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Post-pandemic employee turnover: Why it’s happening and what to do about it

Insperity

Even with the arrival of the COVID-19 variants, workplaces are starting to establish and navigate their new, post-pandemic normal. Yet there’s another rising issue with which employers must prepare to contend: post-pandemic employee turnover. According to the 2021 Employee Engagement and Retention Report , commissioned by the Achievers Workforce Institute, 52% of employees in North America will look for a new job in the near future.

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Influence of employee onboarding and its benefits

HR Digest

Employee onboarding is the process of integrating recruits into the company. It involves familiarizing the hires with the organization’s workings and how they can become productive members of the team they join. Onboarding is sometimes confused with an orientation where the employee finishes the recruitment process , including all paperwork and meeting all admin compliances and getting a look at his colleagues and team members.

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Just How Much Does an Employer Pay in Payroll Taxes?

Patriot Software

You know that paying someone comes at a cost. In addition to giving employees their paychecks, you also have the cost of payroll taxes. So, how much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? Keep reading to learn more about the employer cost of payroll taxes. How much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? […] READ MORE.

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4 Times When You Won’t Regret Hiring an Attorney for Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

When you own a business, there will be many difficult situations you will face along the way. While you will be able to handle most on your own, there will be others that may be more complex and confusing. Rather than try to figure out things yourself and potentially create more serious problems, it will […].

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Are your one-on-one meetings falling flat? Try these tips

Insperity

As a leader, you know how beneficial one-on-one meetings can be. Whether with staff or colleagues, the challenge is how to hold effective one-on-one meetings. Tips and tactics abound, but ultimately, the goal remains the same: support. Whatever you do in planning, facilitating and following up on your meetings, the goal should revolve around support.

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Need for Performance and Employee Evaluation

HR Digest

Performance review or employee evaluation is an essential part of giving feedback on performance and determining areas of improvement. These evaluations can be annual or half yearly or even at more regular intervals if needed. Performance evaluations are by their very nature not very comfortable for either the employee or the supervisor. Though, such reviews are believed to be focused on improvement and push towards better productivity; a Gallup poll, says only 14 percent of people they surveyed

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Consumer Vs Colleague Experience – are they really that different?

LACE Partners

Our partners Applaud recently launched a whitepaper entitled ‘ The Future of HR: Employee experience fuelled by consumer-grade technology’ and in the latest HR on the Offensive Podcast Chris and Luka spoke to Jordan Robinson about some of the key themes. . What did the report tell us about the top priorities for HR leaders in 2021 and beyond?

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Beyond Legal Documents: Planning Strategies for a “Good Ending”

Money Talk

When people hear the words “estate planning,” their first thought usually turns to legal documents: wills, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and the like. These documents are very important and all adults should have at least the first three prepared with the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney. There is more to settling a person’s financial affairs, however, than legal documents.

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Three ways to help employees become better health insurance consumers

PeopleKeep

According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation , nearly half of the U.S. population gets their health insurance through their employer. That means half of the country doesn’t get to make any real consumer decisions about their health coverage, its cost, or what network they’re in. Instead of making healthcare decisions for your employees by offering them a one-size-fits all group health insurance plan, another option is to offer them a more consumer-driven health benefit, like a health reim

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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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What Should Employers Know About Surcharges for Unvaccinated Employees | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employees who do not receive the COVID-19 vaccine could face an increase in their health insurance costs, according to Forbes and the National Law Review. As Delta variant cases surge across the country, employers have implemented policies to protect employees, such as incentivizing or mandating vaccination for current employees and including vaccinations as a requirement in job postings.

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Top 5 Employee Referral Software 2021

HR Lineup

One of the best sources of hires for businesses is employee referrals. This is because referral candidates speed up the hiring process, tend to stay longer in an organization, and are more dedicated to their daily duties. Employee referral mainly occurs organically, but it is best that you invest in employee referral software 2021 to help in increasing the number and quality of referrals.

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Utilizing Work Anniversaries and Recognition to Create a Meaningful Employee Experience

PeopleStrategy

A positive work environment relies on a supported and engaged workforce to succeed. So, it’s essential that HR professionals evaluate employee needs and create an infrastructure that not only acknowledges employee milestones, but also encourages prosocial engagement. It may seem obvious, but it’s important to note that the most successful companies are usually those that … Utilizing Work Anniversaries and Recognition to Create a Meaningful Employee Experience Read More » The post Util

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Combat COVID-19 Burnout With These 3 PTO Strategies

Best Money Moves

Combat COVID-19 Burnout With These 3 PTO Strategies. PTO benefits can be an important weapon in fighting widespread pandemic burnout. Try these three strategies to encourage PTO use. The quickest short-term solution to employee burnout is rest. Yet, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, American workers have a history of not taking full advantage of their PTO.

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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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A Psychological Perspective On Employee Engagement

Wellable

Though employee engagement is often proclaimed to have a significant impact on outcomes like well-being, productivity, innovation, and retention, its definition is rarely discussed. This post provides an analysis of employee engagement to help employers assess the range of claims made about it, determine whether their employees are in fact engaged, and cultivate engagement if it is found to be lacking.

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Federal Withholding Allowances Still Axed, but Some State Allowances Live On

Patriot Software

Withholding allowances used to be a way employees could adjust how much money employers take out of their paychecks for federal income tax. Although the IRS removed withholding allowances for federal income tax in 2020, they’re still out there—through pre-2020 W-4 forms and state income tax. So, what is withholding allowance? What happens if an […] READ MORE.

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How CIPHR can help you with gender pay gap reporting

cipHR

Save time, easily report on six key figures, and ensure gender pay gap compliance with CIPHR. The deadline for gender pay gap reporting is fast approaching – a regulatory requirement for organisations with over 250 employees which can “help organisations know more about the true equality of their pay structure,” says CIPHR’s head of people Gwenan West.

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Does ADA Protect COVID-19 Long-Haulers? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Some individuals are still experiencing post-COVID symptoms long after recovering from the virus, widely referred to as “long-haul COVID.” While there’s still much more to learn about this condition, employers should be informed about it and how it interacts with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). What is long-haul COVID, and what do employers need to know about ADA protections for long-haulers?

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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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2021 ICHRA Report

PeopleKeep

Since the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) was first available in 2020, employers both big and small have adopted the unique health benefit as a highly-anticipated alternative to traditional group health insurance. With the freedom of no minimum or maximum contribution requirements, no business size restrictions, and flexibility with employee classes, it’s no overstatement to say that the ICHRA is poised to change the face of health benefits.

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12 Ideas For Virtual Health Fair Success

Wellable

One effective way for an organization to improve employee well-being is to provide an opportunity for employees to learn about available benefits and interact with a variety of wellness experts in a single location or occasion. These events, often referred to as health fairs, have traditionally been held in physical spaces like a company’s headquarters.

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Ways Custom Software Can Help Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Custom software can be a very effective tool for businesses looking to get the most out of their limited resources. It is a type of software that is created according to the specific requirements of an organization. The market size for custom software development is expected to grow to $650.13 billion by 2025. To build […].

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BerniePortal Introduces New Organizational Culture Survey Tool

BerniePortal

With return to work in full swing, studies are finding that it is more important than ever for companies to focus on creating a good company culture. The new BerniePortal Performance feature, Surveys, makes it easier for leadership teams to keep a pulse on culture with individual and organizational surveys.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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The Details of Developing Solid Leadership Values

Professionals Alternative

Good leaders do not only have values, but they also recognize the necessity of ethical behavior. Excellent leaders exhibit their core leadership values as well as their ethics both in their words and actions. Leadership ethics should be visible since you must portray them in your daily actions, so people know exactly what to expect. Good leaders not only identify and share their values, but they also live those leadership values every day to create trust because saying one thing and doing anothe

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Download: The Open Enrollment Playbook

Flimp Communications

Open enrollment is exhausting. You spend months preparing for it, selecting benefits providers, pulling together plan documentation, and getting everything ready to maximize your enrollment window. But then you start sending emails and they don’t get read. You have benefits presentations or meetings where people. The post Download: The Open Enrollment Playbook appeared first on Flimp.

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What To Do If You Get Seriously Injured At Your Workplace?

Take It Personel-ly

(Source) Injured at work? Well, guess what — you’re not the only one! According to a report by the National Security Council (NSC), every year, about 7 million people are hurt at their workplace. It also states that on average, approximately 21 days’ worth of time is lost per worker when they take to bed […].

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5 Steps to Prepare for a Hybrid Open Enrollment 2022

BerniePortal

Now is a great time to start planning for open enrollment season as Q4 quickly approaches. Whether you’re fully in-person, fully remote, or a hybrid of both, these five essential steps will help make your company’s open enrollment period as smooth as possible.

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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.