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LinkedIn Reactions Expand Professional Communication

HR Bartender

As a human resources professional, one of the things I’m constantly reminding managers about is the need to personalize communication. Especially when it comes to recognition or acknowledgements. Simply saying, “Good Job!” to everyone isn’t sufficient. I’m not saying that you have to strike the phrase “Good Job!” from your vocabulary, but we need to be more expressive.

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5 manager mistakes that cause low employee engagement

Insperity

Did you know that bad management is typically the root cause of low employee engagement? If you’ve made organizational changes to improve engagement, but some of your employees remain withdrawn, you may need to revisit what’s happening at the local work group level, which is directed by your managers. Addressing employee engagement issues may not be a simple fix.

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5 Habits That Are Killing Your Work Productivity

HR Digest

We spent years cultivating habits – some good and bad. Some of these habits are formed consciously while some, unconsciously. These are the habits are hard to break into. On the same note, some of these habits are hard to form. In this article, we will dissect into five productivity-killing habits. Most of these habits are counterproductive. You may find yourself unable to resist when working.

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What Happens When You Dissolve A Corporation?

Take It Personel-ly

When a corporation is dissolved, it no longer legally exists and, in most cases, its debts disappear as well. State laws usually give additional time beyond the dissolution for creditors to file suits for failure to pay any corporate debts or for the wrongful distribution of corporate assets. A corporation might need to be dissolved […].

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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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Sleep isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a business imperative

BetterUp

In 2018, organizations spent $366 billion. on employee development. The investment in human capital is warranted, but research suggests that—within this investment—businesses are. neglecting the most powerful, no-cost performance enhancer: Sleep. Sleep is critical to peak performance. In sports, experts suggest. that the most consistent peak performers tend to also be those who. consistently get enough high-quality sleep.

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3 Things Productive Employees Do Before Noon

HR Digest

Many of us struggle to be more productive. Some struggle to get started, while others seem to have a problem maintaining consistency. The answer lies in developing productivity-boosting habits. In this article, you’ll learn what most productive employees do differently. Follow the 80/20 rule. Also known as the Pareto Principle , the 80/20 rule is a life-changing concept of time management.

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How to Keep Virtual Teams Engaged

Take It Personel-ly

Technology and logistical arrangements get a lot of attention when it comes to ensuring remote workers’ success. It’s important to also factor in one of the most crucial elements of any positive employee relationship – engagement. According to Huffington Post, employee engagement impacts companies in 10 crucial ways. Tips for Avoiding Out of Sight Becoming […].

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Gender pay gap reporting 2020: what’s required?

cipHR

From the snapshot date and reporting deadline, to where to view other employers’ reports, here’s everything you need to know about gender pay gap reporting. We answer some of the most common questions about gender pay gap reports, their effectiveness so far in reducing gender pay inequality, and the prospect of the requirements being extended to a wider group of employers. .

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Best-Self Management Podcast, Episode 5: Design Thinking In HR

15Five

Design thinking is a powerful tool for any creative to use, be it product designers, architects, interior designers—you name it. But, have you ever considered leveraging it to guide your culture or HR initiatives? Design thinking in HR is used to create impactful employee experiences within an organizational culture. Welcome back to the Best-Self Management Podcast !

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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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Why Talented People Procrastinate At Work

HR Digest

Talented individuals understand that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset allows them to overcome problems in order to achieve success. But it is often contrasted by procrastination due to their desire to achieve perfectionism. This means they avoid doing tasks because they fear failure. While many think that being talented is enough to achieve success, it is actually quite the opposite when you’re also dealing with chronic procrastination.

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How Exercising Will Help You As An Entrepreneur

Take It Personel-ly

It is commonly known that physical workout is essential for general body health. Exercising helps people to overcome serious ailments and also prevent some diseases. It is until some physical exercise experts spoke and highlighted the importance of exercising to business growth. An entrepreneur can give a good boost to his business through regular exercising […].

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Social Round-Up: Good-bye Summer, Hello Open Enrollment!

WEX Inc.

Summer is a time for backyard BBQ's and family vacations - however, it also time to design your upcoming Open Enrollment plan. We've been sharing our tips on various social media platforms to help you exceed all expectations when it comes to Open Enrollment. You may have seen a few, but if you haven't, make sure you are following us on your platform of choice: LinkedIn.

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11 Strategies for HR to Improve Employee Experience

Vantage Circle

If you have a business, you understand the importance of customer experience. Sure, your customers drive your business. But who drives these customers towards your business? Companies often forget about their most important asset- their employees. As Sir Richard Branson rightly said, Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.

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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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Survey: Despite Benefits, Employees Are Taking Less Vacations

Wellable

Dedication to work is a good quality for employees, but taking time off for leisure is critical for their health and company success. This is why employers should take their vacation policy and its utilization into consideration when thinking about employee well-being and productivity.

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6 Things to Consider for Great Packaging

Take It Personel-ly

You only have one shot when it comes to making a first impression. Whether it is a job interview, date, or social event, the initial meet and greet is important. The same applies to any business. When someone purchases your product, especially online, they want to feel justified in their purchase. Holding a package that […].

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Form 944 vs. 941: Which Should You File?

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer, you know the importance of depositing and reporting payroll taxes. The IRS requires that employers report taxes quarterly or annually on Form 941 or 944. What’s the difference between Form 944 vs. 941? Form 944 vs. 941 Form 941 and 944 are the two forms that employers use to report employee […]. The post Form 944 vs. 941: Which Should You File?

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Employee Burnout: Understanding and Tackling It

Vantage Circle

When a new employee joins in, you might have seen how enthusiastic and full of energy they are at first. But as time passes by, they become part of that unproductive plague, or a situation comes when your employees feel emotionally wasted and are not able to pull off their job? If you have faced such situations then you are not the only one. Being unproductive, lacking composure, lacking focus are a few symptoms that your employees might be facing which are a part of common epidemic spreading th

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Caregivers Need Wellness Too

Wellable

When employers think about wellness benefits, they usually have their employees’ well-being in mind. They often think about employee health in terms of actions, such as being more physically active or eating better, an individual can take to improve their well-being. As a result, companies often ignore the impact an employee’s loved ones may have on their health, especially when those loved ones are in poor health.

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Effective Ways to Keep Your Millennial and Gen Z Employees Productive

Take It Personel-ly

Today’s workforce is a fusion of different generations, which goes to show that the work environment we have now is growing into a more diverse and complex setting. One of the challenges of having a multigenerational team is avoiding getting burned-out, as each generation has its own way of approaching work. Let’s focus on millennial […].

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Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights

Patriot Software

At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws. What is maternity leave? Maternity leave is time off […]. The post Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

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20 Engaging Office Event Ideas That Your Employees Will Love

Vantage Circle

If you lead a corporate lifestyle you must be accustomed to the relentless stress of your daily work life. Stress builds up over time and it brings with it decreased productivity , lack of focus, health conditions, etc. This is why every corporation needs a day once in a while for everyone to get together and have fun in a non-stressful work environment.

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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.

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How Does Remote Working Work?

Best Money Moves

How does remote working work? The best remote work policies give employees flexibility and a better work-life balance without sacrificing productivity. Remote work, or telecommuting, increased significantly (159 percent) between 2005 and 2017, according to a report by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. “Talent shortages are fueling the growth of workplace flexibility right now because not only is it one of the most sought-after benefits among job seekers today, it also expands the talent p

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How to Make Your Business Energy Efficient

Take It Personel-ly

The goal of every firm is the maximization of profits. Expanding a company’s profits is usually the result of either of two things; reduction of expenses or increase in production. Being energy efficient is a great way for any business to improve revenue. Energy costs represent one of the most fluctuating and highest expenses […].

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Employer review sites: Time to take them seriously

Business Management Daily

Employer review sites have become a major part of career consideration. As an employer, you should be taking them seriously. “The majority of job seekers read at least six reviews before forming an opinion of a company,” writes Rob Petersen in an article for BarnRaisers.com. “Employees rank as the most trusted influencers when communicating about their company’s engagement and integrity.”.

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7 Benefits of Having Strong Employee Relations in your Organization

Vantage Circle

Having good employee relations is one of the vital aspects of a successful business plan in today’s date. It won’t be wrong to say that the mantra to keep your business on track is having good mutual understanding and sharing a strong bond with the employees. It is your employees who are responsible for everything that happens in the workplace. However, the numero uno point for nurturing trust and understanding with your employees is to have a good relationship with them.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.