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People over perks: Bridging employee benefits with strong HR

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“Standard” benefits may include: Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan, with a company match Life insurance Disability insurance Workers’ compensation insurance Paid time off (PTO) – two weeks per year at a minimum, three weeks per year preferred. To be competitive and boost your recruiting efforts, they need to be seen.

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What Hourly Workers Really Want (It Might Surprise You)

Achievers

However, many hourly employers don’t offer much PTO if they offer it at all. Offering PTO is clearly important to workers which means that offering more vacation time will allow you to offer a lower hourly rate or hire more qualified employees. Nearly 13% of workers said that the number one perk they look for is paid time off.

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Mental Health Tips for Civil Unrest

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Here are several self-care tips to guide people who are struggling during this time: Limit your media intake, whether it’s social media, the news, or any other media that may be filled with emotionally draining content. It is essential to take care of yourself and nourish your body, now more than ever.

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12 Self-Care Tips to Protect Your Mental Health during Civil Unrest

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Practicing meditation, breathing, stretching Limit social media intake Talk to an affirming counselor or therapist. Care for your hygiene Make ‘you time’ to do the things you enjoy Positive affirmations Journaling (writing down thoughts and feelings) can be a great sense of relief and a way to release emotions.

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14 incredible ideas for work anniversary recognition

Achievers

A public shoutout, such as posting a congratulations on your organization’s social media or an internal company news feed, boosts employees’ self esteem and sense of accomplishment. Tuition reimbursement, extra PTO, and giving the employee the option to buy into your company are all worthwhile incentives that team members appreciate.

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15 Ideas for an Unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day

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Use your website, social media channels, newsletter, company-wide newsfeed, or meetings as forums for practicing recognition on employee appreciation day and year-round. Your organization can also provide additional PTO or occasional unexpected half-days to preserve work-life balance. Start a recognition program.

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Handling Your HR Mistakes – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

When I explained my hire date was incorrect, I was told that I had been accruing Paid Time Off (PTO) at a lower rate. Looking back, there were times when I took time off, didn’t have enough PTO, and lost wages. Does the company owe me back PTO for the last few years? When I was told that I would receive 2.5

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