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How to Create the Perfect Work/Life Balance?

Take It Personel-ly

One of the most challenging things of “adulting” is making that transition into work life. You’d see most elders keep telling young adults to find that work/life balance, to just do it somehow, and while we nod our heads listening to their advice, thinking that it makes sense. But how are you supposed to find […].

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This Isn’t Feedback: Four Things You Think Are Feedback, But Actually Aren’t

Achievers

For many of us, “feedback” is a dirty word that we associate with painful conversations, bias, politics, resentment, and self-doubt. Feedback certainly has a branding problem — a negative reputation we’ve collectively built one lousy experience at a time. It isn’t that we all set out with bad intentions; some of the worst experiences frequently arise out of a genuine desire to do the right thing by providing honest feedback to improve performance.

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Management Development Programs Today Need to Add This Topic

HR Bartender

Forgive me for the cryptic title on today’s post. I won’t keep you in suspense. The answer is, management development should include “virtual” management of remote workers. My guess is that managers are being asked to supervise an increasing number of remote or virtual employees. Even if they only do it on a part-time or sporadic basis. A great case in point – – the news headlines last winter that said, “ 75 percent of the population will suffer below-freezing temps this week ”.

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How To Boost Productivity Through Intrinsic Motivation, Part 2

15Five

Until the 1980’s, the consensus in psychology was that mental development slowed significantly when you physically stopped growing. This myth has led to many organizational leaders believing that their employees are only as good as their current abilities, not realizing the value of their potential. Thankfully, we now know that each person is capable of flourishing far beyond our late teens/early twenties (phew).

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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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The Benefits Of A Dog-Friendly Workplace

Take It Personel-ly

It’s estimated that around one in five companies in the United States allow pets in the workplace, with big companies like Google and Amazon leading the way as they seek the benefits of it. Many employers are still skeptical about the idea of dogs running around their office, but research is consistently showing that it improves the overall […].

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Managing unexpected change in the workplace

Insperity

Change is inevitable. Managing change in the workplace is an everyday responsibility for business owners and managers. Often, change is predictable or planned well in advance, such as: Implementation of a new system or technology Introduction of a new office policy Moving to a new office Mergers and acquisitions Modification to senior leadership Reorganization of staff Retirement of a top-performing, highly valued employee.

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The Top 5 Small Business Health Insurance Options in 2020

PeopleKeep

The cost of health care isn’t just something impacting individuals and their families—it also affects businesses that want to prioritize employee health benefits. Small businesses are the most vulnerable to these costs. Over the past 15 years, the per-employee cost for employers providing group health insurance increased nearly 200 percent—from around $2,200 to about $6,440.

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4 Strategies for More Concise Workflow in the Office

Take It Personel-ly

Every company has its own way of getting things done. When you move from one job to another, you will notice big differences between hierarchy, production initiatives, and most notably day-to-day workflows. The goal of every organization is to create the most concise and productive workspace as possible to achieve the greatest amount of output. […].

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Social Round-Up: These Are A Few of our Favorite Updates

WEX Inc.

We're at the end of another exciting week at Benefitexpress. Whether you attended our FMLA webinar, downloaded our new HRA cheat sheet, or are preparing for ACA reporting season, we've compiled a few of our top favorite social media status updates below. This week's round-up topics include: ACA reporting tips. 4 types of HRAs. Top benefits administration vendor list.

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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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New to leadership? Learn how to delegate effectively

Insperity

At some point in every professional’s career there comes a time to delegate tasks. Knowing how to delegate tasks effectively is a necessary step for growth – it’s important for efficiency and development. If others on your team can’t embrace new skills, you won’t be able to build your business. For those of you passionate about your work, giving up a beloved task can be the most significant obstacle to delegating.

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California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) Threatens to Rain on the Gig Economy Parade

HR Digest

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (“AB-5”) that radically alters the definition of an “employee” so that companies can no longer misclassify would-be employees as independent contractors. The bill, which Governor Gavin Newson signed into law September 18, codifies on the 2018 Dynamex decision by the State Supreme Court. Officially known as Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v.

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How do beginners invest in real estate?

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There is one golden rule in making a handsome amount of money- you need to start young and early. Saving and investing are two methods by which you can multiply your cash and asset significantly. The amount with which you start need not be very high. Even a few thousand rupees can rake in a […].

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The Do's and Don'ts of FMLA

WEX Inc.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a complicated federal leave law that guarantees certain employees up to 12 working weeks of unpaid leave per year with no threat of job loss. Under this law, employers are required to continue to provide health benefits for eligible workers just as if they were working. Situations that qualify for FMLA leave may include but are not limited to: A serious medical condition that prevents an employee from working.

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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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50 Farewell Messages For Your Employee and Co-workers

Vantage Circle

Bidding farewell to your employees and fellow colleagues can be really hard. It is one of those emotional moments in an organisation where you have to bid adieu to your favourite person. And in between those emotions flowing in finding the right choice of words can be challenging. You want your message to be meaningful but remain composed and professional at the same time.

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Packets to Portals: The Evolution of Benefits Decision Support

Flimp Communications

Today, benefits decision-support tools come in many different forms. You could say that the original support tools were those huge packets you had to read (and reread) to figure out what was covered and by which health insurance plan. Many companies still use packets. After all, they can be useful for employees who need to hold onto information about benefits offerings.

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How to Handle Alcoholism in the Workplace

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Your office superstar starts making sloppy mistakes and calling in sick. Their irritability seems a bit more than just the Monday Blues. You notice “pony bottles” of Popov in the restroom garbage can. What can you do if you notice signs of alcoholism in someone you work with? Matters of addiction require a gentle approach. […].

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Study: Gardens Foster Better Nutrition, Urban Development, And Social Connection

Wellable

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior indicates that people who participate in a community garden reap a host of benefits that go beyond healthy eating. The study was conducted by the University of California at San Francisco and Valley Verde , a community-based urban garden association. Researchers followed 32 participants in one of Valley Verde’s programs for one year, conducting interviews with the participants before, during, and after the program to track vari

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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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10 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Automation Advantages

Asure Software

If you’re handling your company’s employee benefits open enrollment manually, your frustration is felt. It’s progressively more difficult every year.… The post 10 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Automation Advantages appeared first on Asure Software.

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How Better Employee Benefits Communications Can Solve the Usage Gap

Flimp Communications

More and more companies are providing wellness programs. There’s a growing disconnect between what’s offered and what’s understood and utilized by employees. This leaves organizations suffering from usage gaps in their employee wellness and benefits programs. How can organizations close usage gaps? By improving the benefits communications strategies that explain offerings to employees.

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Three Bags by Yves Saint Laurent That Are Perfect For Work This Season

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The fall season is well and truly upon us, and that means a shift in fashion from the brighter, lighter tones of spring and summer to more classic blacks, earth colors, and luxurious wine colors for professional clothes. If you are looking to add a new bag to your office wardrobe this season, then you […].

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Companies Struggle To Engage Men In Wellness Programs

Wellable

Even companies with robust and engaging wellness programs can still face one particularly challenging problem on the path to high engagement: how to get men to participate.

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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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9 tips to stay sane this holiday PTO season

BerniePortal

For many HR professionals, the end of the year is more like a festival of stress than a festival of lights. From planning your company’s holiday party to managing time off requests, there’s enough extra work to make even the jolliest HR manager stressed.

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FTP vs API: which type of HR systems integration is right for you?

cipHR

With two connectivity options to choose from, there’s no reason not to link your HR, recruitment, and L&D systems together. If you want your HR team to be working as effectively, efficiently and strategically as possible, at the same time as delivering a brilliant level of service to your employees, you’ll want to be working with integrated HR and L&D systems.

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How To Pitch Your First Book

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You have a story in your head and some (or all) of it down on paper. You dream of seeing it on the shelf at your local bookstore, with your name in shiny gold foil letters beneath the title. It’s a dream that many people have, but that few make a reality. What must you […].

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How HR Professionals Can Support Employees in Need

Hppy

[link]. Though most people try to leave their personal life at home and focus solely on work when they’re in the office, reality isn’t quite that simple. We can’t subdivide our lives into neat sections. Everyone occasionally finds that a personal matter is distracting them from work, especially in our modern 24/7 work culture. Fortunately, workplace expectations are changing and employers are beginning to recognize that employees’ personal lives affect them on the job.

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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.