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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Fight Depression at Work

Take It Personel-ly

Being an adult is not easy. You are prone to experiencing pressure, burnout, and quarter-life crisis, which could lead to clinical depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 264 million people across the globe suffer from depression and anxiety. Depression can greatly affect your quality of life and eat away at your […].

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Don't get left behind - bring an effective recruitment process into the new decade

BerniePortal

Recruitment strategies that your small and mid-sized business should implement now. Many businesses are struggling to stay fully staffed. With unemployment under 4 percent, the talent market is as competitive as it has been in 50 years — but unfortunately, many small businesses haven’t updated their applicant tracking and talent management procedures in a decade.

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Stay Strategic (and social!) in 2020 with benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

As an HR professional, you have a unique position in your company being responsible for training, educating, recruiting, engaging and ensuring your employees are happy and satisfied. With 2020 just around the corner, it's important to get your strategy and New Year resolutions in place. We've shared some of our expert benefit tips on our social media platforms to start 2020 off on the right foot.

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

Take It Personel-ly

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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Do You Have a Place for Employees in Crisis?

Abel HR

When we see a coworker upset, our first port of call is to check in with them, find out what’s going on, and see how we can help. But, realistically, as an employer, our ability to “fix” things is often limited. Enter Abel HR’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which can provide access to short-term, confidential counseling and mental health services.

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2019: The year in payroll

Business Management Daily

A lot happened this year, and it’s not over yet, so let’s review. Form W-4 and 2020 withholding. The IRS finally released the 2020 W-4 and one percentage method table , but as of today, it’s still sitting on Pub. 15-T, which contains all the worksheets and withholding methods for 2020. Since we may not be around to post the final version of Pub. 15-T (we will if the IRS coughs it up by the end of this week), point your browser here and enter 15-t in the search box.

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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.