Achievers
MAY 22, 2019
Long gone are the days where we simply checked in and checked out of work. With the average American working 47 hours a week , and many working over 50, work isn’t just something we do, it is an indicator of who we are, who we spend our time with, and what problems we are interested in solving. Why then is it 16% of the global workforce is engaged, and only 17% here at home are engaged ?
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 24, 2019
A great company culture leads to many things – happier and engaged employees, high performance and high retention. More and more candidates want to join a company that has a positive company culture. So, before you come up with recruitment strategies, focus on building a great company culture. Here are 7 ways to do so. […].
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15Five
MAY 21, 2019
Pop quiz: in what year was the term “telecommuting” coined? Even trivia connoisseurs may be surprised by the answer. Like most, you may have guessed a time after the invention of the internet, but in fact, the first known remote worker was an employee of NASA in the early 70’s. (So perhaps a very remote worker?) In 1979, the Washington Post published the article “ Working at Home Can Save Gasoline ,”and from there the idea of telecommuting gained popularity.
Best Money Moves
MAY 22, 2019
Two million students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree this year and enter the workforce. MAVY Poll surveyed recent graduates on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs to determine which employee benefits would most help them achieve their financial goals as they begin their job search. “The job market, and therefore the employee benefits market, is constantly evolving.
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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
UpstartHR
MAY 20, 2019
Leading an HR team is a complex series of tasks. Not only are you driving value for the business and caring for the employees, but you’re also running a team of HR pros dedicated to improving the organization as well. Stepping into any new position can be a challenge, and taking on a role as an HR executive at a new firm is no picnic. However, having the right mindset can take you a long way. .
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15Five
MAY 23, 2019
How many times have you heard the phrase, “communication is key?” If you’re anything like me, the advice has now become trite, losing any significance or weightiness it once had. But ignoring this advice with any relationship can be detrimental to the deep connection you are trying to create with another person. When we aren’t intentional with the way we communicate, things can turn sour quickly.
HR Digest
MAY 22, 2019
Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, Chief Medical Officer of American Addiction Centers on Occupational Alcoholism. Occupational alcoholism is a major concern for employers and employees alike. Heavy drinking due to long hours and stress makes the alcoholic prone to a slate of physical, mental and social problems. For employers, occupational alcoholism is a huge financial burden.
Insperity
MAY 23, 2019
Owning and operating a business is inherently risky – financially, legally, personally. While you can never shield yourself from every negative outcome, creating a culture of HR compliance can protect you and your company from many common business risks. Business owners in the United States today must abide by and stay compliant with more laws and regulations than at any other point in history.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 23, 2019
With mental health continuing to deteriorate across the globe, it seems as though numerous different actions are being taken to try and reduce the ridiculously high number of employees who are suffering from stress. Around £2.4bn is used each year to try and replace staff who have left work due to poor mental health […].
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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.
Wellable
MAY 20, 2019
When employers talk about wellness and its role in productivity, they are usually referring to physical well-being. Some progressive employers may take mental, social, financial, and other dimensions of well-being into consideration, but few usually mention environmental health. Perhaps they should.
HR Digest
MAY 24, 2019
In the Japanese island of Okinawa, people live by a value called ikigai. Pronounced “ick-ee-guy,” the word is said to have no direct translation in English, though “a reason for which you wake up in the morning” comes close. According to psychiatrist Meiko Kamiya, author of Ikigai-ni-tsuite (About Ikigai), the word is similar to “happiness.” Ikigai is what cultivates a sense of purpose.
Hireology
MAY 21, 2019
Job seekers in today’s competitive hiring market get taken off the market quickly. So it’s critical for your team to have an effective hiring process in place that enables you to secure top applicants before other employers. Think about how long it takes you to fill open roles on average – it might take a few weeks or even longer. But while your hiring process is dragging along, your best applicants are likely accepting other opportunities.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 22, 2019
You’re in a meeting, or on a call, and your mind’s starting to wander. The more you try to focus, the more distracted you get, thinking about the stress of your job and how tired you are. If you’re in the 38% of Americans who daydream during meetings, you’re not alone, but you may be wondering […].
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
Wellable
MAY 22, 2019
Compensation is still important, but participants in a recent survey said factors other than money made them happy in their jobs. Company culture and wellness were keys to being satisfied, 4,000 workers revealed in a survey by Wrike.
HR Digest
MAY 20, 2019
Conflict is at the heart of Game of Thrones. Here are a few useful conflict management lessons you can learn from popular GOT characters. Conflict in the workplace is an unwelcome distraction. It arises when people from different cultures, with differing values, opinions and beliefs come together. It is so volatile that it inhibits on resources, physical and psychological.
UpstartHR
MAY 20, 2019
One of the challenges with HR strategy and strategic HR is that it’s often talked about in vague terms, which means it isn’t always easy to understand for some individuals. There’s a great metaphor for this concept in the world of entrepreneurship put forth decades ago in The E-Myth by Michael Gerber. Here’s the core of it: When someone starts a small business (even if it’s a sideline HR consulting business ), they do so because they want to do a certain task: writi
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 20, 2019
A strong teamwork culture is vital to the success of a business. When employees fail to work together effectively, tasks may be duplicated, work produced is likely to be of lower quality, and employee morale may suffer. A collective effort that makes the most of the whole team’s skills, experience, and creative ideas will produce […].
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Vantage Circle
MAY 24, 2019
A collaborative environment is the future. And millennials would definitely vouch for that. 88 percent of this workforce says they prefer a collaborative over a competitive workplace. And by 2030, millennials will comprise 75% of the workforce. You connect the dots. With social media ruling their lives, millennials have this need to always stay “connected.
cipHR
MAY 23, 2019
Automation isn’t a threat to HR’s role; by using technology to hire better candidates and communicate more effectively, you’ll have more time for the human interaction that matter. If you believe the media hype, it won’t be long before humans will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to the advent of driverless cars and increased levels of job automation.
WEX Inc.
MAY 22, 2019
When it comes to managing employee benefits, employers are frequently turning to high-deductible health plans to help control costs. Not only does this approach allow employees to have greater control over their own healthcare, but when paired with a solution like a Health Savings Account, it also helps employees build funds to cover expenses until their deductible is met.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 24, 2019
There will come a time when your elderly parent could no longer fulfill daily obligations on their own. You only want the best for your parents and to make sure that they live a happy life as they grow old, you need to ensure they receive care and support even when you are not around. […].
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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.
Benefit Resource Inc.
MAY 23, 2019
There are many ways to use a Health FSA. Some of the places might surprise you. The FSA Store. The FSA Store is one of the best places to buy items with your Health FSA. It’s the one stop shop for eligible expenses. From sleep assistance to medical braces and support to kid friendly items , find what you need across the different categories. Start browsing.
UpstartHR
MAY 23, 2019
Leading an HR team is a complex series of tasks. Not only are you driving value for the business and caring for the employees, but you’re also running a team of HR pros dedicated to improving the organization as well. Stepping into any new position can be a challenge, and taking on a role as an HR executive at a new firm is no picnic. However, having the right mindset can take you a long way. .
Insperity
MAY 21, 2019
Facing the HR communication challenges that come with being a mid-sized business, many companies today are capitalizing on the benefits of intranet sites, which can serve as a central hub for cross-departmental communication. Intranet sites are private networks that can only be accessed by employees, and they contain common human resources tools, company news and often much more.
PeopleStrategy
MAY 22, 2019
Edison, N.J., May 21, 2019 — PeopleStrategy Inc. ® , a provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions and full-service brokerage, today announced the release of the HCM bundle. The new HCM bundle is designed to better support professionals looking to build and execute a successful end-to-end HR strategy while saving their organizations time and money.
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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