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15 Ideas for an Unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day

Achievers

Are you ready for employee appreciation day? It takes place on the first Friday of March every year, and it’s a great opportunity to show your employees how much you value them. When employees feel appreciated, they perform at their best and are less likely to leave. In fact, organizations that rate their culture of recognition highly are 3 times more likely to see increased employee retention and 2.5 times more likely to see increased employee engagement, among other benefits.

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4 Steps to Build Your Career While at Home

Take It Personel-ly

If the weather is cold and snowy and you’re stuck at home or you’re currently in a WFH environment due to the pandemic, you may find yourself with some extra time thanks to not having a daily commute. What can you do to make use of this extra time? If you’re an ambitious person driven […].

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The Future Workplace [Episode 3] – Employees and Employers Need Career Durability

HR Bartender

Over the past year, the word resilience has been mentioned a lot. Resilience is defined as having the ability to bounce back or recover quickly from setbacks and one of the ways we often do that is by being agile or flexible. Well, what if we put those two things together? Especially when it comes to careers. In this episode of The HR Bartender Show, I talk with human capital analyst and futurist Alexandra Levit about the concept of career durability , which is good for both employees and employ

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Top 3 signs of an employee quitting without notice

Insperity

An employee quitting without notice can feel like a shock. Yet hindsight may reveal they gave clear cues about their unhappiness. That’s because the best indicators of an employee reaching their limit can be subtle, fitting a pattern that experts call “disengagement.”. Learning to spot the signs and knowing how to talk with employees about why they’re disengaged can help you avoid losing them without warning.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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How to approach pay differences for employees doing remote work

Business Management Daily

Increased opportunities for remote work are likely to stay, opening up hiring opportunities across the country. However, questions of pay differences also come into play. Do you pay a remote sales rep in Boston the same as someone based in Boise? If an employee wishes to move now that remote work is available, do you change their pay to match the location?

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How to Build a Strong Remote Work Culture in 2021

Best Money Moves

How to build a strong remote work culture in 2021. Remote doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Build a strong remote work culture during the pandemic. . Two thirds of executives feel that a physical office space is key to employee productivity, and about the same number feel employees should visit the office a minimum of three days per week in order to maintain a distinct company culture, according to a January 2021 Remote Work survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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How to form (and break) habits in the workplace

Insperity

We all have habits – some good, some not so great. At work, certain habits can impact the quality and efficiency of our work, and how well we interact with people around us. They can also affect others’ perceptions of us. People who are mindful about cultivating and practicing good habits reap the rewards. Meanwhile, bad habits become a problem when they hold us back and prevent achievements, and strain relationships with others.

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Protocol Tips for a Great Zoom Interview

HR Digest

The 2020 pandemic has limited in-person interactions to a minimum, with most countries declaring lockdowns or mandating a stay-at-home policy to avoid a wider spread of the virus. The result was people were unable to report for work or run non-essential businesses. Most turned to technology to work from home, and one that stood up to the challenge was video calling.

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Why Signal Boosters Make Your Communication Easier

Take It Personel-ly

Verizon has one of the strongest and widest-reaching networks available for cellular and mobile device service. However, that doesn’t mean that their service reach works on the tallest mountain or the most remote canyon. Unfortunately, networks are limited geographically to work if it makes sense to provide coverage. On the other hand, where there is […].

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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4 ways hiring managers can assess a candidate’s soft skills

Business Management Daily

Hiring in 2021 is about more than evaluating applicants for hard skills, it’s vital to assess a candidate’s soft skills also. Educational attainment and specific knowledge still play a role when deciding which person to bring aboard. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the importance of abilities such as flexibility, resiliency, and self-monitoring.

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Learn How to Print Payroll Checks in 5 Simple Steps

Patriot Software

As an employer, you have different options to choose from when it comes to paying employees. One option you have is to print payroll checks. Printing checks comes with a few decisions, like purchasing supplies and selecting a check layout. Learn what steps you need to take to get your employees’ wages from computer to […] READ MORE.

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5 Rules for Workplace Friendships

HR Digest

A workplace is a throbbing place where people meet deadlines, rushing targets, working, and chasing career growth. Amongst all these, some colleagues become workplace buddies. When people are significantly driven both my career and personal development, forming healthy relationships at work is crucial. Leading psychologists even say that social relationships at work represent more productive work and overall happiness.

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How to Relax After Work | 5 Tips for A Stressful Day

Take It Personel-ly

Do you know that most people will take their jobs home without realizing it? As much as it is essential to work to get our income, rest is equally important. Lack of proper rest after work has been linked to causing a lot of health problems. The conditions include; fatigue, lack of good sleep, mood […].

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Template: What Know About Possible Fraud | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Coronavirus vaccinations continue to expand across the country. As a result, many employers are already preparing to reopen their offices and return to in-person work. However, a growing number of COVID-19 vaccine scams can put your team and your company at risk. Use this template to warn your employees about protecting against coronavirus vaccine fraud.

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9 Signs That You Have A Bad Manager

Vantage Circle

Our work-life forms an integral part of our life experience. If the occurrences are unpleasant to us, we tag them as bad. At some point in our professional lives, we all might have come across a manager that has left us frustrated, unhappy, demotivated, and weary. These are all some of the classic signs of a bad manager. A manager has a huge part to play in the overall productivity and performance of a team.

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The Weingarten Card

HR Digest

A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court ruled that every employee represented by any labor union and are summoned for an investigatory meeting can ask for a steward or union officer to be present during the meeting. It is necessary to receive the protections granted by Weingarten and for which it is necessary for the employee to ask for a rightful representative.

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How to Start Investing in Property: 7 Steps to Success

Take It Personel-ly

The American Dream is to untether yourself from debt, a 9-to-5 job, and retire with passive income. But the nightmarish reality is that most people can’t escape from their crushing financials. The average American has a debt of nearly six-figures, depending on the generation. It’s a dream that most won’t get to live at all. Most of […].

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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benefitexpress Appoints Chris Wiley Director of Partnerships

WEX Inc.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. —benefitexpress™, the market-leading benefits administration solutions provider with first-class customer service, industry-leading technology and deep domain knowledge, announced today that Chris Wiley was promoted to fill the newly created position of director of partnerships, effective immediately.

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Pulse Check: Caregiving Benefits After COVID-19

Wellable

Every month, Wellable asks a single question to the large, growing, and dedicated community of human resources and wellness professionals subscribed to the Wellable Newsletter. The question for February was about whether or not employers plan to end caregiving benefits that were added during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FFCRA Regulations for Virus-Related Illnesses

HR Digest

The Family and Medical Leave Act came out with certain new provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for virus-related illnesses. The FMLA covers all employers with 50 or more employees who work for 20 or more workweeks. . Employers who employ 500 or more employees and fall outside the ambit of the FFCRA are still obliged to grant paid leave under the FMLA.

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5 Ways to Monetize Your Social Media Profiles

Take It Personel-ly

There’s no denying that social media has been commercialized in a great many ways, allowing businesses to benefit from the browsing habits of millions of users. Even for the common user with a modest following, their reach may be broad enough to help them turn their profiles into sources of passive income. These suggestions outline […].

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Five top HR webinars for 2021

cipHR

HR webinars are playing an important role in highlighting key issues, from diversity to legislative changes – discover five of the best for 2021. While face-to-face training may have suffered due to the pandemic, HR webinars have become an increasingly popular source of HR-related information. As well as highlighting need-to-know information, including time-sensitive legislative changes, they provide invaluable insights by industry experts.

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Employee Mental Health Continues To Plummet

Wellable

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, employee mental health is at an all-time low. In addition to concerns directly related to the disease, mental and emotional well-being have become top concerns as restrictions and closures upended typical daily routines and lifestyles. Additionally, other factors such as seasonal affective disorder and depression, holiday stress, and political fears have likely culminated to make this winter one of the most challenging and anxiety-inducing times for Amer

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Open Door Policy: Meaning, Benefits & Implementation

HR Digest

There are people from all walks of life working together in an organizational setup. Individuals belonging from different backgrounds, diverse cultures and traditions, varied temperaments and mentalities, and different educational qualifications work towards a common goal in an organization. The workplace culture plays a crucial role in uniting the employees, helping them have fun and enjoying their work, and delivering their level best.

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Small Business Loans For Startups

Take It Personel-ly

Are you thinking of launching your dream startup? Even after extensive planning, one thing always bothers the young and budding entrepreneurs. Money. To gain profit, you need to invest. It is a well-known proverb: money begets money. But what makes the matter complicated is that there is no such thing as a business startup loan. […].

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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.