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How to Keep Employees Healthy for Physically Demanding Jobs

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Many of the most common jobs available today require a lot of fast-paced movement and heavy lifting. They can be physically exhausting and come with a great deal of liability for companies as it is important to maintain the wellbeing of their employees. Managers and CEOs at these jobs play a very important role in […].

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How to Respond to Compliments at Work: Examples and Tips

Achievers

Few things can transform your day like receiving a compliment — or giving one. But these interactions can be difficult to navigate, if you can even find the time to initiate them. Considering how to accept praise gracefully, whether you should return the compliment, the best way to avoid miscommunication — the recognition process can be anything but simple.

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6 Employee Strategies for Your Non-Desk Workforce

HR Bartender

One of the concepts that organizations will want to define in 2021 is what the hybrid workforce means for them. I’ve seen it referred to as when the workforce is more equally balanced between onsite and remote employees. I’ve also seen it defined as when employees have the option to work where it makes the most sense for what they do. And of course, there’s a lot of room in between to create your own version.

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Strategies for remote work-life balance and peace of mind

Insperity

The big switch to remote work has been helpful for public health, but it’s fueling some new work-life balance and mental health issues. Many workers report struggling to disengage from work when their new “office” is their spare bedroom or kitchen table. Some worry that the lack of face time means they’re being left out of opportunities, and this fear of missing out (FOMO) can spur them to overwork and experience more stress.

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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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Top Trends In The Self-Storage Sector For 2021

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Due to the sudden shift in everyone’s lives last year, many businesses in different sectors were severely affected. Various businesses suffered the economic downturn that the pandemic caused. However, recovery and growth potential are still present, especially for some sectors like self-storage rentals. The self-storage industry is seen to have an ever-increasing demand despite the […].

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Must-know Pay Frequency Requirements by State

Patriot Software

When it comes to paying your employees, you can’t pay them all willy-nilly. Instead, you must give them their wages on a consistent basis (e.g., weekly) and stick to one pay frequency. When you choose a paycheck frequency for your business, you need to follow state and federal payment laws. Learn about pay frequency requirements […] READ MORE.

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The Childcare Crisis and How Employers Can Help | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The coronavirus pandemic uprooted working families’ routines, with parents working from home, schools moving to remote learning, and daycare facilities closing their doors. Suddenly, working parents were left scrambling to figure out a solution to their lack of childcare options. With employees still reeling from this disruption in childcare, how can employers help?

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5 Useful Business Tips for Company Executives

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If you are a company executive, odds are many people admire you and look to you for direction on a daily basis. This kind of attention can be stressful for some, while it makes others flourish. If you find that you are not making the impact on your company and employees that you wish, here […].

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Tackling burnout while working from home

HR Digest

Japan is notorious for its work ethics and how people work to exhaustion, they even have a term for death by overwork—Karoshi. The same malaise seems to be plaguing the remote work brigade. Not literally death by exhaustion, but certainly burnout due to the inability to switch off from work. The pandemic has forced most companies to adopt the work from home model.

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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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Seven strategies to set a QSEHRA budget

PeopleKeep

If you’re a small employer ready to offer your employees a more flexible option for health insurance, setting a budget for your qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA), is an important first step.

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Companies should prepare to handle a slew of vacation requests this summer

Business Management Daily

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees decided against taking paid time off. Some stockpiled PTO in order to receive a payout if they were let go by their employer. Others saved their days for the future when travel and other recreational activities would resume. Though the pandemic is not over, people are starting to change their outlook. The improving economy gives workers a greater sense of job security and a decreased need to hoard PTO.

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Tips for Increasing Employee Efficiency at Your Business

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Improving your staff’s effectiveness goes further beyond ensuring they’re working each hour they’re at their duty posts. Therefore, improving your employees’ efficiency means involving them and knowing why they’re not productive in the first place. This article will discuss tips that can help you improve your employees’ efficiency.

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In Search Of Greener Pastures: Workers Look For Better Jobs And Better Lives In A Post-Pandemic World

Wellable

According to the World Economic Forum , 114 million people lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns in 2020. Despite this, many of those who have managed to keep their jobs are thinking about leaving them in search of something better. According to a recent survey , 41% of the global workforce is likely to consider leaving their current employer within the next year.

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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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What is the best day to fire an employee?

HR Digest

Here at The HR Digest, Jane Harper is often asked to give her insights on when is the best day to fire an employee? Is there really a best day of the week to terminate someone? Truth be told, there is never an ideal time to fire an employee. If you’ve ever had to fire an employee, you already know it’s an uncomfortable affair no matter what. While you may fire an employee any time you like, there are a few opinions on what is the best day of the week to fire someone.

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HRIS: An Overview and How Your HRIS Should Work for You | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Whether you’ve had the same HR software for years or are considering the switch from paper to a fully digital human resources information system (HRIS), it’s important to make sure that your software is handling all of your HR operational needs. Read on for the main components of a robust HRIS and how your system should work for you.

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24 Healthy Habits, Hobbies & Scientific Facts

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Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”–World Health Organization, 1948. Modern life provides people with numerous opportunities to improve their health status. You may notice your daily schedule requires improvement. These changes may help you get additional mental and physical energy to be […].

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Use the Reflect Forward Framework to persevere through disruptive changes

Insperity

As more people return to the workplace and companies regain a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, many business leaders want to move past all the recent troubles and look ahead to the future – and help their employees do so as well. Helping businesses accomplish this is why the Insperity team created the Reflect Forward Framework. The catalyst for creating the Reflect Forward Framework.

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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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Is our organization’s health coverage considered minimum value?

PeopleKeep

If you’re an employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees, you’re considered an applicable large employer (ALE) and are required to follow certain requirements set forth by the IRS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). One of these guidelines requires ALEs to offer health coverage for their employees that meets “minimum value.” That leaves ALEs with a big question: Which health plans are considered minimum value, and how do I know if the one I’m offering does?

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The Importance of Financial Literacy for Employees and Their Mental Health

WEX Inc.

Explore the importance of financial literacy for employees. Many of us have experienced times of financial hardship in our lives, especially over this past year of the pandemic. Unfortunately, people are not always educated on the most effective and safest ways to maneuver financial difficulties. Lack of financial knowledge during challenging times often leads to people feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, stressed, and anxious about the future.

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The 15 Best Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Writers

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The right words can be the difference between inspiring your employees or losing their confidence forever. They can make an application letter shine, ensuring you get that all-important foot in the door. And sometimes, well-chosen words can help us to envision a better world for everyone. So given the value and power of words, Ivory […].

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What to include in employee personnel files?

HR Digest

Keeping a record of an employees’ lifecycle documents of their employment journey within an organization has become a must due to the digitization of all decision-making. Moreover, documentation proof is required to fulfill any legal requirements that might arise. Documentation of employment history, including resume, records of contribution and achievement, disciplinary notices, promotions, performance development plans, and such, belong in a personnel file.

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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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Updated 2022 HSA and HDHP Thresholds Announced by IRS | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars that participants can deposit into these accounts. Likewise, the agency also issued new limits for high-deductible health plans (HDHP) to indicate the total amount individuals and families can expect to spend out-of-pocket on health insurance costs.

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How to Be Smart About FSA Spending

Benefit Resource Inc.

We think it’s pretty obvious, but we LOVE Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Whether you’re an employer or a plan participant, we have the resources you need to succeed. Throughout the year we deliberately write about helping employees understand the plans that their employers have selected for them. With roughly 160 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)-related blogs on our site concentrating on eligibility, spending options, plan strategy, savings, and more…we cover it all!

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3 Activities to Try This Summer If You Love Adventure

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Are you ready to enjoy yourself during the summer season? Now is the perfect time for you to cash in a few precious vacation days. You can plan a relaxing trip to the venue of your choice in order to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. Here are 3 fantastic new activities to try this […].

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COMING SOON: The Current Insurance Journal 2021 Answers Employee Benefits Questions

Corporate Synergies

Through the blooms of spring and the loosening or lifting of many local COVID-19 restrictions, a tantalizing glimpse of a return to the office and even a return to normal is here. Corporate Synergies is set to offer answers to. Read More. The post COMING SOON: The Current Insurance Journal 2021 Answers Employee Benefits Questions appeared first on Corporate Synergies.

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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.