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10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Employees

Achievers

Are you celebrating your employees on a regular basis? The people who work for your organization perform essential functions for you, and in return you should respect them, appreciate them, and be supportive of them. It’s time to celebrate your employees with thoughtful gestures that can take their employee experience to the next level. Here are 10 meaningful ways to show your employees how much you appreciate everything they do: 1.

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3 Tips to Digitally Engage Your Workforce

HR Bartender

We talk regularly about employee engagement. And justifiably so. Employee engagement is an important topic. And the results of engagement hit the bottom-line. But often when we talk about engagement, it’s in the context of face-to-face (F2F) interaction. While having personal connections matters, and there are definitely some actions that should be conducted F2F or voice-to-voice, technology can play a big role in engagement.

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The importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace

cipHR

Emotional intelligence – or EQ – is becoming increasingly vital to humans’ success in the increasingly digital future of work. But what exactly is EQ, and how could having it (or not) affect your career? Emotional intelligence (also known as ‘emotional quotient’, or EQ) was ranked sixth in the World Economic Forum’s list of the top 10 skills that employees will need to possess to thrive in the workplace of the future.

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Dear Manager, Giving Critical Employee Feedback Is Not As Scary As It Seems

15Five

It all began with an article published in Harvard Business Review in March of 2016 entitled, “ Two-Thirds of Managers Are Uncomfortable Communicating with Employees ”. When we delve into this a bit deeper we’ll see that it’s not a matter of comfort, it’s a matter of fear. People often avoid confrontation because they are afraid of rejection, have had negative past experiences, or are unsure of their needs, values, or beliefs.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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5 Reasons to Create a Culture of Learning in Your Organization

Achievers

Traditionally, a six-figure salary and 401k options were enough to attract and retain top talent. We no longer live in a traditional world—and the modern workplace has come a long way from what it used to be. While these benefits are still important to employees, they’re not prioritized like they once were. Today, employees are more focused on finding a company that has a positive, strong company culture revolved around learning and growth.

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5 steps to more financially stable employees

Insperity

Are financially stable employees more productive? Should your staff’s financial wellness be a priority for your business? The short answer: Yes. It’s understood – employees have a lot on their minds, right? And why wouldn’t they? The jobs they perform for you are extremely important. When you see them at their desks, laser-focused on that computer screen, you just know the wheels are turning and they’re deep in thought about work.

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How the Job Applicant Experience Can Make or Break Your Business Success

Hireology

The unemployment rate is at a 16-year low and today’s job seekers have countless job opportunities at the tips of their fingers, making the hiring market extremely competitive for employers hoping to secure top talent. To build your best team, it’s critical to support a positive job applicant experience – or risk losing quality candidates to the competition, face staff shortages and, as a result, see a decrease in productivity and profitability.

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10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Employees

Achievers

Are you celebrating your employees on a regular basis? The people who work for your organization perform essential functions for you, and in return you should respect them, appreciate them, and be supportive of them. It’s time to celebrate your employees with thoughtful gestures that can take their employee experience to the next level. Here are 10 meaningful ways to show your employees how much you appreciate everything they do: 1.

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Recruiters: Use Cognitive Aptitude Tests to Expand Your Candidate Pipeline

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Criteria Corp , a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. They recently launched an app called JobFlare (iOS, FREE) that allows users to play “brain games” that are scientifically created to test the cognitive abilities that are considered the key predictors of job success.

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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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10 signs your business needs a PEO

Insperity

Have you considered outsourcing your business’s HR to a professional employer organization (PEO)? If not, maybe you should. Is your HR to-do list growing so fast that it’s hindering your company’s growth and performance? Have you gotten so bogged down in tactical and administrative human resource tasks that you have little time left for strategy and planning?

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New Resource: The Hireology Applicant Tracking System Buyers Guide

Hireology

Many businesses make the mistake of thinking of an applicant tracking system (ATS) as simply a repository of applicants and profiles. But the right ATS will set you up for success with a hiring process that uses technology to manage the most administrative intensive tasks and weed out poor fits so you can focus your time on great applicants. An applicant tracking system also enables you to manage all hiring activity – including writing job descriptions, posting to job boards, administering candi

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5 Reasons to Create a Culture of Learning in Your Organization

Achievers

Traditionally, a six-figure salary and 401k options were enough to attract and retain top talent. We no longer live in a traditional world—and the modern workplace has come a long way from what it used to be. While these benefits are still important to employees, they’re not prioritized like they once were. Today, employees are more focused on finding a company that has a positive, strong company culture revolved around learning and growth.

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Minimize Employee Distractions So They Can Focus On the Work – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

There’s a reason I call Friday articles “distractions”. It’s because after a hectic week, we need a little distraction. And what better way to add some levity to a busy week than with a little humor. But not all distractions are good ones. Some distractions prevent employees from focusing on their work. This can impact safety, quality, and as today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos point out, customer service.

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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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‘Social media isn’t optional for HR anymore’

cipHR

With four-fifths of job seekers researching organisations online before applying, HR can no longer afford to overlook the importance of an engaging digital presence, say experts during CIPHR webinar. Social media is no longer an optional activity for HR; it needs to be embedded in their daily recruitment and talent acquisition efforts, said communications expert Ben Hollom, founder at M2 Bespoke, during a recent webinar hosted by CIPHR.

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Here’s Why All Leaders Should Think Like Jeff Bezos and Interview Final Job Candidates

Hireology

Note: This post originally appeared on Inc.com , where Hireology co-founder and CEO Adam Robinson is a regular contributor. When you’re the founder of Amazon and tracking to become the world’s first trillionaire, you have a certain degree of credibility when it comes to team building. You don’t build a $136 billion business by hiring C players.

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The Impact Of Machine Learning In HR

Hppy

Like all aspects of modern business, technology is changing the way we operate and function. This applies to all departments in the company and Human Resources is no exception. Just because it has the word human in the name does not mean that technology can’t be an invaluable aid. From cloud computing to mobility, big data, VR and augmented reality, blockchain technology, Internet of Things” (IoT) and a range of emerging and developing technologies are now finding their way into the more

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18 Simple and Effective Strategies to Help You Motivate Employees

SnackNation

18 Simple and Effective Strategies to Help You Motivate Employees. If you’re like a lot of managers and leaders out there, the following scenario should sound eerily familiar: You finally have your dream team in place. You’ve hired selectively, waiting for just the right fit for each role. These are people with stellar backgrounds and proven track records of success.

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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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The Hidden Battle for SHRM and HRCI Recertification Credits

UpstartHR

Today I’m going to talk openly and honestly about SHRM, HRCI, and things that matter to today’s HR professionals. I have my SHRM-SCP and my SPHR, and I expect to keep them both for the foreseeable future. I think both have merit as of today (February 2018). But maybe that is going to change… Newsflash: if you get certified as an HR professional , you need recertification (or “recert”) credits to keep your certification (unless you want to take the test again every t

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Love in the air? Tips for HR on how to manage office romances

PeopleStrategy

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. But while images of hearts and happy couples are everywhere right now, when it comes to love in the office, HR professionals can find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The impact flirtation, dating and relationships between co-workers can have on productivity is a concern, but as an HR professional, you also want to tread lightly when it comes to an employee’s personal life.

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Best Employee Benefits in Architecture

Winston Benefits

Architecture firms will face some recruiting challenges in the coming years: The increasing use of technology me ans recruiting people with harder-to-find tech skills and competing against companies in other industries for those skills. Focusing on employee benefits will help architecture firms attract those employees. Here are some of the top employee benefits that architecture firms offer.

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These V-Day Snack & Date Ideas Prove You’re a Total Boss

SnackNation

Dinner? Chocolates? Roses? A teddy bear? Please. We know that’s not your style. Impress your crush by shedding the commercial trappings of “Heart Day,” and invite next-level romance and fun with these snack and date pairings. Snack & Date Pairing 1: Sunset Hike + Coconut Snacks. Sunset hikes make great dates. The gorgeous foliage, the sweet fresh air, and the stunning backdrop of a pink and gold sunset all create instant romance.

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From Prevention to Remission: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Mini Virtual HR Conference: HR Metrics and Change Management (2 Free Business Credits)

UpstartHR

In the last few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Toronto and the Caribbean to speak about metrics, evidence, and leading change. It’s been wonderful to speak to hundreds of HR pros between the two events, but I also realize that many of you are looking for quality content and conversations to improve your own HR service delivery. With that in mind, I’m going to run a mini virtual HR conference at 11am Central time on February 20th and 21st.

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Protecting Senior Living Providers Against Cyber Risks

AssuredPartners

{"ops":[{"insert":"Misplacing a cell phone is an easy thing to do but did you know that a smartphone can contain enough computing power to store the equivalent of 5,000 five-drawer filing cabinets worth of data? If a cell phone containing PHI (protected health information) is lost, it needs to be treated as a data breach. Even the smallest of data breaches can be costly.

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Let the Good Times Roll! Celebrating Our Community of BenX-ers.

WEX Inc.

We recently celebrated our team members - who we've affectionately nicknamed "BenX-ers" - with a Mardi Gras-themed event to salute their dedication. This recognition of their efforts over the last few months during our busiest time of year - annual enrollment - was well-deserved.

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Episode 20 | How JJ Rademaekers Built a Company out of Pure Imagination

SnackNation

Episode 20 | How JJ Rademaekers Built a Thriving Candy Biz out of Pure Imagination. with JJ Rademaekers, Founder and CEO at JJ’s Sweets. Some people follow their dreams in a figurative sense. And then there’s JJ Rademakers. JJ is the founder and CEO of JJ’s Sweets. Their signature candy is an award-winning, coconut milk caramels called Cocomels, and the idea for Cocomels came to JJ in a dream.

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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