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Avoiding Burnout 101

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Working long hours, irregular sleeping habits and not having enough time for yourself can quickly lead to emotional and physical exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed and drained, i.e. – burnout. Have you ever felt like you’re stagnating even though you’ve been working over 10 hours a day? Have you dedicated yourself to work so much that you’ve […].

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What Keeps Human Resources Professionals Awake At Night?

15Five

We posted this question as an icebreaker in our HR Superstars community , because we figured if anyone is going to share vulnerably immediately, it’s going to be Human Resources Professionals (aka People Ops): . What one aspect of your HR role has kept you up at night in the last week? ??After reading through the myriad responses, I am even more in awe of HR leaders (and I used to be a Chief People Officer!

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Reskilling the Future of Work

HR Digest

We are at a major inflection point that will largely determine the future of work. By 2030, according to a recent McKinsey Global Institute report, Jobs lost, jobs gained: Workforce transitions in a time of automation, 375 million workers – or roughly 14 percent of the global workforce – may need to switch occupational categories and learn new skills as digitization, automation, and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) disrupt the world of work.

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4 Ways to Support Employee Mental Health Post-COVID

Best Money Moves

4 ways to support employee mental health post-COVID. Mental health issues are on the rise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. What can employers do to support struggling employees? A major issue emerging from the COVID pandemic is the long-term effect on mental health. . Despite a return to normalcy (endangered now by the new Delta variant), more and more employees are reporting mental health challenges as a result of the pandemic.

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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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Tips to Improve Customer Service

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Customer satisfaction has a significant impact on how successful your business is. If satisfaction levels are low, it means customer loyalty and retention are low, too. This is also an indication of poor customer service. Unfortunately, this is a problem that costs businesses as much as $62 billion each year. Now is the time to […].

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Some ideas for virtual team-building exercises

HR Digest

The pandemic has altered how we conduct our lives. The most significant change has been the shift in the workspace. More people are now working out of their homes than in offices. . According to a study conducted by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, over the last five years, remote work has grown by over 44% and over 91% since 2010. . But remote work comes with its own challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication, distractions, a feeling of detachment, and a struggle to stay motivated.

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32 Fun Zoom Icebreakers You Should Definitely Try In 2021

Vantage Circle

We like our Zoom icebreakers the way how we like our pizza— fun, good for sharing, and over in 5 minutes or less. But first, what exactly are Zoom icebreakers? Zoom Icebreakers are any virtual activity or question that helps in making remote team members feel comfortable and connect with each other during virtual meetings on Zoom. It can be referred to an actiivty used for "breaking the ice" or "removing the tension" in any group.

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5 Great Ways to Boost Organic Traffic on Your Website

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To build a thriving online presence in the competitive online world, you need to invest in numerous digital marketing tactics and strategies. One of your priorities should obviously be to drive as much quality traffic to your website as possible in order to generate qualified leads and inspire your visitors to interact with your brand, […].

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6 common PEO myths debunked

Insperity

Are rumors about companies that have had professional employer organization problems keeping you from hiring a PEO? Granted, it’s certainly wise to do research about HR outsourcing. And it’s natural to have a few concerns at first, especially if co-employment is a new concept to you. But let’s take a close look at six myths about PEOs. Myth 1: “I’ll lose control of my business.”.

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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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15Five and Gusto Announce Best-of-Class, Two-Way Integration

15Five

15Five is happy to announce its newest integration partnership with Gusto, the leading payroll, benefits, and HR technology for business of all sizes. This best-of-class, two-way integration allows companies like yours to streamline HR, payroll, and performance management processes so you can spend more time on your company’s strategic initiatives and less time on manual data entry.

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PTO Payout Laws by State: Is Your Use-it-or-lose-it Policy Breaking the Rules?

Patriot Software

Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a policy that explains how your business treats accrued time off. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […] READ MORE.

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How To Safely Book Online Travel

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With travel opening back up, there’s a rush to get out and go somewhere! But you must be careful when booking online travel because there are scams and traps. This is precisely why we made a guide on booking your online travel safely. Counterfeit event tickets: Avoid community websites such as Craigslist when buying tickets. […].

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Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: What to Do With The Money

Money Talk

Last month, I wrote a blog post for the Military Families Learning Network about “nuts and bolts” of the advance child tax credit (ACTC). To recap, the ACTC is an advance payment of half of the expanded child tax credit (CTC) available under the American Rescue Plan. The remainder of the credit gets settled up on 2021 tax returns. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar offset of income tax (e.g., $5,000 tentative tax - $3,000 credit = $2,000 final tax).

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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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Tips for health insurance brokers on prospecting SMBs

PeopleKeep

When you think about what keeps the U.S. economy moving forward, you might first think of the big corporations and their multibillion dollar efforts in business. However, in reality, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are the true driving force behind the U.S. economy. Small Business Trends reports that there are over 30.7 million SMBs in the U.S., which account for a vast majority of the businesses in the country (99.9%).

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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory? Employee Template | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The CDC recently released updated mask-wearing guidelines in response to the evolving threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Employers may want to consider a few different approaches in response. These could include updating their mask-wearing policies if they’re back in the office, delaying their return to in-person work if they’re still operating remotely, or even implementing mandatory vaccination policies.

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The Best Places in the World to Start a New Business

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There’s an old saying in business: you’ve got to burn before you earn. In other words, it takes money to make money. But how much does the average entrepreneur need to transform their exciting ideas into fledgling companies? Well, as BusinessFinancing points out, the answer depends on where they want to do business. Using data […].

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Six Takeaways from 200 Open Enrollment Campaigns: Dos and Don’ts

Flimp Communications

Last year, we helped conduct 200 open enrollment campaigns to nearly 750,000 employees. What would you want to know if you had access to that type of data set? We dug through all that data with a focus on pulling out actionable insights to help. The post Six Takeaways from 200 Open Enrollment Campaigns: Dos and Don’ts appeared first on Flimp.

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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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67% of UK employees will keep wearing masks at work, CIPHR research shows

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CIPHR survey of 1,016 UK workers reveals employee attitudes towards the return to their ‘usual’ (pre-pandemic) workplace. A new survey of over 1,000 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR , has revealed some key insights on employee attitudes to returning to their ‘usual’ workplace and how employers have (or in some cases have not) helped prepare their staff for the transition back. 81% of businesses whose staff worked at home during the pandemic have now reopened in some capacity

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Why HSAs don’t work by themselves

PeopleKeep

With the cost of traditional group health insurance growing more and more unsustainable , many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking to other health benefits solutions for a more affordable and flexible alternative.

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4 Productivity Pitfalls of Remote Working (And How to Avoid Them!)

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Are you aware that 77% of work from home employees report being more productive? But telecommuters are not living the life of ease. There are certain productivity pitfalls employees who work from the home face. The common ones include overworking, encountering distractions, feeling isolated, and lack of team collaboration. Source Let’s dig into the productivity […].

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The Rise of Workplace Burnout: Causes And Treatments

Wellable

Prolonged stress can make it more difficult for individuals to approach their daily activities with energy, positivity, and focus. Once enjoyable hobbies may temporarily lose their appeal, and household responsibilities can become more cognitively taxing than usual.

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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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How CIPHR’s new starters have adjusted to remote working

cipHR

Four of CIPHR’s employees share their experiences of joining a new company remotely. For over a year, many of us have had to work remotely. For HR teams, this has meant having to take on new roles and responsibilities and welcome new starters. At CIPHR, the entire workforce became remote in March 2020, and since then, we have welcomed over 60 new starters who have never seen the office in person and who have had to adjust to remote working.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Employee handbooks are large documents that list out a variety of company policies and procedures. They’re incredibly helpful to management and staff, but creating an effective employee handbook is a large undertaking that will require proper time and planning. If you’re feeling stuck and are unsure how to go about creating an employee handbook for your business, you’re not alone.

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Is Debt Consolidation Right for You? Here Are the Pros and Cons

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Americans can’t seem to get out of debt. The total household debt is over $14 trillion. That leaves many people swimming upstream financially because they hold so much debt. Many had to take on more debt during the pandemic just to cover basic needs. Now that the economy is opening up again, you can look to […].

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CDC Recommends Vaccinated People Wear Masks Indoors | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

In a dramatic shift from previous guidance, the CDC announced July 27, 2021, that some vaccinated people should wear masks indoors to protect against the Delta variant of COVID-19. Find out why the CDC issued this recommendation, what it includes, and how employers should approach remote work vs. in-person operations moving forward.

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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.