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5 Creative Virtual Employee Appreciation Ideas

Achievers

With the onset of COVID-19, the “future of work” arrived sooner than expected. For years, thought leaders predicted a virtual work environment where technology would replace the traditional structures and paradigms that dictated how we worked for decades. While technology has certainly changed some of these structures, like video conferences in lieu of in-person meetings, what hasn’t changed is the deep-rooted human need to belong and be acknowledged for our contributions.

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Offer Letters: a Game Changer For Cavender Auto Family

Hireology

Hireology recently launched a product update that allows our customers to manage offer letters inside our platform. This feature allows for a fully customizable experience with personalization tokens and an option for an eSignature field, making your entire hiring process — from attracting applicants to onboarding new employees — all the more seamless.

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How To Make Work-From-Home Easier

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The idea of working from home can be appealing. You get to skip the commute and have the flexibility of working independently. However, remote work can also present some challenges. Without the structure of an office atmosphere to keep you on task, it’s easy to get distracted. Your productivity doesn’t have to suffer if you […].

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Select the Best Candidate Faster: Employment Background Checks

HR Bartender

(Editor’s note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. For the eighth consecutive year, Paycom has been named to The Oklahoman ’s top workplaces list. Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the article.). One of the things that’s amazing to me about the hiring process is that organizations will spend hours screening, interviewing and discussing candidates, but when it comes time to make a final decision, they rush i

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4 HR Predictions for 2025: Supercharge Your Employee Experience with Internal Communications

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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How to Address High Turnover With Retail Employees

Achievers

Here’s a not-so-fun fact: Retail employees leave their positions at a rate that’s over four times higher than the average turnover rate in all other industries. According to Human Resources Today, that translates to $19 billion in costs related to hiring and training new employees. The highest turnover rates are for hourly employees: 65% of them will leave their jobs for greener pastures, and it costs a full 16% of their annual salary to replace them. .

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7 myths and misconceptions about dog grooming

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Dog grooming is one of the reasons that stops people from adopting a pet. It’s seen as somewhat of a never-ending cycle of hard work for outsiders. Yet others (especially freshly mint dog owners/parents) claim that there’s nothing hard about it. So, what’s the truth? Is dog grooming hard or easy? Well, that’s very individual […].

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Improving Employee Financial Wellness in 2021

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Improving employee financial wellness in 2021. How employers can help workers achieve their financial goals and reduce financial stress in 2021. An incredible 85 percent of employees say they worked on their financial habits during the COVID-19 pandemic and 96 percent of them plan to continue improving their financial behaviors in 2021, according to research by NerdWallet.

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Which benefits have the biggest effect on employee retention and recruiting?

PeopleKeep

Significant changes to employment rates in the last year have put employers in a unique position moving into 2021. While recent projections anticipate slow job growth in the beginning of the year, a rebound is expected in the second half.

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How To Win With People Analytics

HR Digest

Machines, both simple and advanced, have been used in past several decades to help workplaces determine outputs of work and, to replace work through automation using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications. What sorts of “insight” are expected from technologies? How do organizations use personal data accumulated by machines and make predictions of different types of intelligence?

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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8 Landscaping Tips for Commercial Property Owners

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Landscaping is one of the most crucial considerations when purchasing and maintaining a commercial property. The property’s exterior is the very first thing potential tenants see. If it’s well-maintained, they’ll be more likely to choose your property over others that may not be as appealing on the outside. When you have a set land maintenance […].

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Workplace Guidelines for Coronavirus Vaccines | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

As the COVID-19 vaccine slowly rolls out across the country—and we continue to see record-high counts of COVID-19 cases—employers must consider how to proceed with vaccinating their workforces. From the legality of mandatory vaccinations to time off requests to obtain the vaccine, how can employers meet the needs of their teams to stay healthy?

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Webinar: how one company turned to an LMS to navigate the challenges of 2020

cipHR

Join our sister company Digits at 11am on 28 January to discover how our LMS supported Jardine Motors Group during difficult times. From changes to processes, to furloughing staff, the pandemic hit every industry hard in 2020, including the automotive industry. For Jardine Motors Group, the pandemic resulted in many challenges which they managed to overcome with the help of a flexible LMS.

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7 Signs of a Toxic Workplace

HR Digest

Monday blues , a bad day at the office, disagreements with a boss, dissatisfied clients, or an inadequate sales return are the usual ups and downs of working life. . A toxic environment is being in this cyclical loop on routine, and no sane person can survive this kind of a see-saw routine every day. Toxic work environments breed unrest, low morale, negativity, high turnover, and even bullying.

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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 Tested Ways to Attract the Top Talent to Your Startup

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Regardless of the size and reputation of an organization, hiring the right people can be a painful experience. Glassdoor statistics reveal that each corporate job posting attracts at least 250 resumes. Of these, only 4 to 6 get called for an interview and one gets the job. That’s a lot of time and effort screening […].

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When HR and employees are disconnected: 6 remedies

Insperity

Despite your best intentions, sometimes HR becomes out of touch with the rest of the company. Your HR team thinks everything is going great, but in fact, your employees are unsatisfied, aggrieved or disengaged. If you suspect that an HR disconnect is intensifying at your organization, you’re not alone, and you’re not without tools for mending it. To fully understand this issue, let’s explore: The key warning sign that HR’s perception of your company doesn’t align with reality How to confir

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Why Your Job Application Process Might Be Turning Away Talent

Abel HR

A fantastic opportunity to join your firm crops up and you – or your HR rep – dutifully go ahead and post it, excited to begin interviewing the marvelous talent that this top-notch job is sure to attract. And then, nothing. Crickets. Turns out that, despite your best efforts, your company may be putting up roadblocks that are preventing the candidates that you want from applying successfully to your job posting.

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How to Write Thank You Emails to Coworkers

HR Digest

Sending a formal thank you note to your colleagues for any help extended is polite and builds a sense of camaraderie, and shows gratitude and appreciation. While writing a thank you note to a coworker, it need not be overly formal (then it loses the purpose); a causal friendly tone will be appreciated. When writing the thank you note, one needs to keep certain things in mind.

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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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5 Awesome Career Ideas for Those Who Love Fitness

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There are millions of us across the world who are fitness fanatics. If you enjoy spending your free time exercising and keeping active, imagine being able to get paid for it! There are lots of occupations where you can use your expertise, knowledge, and passion to inspire others on their fitness journey. Whether you like […].

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IRS: New Form W-4 for 2021 Employee Tax Withholdings | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

In December 2020, the IRS released the final version of the 2021 Form W-4. The important tax form includes only very few changes from the 2020 version, which was overhauled to feature more accurate withholding information in a simpler, more accurate, and more private document. Here's what you need to know.

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Create A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture With 15Five’s New DEI Foundations Survey

15Five

At 15Five, we’re focused on helping customers build a culture of belonging, where each person feels safe to bring their authentic, unique, and best self to work. Creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse company isn’t just a cultural decision, it’s a mindset shift. While many organizations are starting to create anti-racist companies through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, it’s hard to know where to start, and DEI efforts can easily become side projects that aren’t embedded in an

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SoftBank accuses ex-employee of leaking 5G secrets

HR Digest

Corporate fraud and stealing of trade secrets are common accusations in Silicon Valley, but such crimes are rare and unusual in Japan. An ex-employee of SoftBank Corp has been arrested on suspicion of passing on trade secrets to his new employers—Rakuten Mobile Inc. The employee was in the mobile unit of SofBanks and is accused of carrying 4G and 5G technology to help Rakuten in its foray into its own telecom network.

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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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Protecting and Charging Smartphones

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Customers purchase high-quality cases for their smartphones for many reasons. These cases can certainly make almost any smartphone look more unique. Most of these phones look very similar to one another at a distance. When people add any sort of a case to the phone, they can instantly allow that device to genuinely stand out, […].

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Deadlines for 1095-Cs, 1095-Bs in 2021 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The start of the year means more dates for HR teams and employers to remember, including ACA filing deadlines. From fielding questions from employees about form 1095-C to knowing how to file, there’s a lot to keep track of in order to stay compliant. Read on for when ACA reporting documents need to be distributed to employees and filed with the IRS.

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How To Efficiently Use Technology In The Hiring Process

Hppy

We use technology in virtually everything we do. Whether it’s communicating with friends, completing tasks at work, or just accessing tools around the house, tech is everywhere. As digital transformation continues to influence the world around us, we’re beginning to see the benefits of technology to simplify hiring. . In an age where candidates are applying to jobs from all over the world thanks to virtual working and employees have the endless talent to sift through, technology could be the key

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Best HR Software Providers: Standard-setters in performance tracking to 401(K) management

HR Digest

Finding a suitable software provider that meets your organization’s needs is tricky. Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) these days manage a wide variety of tasks ranging from assessment to learning and strategy planning to payroll management. But it’s not so easy to find the perfect fit for your organization when there are 80 million sites that have something to say about ‘Human Resources Information Systems.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?