for themselves at your company? Do they feel like they’re constantly growing? If your answer isn’t a resounding “yes,” there’s a good chance your retention strategy needs work. Your employees want to see that there’s potential for their rising career at your company. When they do, they’re more motivated to stick around and bring their best selves to work each day.

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Bayzat

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims, claims, claims. Is there perhaps anything more frustrating to deal with when you’re sick? Anything more annoying than having to pay thousands out of pocket, only to receive a fraction of the amount a few months down.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 18, 2017

What is going on in an organization that is constantly successful? What do people do? How do they interact with each other? It starts with the organization’s definition of what success looks like and the values they want promulgated throughout the employee body. My 33+ business career saw both failure and success, but what I found to characterize periods of consistent high levels of performance were these 5 concepts. 1.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Investors have long understood the importance of proper diversification of assets when it comes to growing income. This is one of the fundamental principles of investing. However, people would have a lot more wealth to spread around if it were truly as simple as that. Portfolio diversification must take in account various components of the […].

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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.

cipHR

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Countless organisations up and down the UK have no doubt getting in the Christmas spirit and sprucing up their workplaces with festive decorations. But for those grinches who resist the tinsel and trees, there are compelling reasons for allowing your employees to bring a bit of yuletide sparkle into the office. 1. Employees are encouraged to work as a team.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Episode 12 | How to Skyrocket Your Brand With Content Marketing. with Nutrabolt CMO John Hardesty. Content marketing can be a game changer for brands. It accomplishes so many things in one fell swoop – builds awareness, fosters goodwill and trust, and forges an emotional bond that makes your brand irresistible to consumers. But the things that make content marketing so valuable are also the things that make it so difficult.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Everyone knows that a happy worker is a productive worker, and that being productive at work makes your boss happy, which makes them treat you better, which makes you even happier. But actually finding ways to be more productive is the trick. A Harvard study has found that pre-performance rituals are helpful when it comes to challenging tasks, because they reduce the anxiety that affects job performance in general.

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Winston Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Ready to get a jump on incorporating 2018’s expected employee benefits trends with your overall benefits strategy? 2017 was a busy year for employee benefits, and 2018 is shaping up to be even more exciting. Now is the time to start planning any new benefits and to meet with your broker to prepare for your employee benefits strategy in the coming year.

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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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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 17, 2017

As the year winds down one of the things I’m spending time on is scheduling out my 2018 year. Travel, conferences, speaking, etc. I have several events on the calendar already where I’ll be speaking (such as the HRPA Conference January in Toronto and the HR Conference Cruise in February, and about half a dozen others), but if you’re reading this and enjoy the kinds of things that I share here on the blog and you also have responsibilities for planning events in 2018, I’d

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PeopleStrategy

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As your company winds up Q4 and gets ready to head into the new year, take a moment to reflect on the role your HR solution played in your year-end processes and 2018 planning and budgeting. Did it meet your expectations or fall short? As you make your assessment, here are a few ways your HR system should have helped your complete your year-end tasks efficiently, accurately and as stress-free as possible.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 21, 2017

We all know that stress kills creativity. According to a research , if a person is happy they will exude higher energy and creativity levels. Sadly, employee happiness has not been such a priority, and businesses tend to focus solely on keeping their customers and clients happy. However, there is a deeper connection between a happy employee and a satisfied customer.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 21, 2017

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Achievers

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I was at the ACE conference hosted by Achievers in San Francisco a few years ago, and the keynote speaker was Dan Harris , a correspondent for ABC News, an anchor for Nightline and co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America and author of the book, 10% Happier. I didn’t know much about Dan except for the title of his book, and I had seen him on the news.

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PeopleStrategy

DECEMBER 18, 2017

‘Tis the season! While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Here are some tips to consider. Tip #1: Consider a first come, first served approach to time-off requests, or think about closing the office for a few days to give everyone time with their families.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 22, 2017

This time of the year brings back sad memories for me as it was just prior to Christmas that my Mom went to a better place. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer and sadly lost that battle. I spend a lot of time at this time of the year reflecting back on all the good times that we had. The family dinners, the laughter, the tears of happiness as family and friends came together to share the holiday season.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 22, 2017

This year, Hireology experienced the company’s most significant growth to date, and we have our customers to thank for our success. We’ve expanded our loyal customer base, and each customer plays a significant role in the monumental growth our business has seen. We continuously identify new ways to help our customers find, hire and manage top talent.

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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.

PeopleStrategy

DECEMBER 18, 2017

‘Tis the season! While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Here are some tips to consider. Tip #1: Consider a first come, first served approach to time-off requests, or think about closing the office for a few days to give everyone time with their families.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 19, 2017

When my grandpa asked how he liked working, he was famous for responding, “if they’d ‘ve stopped paying me, I’d ‘ve stopped going.”. Workplace happiness was irrelevant to him. Work is work after all and why should it make you happy or brighten your day? In fact, sometimes our search for happiness can actually undermine us in the long-term. Also read: 25 little things that make you happy at work.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 21, 2017

The hiring landscape constantly evolves to meet the demands of today’s job seekers – and throughout the next year, hiring and talent management will experience continued change. With U.S. unemployment at a 16-year low and job seekers having countless job opportunities at the tips of their fingers, it’s critical for businesses across industries to adapt to the latest trends in order to secure top candidates.

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