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How to Keep Employees Engaged and Happy

Take It Personel-ly

A 700-person experiment conducted by the Social Market Foundation and the University of Warwick’s Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy in Britain showed that productivity increased by an average of 12% in employees who were happy, and reached as high as 20% above the control group. These results show that happy employees are […].

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Is Your Talking Style Mental Health Friendly? Three Tips to Improve Your Conversations at Work

Achievers

Do you know a professional with a superhuman ability to welcome criticism? Of course not, yet for over a century employees have been expected to leave their emotions at home and assume a Teflon-like ability to handle anything that’s said to them. Cognitive science has discredited this crazy notion by proving we can’t choose to be unemotional any more than we can chose to live without breathing.

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The Conference Swag HR Pros Want Most #SHRM19

HR Bartender

A few weeks ago, I asked the question, “ What’s your favorite type of conference swag? ” A huge thanks for sharing your thoughts! I must say that I’m a bit surprised at the results. Here they are: Food and drink related items were at the top of the list. I wasn’t surprised at the requests for Yetis – they’re one of my all-time personal faves. But I was happily surprised at the mentions of stainless straws and chip clips.

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7 Intriguing Employee Engagement Trends for 2019

15Five

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”. A fireman! A rooster! (I actually said this.). As children, we were asked this question over and over again. Even now as adults we ask the same question to the kids in our lives. It could just be a way to humor ourselves with the adorable answers we get, but truly, even from a young age we understand that the career path we pursue becomes a strong part of our identity.

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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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Is Coworking the Office of the Future?

Take It Personel-ly

Modern working life is evolving – fast. Whether you’re an employee or an employer it’s hard to ignore this fact, though plenty of companies do seem to be burying their heads in the sand about this fact. For that reason, it’s important to consider the factors which will soon be affecting the workplace. And one […].

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How to Retain Hourly Employees

Best Money Moves

How to retain hourly employees. Research by Shiftboard uncovered what matters most to these workers to help you improve job satisfaction and reduce hourly worker turnover. Half of hourly employees would take a pay cut for more control over their schedule or better health benefits, according to recent research by Shiftboard. “There are nearly 82 million hourly workers in the U.S., and they make up more than half of the American workforce,” said Steve O’Brian, Vice President of Marketing at Shiftb

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The Impact of Bad Software on Employee Experience

15Five

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6 Strategies to Help You Get Through Job Loss

Take It Personel-ly

Without a doubt, losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences you’ll have to deal with. You’re likely going to be flooded feelings of anxiety, stress, anger, or even depression. As expected, after you lose your job, a lot will need to change with regards to your lifestyle, living situation, and even […].

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Understanding and Utilizing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Vantage Circle

What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional Intelligence is the capability to identify, manage, evaluate and understand our own emotions and also of the people around us. The concept of emotional intelligence was introduced by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer in 1990. The idea was generalized in 1995 by psychologist and author Daniel Goleman after the release of his book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ.

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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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Ditch maternity leave for parental leave – here’s why

Insperity

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Six ways to have an eco-friendly office

cipHR

From cutting plastic use to rethinking your office space, discover how you can reduce your business’s effect on our environment. More and more of our decisions as consumers are influenced by the impact of our choices on the environment, as the negative impact of human life on the natural world is becoming clearer and more better understood. For example, scientists have discovered single-use plastics in deep-sea trenches , while the World Health Organisation has reported that more than 90% of the

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How Learning Literature Concepts Can Help Your Daily Life

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Some of the concepts that you learn in school will have an obvious impact on your life going forward and others will have more subtle effects. Many people think that unless you are planning on becoming a writer or English teacher, you will not need to learn literature concepts and how they shape the story. […].

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Employee Satisfaction With Health Plans Improving, Still Room To Grow

Wellable

It’s commonly thought that employees are increasingly dissatisfied with their healthcare plan, but a new survey suggests this may not be the case. The J.D. Power 2019 Commercial Member Health Plan Study asked nearly 29,000 commercial health plan members in 22 regions in the United States about their experience and member engagement in 147 health plans.

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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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Top Entry-Level Jobs for Literature Majors

HR Digest

Finding suitable entry-level jobs for literature majors depends on a lot of factors. Of course, most people who choose careers in literature already have a long list of top-paying jobs for literature majors they are focusing on. Do you have a passion for publishing or language translation? Yes, the set of skills you find yourself more comfortable with can be crucial in choosing an entry-level job.

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What to Consider When Creating a Pet Friendly Office Policy

Asure Software

By some estimates, Millennials will comprise 50% of the workforce by next year. Their priorities when choosing employers and their… The post What to Consider When Creating a Pet Friendly Office Policy appeared first on Asure Software.

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5 Employee Retention Strategies to Keep Your Team Intact and Motivated

Take It Personel-ly

A good business owner knows that their employees are the business’ most valuable resource. Unfortunately, employees leave their jobs for greener pastures all the time, and retaining them can seem difficult. If you want your company to benefit from the labor of your best and brightest, it’s vital that you start thinking about the ways […].

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2020 HSA Limits Announced

Benefit Resource Inc.

2020 HSA Contribution Limit. The HSA limits for contributions are set to increase in 2020 according to Revenue Procedure 2019-25 , released today by the IRS. Individuals age 55 or older can continue to make an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution. Individual : $3,550 (up from $3,500 in 2019). Family : $7,100 (up from $7,000 in 2019). HSA HDHP Requirements.

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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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CEO Turnover Rate Has Hit a Record High

HR Digest

According to a new study by Strategy&, the consulting arm of PwC, CEO turnovers reached 17.5 percent last year, the highest since the inception of the survey in 2000. The study, which analyzed CEO successions at the world’s 2,500 largest companies reports that while the median tenure of a CEO has now plunged to only five years, 19 percent of all CEOs remain in position for 10 or more years, consistently, over the time period analyzed.

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Four Steps to be a Better Interviewer

Abel HR

Sifting through a pile of resumes is arduous, but actually interviewing the faces behind those crisp papers is a whole other anxiety-inducing endeavor. Interviewing is not only an art form but an art form where the stakes are really high. If you fail to weed out the undesirables, you’ll wind up costing your company both time and money and you’re equally in trouble if you miss a superstar who then lands a position at your competition.

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The Workforce as 100 People: Diversity in the UK Workplace

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Diversity is an important thing. The collaboration of ideas, backgrounds, and cultures can often be a catalyst for new approaches that pay dividends in many walks of life. This is particularly true when it comes to the workplace. To assess how diverse the UK workplace currently is, office furniture suppliers Viking have undertaken a snapshot […].

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9 Sure Shot Ways To Reduce Employee Attrition

Vantage Circle

Table of Contents. The Employee Attrition Formula. Types of Attrition. How does attrition happen? Difference between Employee Attrition and Turnover. The Stats. The Cost of Attrition. How to Reduce Employee Attrition? Finally. An employee's motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. -Bob Nelson. According to cambridge dictionary, "Attrition is the process of gradually making something weaker and destroying it." Employee attrition follows the same de

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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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Best Cities to Work Remotely & Living Cheap

HR Digest

The best cities to work remotely must feature high marks of racial tolerance, friendliness to foreigners, regional stability and safe enough for women, aside from aggressively supporting a tech-lifestyle. Cost of living and the available outdoor activities are also major factors, though some people wouldn’t mind spending extra bucks to relax in some of their favorite cities.

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Solving The Leadership Development Dilemma

BetterUp

by Dr. Damian Vaughn, Chief Programs Officer at BetterUp. Organizations today face a common challenge: they are struggling to develop leaders of tomorrow. The pace of change in business is head-spinning. Advanced technologies continue to reshape business models, customer and employee expectations, and entire industries—creating a complex and uncertain workplace.

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Weekend Reading: How Online Gaming Can Positively Affect Future Generations

Take It Personel-ly

We know that online gaming has evolved from a common leisure activity you can do with friends to a very profitable career. But even to this day, some parents still think that video games are a waste of time and do nothing beneficial to society. This way of thinking is a thing of the past […].

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Job burnout is a real syndrome: So how do you prevent it?

Business Management Daily

Being committed to the job is one thing, but if you or your employees feel required to be available 24/7, you could all be headed for burnout. The post Job burnout is a real syndrome: So how do you prevent it? appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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.