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The Great Re-Evaluation of 2021

Money Talk

We are now 18 months (March 2020- September 2021) into the pandemic. Worse yet, there is STILL no end in sight. Instead of “getting back to some semblance of normal,” we’re hearing a lot about increasing COVID-19 cases, breakthrough infections, booster shots, mask mandates, vaccine hesitancy, and events that are being cancelled (e.g., the 2021 Financial Planning Association conference).

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How to Attend a Virtual Conference

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Over the past year, we’ve seen an emergence of virtual events. Personally, I think it’s great. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. What made me think about attending virtual conferences was an online conversation I saw recently where people were saying that they “couldn’t get into” the virtual aspect.

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Session Highlights: Elevate 2021

Hireology

We are a little over a month away from Elevate 2021, and our speaker lineup has us counting down the days. We’re featuring industry experts from Tekion, Germain Motor Company (a Hireology customer), and more. Read below for a run-through of what you can expect from the can’t miss human capital summit, and register here to confirm your attendance. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday, October 19!

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Want Better Collaboration? Learn Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

HR Digest

Conflict is a part of life. Human beings have differences of opinions, expectations, and desires, which leads to disagreements and sometimes conflict. Conflict at work occurs as people from different backgrounds, cultures, and geographies collaborate. Sometimes workplace conflicts can cause disruptions and disputes, which can affect productivity if not nipped in the bud.

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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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Foolproof strategies to resolve conflict in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Are you looking for strategies to resolve conflict in the workplace? Conflict in the workplace is normal, but when conflict becomes unhealthy or toxic it can significantly harm the workplace. Let’s explore some ways to resolve conflict productively and make conflict, surprisingly, work f or you. In this BusinessManagementDaily.com article, we cover: Steps for working through the resolution process.

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3 Approaches to Reference-Based Pricing

BerniePortal

More and more small to midsize employers are confronted with the rising costs of traditional group health plans. Reference-based pricing may offer a cost-saving alternative. Find out more about reference-based pricing and how your organization might approach it.

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How to reach heroic HR status in the post-pandemic world

Bayzat

The world of HR has evolved significantly in recent times. This has largely been driven by the increasing influence of millennials, which already make up 77% of the UAE workforce. This generation of employees has brought with it different workplace behaviors, expectations and priorities that businesses have had to adapt to – most notably the drive for digital transformation.

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How HR can keep deskless workers engaged and improve productivity

cipHR

With the shift in ways of working in recent times, it’s now even more challenging to engage remote or deskless workers – Stuart Margetts, head of business development from OurPeople, argues that it’s time for HR to prioritise mobile experiences. If the last year and a half has taught us anything, it’s the value of deskless workers. Not only are they key to the UK economy, but they are also usually the ones responsible for taking care of customer-facing elements of business and providing vital se

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What is a special enrollment period?

PeopleKeep

Signing up for health insurance isn’t something you can do whenever you want. When the Affordable Care Act went into effect, the time between November and January was dedicated as the only time Americans can sign up for health insurance. This time period is known as “open enrollment,” and keeps people from signing up for an insurance plan only when they get sick or injured.

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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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6 HR Experts Weigh In On The Best Employee Benefits For 2022

BerniePortal

As we enter the time of year when most organizations evaluate their benefit offerings , it is crucial to look at what key benefits will attract top talent. The world is in a season of change, and with this comes the need for adaptation. So how can you ensure that your organization is well-positioned to attract top end talent? And how can you separate yourself from the competition?

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Annual performance review template

Business Management Daily

Holding regular performance reviews for your employees is a valuable way to maintain open communication related to employee job performance and company expectations. One way to ensure your performance review process is consistent across all employees and what’s recorded is consistent across performance reviews is to develop or find a performance review template.

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5 Ways You Can Improve Your Company’s Reputation Online

Take It Personel-ly

The rise of social media and the popularity of web services and ecommerce has caused companies to realize the importance of their online reputations and digital presence. Just like the content on online platforms evolves almost every minute, a company’s reputation also evolves simultaneously, and a small instance of wrongdoing or misconception can possibly damage […].

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Premium-only vs. premium-plus HRAs

PeopleKeep

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are a simple and flexible way for employers both big and small to offer their employees health benefits by reimbursing them, tax-free, for their healthcare needs.

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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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IRS Lowers ACA Affordability Threshold for 2022

BerniePortal

The IRS recently announced that it will lower the affordability threshold requirement for employer-sponsored health plans in 2022. Depending on several factors, this change could affect your organization’s costs in the next year. Find out more about the affordability threshold and what HR and employers need to know to stay compliant under this changing requirement.

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Exploring The Connection Between Wellness Programs And Stock Price Performance

Wellable

A series of recent studies have found correlations between the use of employee wellness programs or, more generally, having a company culture that emphasizes health and wellness and stock price performance. These findings are significant because they suggest that there may be a causal connection between cooperate wellness and marketplace performance.

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Can Employers Require COVID Vaccines? What to Know Before Mandating

Patriot Software

As employees head back into the workplace, you may be asking yourself what to do to keep your employees safe. Between mask rules, social distancing, and vaccines, you have a lot to consider. But when it comes to new requirements you set, can employers require COVID vaccines for their employees? Can an employer require COVID […] READ MORE.

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The Importance of Customer Input When Running a Business

Take It Personel-ly

You think you have done everything possible to keep your customers happy. You are positive that your customer support team is working to help every customer in the best way possible. But how can you be sure that your customer service works? How do you know if customers are happy with the experience they have […].

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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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6 Traits of a Toxic Boss

HR Digest

Working for a toxic boss is a job within a job. It requires more patience than it should to cater to your boss’s whims and wishes. For someone who has worked with countless bosses over the years, it’s easy to distinguish the traits of a toxic boss. A horrible boss can make your high-school years look like a walk in the park. I’ve seen bosses who take credit for other people’s hard work, manipulate people as though they’re puppets, and even show a compulsive need to be right at all times.

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Virtual Reality And Remote Work

Wellable

As pandemic-induced restrictions continue to place limits on in-person interactions, employers have looked for ways to virtually replicate, as much as possible, the variety of experiences that they come from working in a common physical space.

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How To Promote an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BerniePortal

Employee Assistance Programs are a valuable benefit that, as stated above, can be necessary for certain employees to receive the help they need. They provide relief for employees who are in need of resources they do not currently have access to. Be sure to check with your insurance carrier to see what employee benefits may be offered under your policy, and whether an EAP is available to you.

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Five advantages of individual health insurance

PeopleKeep

While group health insurance plans have traditionally been a popular choice for employer-sponsored health benefits, more and more employers are embracing reimbursement models, like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Plans like HRAs allow you to reimburse your employees, tax-free, for their own individual health insurance. This is a win-win scenario for both your organization and your employees for a lot of reasons.

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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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An employer’s guide to international relocation

Pacific Prime

Many organizations decide to move employees internally instead of hiring new staff. With benefits like guaranteed skills and experience, lower training costs, and proven loyalty, it’s easy to see why. Even though there are advantages to internal relocation, there are drawbacks as well. HR is often responsible for helping employees move and settle, which can.

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A Guide to Improving Your Employees Work Flow Easily

Take It Personel-ly

The image source is Pexels. Owning a business and fostering open communication with your staff are essential to a business’s success. It takes open communication to set clear expectations, build trust and set realistic goals. However, what often happens is that somewhere along the lines there is a breakdown in communication between the owner’s wishes […].

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Open Enrollment: Three Email Templates to Drive Engagement

Flimp Communications

Open enrollment communications can be overwhelming for HR leaders as well as employees. Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Below we provide you with three email templates that will help frame your OE communications and get you started on. The post Open Enrollment: Three Email Templates to Drive Engagement appeared first on Flimp.

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Friends at work: Good or bad for business?

Insperity

We spend most of our waking hours working. Indeed, we may spend more time with colleagues than our own families. So, it’s only natural that, in their efforts to make such a life-consuming activity more comfortable and desirable, your employees may seek out friends at work. Sometimes they may form close, meaningful relationships with colleagues. Yet, for employers, is it beneficial to your company?

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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.