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5 Statistics to Help Build Your Case for an Employee Recognition Strategy

Achievers

Companies and employees are at a critical crossroad. For the last year, employees have operated in crisis mode as a result of the pandemic. Despite many employees demonstrating admirable flexibility and creativity amidst rapidly changing requirements, employee engagement has suffered, and employee commitment is not expected to last. In fact, employers may soon see a turnover “tsunami” —a mass exodus of employees quitting their jobs after the pandemic ends.

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Support Your Staff During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

Hireology

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. as a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, and to help reduce the stigma that so many face. Data from the CDC shows that one in five adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness, and the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Household Pulse Survey revealed that 40% of U.S. adults have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder during the pandemic. .

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4 Predictions for the Future of Remote Work

Best Money Moves

4 predictions for the future of remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic has pivoted much of the American workforce to telecommuting. What does the future of remote work look like in a Post-COVID world? According to the Pew Research Center , 71 percent of workers who can work from home are. What’s more, 54 percent of those workers have expressed a desire to continue to do so, even after the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has passed.

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5 Ways to Modernise Your 2021 Job Hunt

Take It Personel-ly

There’s no doubt about it – Covid-19 has changed the recruitment process and put a spotlight on industries in need of candidates while completely shutting down operations and recruitment in others. As we move further in 2021, amid the easing of restrictions and timid reopening of hospitality, travel and tourism to name but a few […].

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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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Building a remote team culture

HR Digest

Managing a team is never easy, and when you have a diverse team scattered across the globe, the task becomes doubly difficult. Remote work culture has become an accepted norm in Covid times and ease of doing business due to the tech and digital tools now available make the transition possible. The most common problems that are faced whilst managing a remote team are communication, different time zones, cultural and geographical differences and levels of engagement.

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How to write a winning business proposal and land new clients

Business Management Daily

You believe your product or service can solve a potential client’s problem, so it’s time to write an official business proposal. Your business proposal is designed to promote your offer. However, it should do so in a way that speaks directly to how you can meet your potential client’s needs. Whether you’re writing an unsolicited or solicited business proposal, your process should be similar.

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7 Healthy Habits to Make You More Productive at Work

Take It Personel-ly

The most productive individuals at work are those who are happy and healthy. Many studies conducted proved that employees with better overall health are more effective, efficient, and provide excellent work performance. Due to this, most companies invest more resources in corporate wellness programs to help their employees develop healthy habits to make them gain […].

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Benefits Communication and Employee Mental Health

WEX Inc.

Upgrade your benefits communication with your employees during difficult times. Communication with your employees about their benefits has never been more important. COVID-19 has forced employers to make many adjustments to benefits plans and strategies over the past year and a half. Unfortunately, change often increases feelings of anxiety and stress for employees, especially if these changes are not being communicated properly.

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How HR can implement flexible working systems to meet changing expectations

cipHR

In a recent CIPHR webinar, Nick Whiteley, the CEO from HFX, argues that the move to flexible working benefits organisations and employees – but how can HR manage these processes to meet the changing expectations of their people? Flexible working is defined by the CIPD, as “a flexible working arrangement [where] an employee has some say over how, where or when they work.

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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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Summer dress codes: Inclusive policies for warm weather

Business Management Daily

The weather is warming up and it may be time to roll out your summer dress code policy. Navigating summer dress code policies can be challenging. You want to help your staff stay cool in the summer while maintaining a professional appearance and environment. Some businesses create a separate policy for summer attire, whereas others stick with their established year-round policy.

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New Mask-Wearing Guidance: What Employers Should Know | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on May 13, 2021, that fully vaccinated individuals don't need to wear their masks indoors or outdoors in most situations. This news comes as employers start to formulate their return-to-office plans and weigh whether or not to require employees to receive the vaccine. With the increase in vaccinations and new mask-wearing guidance from the CDC for fully vaccinated individuals, what should employers know going forward?

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Are Emojis Acceptable In Work Communication [POLL]

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. I must admit that I find articles sharing “what’s in and what’s out” fascinating. There was one a couple of months ago that announced side parts (for your hair) are a complete no-no. Not sure why, but side parts are out. The same article mentioned that the laughing emoji was “out”. You know the one I’m referring to.

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What Are The Mental Health Benefits of Boxing?

Take It Personel-ly

There’s no question that boxing is a fun and effective way to get a full body workout. Not only do you build muscle strength, you also increase your stamina and endurance as well as improve your cardiovascular health. But getting physically fit is not the only benefit to getting into this sport. When you box, […].

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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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Employee wellness benefits are shifting focus to reflect modern times

Business Management Daily

When current and future employees examine a company’s benefits package, they typically expect to see employer-sponsored health insurance among the offerings. Comprehensive, affordable options encourage employee retention. Likewise, attractive plans become a selling point when interviewing job candidates. With rising medical costs, employee concern over health insurance coverage will not wane any time soon.

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How to deal with difficult people at work

HR Digest

Conflicts are endemic when you notice factions, team divisions and stonewalling at team meetings. This is the time a true leader steps in to lay down the rules. Make it clear that the team has to work together and factions and undercutting performance is bringing harm to the whole team rather than certain individuals. Chalk out consequences and offer an opt-out to anyone who disagrees.

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Recruitment Marketing Strategy for the New Applicant Economy

Hireology

Were you able to attend our third installment of our “Reimagining the Workforce” quick hit series led by Kristin Tschantz? She spoke about recruitment marketing strategies to help your organization attract applicants during the current shortage. If you weren’t able to attend or your’d like to rewatch the session, here’s the recording.

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How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

Patriot Software

Having employees is an amazing feeling. Learning the responsibilities of being an employer can be daunting, though. One responsibility you have once you hire employees is withholding taxes from their paychecks. For accurate withholding, learn how to calculate payroll taxes. What are payroll taxes? When you think of payroll taxes, you might think of all […] READ MORE.

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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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Defined: Employee Attrition vs. Staff Turnover | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employee attrition may be tied to staff turnover , but the two are quite different in how they work, how they’re measured, and what they say about the health of an organization. From a basic definition to the types of employee departures that impact the measurement, find out what you need to know about employee attrition.

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Top 6 Home Improvement Ideas To Increase Value of Your Home

Take It Personel-ly

Whether you’re thinking of selling now, or some time in the future, it is a good idea to try to increase the value of your home by carrying out some simple maintenance or making a few easy changes. A lot of people do not realise just how much value they are reducing their home by. […].

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Recruitment process outsourcing: the ultimate guide

Insperity

When you have high-volume hiring needs, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a logical choice for growth-oriented businesses of all sizes. Using an RPO provider can help you ramp up your staff quickly without needing to hire and train your own internal recruiting department. In this guide, we’ll explore: The definition of RPO RPO benefits Whether RPO is a good fit for you Choosing an RPO provider.

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HRA vs. HSA vs. FSA comparison chart

PeopleKeep

As healthcare costs continue to rise , small employers need a way to offer their employees a competitive health benefit to compete with larger organizations while still managing a limited budget. One way small employers can avoid high insurance costs while still offering a formal health benefit to recruit and retain top talent is an account-based health plan (ABHP).

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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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How to receive negative feedback at work

HR Digest

At work, it isn’t easy to be 100 percent perfect and productive all the time. There are times when you will falter, will be pulled up and even held responsible for events out of your control. So how do we handle criticism at work? The answer is, with grace and an open mindset. A positive mindset or in one word, optimism. Negative feedback by such people is treated as a learning experience and an opportunity to improve.

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7 Herbs That May Actually Help You Manage Stress

Take It Personel-ly

Long ago, humans discovered that certain plants have benefits to body and mind that extend beyond their nutritional content. They’ve been using them for millennia. But which ones may actually work? That’s the question. Here are 7 that research says may actually help relieve stress. As with any herbal substance, please speak with your healthcare […].

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Keep It Legal: What You Need to Know About Child Labor Laws to Avoid Penalties

Patriot Software

Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […] READ MORE.

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2022 HSA contribution limits

PeopleKeep

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account a family or individual can use to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have annual contribution limits. Each year, the IRS adjusts the guidelines regarding HDHPs and HSA contribution limits.

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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.