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The Importance of Regular Feedback

Achievers

In theory, we are all very aware of how important feedback is. In practice, the sheer amount of work we need to get through on a daily basis often prevents us from thinking about delivering and requesting feedback from others. With the workplace undergoing more dramatic and turbulent changes, we are forced to reconsider the way we operate. With the increased expansion of the gig economy, and when remote work is slowly becoming more and more common everyday ( with 16 percent of U.S. companies ful

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How to Create a Marketing Plan for 2020

Take It Personel-ly

Photo by NEW DATA SERVICES on Unsplash A marketing plan is the cornerstone of a business’ marketing strategy for the remainder of the year. As you step into 2020, look at the outline below to learn how to create a marketing plan that is effective, readable, memorable, as well as actionable. Summary of the Plan […].

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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle at Work

PeopleStrategy

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging in general, let alone at work. You’re constantly thinking, focusing on multiple tasks and projects, staring at computers and eating lunch out and on the go. While living a fast-paced lifestyle and juggling multiple things, it is easy to let your healthy living practices slip away from you. But there are some ways you can alter your daily routine to take better care of yourself while on the job.

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Letter of Recommendation Sample Templates for Mentors & Employers

HR Digest

A Letter of Recommendation is an attempt to praise the merit of a particular person so that his/her efficiencies, skills and past accomplishments can be highlighted. Therefore the letter of recommendation needs to be written professionally so that the concerned person can be conveyed the message in the most righteous and relevant. The letter of recommendation sample templates can be from different people.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Critical thinking skills: How to develop them in every employee

Insperity

While most of our everyday brainpower is dedicated to automatic and routine tasks, employees with sharp critical thinking skills are an essential. It’s so important that some thought leaders believe a lack of critical thinkers could contribute to business failures. As a business leader, you might be asking: Is it possible to teach employees critical thinking?

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How to Do Employee Performance Reviews for Beginners

Hppy

One of the most important parts of being an employer or manager is doing performance review. If you have recently stepped into the managerial position, it’s ok to feel a little pressure when judging people based on their performance. Where your MBA degree might have taught you a little about motivating and managing people under your supervision, it doesn’t prepare you for the hardest part of your job: performance review.

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2019 HR Leaders of the Year

HR Digest

The Human Resource industry has seen some significant changes in the last two decades. Earlier, HR personnel were the backroom boys whose job was more of an administrator and recruiter. HR’s traditional role was payroll, benefits, and procedures. As the workplace ethos changed with technological advances and a new generation of workers, the focus has shifted to employee management and performance and productivity.

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How to bridge the generation gap in the workplace

Insperity

Do you have a generation gap in the workplace? If you have employees on your team ranging from their 20s up through their 70s, you may have noticed a few challenges: Do these colleagues have a hard time relating to each other in conversation? Do they seem to have clashing processes and preferences for getting their work done? Have their differences had a negative impact on their ability to generate complementary ideas and collaborate on projects to completion?

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5 Steps to Take When You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Product

Take It Personel-ly

If you’ve ever watched an infomercial you know that for every solution there is a corresponding problem. You can order almost anything from the internet and have it less than two days. Most of these products make life easier or serve some useful purpose. But what about those times when you end up with a […].

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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5 Ways Small Business Owners Can Source High-Quality Candidates

PeopleKeep

Attracting the interest of top talent can often feel daunting for a small business. Without the allure of working for an established brand and the range of perks that big companies offer, small businesses often face disadvantages while trying to find the best employees.

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Clever Holiday & Christmas Gifts for Coworkers!

HR Digest

When you spend the better part of the day with your colleagues, it is natural that you develop friendships with some of your co-workers. Come Christmas, you want to celebrate that bond with an exchange of gifts and show your appreciation. Here are some gifting ideas for your co-workers. The cubicle gift basket. There are some ready-made gift baskets of gourmet goodies available, or you can make one up.

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Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Asure Software

Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage his or her emotions. Though often difficult to… The post Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace appeared first on Asure Software.

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How to Handle a Merger or Acquisition at Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Something that can be either exciting or nerve racking, depending on your point of view, is a merger or acquisition. For many businesses, this means expanding into entirely new markets that could greatly expand your revenue streams. Others, however, may be nervous about losing their jobs or influence. Whatever the case, handling a merger or […].

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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5 ICHRA rules that are important to know

PeopleKeep

If your business is planning to offer an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA), there are some important items to consider. With the creation of the ICHRA, certain regulatory guidelines were provided to ensure the plan is being administered compliantly. These guidelines range from employee eligibility to plan documents and employee notices.

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Cadence Is Key: Extending The Office Community To Remote Workers

Wellable

With advancements in communication technology, remote work is becoming increasingly popular. This flexible option benefits workers and companies alike. Employees can enjoy a better work-life balance, while working parents can coordinate tasks around family events and childcare. Additionally, companies may spend less on infrastructure or office resources, as well as attract talent from a wider range of candidates.

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7 Signs of Disengaged Employees

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement is paramount in enhancing productivity and retention. When there is a proper employee engagement system in place, your employees will be more aligned with the values and goals of the organization. However, all your efforts in achieving a workforce that is invested in the organization’s vision will become ineffective if your employees are disengaged.

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How to File a Home Insurance Claim That Won’t Be Denied

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With 315 reported natural disasters and over 10,000 deaths occurring in 2018, the odds of your home being damaged are getting higher and higher. Have you gone through your homeowner’s insurance policy lately? Do you know what kind of coverage you have? Does it cover all types of damage you may incur? Are you underinsured? In this article, […].

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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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Does QSEHRA Disqualify Employees from Individual Premium Tax Credits?

PeopleKeep

A common question we receive is "will offering a QSEHRA prevent employees from obtaining individual premium tax credits?" In short the answer is no, but adjustments must be made to accommodate how the credit is calculated. Employees who receive monthly allowances through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement ( QSEHRA ) can still access premium tax credits because an HRA is not an "eligible employer-sponsored plan.".

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Workplace conflict: How to have a conversation instead of a fight

Business Management Daily

Funny how two opposite endings trace back to the same beginning. Potential workplace conflict and potential resolution both start with someone hot under the collar feeling and acting angry. What happens next, however, determines how the situation progresses. Consider these two “equations”. You feel angry + You act angry + I get angry + Your anger increases = We have a fight!

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7 Employee Training Methods To Jumpstart Your New Hires

Genesis HR Solutions

Hiring employees but failing to provide them with a solid base of training is a good way to lose talent. Surveys have shown that 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development. On top of that, the cost of replacing an employee is high—up to 150% of the worker’s annual salary. Stats like these highlight just how crucial it is to provide thorough, ongoing training to all of your employees, including your new hires.

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Last-Minute Decorating Tips

Take It Personel-ly

Don’t Keep Up with the Joneses The holidays can be stressful enough, there is no need to make it harder on you or your immediate family to overextend yourselves with holiday decorations. During the holiday season, it is very common for neighbors to get together and decorate their homes and showcase their best holiday decorations. […].

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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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Switching Payroll Companies: A How-to for the “How-come I Didn’t Switch Earlier?”

Patriot Software

Unhappy with your current payroll provider? Most business owners (68%) agree that running payroll is their most difficult business task. With payroll being such a complicated but necessary business function, it makes sense that you’d want a simple solution. But, isn’t switching payroll companies hard? Eh, there’s a little footwork, particularly when changing payroll providers […].

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End of Year Rituals, Personal and Professional

UpstartHR

This week I’m taking off work to be with family. Christmas is a special time of giving and we love the spirit that is wrapped around this holiday. As I think about the next two weeks heading into the new year, I think about how much my priorities and my rituals have changed for this time of year (and how they haven’t, in some ways). I’d love for this to be an encouragement for you to think about how you spend your time during this part of the year as well as how you plan for th

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How much will I get while on workers’ compensation?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

If you are injured in a work-related incident or suffer a work-related illness or disease, you are very likely entitled to workers’ compensation. How much financial compensation you will actually receive while you are temporarily totally disabled from work depends on two main factors: Your average earnings prior to the injury or illness The jurisdiction accepting your claim As noted in my previous posts, workers’ compensation benefits while you are off work may provide income far short of your u

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Why Teambuilding Is One Of The Most Important Investments In Business

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Team building is something which brings people together, whether through encouragement or teamwork, and helps your business to excel. Fun activities which help your employees see one another in a different light allows them to connect within a different setting other than the office. One of the most important reasons for encouraging team building is […].

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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.