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Advantages and disadvantages of employee voice: Why employee involvement matters

Achievers

Everyone wants to feel like they’re a part of something meaningful, and the employees at your company are no different. Getting your employees actively involved in business decisions and priorities makes them feel empowered and keeps them motivated. Discover how to create a culture of feedback with employee listening. Supporting employee voice means team members can deliver their ideas and feedback to leaders without fear of judgment or other ramifications.

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Company Wellbeing Programs Must Be Employee Centric

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. One of my takeaways from the past year is that wellbeing must be employee centric. Organizations cannot mandate wellbeing. When it comes to wellbeing programs, organizations do need to create the environment, then get out of the way and let employees engage with it. That being said, there are a few specific things organizations should consider when it comes to supporting employee wellbeing and creating the right environment for wellbeing programs to thrive.

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How Many Win Disability at Reconsideration?

Attorney Charlie Hall

Over 64 million Americans collected Social Security benefits in 2020. Social Security benefits keep up with the increase in the cost of living. These benefits provide a valuable source of income and health insurance to those workers who have become disabled. If your initial application for SSDI benefits is denied, you have the option of filing an appeal.

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My Key Take-Aways From #AFCPE2021

Money Talk

Last week, I attended the virtual 2021 AFCPE (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education) Symposium for financial educators, planners, counselors, coaches, researchers, and content creators worldwide. Below are seven of my key take-aways about personal finance content and tips for professional practice: Justice-Involved Populations Studies have found an association between incarceration and reduced financial well-being.

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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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Walking to a Better Health

Take It Personel-ly

Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise but is pretty helpful in improving general health. It’s what you can do to start on your fitness journey—taking baby steps literally and figuratively. Introducing physical activity into your life Walking is a great physical activity for all ages. It is one of the best things […].

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How Many Social Security Disaiblity Insurance (SSDI) Applicants Win Benefits at Reconsideration?

Attorney Charlie Hall

Over 64 million Americans collected Social Security benefits in 2020. Social Security benefits keep up with the increase in the cost of living. These benefits provide a valuable source of income and health insurance to those workers who have become disabled. If your initial application for SSDI benefits is denied, you have the option of filing an appeal.

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20+ Strengths and Weakness for Job Interviews

HR Digest

If you plan to apply for a job , you should be ready for the interview questions that can be hard sometimes. One of the hard questions is “Can you tell us about your strengths and weaknesses?” As this is a question that requires some thinking, you must prepare yourself in advance. . In this article, we list some of the strengths and weaknesses for job interviews so that you can have an idea of what to answer when this question arises.

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How to Foster an Ownership Culture Within Your Company – By Chelsey Beale, Fortuna Advisors

Take It Personel-ly

Nobody arbitrarily hands out a promotion. We strategically observe and guide our staff, while assessing behaviors and attributes that show someone is a candidate for advancement. If you want to show others what it takes to succeed in an upward role, start by empowering them to act like they have a stake in the company’s […].

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Vijayshankar Ananthanarayan Interview: Decoding Digital Transformation for the new world of work

Darwinbox

Digital transformation is no longer a concept for the future. The global pandemic compelled companies to go digital to not just survive but thrive in the new world of work. And what ensued was massive transformation at scale.

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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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Sample office manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

Are you looking to hire and need the perfect office manager job description to bring in top talent? Hiring is a lengthy and costly process so it’s best to get it right the first time — and that means bringing the best applicants into the interview process. In this BusinessManagementDaily.com article, we cover: Details of the administrative assistant job description.

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How to Answer ‘What is Your Greatest Strength?’

HR Digest

In job interview questions , there are always some questions that can surprise us and make us think about the correct answer. One of these moments comes when we think about how to answer what is your greatest strength question. This question might be difficult if we do not have a prepared answer. . You should think about the answer before a job interview , and you should be ready to answer it before the question arises.

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HR Calendar 2022: Compliance Dates and Holidays | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2022.

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January 18, 2022 – 1st Quarter Employers’ School Webinar

InterWest Insurance Services

January 18, 2022. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Topic – Employment Law Updates 2022! JOIN US TO LEARN MORE : In this session of the Employers’ School, we will discuss the new employment laws taking effect in 2022 as well as significant court decisions and litigation trends from the preceding year. We will also provide practical strategies for addressing the impact of these changes on your business, including support in handling requests for COVID-related accommodations and how to determine your p

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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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Pulse Check – Should Technology Be Used To Prevent Burnout?

Wellable

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is characterized by “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy.”.

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Why every business should offer floating holidays

Business Management Daily

Companies are always looking for ways to improve their employee benefits packages to best attract top talent. Businesses are also currently taking a closer look for ways to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion within their workforce. Adding floating holidays as an extra perk in your benefits package can help you accomplish both of these goals, and help your employees achieve a better work-life balance.

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How to Show Employee Appreciation with an Office Holiday Party

BerniePortal

Q4 can be overwhelming, especially if you’re rolling out open enrollment while wrapping up a fiscal year. But the holiday season means much more than handling special PTO requests during a blackout period. This year, don’t overlook one of your best opportunities for giving thanks and showing employees your appreciation: the Office Holiday Party! Here’s why the office holiday party matters and how to plan yours.

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What to Know About Incorporation and Taxation

Kollath CPA

Operating as a sole proprietorship or general partnership is the least complicated way to run a business, and many small businesses never move beyond that. But businesses that go with the easy option may be missing out on some advantages. Learn more about What to Know About Incorporation and Taxation: To separate the personal from the business. . In the eyes of the law, a sole proprietor has full responsibility for his or her business.

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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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COVID-19 Aftermath For Working Women

Wellable

This blog was written by a guest contributor, Lisa Taylor, Founder of The Hive Holistic.

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Major Health Systems, Hospital-at-Home Company Launch Advocacy Effort

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

A coalition launched by several major health systems and a hospital-at-home company aims to continue delivering hospital-level-at-home care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. McDermott+Consulting Vice President Mara McDermott said providers have demonstrated that the model is “of high value to patients.” “At the end of the pandemic, without some sort of extension, the […].

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5 Best HR Management Certifications in 2022

HR Lineup

The human resource department is responsible for overseeing the activities of organizational personnel. This includes finding the right candidates and keeping them motivated to keep the business ahead of the competition. However, as much as you are dedicated to overseeing employees’ activities, have you ever thought about advancing your career? Well, the best HR management certification programs in 2022 can be of great help in acquiring additional skills and knowledge in succeeding in your caree

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The Link between Loneliness and Mental Health

Take It Personel-ly

People, in general, started to become more withdrawn during the past decades, but today, with COVID-19 and its many social distancing rules, people experience loneliness more than ever before. But what exactly is loneliness, and more importantly, how can it affect human mental health? Can we battle loneliness and how? Let’s find out in the […].

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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?

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Top 9 strategies for helping your employees reach their goals

Insperity

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Many times, the goals we set for ourselves and others are not reached. As a workplace leader, you may play an important role in setting goals for employees. But why are goals so often challenging to stick with? Here are some of the most common reasons: The goal doesn’t tap into anything team members are passionate about or align with their core values.

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Hospitals Push Back Against HHS Slashing of Reimbursement Rates

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Hospitals are pushing back after the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cut Medicaid reimbursement rates to participating hospitals under the 340B drug discount program. According to this article published in The Well News, 340B program supporters have filed a petition with the Supreme Court, arguing that HHS failed to collect sufficient data […].

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What Is Variable Pay, and How Exactly Does it Work?

Patriot Software

As an employer, you want to see your employees succeed and grow along with your company. To reward employees for great performance, you may decide to give them variable pay. But, what is variable compensation exactly? What is variable pay? Variable pay, also sometimes referred to as incentive pay or commission, is a way to […] READ MORE.

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Fentanyl is Killing, Still.

Florida Workers' Comp

The Guardian recently published an expose of drug overdose in America. The glacial pace at which we have come to grips with this crisis is intriguing and disappointing. The story is titled " How fentanyl is unfolding as one of America’s greatest tragedies. " Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. Despite some voices alarmed with opioids, it is a pandemic that has run largely unabated.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.