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The Three Things Your Job Description is Missing

Achievers

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 ?

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7 Major Factors That Make Great Company Culture

Take It Personel-ly

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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3 Remote Work Models: Which One Is the Best For You?

15Five

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.

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5 Must-Have Benefits for Millennial Employees

Best Money Moves

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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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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We’re Only Human 55:The HR Leader’s First Year on the Job

UpstartHR

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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How Workplace Feedback Can Create A Cultural Revolution At Your Company

15Five

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.

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Occupational Alcoholism Could Be Creeping Into Your Workplace Culture

HR Digest

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.

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Why creating a culture of HR compliance could reduce risk

Insperity

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.

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Is Mental Health In The Workplace The Top Concern For Employers?

Take It Personel-ly

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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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Office Air Quality And Environmental Well-Being

Wellable

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.

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The Ripple Effect of Zappos’ Self-Management System

HR Digest

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.

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HR Strategy: How to Work ON Your Department, Not Just IN Your Department

UpstartHR

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

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Worth A Thousand Words: How Art Can Help Your Work Performance

Take It Personel-ly

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 […].

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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What Makes Happy Employees? Hint: It’s Not Just Compensation

Wellable

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.

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Conflict Avoidance Lessons from Popular GOT Characters

HR Digest

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.

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Here’s How The Collaborative Workplace Is Taking Over The Competitive One

Vantage Circle

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.

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4 Ways to Develop an Awesome Teamwork Culture

Take It Personel-ly

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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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Three areas you can use AI in HR now

cipHR

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.

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2019 Guide to Health Savings Accounts | benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

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.

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Top 8 places to use your Health FSA

Benefit Resource Inc.

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.

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Tips For Convincing An Elderly Loved One To Consider Home Care

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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Here’s How to Go from Applicant Lead to Hire in One Day with Hireology

Hireology

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.

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We’re Only Human 55:The HR Leader’s First Year on the Job

UpstartHR

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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Are mid-year changes possible?

Benefit Resource Inc.

For many, you are likely in the middle of a plan year and for whatever reason are considering change. There are always pros and cons with any decision, but there may also be some limitations to changing pre-tax benefits. If you are considering mid-year changes to your pre-tax benefits program, here are a few considerations. 1) Adjusting plan rules. Outlined in your plan documentation are plan rules.

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Hidden benefits of an intranet: 4 ways to support HR goals

Insperity

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.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.