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The Top 3 Benefits of Pulse Surveys

Achievers

Gathering and acting on employee feedback is crucial if you want to improve engagement, which drives greater business outcomes related to the employee experience , such as productivity and retention. Our recent survey shows that most employers are only measuring engagement once a year, if that, and many employees want more frequent surveys. This is where pulse surveys come into the picture.

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Performance Management: Design a Modern Process That Creates Results

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is sponsored by our friends at Primalogik , a cloud-based performance management solution that provides a flexible way to manage employee reviews, 360-degree feedback, goals, and engagement surveys. Enjoy the read!). While we’re all focused on staying safe and being well, organizations are reopening and resuming their business operations with those same goals in mind.

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Elevate 2020: Week 3 Recap

Hireology

Our 4th annual Elevate conference came to a close this week with a final keynote speech delivered by Adam Robinson, Hireology’s CEO and co-founder, on the applicant sentiment, followed by a panel discussion with Michelle Harrow , the Head of Recruiting for Twitter, and Bob Lanham , the Head of Automotive Retail at Facebook. Their discussion highlighted the importance of investing in your people, and how to appeal to the new applicant audience. .

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Talking politics at work – why it’s a bad idea and how to prevent it

Insperity

Let’s be real. There’s pretty much no upside to your employees talking politics at work. Individual politics are rooted in our own unique experiences. People can become very emotional and passionate about their beliefs, and take it personally when someone disagrees. With today’s increased polarization between the two main political parties, unfortunately, attitudes toward those who believe differently can be quite harsh.

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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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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need

Patriot Software

Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise. If your employees work in a state with mandatory sick […] READ MORE.

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Things you do not miss about office when working from home

HR Digest

Strangely there is a consensus on some things that people who work from home do not miss at all about their old work life. After being stuck at home for almost six months most work from home people are either ready to throw in the towel and wishing for any setting but home, and others that have grown quite comfortable in this new routine. But strangely there is a consensus on some things that both groups do not miss at all about their old work life.

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How Do You Make Open Enrollment Easier for Employees?

Best Money Moves

How do you make open enrollment easier for employees? Making the process simpler so employees can find the right plan to help them manage healthcare costs. COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for the 49 percent of employees who plan on spending more time researching and selecting health insurance plans during open enrollment this year, according to research by Aflac. .

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Hosting an Outdoor Event at Your Workplace: 6 Points to Remember

Take It Personel-ly

There’s much to consider before you throw a party for your workplace. That’s especially true since COVID-19 continues to remain a threat. Fortunately, you can still host a fun and safe gathering. With a little preparation, you can create an exceptional outdoor event your co-workers and supervisors will enjoy. Here’s a look at six points […].

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Revisiting Your Company’s Remote Work Policy

BerniePortal

Since mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced offices across the country to close and many teams continue to work from home months later. Since the shift in operation, it’s time for employers to consider whether or not updates need to be made to their remote work policies.

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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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Finding work-life balance? Periodic in-office check-ins is the way to go!

HR Digest

Flexible or remote work options are no longer extra perks that innovative and startup companies offer; it has become the norm in these Corona times and maybe the acceptable mode even after the crisis. . The forced adoption of the work-from-home option has shown both its pros and cons more starkly then any amount of studies over the years could have done.

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It’s open enrollment. Are you prepared?

Business Management Daily

Year after year, most employees just renew the same health benefit plans they had the year before. Up until this open enrollment season, that was good news for you. But the pandemic has heightened employees’ health concerns and the importance they place on employer-provided health benefits. Employees who chose skimpier plans last year may feel those benefits are inadequate now.

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Things To Expect When Returning To Work After Having A Baby

Take It Personel-ly

Returning to work after having a baby is a huge life and career adjustment. It isn’t easy and as well as getting back into the swing of things with your job, you also need to balance the needs of your baby, typically with much less sleep than you are used to! Many mothers who return […].

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A 12-Step Timeline for Open Enrollment

BerniePortal

The open enrollment period for 2021 will last from. Sunday, November 1 to Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Review this timeline in order to facilitate a successful open enrollment and support your employees through the process.

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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 benefits for Caregivers in workplaces

HR Digest

People are living longer with more access to medical care and innovations and progress in medicine. This has resulted in many relatives and friends being thrust into the role of caregivers impacting their personal and professional lives. What can employers do to see that this workforce is given maximum benefits to enact the dual role efficiently and comfortably?

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Diversity and Inclusion: Adding Equity to the Equation

Flimp Communications

In 2020, the concept of diversity and inclusion is starting to look a little different than it did five or even ten years ago. As we’ve witnessed recently, issues of racial justice have again risen in public awareness around the world. In light of all that’s happened, businesses and corporations are making changes to the way they approach diversity and inclusion.

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What CBD Oil for Dogs Is & What It Can Do

Take It Personel-ly

Caring for animals is not exactly a stress-free occupation, am I right? Having a non-talking being living with you is making it pretty difficult to determine what it might be thinking or feeling at a particular point in time. Still, as the owner, you get used to this non-verbal communication rather quickly and you start […].

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Take control of group health insurance costs and quality with a GCHRA

PeopleKeep

Organizations that offer traditional group health insurance often feel they’re at the mercy of their insurance providers, spending more and more each year just to maintain benefit levels. A group coverage health reimbursement arrangement (GCHRA) lets employers reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses , such as copays and other qualified medical expenses.

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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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How to handle the “salary expectation” question in an interview

HR Digest

A little homework goes a long way in getting you through the last hurdle of getting a job. Salary expectations is a question that will crop up if it has not been specified in the job description. Here are some strategies to handle this question as it seem to faze a lot of people. Career coach Joyel Crawford said she asks this question to gauge a job candidate’s expectations relative to the budget allocated for the role. .

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Flimp Communications Launches BENEFITchoice, Personalized Employee Benefits-Assessment Tool

Flimp Communications

Helps employees prioritize and assess voluntary and supplemental benefits offered by their employer. Flimp Communications , a leading developer of digital employee communication and engagement solutions, today announced the availability of BENEFITchoice®, a benefits-assessment tool that helps employees evaluate and prioritize voluntary and supplemental benefits.

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How To Stay Cool Without The Air Conditioner

Take It Personel-ly

Ways To Reduce Air Conditioner Usage As Singapore tends to be rather hot and humid all year round, it is not surprising to hear that many Singaporeans cannot go a day without having the air conditioning on to help them cool down. This then becomes a problem – a ridiculously high air conditioner bill. And […].

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Coronavirus Litigation Against Employers is Increasing | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Coronavirus-related litigation continues to rise against American employers as offices and worksites reopen. The result? Workers may be at heightened risks of infection and spread even as HR teams manage COVID-19 workplace regulations. What can employers do to protect against this rising trend in lawsuits?

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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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American workers need a break, says Monster survey

HR Digest

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the remaining American workforce feels more burnt out by the day, according to a national survey released by Monster. It turns out, working in your PJs, avoiding the commute and answering emails from a hammock is not all it’s cracked up to be. The stress of juggling work and your home life, including children stuck at home because of school and summer camp closures, it’s no wonder Americans are exhausted.

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What Is a Waiting Period for Employee Benefits (Like Health Insurance)?

Patriot Software

Businesses, insurance companies, and the government all use waiting periods. If you provide company-sponsored benefits to employees, you might decide to set a waiting period. So, what is it? Read on to learn what is an employee waiting period, rules for setting the time frame, and how to implement one in your small business. What […] READ MORE.

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5 Packing Hacks to Help Make Moving a Breeze

Take It Personel-ly

Moving to a new place should be a pleasant experience, but often packing makes the experience dreadful. There is no doubt that packing is cumbersome, and it requires a lot of time. Another issue is that some things are more challenging to pack than others because of their size or nature. Thankfully, these moving and […].

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COVID-19: Travel Precautions for the Holiday Season | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The holiday season will likely look a little different for many families in 2020. Yet while the coronavirus pandemic is still impacting communities around the country, employees may still elect to travel to see loved ones during Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. What can HR do to limit possible outbreaks associated with this seasonal travel?

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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.