Achievers
JULY 9, 2019
Companies spend more than $100 billion every year trying to improve employee engagement in the workplace. Despite their efforts, employee engagement numbers remain under 35 percent. It’s vital for employers to understand the role employee disengagement plays in overall business success. Here’s a look at ten shocking stats on employee disengagement. 1.
HR Digest
JULY 11, 2019
It’s easy to get resume action verbs wrong. That’s probably why they’ve gotten such a bad reputation – most people dump action words to get past automated scanning tools. It’s even worse if your expertise doesn’t line up cleanly with the position you’re applying for. A better approach is to be specific about your goal and how you intend to bring your skills and expertise to the position.
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15Five
JULY 8, 2019
Despite what we have been told, human beings are not fixed. Every person possesses the ability to learn, grow, and transform into better versions of themselves. No one has to stay mired inside limiting beliefs or circumstances, and we as business leaders have the responsibility to guide our people towards greatness. This profound realization is what led to the creation of 15Five.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 11, 2019
Feedback is essential to every organization and individual in order to grow. It seems, though, that some organizations are stuck with annual feedback. This means employees only receive feedback on their work once a year in an official meeting. In order for them to really improve and thrive, employees need more than that. Real-time VS […].
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Best Money Moves
JULY 10, 2019
How does financial wellness affect health? Recent research looks at the link between financial stress, health and how financial wellness programs can help. Several recent studies ask how finances affect the health of employees and some researchers took it a step further to examine how financial wellness programs correlate with better health outcomes.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
15Five
JULY 11, 2019
Working remotely has previously been an exception few companies were willing to make for their people. In fact, up until the early 70’s, telecommuting was unheard of. Office optics determined how you were perceived by your manager and co-workers, and being “absent” meant you were not contributing. But new companies are now rethinking their remote workforce policies along with other cultural and performance strategies.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 8, 2019
We’ve all experienced it. The fatigue, difficulty in concentrating, the droopy eyelids! It’s the much dreaded ‘mid-day slump. And, we all know just how much of a toll it can take on our productivity. If only there was some way to kick it off. Well, as it turns out there is! Check out these 10 […].
PeopleStrategy
JULY 8, 2019
According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. And, sadly, almost two-thirds (62 percent) of survey participants said their employer is not a resource for healthcare-related questions. While the terminology related to healthcare and employee benefits may be second nature to HR professionals and benefits administrators, it is a good bet many of the terms are unknown or misu
Business Management Daily
JULY 9, 2019
If and when to use hiring tools such as background checks for employment and criminal background checks depends on many factors. The post Criminal background checks in the Ban the Box era appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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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
HR Digest
JULY 6, 2019
Flextime is supposed to promote and facilitate work-life balance. A study from Germany suggests otherwise. Men and women with children reported that flexible working left them with less free time than working conventional hours. Research by the Hans Böckler Foundation examined men and women with children on flexible working schedules. Men, in particular, work longer hours when working flexibly.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 9, 2019
You cannot avoid talking about online visitor data when the subject of web analytics crops up since it’s one of your primary sources of customer data. Each visit, click, or form signup that takes place on your website can give you tremendous insights about what appeals to users well enough for them to respond to […].
Insperity
JULY 9, 2019
Your company’s workplace culture and brand are permanently linked. Business leaders often view it as a one-or-the-other undertaking, but that’s a mistake. If you want to build or refresh one, you should couple them both together. Impossible, you say? Too much of a heavy administrative lift? Keep reading, you’re in for a surprise. When you address culture and brand simultaneously, you’ll discover these two parts of any corporate psyche have a mutually beneficial symbiosis.
WEX Inc.
JULY 8, 2019
Summer is a busy time of year and, as with most things, the social media world is just as fast-paced. It can be challenging to balance your work schedule, plan summer vacations, and keep up on our LinkedIn updates! If you’re already following us on LinkedIn, you know that we post continuous updates about the HR industry, latest employee benefits trends, and tips and tricks from our favorite benefits experts.
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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 11, 2019
The closely watched claimant-count level of US unemployment declined to a three-month low last week, suggesting a robust labor market that could help support U.S. economic growth. US unemployment rate edged up to 3.7% but was still near 50-year lows. US Jobless claims dropped to 209,000 in the week ended July 6, which included the July 4 holiday, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 10, 2019
Many of us have been taught not to enter conflicts, to be diplomatic about any hostility, but not a lot of us were taught to stand up for ourselves when threatened. If you ever got bullied at school, you probably first tried to brush it off, and you only went to your parents or your […].
UpstartHR
JULY 10, 2019
When we think AARP we think retirement, but with more workers staying in the workforce even longer than ever before, the organization is increasingly focusing on careers and employment conversations to guide its members. The tip of the spear in those educational efforts is Heather Tinsley-Fix, Ben’s guest on the show today. . Heather is particularly interested in AI, bias, and how to eliminate ageism in the workplace, but she has an amazing knack for snackable sound bites that can change y
BerniePortal
JULY 9, 2019
Dynamic Duo: NBI & Associates + Cooper Simmons. BerniePortal is more than just a software platform to its licensees—it’s a partnership! In order to demonstrate our commitment to this approach, we’ve asked broker partner David Beach at NBI & Associates and BerniePortal Advisor Success team member, Cooper Simmons, to share more about their partnership and experience working together.
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
HR Digest
JULY 9, 2019
Have you ever tried to think of why a new employee would suddenly develop mixed feeling over a dream job in just a few weeks? Poor or unimpressive “employee induction” process could be the cause. The employee induction process is a means by which “new employees learn and adapt to the norms and expectations of the organization to quickly reach maximum productivity,” according to SHRM.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 12, 2019
Employees typically enter into a contract prior to start working with a new employer. The contract outlines the duties, pay and obligations of the employee to the employer. It also protects the employee from being fired at a moment’s notice. A contract is breached when either the employer or employee fails to obey its obligations. […].
Wellable
JULY 10, 2019
Numerous studies show that sitting is bad for your health. Prolonged inactivity, such as sitting at a desk all day, has been linked to lower physical and emotional well-being. Now, a recent study delves deeper into sitting and found that all sitting is not the same. Researchers at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that sitting during leisure periods may be worse for your health than sitting at work.
BerniePortal
JULY 11, 2019
Open enrollment doesn't have to be a headache. Who wants to be buried in paperwork at the end of the year? With open enrollment right around the corner, now is the time to strategize your Q4 game plan. BerniePortal sales team leader Craft Hayes shared his advice for strategically planning the fourth quarter for smoother renewals in our “Best Q4 Ever” webinar.
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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?
Patriot Software
JULY 8, 2019
Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise. If your employees work in a state with mandatory sick […]. The post Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 12, 2019
One of the business trends that has evolved and continues to do so is outsourcing. As companies try to be competitive in their industry, outsourcing becomes a viable solution. Your company only needs to determine which among the several types of outsourcing model to sign up for. For example, through staff leasing, you’re able to […].
WEX Inc.
JULY 11, 2019
Discovering qualified candidates and keeping positions filled is a top concern for even the most sought after companies. So, how can human resources professionals combat these issues for continued organizational growth? We recommend building an effective onboarding process for new employees. An employee onboarding strategy is a key component in helping new hires acclimate to their positions and become valued members of the team.
Wellable
JULY 8, 2019
As companies develop their wellness offerings, leaders may wonder how their benefits compare to those from other companies, what initiatives are trending, and what areas to focus on in the future. Fortunately, the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) published the 2019 Employee Benefits Survey , which examines the 250 benefits companies are most likely to offer.
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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.
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