Achievers

MAY 14, 2019

During the lean periods when finances are stretched too tight, and you need a quick solution, employee benefits are often first on the chopping block. While this might seem like a necessary course of action, it can be a detrimental shot to the team morale. Evaluate your employee benefits. Reducing or eliminating employee benefits can affect motivation and amplify “retaliatory behavior,” says Sigal Barsade, professor of business management at the University of Pennsylvania.

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15Five

MAY 14, 2019

Every great leader possesses unique leadership skills that have propelled them to the top, but one quality they all share is a strong commitment to continuous learning. Take Bill Gates, the legendary founder of Microsoft, who reads over 50 books a year. This is Gates’ primary way of gaining new knowledge and testing his understanding. But in case you’re not ready to average four books a month, we’ve gathered five powerful TED talks below, each focusing on a particular facet of leadership, from l

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HR Digest

MAY 11, 2019

Unconscious bias is hard-wired into our brains. It’s a survival mechanism, so basic and below our conscious radar. It helps us better sift through the constant stream of information to make accurate decisions based on instinct rather than logic. What’s more, everyone harbors them and takes them into the workplace. In fact, studies demonstrate bias across nearly every organizational activity and for nearly every group of people.

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Insperity

MAY 14, 2019

You’re not perfect and that’s OK. Once you’ve accepted that, you can begin to reorient your mindset from feeling bad about making mistakes to recognizing your faults and learning from failure. Sure, you want to succeed. Everyone does. But you must realize that the road to success is often littered with past failures. The difference between successful people and everyone else is their determination to turn failure into life lessons that strengthen their resolve.

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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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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 13, 2019

It is indeed true that working in a warehouse company can be a hard, harsh, and a demanding job for any employee. More often, operation in warehouse spaces especially in Kansas City can be painstaking. However, there are some processes that you can do so that you can improve and lighten these processes. Here are […].

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HR Digest

MAY 14, 2019

The importance of having a positive work culture can never be overestimated. Employees are a company’s most important assets. Ensuring that they feel valued and are happy, is crucial for every company. However, creating a positive workplace culture where employees can thrive and work to their full potential, is a daunting task and requires continuous efforts from everyone involved in leadership.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 17, 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Benefits. Second only to compensation, health insurance is one of the most important benefits employers offer. Yet with rising health care costs and an increasing number of options to choose from, whether employees understand their benefits plan - or not - continues to be a challenge for employers and HR pros alike.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 17, 2019

Like many people, you no doubt struggle to get your workout routine to stick. All it can take is a quick change to your schedule or your day, and all of your progress grinds to a halt. Worried that might be you? Then there are some useful tips for making sure you stick to the […].

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Wellable

MAY 13, 2019

While smartphones can help people stay in constant contact with friends, give turn-by-turn directions to the coolest new restaurant, look up the name of the bass player from a 70s rock band—and of course, make phone calls—new studies suggest that this overload of information may be harmful.

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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

MAY 16, 2019

We are just a few days away from knowing who will sit on the iron throne. With it we’ll bid farewell to our favorite GOT characters. Until of course, we are blessed a GOT prequel or GOT sequel. Game of thrones has been a lot more than just a fantasy show. It made us wonder, made us laugh, made us gasp when our favorite GOT characters were brutally killed en masse, and it definitely left us wanting for more.

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UpstartHR

MAY 14, 2019

Ten years ago I started this blog. One of my earliest posts was about the critical importance of treating people like adults and training for the attitudes and behaviors we want, not just those we don’t want. Is it still true today? You decide. . AKA An open letter to HR professionals who think it’s a good idea to regulate the snot out of everything.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 17, 2019

We pass through buildings, board trains, cross bridges, and traverse all of the world’s buildings often without stopping to think what it took to build them. But the developers behind these structures aren’t just talented architects — in many cases, they’re multi-billionaires who’ve successfully erected not just some of the most impressive facades in history […].

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Wellable

MAY 15, 2019

Companies are looking at innovative offerings as part of their wellness programs. Genetic testing is one that is gaining some traction. The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that last year, 18% of organizations offered genetic testing, a 6% increase from 2016.

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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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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2019

Skinny shaming can be as harmful as fat shaming. A coworker’s remarks on appearance at work can rise to microaggressions and lead to actionable harassment. Read Jane Harper’s take on how to respond to offensive comments at work. I lead a small team at a small-sized enterprise. To make Friday a little sweeter, and definitely, a day employees look forward to, we have lunch together.

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Hireology

MAY 17, 2019

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that unemployment reached the lowest rate in 50 years, at 3.6 percent. And there are currently 7.5 million job openings in the U.S. The low unemployment rate is significantly impacting businesses across industries – and small businesses are getting hit the most when it comes to hiring qualified employees.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 14, 2019

Every business needs a business website these days or you run the risk that no one will take you seriously. Unfortunately, the other 30 million small businesses in the US alone also put up websites. That means you can’t phone it in when you set up your business website. A hum-drum site will leave your […].

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WEX Inc.

MAY 11, 2019

At benefitexpress, we're always looking for driven individuals to join our growing team. If you or anyone you know is looking to be part of an organization with big company capabilities but a tight-knit feel, we want to know! From client advocates, technology gurus and benefits experts, we're looking to fill multiple open positions across a variety of departments.

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Insperity

MAY 16, 2019

In a leader’s desire for encouraging employee engagement , inspiring discretionary effort is the crown jewel. The greatest company success stories can be traced to employees who went above and beyond at work – to fine-tune the final product, to reimagine the marketing strategy, to make one more cold call. How can you inspire discretionary effort in your employees, especially ones who might already care deeply?

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Business Management Daily

MAY 13, 2019

Is the Google suite right for your office? Check out this comparison of the three main programs before you make any moves. The post Transitioning to G Suite: What you’ll miss and what to do about it appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 16, 2019

Historically, women have been underrepresented in leadership roles. Luckily, roles are shifting and women are making great strides. Strong women in all industries are shattering the glass ceiling. So much so, that women-owned businesses in the U.S. have increased by 68%. This rings true in government as well. While we have a long way to […].

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15Five

MAY 15, 2019

My name is Alex and I’m a software engineer. Given the stereotypes about people in my line of work, what I’m about to say next may come as a shock… but, I actually don’t mind meetings. I even look forward to my weekly one-on-one with my manager. Lately, I’ve noticed that a lot of the advice written about managing engineers comes from the point-of-view of an experienced manager, and is based on what has worked for them.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 12, 2019

HRA or HSA? It seems like a simple enough question. But, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) prove to be a little mind boggling for people. Many people overlook the key benefits, or confuse HRAs and HSAs with FSAs. For the most part, people tend to understand Medical FSAs. With a Medical FSA, you make an election.

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cipHR

MAY 15, 2019

Starting a network of former employees is simple, and a cost-effective way to fill roles. So why don’t more organisations have an alumni programme? Many of us have got a job through people we know, with studies estimating that between 60% and 85% of all roles are secured thanks to our professional contacts. The traditional way of networking is usually candidate to company, but that’s changing as employers build their own alumni networks.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 16, 2019

Are you someone who is growing more and more interested in digital marketing? Then you should look to get a VPN. While it might not seem the case to begin with, a VPN has many advantages for anyone who is taking part in digital marketing. According to research by Bestvpn.uk.com, 25% of internet users have […].

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Hppy

MAY 14, 2019

The technological revolution has transformed the way we conduct business, but it has also brought with it several new challenges and risks. One of the biggest of these challenges is the topic of data protection in an online world seemingly swarming with hackers, fraudsters and cyber-criminals. A data breach (when an unauthorized person accesses confidential information about your business or your customers) can have disastrous consequences in more ways than one.

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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.

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