2018

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3 Ways Digital and Physical Simplicity Can Improve Your Work and Personal Lives

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You might have noticed, if you haven’t been living under a rock somewhere, that the term “minimalist” has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The basic concept underlying this label is, well, simple (excuse the pun). It suggests that life is too complicated for a huge number of people — likely more complicated […].

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5 Startling Facts: Why Employee Feedback is Essential

Achievers

If you were on a quiz show for managers, you could easily recite a list of critical elements of business success: strong financial management, a solid customer service strategy, and so on. But would employee feedback be on your list? If not, you are missing a key business driver. Below are five reasons why listening to your employees is central to your company’s success: Failure to Listen is Expensive.

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Why Employees Leave Companies in 2018 [poll results]

HR Bartender

A few weeks ago, I asked the question “ If you were to start looking for a new job today, what would be the number one reason? ” And the majority of employees responded…. Better compensation and benefits. So, as much as we might not want to admit that money drives career decisions, it does. And as human resources professionals, we just can’t ignore this.

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Cloud HR Implementation Tips: Focus on Integration and Migration

Ahmed's Universe

PARIS Most discussions on implementing a new HR system, which for the past years has meant a cloud-based one, tend to focus on the functional side of things, that is business requirements as covered by a single system. Discussing what processes will be re engineered or moved as-is, what system to evaluate and select or even how to overcome change resistance are often considered as nobler than the nitty-gritty technical aspects usually referred to as “integration”, although I prefer interface sin

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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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5 Ways to Engage Employees Through Learning and Development (L&D)

Achievers

Keeping employees engaged is a serious business! Did you know 87 percent of millennials said development is important in a job and 40 percent of employees who receive poor training and limited opportunities for development will leave their job within five years? Any Learning and Development (L&D) strategy that fails to capture the hearts and minds of its participants represents a missed opportunity to nurture talent and build for the future.

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What Female Employees Really Want in the Workplace

Achievers

This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. The policies read like a military manifesto by describing rigid schedules and failing to mention recognition and reward systems or establishing promotion policies favoring men. The HR policies form the unforgiving backbone of an organizational culture that disengages the modern woman, even as the organization struggles to understand why it cannot meet gende

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An Introvert’s Guide to the Office Party

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Do you feel daunted at the prospect of office parties? You’re not alone. Social gatherings with colleagues are tricky territory for anyone. But for introverts, even the most informal get-togethers can be uncomfortable. From striking up conversation with people you barely know to the pressure of making a good impression on your boss, office parties […].

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How To Help Your Employees Reach Their Potential – #NewYear

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Being the individual in charge does not mean that your days should be spent sitting behind a desk. You are responsible for your employees and discovering what they can bring to the business. The best leaders not only improve themselves, but those around them. Here are a few ways you can help your employees reach […].

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How to Not Lose Track of Productivity During Hectic Holiday Weeks

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Let’s face it: The holidays are a difficult stretch to work and stay productive. There are parties and extra things to do. There are distractions galore. And people are excited and looking forward to gathering with friends and family to celebrate traditions. That may be why December is often found to be one of the […].

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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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HR Transformation – Shared Services and Outsourcing Week

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Transformation is a trending term in the HR world today. From employees calling for a better work experience, to millennials redefining the workplace, to the digital age changing how organizations must be run, this day and age is proving HR to be a key function within any company. Taking on all this change can be […].

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Keep Things Moving Forward When the Going Gets Tough in Business

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As an entrepreneur, your business is your life. It might be your sole source of income, your entire life savings are probably tied up in your venture and you quit a good job in order to run your company full time. Failure simply isn’t an option, and so if something goes wrong that threatens the […].

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Understanding Why Employees Quit

Achievers

Knowing what makes employees quit — and then heading off those problems — is the goal of every HR department. While you’ll never be able to avoid individual events that disrupt the lives of workers and their families, it’s helpful to have an overview of preventable causes for employee churn. People leave jobs for several classic reasons, according to Harvard Business Review , all of which are somewhat predictable.

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Are You Still Effective If You Are Working 70 Hours a Week?

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The last ten years has seen a rapid increase in digital technology. This has shrunk the world of business and theoretically made the working week shorter. Add in the advancements in robotics and AI and we should all be working ten hours a week! Yet the reality is that 2 in 5 Australians regularly work […].

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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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5 Self-Improvement Goals That Can Improve Your Personal Development At Work

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Many of us are always looking to improve various aspects of our lives a positive way. From having a better work-life balance to improving our health and well being, having those clearly defined goals is a good way to better yourself. However the rewards from having goals can only come through making an effort to […].

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20 Fresh Ideas for the Best Employee Appreciation Week Ever

Achievers

Here at Achievers , we couldn’t quite wrap our minds around designating just one day a year for employee appreciation. One special employee appreciation week, though — that can be a great opportunity to renew your commitment to showing your employees how much you value them. Below are a few fun ideas you can use to really show your employees what they mean to you.

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What Is An Impact Assessment And Why Is It Important?

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Impact assessments are commonly associated with businesses but in fact they are applicable to all areas of life. In short, an impact assessment will look at what possible outcome a specific action can have and how to minimize or prevent any negative outcomes. A good example of this is when shipping items. You can evaluate […].

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Should You Start with Team Building to Increase Engagement?

Achievers

Analyze a Team’s Dynamics Before Prescribing Solutions. When I worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement, I managed a talent development team that supported several departments. Inevitably, one of my VPs or directors would call and ask for team building efforts. When I receive these requests, I can’t help but think that this is sort of like a patient asking a medical doctor to prescribe the latest pharmaceutical product as seen on TV.

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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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12 Traits That Make a Great Manager

Achievers

Great management is essential to your company’s bottom line, but leadership skills are often considered to be inborn. The fact is, though, that these attributes can all be identified and strengthened. Moreover, a skill set that accounts for over 70 percent of the variations in employee engagement scores should not be left to each manager’s instinctive talents.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones Review

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Beyerdynamic has an excellent reputation when it comes to headphones. Whether you are looking for headphones for working in a studio or headphones to take with you on your daily commute and around town, beyerdynamic has something to offer you. This is the first in a series of 3 reviews for different beyerdynamic headphones that […].

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How to Make Readers Fall in Love With Your Article in 10 Seconds

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Content marketing is a time-tested strategy used by businesses and digital marketers all over the world to capture people’s attention and turn them into regular customers. Nowadays, however, publishing terrific content on your blog isn’t enough to win audiences over; you need to make them fall in love with your written pieces? and fast! So […].

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The Difference Between Master Data Management and Data Management

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Master data management and data management are two terms that people often use interchangeably. But consultant Sam Ovens says that this is wrong because they are two distinct fields. Getting it wrong can mean not having an effective strategy for dealing with data within your business. This guide is going to reveal exactly what these […].

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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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Major Trends in HR Technology Software

Achievers

Employees are the most valuable part of any organization and HR’s responsibility to engage employees is crucial for organizational growth. The latest development in the ever-changing world of HR technology software consists of major disrupters within the recent years, from listening tools to in-depth analytics and much more. According to an article published by the Society of Human Resource Management , it was claimed ‘Investors, seeking the next big step in breakthrough technology, plunged more

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Are Your Supervisors Focused on the Right Customer?

Achievers

87% of millennials say their development in a job is essential. As a new generation of employees is promoted to their first supervisory or management role, organizations continue to fail to set them up for leadership success. One of the first lessons I learned as a new supervisor at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company was that my customers were no longer my most important priority—it was now my employees (or my internal customers).

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3 Ways to Use Technology to Make Money

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Technology helps us in so many ways. Including expanded options when it comes to making money. Whether you are looking for a side business or a new career path here are three options to generate digital cash. Buy, Sell and Trade Cryptocurrency If you haven’t heard of cryptocurrency, it’s possible you’ve been sleeping under a […].

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3 Ways to Improve How You Measure Employee Engagement

Achievers

Employee engagement has been one of the cornerstones of successful HR management for the last decade. Measuring engagement is like putting a thermometer into various parts of the organization to get a pulse of how your employees are doing. It is vital that you accurately measure employee engagement in order to gather insight on your workforce and learn how to improve your engagement strategy moving forward.

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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.