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How Employee Recognition Systems Improve Productivity

Achievers

Attracting and retaining talent is critical no matter what industry you’re in. Competition to recruit the best people can get fierce, and once you do attract top talent, how can you motivate them to be as productive as possible? The answer is to go beyond compensation and benefits. Amy Whillans , Harvard Business School researcher, once said: “Cash matters in people’s lives, but it’s not all that matters.

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Tips to Make Your Job Descriptions and Career Site Mobile-Friendly

Hireology

Whether you’re actively hiring or have placed hiring on hold in light of the COVID-19 outbreak , there’s always room for improvement when it comes to how you attract top talent. And one way to do so is by adapting to the demands of today’s job seekers. The job search process has rapidly evolved in recent years to meet the demands of today’s tech-savvy job applicants.

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Navigating Digital Information: 3 Questions to Ask

HR Bartender

One of the more popular articles on HR Bartender is titled “ Leadership Power: The 7 Types and How to Use Them ”. Every one of us has power and it’s important to recognize the different types of power we possess, how much of each type we have, and how to use them in a positive way. The reason I’m mentioning this older article is because of the seventh type of power listed, which is called informational power.

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How to manage personalities during times of change

Insperity

Have you thought about which personality types are represented within your team? And have you ever considered how you would manage these personalities during hard times or rapid changes? Here’s why it’s important. Managing various personalities – those conflicting perspectives and working styles – can be challenging even during the smoothest of times.

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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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13 Tips: How Achievers is Supporting a Remote Workplace

Achievers

Shifting your organization to become a remote workplace can be daunting. According to a Buffer report , many remote workers struggle with unplugging from work, loneliness, and communicating. Don’t let these stats scare you though. There are effective ways to help your employees feel connected every day while working remotely. At Achievers , we recently became a 100% remote workplace due to COVID-19.

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How to Become a Remote Work Collaborator

WEX Inc.

Times have changed—not only are work spaces more creative and collaborative than ever, but companies are also more encouraging of working remotely. Even before COVID-19 disrupted the world, remote work had gone from a rare arrangement for some to a standard component of many people's workweek. Still, the global outbreak has made remote work more than just encouraged—but in many instances, mandatory.

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The key to effective communication and performance: ‘How’s your day?’

Insperity

For any business, the power to motivate your people effectively is worth its weight in gold. The challenge is figuring out how to draw out the best possible performance from your employees on a consistent basis. The secret is having conversations with employees. Said another way, it’s about linking effective communication and performance. “How’s it going?

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Kronos Spring eSymposium: FREE Learning Opportunity for #HR and #Payroll Pros

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. The Workforce Institute at Kronos has a new book out, “ Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce ”. Yours truly contributed a chapter on performance management.

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How TargetX Manages Engagement, Performance, And Culture In A Remote-Work World

15Five

As companies around the world have faced off with COVID-19 and its implications, they have quickly had to shift how and where they work. For some companies, however, managing and collaborating with distributed teams is nothing new. 15Five customer TargetX , a US-based company offering comprehensive CRM solutions for higher education, is one example.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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Benefitexpress Announces New Regional Sales Executive, West Coast

WEX Inc.

Schaumburg, Ill. April 24, 2020— Benefitexpress™ the leading provider of cloud-based technology software and services for employee benefits administration, announced today that Cosmo D'Aquila has joined its sales team as regional sales executive for the west coast territory. In this role, Cosmo will develop strategic, consultative relationships with benefits administration leaders at mid-market employers, health insurance brokers at leading insurance firms, and benefits technology search consult

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Organization for the Post Lockdown Period

Vantage Circle

The entire human race is currently going through some of the toughest days since the last world war broke out. What was initially believed to be just regular flu soon turned into a pandemic that jeopardized the standard world order. Economies came tumbling, and people all over the world are losing their jobs as several countries went into a state of lockdown.

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Why Proper Employee Recognition Drives Retention

Take It Personel-ly

One of the biggest concerns for many companies is employee retention. If employees are constantly being replaced, too much time goes into searching for new talent and training new employees instead of actually getting the job done. Unfortunately, one of the most common reasons why employees choose to leave a company is because they feel […].

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Keeping Your People Connected And Productive While Working Remotely

15Five

Whether you’ve worked at home for years or are just making the transition, now is the time to commit to certain behaviors that will ensure the entire team stays productive and connected. And as you’ll see the two are not mutually exclusive… It all comes down to balance—having time for work and for yourself while maintaining a strong sense of connectedness.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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Telemedicine, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room: That is the Question

WEX Inc.

Telemedicine, urgent care or ER? Should I go to urgent care or the Emergency Room? Is urgent care cheaper than the ER? What does urgent care treat? What is telemedicine and when is it the best option? These are just a handful of common questions associated with health concerns and where to go for treatment. While the severity of one's condition is the most important factor in choosing healthcare, other variables such as cost, convenience and whether a facility accepts insurance also play a role.

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Supporting mental health during times of uncertainty

cipHR

HR experts share their thoughts on how HR teams can support employee mental health during coronavirus uncertainty by encouraging open communication, social connectivity, and more. Before a lockdown was imposed in the UK, more than six in 10 adults felt anxious or worried as a result of the coronavirus. Staying indoors, working from home, and being unable to meet friends and loved ones in person is all taking its toll on our mental health and wellbeing.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Creates Unprecedented Levels Of Stress For Employees

Wellable

As the coronavirus makes its way through communities across the world, another health problem has been spreading along with it: stress. Mental health provider Ginger recently reported that 69% of employees believe the current COVID-19 pandemic is the most stressful time of their professional careers. An even larger amount, 88%, admitted that they have experienced moderate to extreme stress within the last four to six weeks.

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Remote Work: The New Normal?

15Five

Telecommuting and working from home have been hot topics for several years now. According to a recent study conducted by Flexjobs, the number of people working from home at least part time has increased by 44% over the last five years. And since Coronavirus has struck, working from home has become the de facto standard for most office workers. Even call center and customer service positions have moved to home offices.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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6 Signs You Need a Motorhome Holiday

Take It Personel-ly

Is something missing in your life? Do you want to take a trip that is both unforgettable and luxurious at the same time? If you are experiencing any of the following signs, it could be time to consider taking a motorhome holiday. 1. You Need Some Adventure Do you feel bored and tired of the […].

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What will the workplace look like after the pandemic?

Business Management Daily

In the midst of the deadliest pandemic to hit the United States since the Spanish Flu of 1918, we live very much in the present. No one knows yet how many will become infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, or how many will die. We cannot tell what the future holds. However, there surely will be lasting impacts, on our personal lives, on society and on our workplaces.

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Coronavirus 2020: Supporting Employees During COVID-19

Best Money Moves

Coronavirus 2020: supporting employees during COVID-19. Employees are stressed out, disengaged and it’s hard to maintain productivity amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Employees are less engaged, less productive and less positive about their careers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. . More than 40 percent of workers are experiencing burnout, a term used to describe prolonged and intense stress, and over 35 percent of employees don’t think their organiza

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Offer letter vs employment contract: what's the difference?

BerniePortal

When bringing on a new hire, there are two documents that are sometimes confused: offer letters and employment agreements. What are the differences between the two? What's the purpose of each document? Let's take a look!

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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4 Reasons to Explore Scotland in Your Own Motorhome

Take It Personel-ly

Have you been dreaming of buying a motorhome or a campervan? Do you plan the trips you could take and the places you could go in your own van? Perhaps you have taken a trip in a hired motorhome in the past and are now ready to make the leap to ownership. Buying a motorhome […].

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5 Easy Ways To Build A Successful Virtual Team

Vantage Circle

If the current pandemic we are facing has taught us anything it’s that people can work together just as well from the safety of their homes. Cue: virtual teams. Virtual teams, popularly referred to as distributed teams or remote teams, are a group of individuals who collaborate together from different locations and time zones by relying on virtual communication tools.

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What’re Your Employer Responsibilities During a Temporary Business Closure?

Patriot Software

At some point or another, you may find the need to temporarily shut down your business. Maybe your business is struggling with cash flow and needs to lay off workers. Or, maybe your business is facing a national emergency, like the coronavirus, and has no choice but to temporarily close its doors. Whatever the case […]. The post What’re Your Employer Responsibilities During a Temporary Business Closure?

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How to answer common – but tricky – interview questions

cipHR

Whether you have an in-person or telephone interview coming up, you need to be prepared to answer these classic – but difficult – interview questions. If you’ve been to a number of job interviews in your career so far, you’ll probably have noticed some common – but tricky – questions that crop up time and time again. That might be because they crop up time and again in internet advice articles like this one (sorry), or because they are tried and tested questions that help interviewers find out m

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.