Achievers

JULY 25, 2019

Are you eager to improve employee engagement in the healthcare industry? Lauren Brittingham , Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center, has some words of advice. In our recent webinar covering employee recognition best practices, Brittingham reveals how she was able to successfully drive recognition across Bayhealth Medical Center, with 85 percent of all employees receiving at least one recognition each month.

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15Five

JULY 23, 2019

“What?!”. We couldn’t believe what we were hearing. This officer wanted our team of mentor-Marines to patrol the route that held the record for greatest number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) ever found in our area of operations. On foot. At night. With Afghan military partners we had just met, and who we didn’t fully trust yet. Our previous set of partners had attacked us, their own mentor team, inflicting 25 percent casualties.

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HR Digest

JULY 23, 2019

One of the most common questions Jane Harper gets at The HR Digest is: “How can I become a better HR leader?” Great leadership takes years of practice. A primary reason why it takes so long is that effective leadership traits require their own learning curve. Diane Gherson is one of the most progressive leaders that can show you qualities that will keep you at the forefront of your work life.

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Insperity

JULY 25, 2019

By ensuring your hiring practices encourage employment for people with disabilities, you can gain access to an often-untapped labor pool. In fact, making your company disability inclusive could help your business grow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate for persons with a disability was 8 percent in 2018, more than twice the rate of those with no disability.

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Wellable

JULY 22, 2019

We know that exercise is an excellent way to stay healthy. We also know that regular movement, even in short spurts , can help physical and mental health. Now, a study shows that even a short-term exercise program can yield health benefits as much as four years later.

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HR Digest

JULY 24, 2019

Sometimes, not confronting a coworker who keeps staring at you sends the wrong message. It’s a dicey situation, but one that can lead to serious ramifications when not dealt with immediately. So, how to deal with it? Hi Jane, I would like some advice on a situation I am in. An intern at work stares at me. He holds eye contact until I break it off by looking away.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 22, 2019

Did you know that Walt Disney was a model train enthusiast? Or that Emily Dickinson was an avid baker? In fact, many prominent creatives throughout history have had notable side gigs and hobbies that spurred on their creativity and provided a source of inspiration. Invaluable has put together a visual of the lesser known side […].

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UpstartHR

JULY 25, 2019

Why do I help people study for the HR certification exams? It’s simple. When I get emails like this one I received recently, there’s no way I could ever stop. Wow. So honored to be part of the process people take toward changing their HR careers for the better! Making a Good Thing Even Better. One of the things I’ve heard in the last 10+ years that I have been helping people study for the HR certification exams is that they like to study on the go.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 22, 2019

Steve Jobs had always been seen to wear a black turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. Barack Obama on most days wears dark formal wear. Director Christopher Nolan favours a blue shirt and blazer. The reason? To prevent decision fatigue. “ You’ll see I only wear grey or blue suits. I’m trying to pare down decisions. I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing.

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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 Digest

JULY 25, 2019

People are put into a position to manage others as a reflection of their proven qualities in performance, work ethics, and their ability to help others in various ways to improve. In other words, the best advice for first-time managers should be a trust of having the ability to perform their managerial duties credibly. It’s normal to think of management as difficult as a first-timer since it requires a lot of skills to maintain or raise a given bar.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 23, 2019

After working hard for your boss all year, let’s say you’ve ended up with savings over the $2,000 mark. You’ve long held an idea for a business of your own, although your inner critic tells you that it’s impossible to go freelance without connections and capital. But is it really as hard as it seems? […].

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Business Management Daily

JULY 21, 2019

If you’re experiencing recurring morale and retention problems, you might want to look inward for the cause. The post 6 signs you might be the reason your employees are quitting appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Insperity

JULY 23, 2019

As with many issues in labor and employment law, dealing with issues indicating an employee’s possible substance abuse requires HR professionals to exercise caution. But do you know how to handle signs of employee substance abuse in the workplace? The presence of an employee with possible substance abuse issues introduces risks for any company. An employee’s momentary lapse of attention can result in significant consequences, from reduced productivity to personal injury, property damage or even

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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.

HR Digest

JULY 26, 2019

Avoid foul & offensive language in the workplace. A 2007 study published in the Leadership and Organizational Development Journal by Yehuda Baruch and Stuart Jenkins of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, groups swearing into two types: social swearing and annoyance swearing. The former helps to develop group norms and cohesion while the latter, tends to increase stress for individuals and hinders positive group norms and cohesion, hampering both individuals’ and groups’ well-being.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 26, 2019

Traveling long distances to meetings and conferences can take its toll on employees, and ensuring they have the right support on these journeys will affect the overall success of the trip. Providing travel support is something often overlooked by employers, but there is plenty you can do to improve the quality of your employee’s time […].

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Hireology

JULY 26, 2019

Elevate 2019 , the only people strategy summit in retail automotive, is less than two months away. Hireology’s third annual summit will empower attendees to map out next steps to turn the people side of the business into a source of profitability and competitive advantage. At Elevate 2019, attendees will have the opportunity to connect, collaborate and champion the people side of their dealerships with fellow retail automotive leaders.

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Wellable

JULY 24, 2019

In the newly released movie, The Farewell , everyone in the family knows that the matriarch, Nai Nai, only has three months to live—except Nai Nai. The family decides not to tell Nai Nai so she won’t be worried. To see her one last time before she passes, family from the U.S. and Japan go home to China to visit Nai Nai under the guise of attending a wedding.

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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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Business Management Daily

JULY 22, 2019

Telecommuting is very popular, but the distance requires that you use team-building activities. Here are 6 you can try with your employees. . The post 6 team building activities for your telecommuting team appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 25, 2019

Staying fit and active is important at any age, but regular exercise may be even more beneficial to seniors. Staying active is crucial for seniors to prevent muscle atrophy and bone density deterioration; it helps them to avoid injury and sudden accidents. Whether it’s finding a way to more effectively manage pre-existing health conditions or […].

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Asure Software

JULY 23, 2019

Employees hired through employee referral programs tend to be better qualified and more well-suited to the employer’s company culture. Internal… The post Tips for a Successful Employee Referral Program appeared first on Asure Software.

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BerniePortal

JULY 23, 2019

Performance management techniques are changing the way companies conduct performance review meetings and goal setting. These companies are starting to adopt the continuous use of technology in place of the traditional annual paper-based review. There are some compelling reasons to consider switching to a technology that creates an ongoing line of communication between you and your employees.

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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?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 22, 2019

The Beniversal ® or eTRAC ® Prepaid Mastercard ® is easy to use for commuting expenses. Use these six tips for a hassle free experience. Fund your account one month early. Accounts are generally set up to pre-fund your commute for the coming month, not the current month. To avoid not having the funds you need, set up your funds the month before you need them.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 24, 2019

Intellectual property or IP is any intangible work, invention, or creation of the human intellect, to which an individual can claim specific rights and property, for which he can use for copyright or trademark. Nowadays, more and more businesses who possess websites are being open about IP legislation mainly because of the fact that these […].

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cipHR

JULY 25, 2019

Single sign-on makes life easier for employees and IT administrators alike – and using your HR system as the source of data will help to make network access even more secure. Single sign-on (SSO) is a crucial identity and access management (IAM) service for many organisations. But it’s a term that many non-IT professionals – such as HR teams – might not have come across before.

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Patriot Software

JULY 24, 2019

Running payroll means staying on top of your employment tax responsibilities. In addition to withholding income and payroll taxes from employee wages, you must contribute employer taxes. Unlike some other taxes, state unemployment taxes do not have a standard rate. Read on to answer What is my state unemployment tax rate? About state unemployment tax […].

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