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Ageism In the Workplace – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias. Ageism is a huge issue for organizations, especially given today’s labor market.

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Why and how servant leadership is good for business

Insperity

Most people routinely encounter servant leadership through everyday interactions. They just may not realize it. Top-flight staff in businesses of all sizes utilize servant leadership, whether it’s: When one employee waits to hold the door for another An executive taking the time to sit and talk with a new employee A fast food employee walking a customer to their car with and umbrella because it’s raining or coming outside in the heat to expedite a busy drive-thru lane.

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Why Every Entrepreneur Should Consider Writing a Book

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Pop quiz: what do 95% of successful entrepreneurs have in common? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a Wharton degree, a Shark Tank investment, or even inordinately shiny teeth. The answer is that almost all of them have written and published a book. You might be thinking, “Why would a busy entrepreneur invest all the […].

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10 Powerful Phrases to Include in a Cover Letter

HR Digest

The cover letter is the foundation of the job application. It’s the first contact between you and a potential employer. The cover letter decides who gets called in for an interview and who doesn’t. This is why it’s important to include powerful phrases that provide a glimpse of your job experience. Here is a list of ten powerful phrases you must include in your cover letter.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The Top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About Digital Transformation

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. They recently announced the release of Ask Here TM , a new tool that gives employees a direct line of communication to ask and get timely answers to work-related questions. Enjoy the article!). Technology is a huge part of today’s business environment.

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Top 5 Reasons Why More Women Want to Join the Entrepreneurship Wagon

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According to the 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, the number of businesses owned by women has increased with about 3,000% since 1972. Even more, women-owned businesses cover a diverse background from healthcare to scientific and technical services. So, the data is clearly showing that more and more women are interested in starting a life […].

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‘On Vacation’ Out of Office Email Message Examples

HR Digest

Do you use an out of office email message? Well, most of us do. It’s common courtesy to leave an autoresponder email message for when you’re going away from work for a longer period of time. But in many cases, a simple out of office email message isn’t enough – especially, when you’re the point of contact between your company and a number of clients.

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Company culture mistakes that can repel top talent

Insperity

In the business world, every company knows the value of gaining a competitive edge. Your organization strives to build and sell a better product than the other companies in your industry. That competition encompasses every facet of your business, including attracting and retaining high-quality employees who may be fielding offers from multiple suitors.

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Social Round-Up: Did you Hear the News?

WEX Inc.

Have you seen our exciting updates shared via our social media platforms recently? If you happened to miss a few, don't worry—we've recapped our favorite posts in this week's social round-up. Be sure to follow us on your platform of choice to continue receiving the latest industry news and our benefit-wise tips in real-time. LinkedIn. Facebook. Twitter.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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The only way recruiters will find you on LinkedIn

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The one question most job seekers can’t figure out is: “How do I attract recruiters on LinkedIn?” LinkedIn is a beast, and if you’re able to tap this vast platform to bag your dream job, there’s nothing like it. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. We have compiled some actionable pointers which you […].

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Dealership Hiring: Excite Young Job Seekers to Join Your Team

Hireology

Dealership hiring is challenging in today’s tight labor market. Not only is most of today’s top talent already employed, but most job seekers aren’t interested in dealership careers. According to Cox Automotive’s 2019 Dealership Staffing Study , interest in dealership careers has significantly declined in recent years. . The Dealership Staffing Study found that as of 2016, 33 percent of employees from outside the automotive industry indicated they would be interested in dealership roles and this

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Idea sharing: Be sensitive about rejection

Business Management Daily

Speaking up in front of a supervisor can be stressful—but it doesn’t have to be, according to new research from a Rice University psychologist. How a leader responds to employee suggestions can impact whether the employee opens up in the future. Danielle King, an assistant professor of psychology at Rice, is the lead author of “Voice Resilience: Fostering Future Voice After Non-Endorsement of Suggestions,” which will appear in an upcoming special issue of the Journal of Occupational and Organiza

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Best HR E-Books to Read This Labor Day Weekend

WEX Inc.

Fall is right around the corner and the unofficial kickoff is Labor Day Weekend. Whether you're traveling to see family and friends, relaxing in the backyard, or catching the last of the summer sun, these weekend reads will keep you updated on the latest benefits management trends.

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The Ultimate Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Careers With Unexpected Perks

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We’d all love to be in our dream job, but few of us get to do what we love every day. Work is a necessary part of life, but some jobs offer benefits that make it worth the hard work. Every job has certain benefits, including employee incentives, gym memberships, days off and bonus schemes. […].

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3 Financial Stressors Affecting Every Generation

Best Money Moves

3 financial stressors affecting every generation. Millennials, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers all have something in common — they’re stressed about their emergency savings, retirement and housing. Every generation, from Millennials to Baby Boomers to Gen X, has varying financial pain points. However, they all have a few stressors in common — concerns over emergency savings, retirement costs and housing.

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4 ways managers can cultivate intrinsic motivation

Business Management Daily

Motivated employees are more likely to be engaged in their work and determined to continue developing their skills and the value they bring to the organization. But motivation is a subjective concept that comes in varying degrees—and all motivation is not created equal. Extrinsically motivated employees, for example, are driven to work based on the potential for some type of external reward, like a bonus, time off or public acknowledgment or praise.

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Will Time Be Extended?

AssuredPartners

?If you are familiar with commercial trucking, any issue seems to come back to the CDL driver. The never-ending dilemma of controlling behavior, for better or worse, is always upon us. When a new rule is implemented, it is usually with a lot of comments and consideration. This fall we have another example. FMCSA’s highly anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released August 14, would allow truck drivers more flexibility with their 30-minute rest break and with dividing their time in t

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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The Benefits of Luxury Transportation for Corporate Travel

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When it comes to managing corporate travel for employees and clients, find out why luxury transportation ensures safe and comfortable ground travels. You’ve been planning your business conference for months, and you’re confident that you will make a great impression on your current and potential clients. You’ve hired amazing speakers, found the perfect location, and […].

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The Top 3 Financial Stressors Affecting Gen Z

Best Money Moves

The top 3 financial stressors affecting Gen Z. Gen Z is both the youngest and largest generation in the U.S., and they are beginning to enter the workforce with a whole host of unique financial stressors. Generation Z — the generation immediately following millennials — is the latest group entering the workforce, but work and money are already at the top of their list of stressors.

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Shopping for Benefits: What the Future Holds for Employers and Employees

Corporate Synergies

Emerging apps and benefits technology platforms can provide employees with a better understanding of their healthcare options when shopping for benefits. As Seen In. For better or worse, technology is transforming just about every industry. The healthcare and employee benefits industries are no different, whether you’re an employer seeking benefits for your workforce or an individual shopping for benefits.

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Substitute Vehicles: Are You Covered?

AssuredPartners

{"ops":[{"insert":"Automobile insurance policies cover the vehicles you own but there may be times when you need to drive a different vehicle temporarily. A “substitute vehicle” is any vehicle that you do not own but you drive when you are unable to operate your insured vehicle. Some examples of a substitute vehicle include:nA rental vehicle while on vacation.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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5 Mistakes Of The HR Department

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Human Resource department is one of the most essential departments every company should have. The department undertakes various roles. There are some mistakes that tend to happen in the HR department and they have a huge impact to the company. They include: 1.Quick Hiring Process Hiring and recruiting of employees is one of the key […].

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Is the Annual Review Going the Way of the Dodo?

Abel HR

In the last year, buzz has emerged suggesting that there is no place in business for the performance review. We’ve read the articles, we’ve reviewed the data, we’ve even chatted about it internally, and we’re on the fence, so we figured we’d present the facts and let you decide whether you can drop them from your corporate to-do list. They Aren’t Capturing Metrics that Count.

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Want independent, expert advice on selecting HR software? Sign up for these free events

cipHR

Half-day workshops in London, Birmingham and Manchester in September will give you the confidence to choose the right HR system. If you’re in need of expert, independent advice about choosing the right HR software for your organisation, you won’t want to miss these free half-day workshops, hosted by Silver Cloud HR. The free masterclasses are running on three separate dates in September 2019, in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

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Are bonuses the key to hourly staff retention?

Business Management Daily

The June unemployment rate was 3.7%, just a tick above the 50-year low achieved earlier this year. For 15 straight months, the number of job openings—around 7.3 million—has exceeded the number of Americans actively seeking work. No wonder you’re having trouble finding hourly staff to fill open positions. No wonder you have a sneaking suspicion that some of your employees may be looking for new jobs elsewhere.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.