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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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The April BLS Jobs Report Recap

Hireology

We had an unexpected month of slow growth as reported in the April Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation. 266,000 jobs were added last month, and the jobless rate rose to 6.1%. This was a surprising result to economists, who had predicted continued growth similar to what we saw in March. . Some industries did well — the leisure and hospitality sector added 331,000 positions , including 187,000 jobs in bars and restaurants — a sign that we are still moving forward.

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5 Skills Every HR Generalist Needs

HR Digest

Human Resource as a term was coined in 1893 by John R Commons in his book, “Distribution of Wealth” However, it was only in the 20th century that Human Resource became an integral part of organizations to deal with addressing employee issues such as recruitment, administration, and any disputes that arose. Over the years, HR has evolved to encompass more duties under its aegis, such as payroll, recruitment, compliance, facility management, labor issues, technical adoption, skill, tra

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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.

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How to Keep Employees Healthy for Physically Demanding Jobs

Take It Personel-ly

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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Diversify Your Applicant Sourcing with Jobs on Facebook

Hireology

Are you looking to hire fast but struggling to fill open roles? If so, you’re not alone. . Many businesses are hoping to staff up to keep up with increased sales as the economy improves. But the supply of applicants just isn’t where we’d expect it to be at this point of the recovery — largely due to continuing COVID-19 health concerns, expanded unemployment benefits, and a lack of childcare options for job seekers.

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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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Top Trends In The Self-Storage Sector For 2021

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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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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5 Useful Business Tips for Company Executives

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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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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Tips for Increasing Employee Efficiency at Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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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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24 Healthy Habits, Hobbies & Scientific Facts

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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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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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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The 15 Best Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Writers

Take It Personel-ly

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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Event Recap: Building a Hybrid Staffing Model

Hireology

Our second installment of our “Reimagining the Workforce” series took place this week, and if you missed it, it’s a great one to check out. Hireology’s CEO Adam Robinson discussed how Hireology has seen success growing a hybrid workforce, and how you can transition your staff to this model with ease. Here’s the recording, and you can find a quick recap below: As vaccinations become more widespread and our economic recovery continues, companies are formulating plans

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.