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10 Fun Ideas for Your Next Office Holiday Party 

Achievers

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to start planning your office holiday party. Don’t discredit the value of these parties. Yes, companies have been using office holiday parties for years to show their appreciation to the workforce and to spread a little holiday cheer. The reality, however, is that these parties, when done correctly, also have the power to boost employee engagement, improve workplace morale, and enhance the overall employee experience. .

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Leadership Practices For A More Positive Workplace

15Five

Of all the worries, negative thoughts, and stress you experienced yesterday, how much of that carried over into today? If you don’t like your answer, don’t worry—this is common. In fact, we all form the same subconscious thought patterns, day after day, training our brains without even realizing it. This can form what we call a “ neurological rut ,” and creates a negative bias within our default mindset.

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5 Tips for Crushing the Company Competition

Take It Personel-ly

If you are just starting out with your business, you will be wanting to find an edge over the competition as soon as possible. Unless you have found a niche industry or unique product, you will probably be competing with online distributors and big-box retailers for the attention and wallet of your local consumers. To […].

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Study: Phone Apps May Help Boost Daily Activity Levels

Wellable

A new study suggests that phone apps may help users get more daily physical activity. The trial was conducted using a smartphone app called MyHeart Counts, and users were randomly assigned one of four separate intervention groups: (i) daily prompts to complete 10,000 steps, (ii) prompts to stand after one hour of sitting, (iii) assignments to read physical activity guidelines on the American Health Association website, (iv) or e-coaching based on personal activity patterns.

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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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This Isn’t Feedback: Telling Isn’t Trust-Building

Achievers

In my first two blogs on this topic ( blog one and blog two ), I made the case that it’s time (actually, well past time) to fix feedback and realize the full positive power feedback can bring to us and our organizations. I offered a new definition of feedback and outlined four things that you may think are feedback, but actually aren’t. If you’ve been reading along and following my suggestions, you’ve practiced being specific and you’ve let go of your “people fixer” mindset.

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Are You Ready to Make a Career Change?

Take It Personel-ly

In a perfect world, by the time you’re in your twenties or thirties, you’re in an established career path that makes you happy and fulfilled. Does that sound familiar? Don’t worry if you can’t identify with this sentiment — studies show the majority of Americans can’t either. In fact, due to being unhappy in their […].

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Common Change Management Mistakes of Digital Transformation

Flimp Communications

Most digital transformations at an organizational level come only when it’s absolutely necessary, and change management tactics often reflect this. Many take proactive measures to gradually enact practices like employees working from home or using video and decision-support tools in benefits communications. But, for the most part, organizations aren’t incentivized to invest in things like video communications unless existing systems stop working.

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Social Round-Up: Did Someone Say Candy?

WEX Inc.

What's been happening at Benefitexpress these past two weeks? We're glad you asked. You might have seen our posts on social media. From celebrating Diwali, publishing a brand-new e-book, to dressing up for Halloween the fun never stops! This week's round-up topics include: Open enrollment email samples. Who said you couldn't have fun at work? Candy, candy, and more candy.

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WOH 66: Trends Driving 4x Growth in HR Analytics Teams

UpstartHR

Employers have increased their focus on measurement in recent years with a 4x growth in the number of companies with an HR analytics team. Why this relatively sudden change, and what can it tell us? In this episode, Ben interviews Matt Jackson, VP Client Solutions at Thomsons Online Benefits about new research the company has done on analytics and data usage within HR.

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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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Discover Joy in Your Work: Finding the Right Career

Take It Personel-ly

Let’s get right to it. There isn’t enough time in life to spend it doing work that isn’t fulfilling your soul and making you happy. Change can be frightening and while it’s okay to feel those emotions, you can’t let it get in the way of your ultimate happiness. It’s easy to think of a […].

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25 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Employees You Can Consider

Vantage Circle

It’s that time of the year again when you get cosy in your bed and the vacation season starts. As chilly as it gets outside, the festive season of Christmas closes upon us. The festival of enjoying fine delicacies and exchanging gifts with our close ones expressing our love and gratitude. Christmas celebrations are now no longer confined within the walls of our homes.

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7 FAQs employees have about HRAs

PeopleKeep

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are becoming more common as businesses move to offer them when traditional employer sponsored health benefits aren’t a fit. Employees that are newly offered an HRA through their employer can be confused about how an HRA works. They might be used to another type of health benefit, like traditional group health insurance.

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What does an effective performance management strategy look like?

cipHR

Performance management is important to get right and easy to get wrong. We explore the fundamentals of effective performance management, and how to keep your strategy on track. Getting performance management right is crucial for organisation’s success in today’s cut-throat business climate. But making the shift from annual appraisals to a continuous and more informal approach performance management isn’t straightforward.

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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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What Vegetables Are Not Keto-Friendly?

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Vegetables are known as the best components in various meals. They do not contain any carbs and, therefore, will not lead to weight gain. However, some are not so safe if you are on a keto diet. The simple rule that guides this is that all vegetables that grow above the ground have low-carbs. But […].

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PeopleStrategy Principal Engineer, Emily Robinson, Selected as a Top Woman Leader in SaaS

PeopleStrategy

The annual award by The Software Report focuses on character, accomplishments and the nominee’s impact on her organization. EDISON, N.J. — (November 7, 2019 ) — PeopleStrategy, Inc.® , a full-service brokerage and provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions, is proud to announce the selection of Emily Robinson, Principal Engineer, to The Software Report’s list of The Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2019.

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Employee Financial Wellness: 5 Financial Stress Statistics for 2020

Best Money Moves

Employee financial wellness: 5 financial stress statistics for 2020. How much financial stress costs employers and how employees really feel about financial wellness programs. The latest Financial Stress Survey from John Hancock Retirement found that financial wellness programs improve job retention, stress levels, and job productivity. Financial wellness programs are now a component of employee benefits that employers can’t afford to ignore.

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Unleash the power of shared decision-making

Insperity

Shared decision-making is a process that draws on the combined knowledge of many stakeholders to make smarter, more effective decisions. How does shared decision-making happen? What makes it different from collaboration? And how can you adapt a shared decision-making mindset if you’re used to making top-down decisions? Shared decision-making is different from collaboration.

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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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5 Smart Ways to Answer “Why did you quit your last job?”

HR Digest

It's really common to see that people quit their jobs due to some reason. A person should not feel embarrassed when such things happen as they could happen to anyone. However, it is better to showcase a positive attitude to your new employer during the interview process. Remember, not to blame others and always take ownership of the situation. There are five smart ways to answer an interview question as to "Why did you quit your last job?".

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The Remote Relief — Stats About Successful Remote Work Career

Take It Personel-ly

Thanks to the digital age we live in, we don’t have to be tied to the office space for the rest of our careers. The remote work model summoned an incredible amount of conveniences upon working people everywhere. These include flexible working hours, the option of working from the commodity of your own home, and […].

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October 2019 Job Market Recap: Key Takeaways and Hiring Tips

Hireology

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its jobs report for the month of October. According to the latest numbers, the U.S. economy added 128,000 jobs in October, far exceeding initial expectations for 85,000 new jobs. . Unemployment has been historically low year to date and while it did tick up slightly – from 3.5 percent in September to 3.6 percent in October – this uptick can be attributed to more people choosing to enter the workforce.

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5 Crucial Qualities Of A Good Manager

Vantage Circle

Being a successful manager is no cakewalk in the park. From project management, taking difficult decisions every day; a great manager is one of the most important assets of your company. Thus it becomes very important to promote the crucial qualities of a good manager because not only will it help build better managers but also great leaders. Every manager wants to give their absolute best to the job.

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4 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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Study: Incentive-Based Wellness Program Results In Lower Health Costs, Better Health Habits

Wellable

A recent study of employees enrolled in an incentive-based wellness program revealed cost savings to both the employees and their employer as well as improvement in other health measurements.

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6 Tips for Planning Your Next Workplace Event

Take It Personel-ly

A well-planned office event can be the highlight of an employee’s year. They may meet deadlines, accomplish major tasks and help others out, but there’s something special about relaxing and having a good time with the people you see every day. The challenge arises when you’re put in charge of an event. What kind of […].

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3 Ways Hiring Data Can Help You Hold Managers Accountable

Hireology

In today’s tight labor market, top job seekers get taken off the market quickly. This means it’s critical for all employers to have an efficient hiring process in place to avoid losing top talent to other job opportunities. Many organizations not only lack a standardized hiring process, but also don’t have access to the right hiring data to hold managers accountable to improving over time.

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Appreciation Mail To Team For Better Morale

Vantage Circle

Recognition is relevant and effective only when it is done right. And the right way to give recognition is for it to be frequent and timely in nature. With the corporate world seeing major changes, the workload has significantly increased. In addition to that, employees are putting in extra work with less or no recognition being given to them. This increases the chances of your employees getting overwhelmed and leaving for the greener pastures.

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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.