Ahmed's Universe

MAY 2, 2019

PARIS How ironic that it it was on May Day, International Labor Day (except in some exotic countries such as the U.S. of A.) that an article was published in French satirical weekly, Le canard enchaîné , denounging bullying by employers. This is a great piece of investigation as it provides concrete examples of how a French multinational, banking giant BNP Paribas (BNPP), sets about mentally torturing the employees it wants to get rid of on the cheap (a screnshot of the French-language article i

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HR Bartender

APRIL 28, 2019

Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s amazing what we can do today using technology. That being said, technology can also create challenges. And I’m not talking about whether our technology works or not (although that can be a problem). There’s research that indicates our use of technology can have a negative impact on our wellbeing. I recently shared with you Dan Schawbel’s new book “Back to Human”, where he talks about technology creating workplace loneliness.

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2019

Creating an Environment that Encourages Cognitive Diversity In a remarkable interview with The HR Digest, Felicia Mayo talks about the value of cognitive diversity in the global business sector and what makes a great leader. “The ability to inspire, motivate and create followership is nirvana,” she says. “When you have a leader that exhibits this strength, that leader can rally employees towards the impossible.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 2, 2019

While there are many benefits modern employees crave, one of the most glaring is a healthy work-life balance. Work-life balance refers to the stability that an individual needs between time dedicated to work and other aspects of life such as family time, social activities and hobbies. One adjustment that many businesses have made to accommodate […].

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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

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BetterUp

APRIL 29, 2019

In my work as a researcher at BetterUp Labs , I have an opportunity to speak with business leaders across multiple industries about their biggest challenges. One theme continues to emerge—change at breakneck speed has become the norm in business today and it’s overwhelming our workforces. Workplace environments are reaching a breaking point. Employees are under enormous pressure to continuously adapt to new technologies, shifting priorities, and ways of working—and they aren’t equipped to keep u

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2019

"Creating Opportunities for Multigenerational Workforce" Peter Fasolo, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Johnson & Johnson is widely considered one of the world’s most influential human resources leaders and Johnson & Johnson, one of the most admired companies. A conversation with Peter Fasolo about the value of transformational growth and innovation – and how to help it unfold.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 1, 2019

Although women face many challenges in business and entrepreneurship, more women than ever are starting businesses, earning C-level positions, and leaving legacies far beyond their job title. For Women’s History Month this year, celebrate the successes and future of female leaders with these empowering quotes from inspirational women. These quotes from women in business, fashion, […].

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15Five

APRIL 30, 2019

Stone buildings without mortar won’t stand long. A great exercise program is hamstrung without the right diet. Golfers who don’t practice their short game will never bring down their handicap. Cutting corners in its various forms may get some things done faster, easier, or less expensively, but will more than likely end up costing you in those ways in the long run.

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cipHR

MAY 2, 2019

Disrupted sleep makes it harder for us to think creatively and complete tasks. So why does sleep often come last in our hectic lives? And what can we do to fix bad habits? “I only got six hours of sleep last night and I feel terrible.” “I know how you feel… I haven’t slept properly for weeks.”. Sadly these sorts of conversations with friends, family and workmates are becoming more common as our busy lives make sleep less of a priority for many people.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 3, 2019

We all know the saying ‘check your baggage at the door.’ In a professional setting, that means separating aspects of your personal life from work life. Easier said than done. The truth is, what’s going on with employees outside of work is also going on at work. This is especially true when it comes to an individual’s mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness in a given year.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 3, 2019

The word team building used to be met with raised eyebrows and groans from employees and employers alike. However, in the modern world we now live in, it has taken on a whole new meaning and is being much better received than it ever has before. Why? Because corporate event management has seen significant improvements […].

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Insperity

APRIL 30, 2019

Workplace drama could be costing your business thousands of dollars each year. For larger companies, losses can reach millions of dollars. Everyone has encountered workplace drama. You just may not have known what to call it. The office gossip. The resister to change. The persistent arguer. The projector of made-up stories. Drama creates “mentally wasteful thought processes or unproductive behavior,” wrote drama researcher Cy Wakeman in “No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, E

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cipHR

APRIL 30, 2019

Talking, timetabling and trust are key to being a successful manager based outside the office. Traditional office-based roles are changing as working from home becomes an increasingly popular option. According to job site Monster , 40% of Britons work from home at least once a week – with 1 in 10 working from home full time. Working from home can be a positive influence on people, with most workers surveyed by Monster saying it leads to higher productivity, less time (and money) spent on commuti

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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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Best Money Moves

APRIL 30, 2019

4 big employee benefits trends for family planning. What you need to know about family-friendly employee benefits like fertility services, paid maternity leave and childcare assistance. More employers are offering family-friendly benefits like paid maternity leave and fertility services to attract employees in today’s competitive labor market, according to a report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 3, 2019

Do you really think you can get away with slacking on accounting for your business? Out of all the things it takes to keep your company afloat, one of the most important things you could do is make sure you have good accounting practices on your side. Without them, you risk losing both a lot […].

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

"Presence in the Present" As a branded company whose success depends on change management, Kellogg Company puts a premium on its internal culture. From the vantage point of a lifelong career in human resources, Melissa Howell talked with The HR Digest about the various Diversity & Inclusion programs which have put Kellogg on the global map as one of the top companies for veterans, LGBT employees, and executive women.

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Patriot Software

APRIL 29, 2019

As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […]. The post What Is Mileage Reimbursement, and How Does it Work?

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Bayzat

APRIL 29, 2019

Today, most organizations rely on actual data to make informed decisions on how to run their business. Whilst departments such as sales, marketing, and operations have actively been using data analytics to optimize performance, HR experts within a business have been relatively slow to integrate analytics to influence their decision making. Let’s dive a little deeper into the benefits of HR analytics and see how it can help your company.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 2, 2019

Do you and your coworkers roll your collective eyes at certain aspects of your office culture or the particular business that you’re in. It happens: There are all parts of work that drive us nuts and that seem not to make sense. And of course, you and your coworkers might think that you’re the only […].

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2019

A group of researchers at Penn State University at Buffalo conducted a study on the drinking habits of people in the service industry and found that workers who are forced to smile at work, drink more after hours. If you are working in the service industry then you must be aware of how much weight the phrases, "the customer is always right" and "service with a smile" carry.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 2, 2019

There are countless stories in the corporate world on how companies are crumbling due to mismanagement. You can put the blame on crisis management or rather the lack of it. “Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis”. -C.J. Redwine. You must be thinking that C.J. Redwine probably restated the obvious. The reason people restate the same principle is that because of its obvious misinterpretation or rather lack of interpretation.

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Wellable

MAY 1, 2019

The number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is growing rapidly, with no signs of slowing down. According to research firm Devenir’s year-end HSA report , by the end of 2018, the number of HSAs grew to 25 million, a 13% increase from the previous year. At the same time, investment assets grew 19% to $53.8 billion. Devenir projects that by 2020, the number of HSAs will be at 30 million, with $75 billion in investment assets.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 1, 2019

Between 20% and 25% of U.S. employees work from home some of the time. Meanwhile, 5% of employees telecommute from home on a full-time basis, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census. However, with a recent Alfresco survey revealing that 98% of employees track what their employees are doing online, it’s essential that you take […].

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

Living the Southwest Way! A desire to act with courage, persevere and innovate; the ability to put others first, and a fun-LUVing attitude – these are the values that Southwest Airlines, the World’s Most Loved Airline, looks for in its employees and fosters through its talent management. Talking to The HR Digest, Julie Weber explains how the company’s “Hiring for Attitude” motto has helped forge an outstanding performance culture.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 2, 2019

Welcome to the “My Life in Benefits” series and thanks for reading. My name is Jon and in these posts, I chronicle my adventures in saving with pre-tax accounts. Up until now, I’ve covered different plans. you can peruse those by following this link. Before I jump into the pre-tax plan element of this post, I want to make an announcement: I will be starting with a new company in June.

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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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