Achievers

OCTOBER 22, 2019

For many of us, “feedback” is a dirty word that we associate with painful conversations, bias, politics, resentment, and self-doubt. Feedback certainly has a branding problem — a negative reputation we’ve collectively built one lousy experience at a time. It isn’t that we all set out with bad intentions; some of the worst experiences frequently arise out of a genuine desire to do the right thing by providing honest feedback to improve performance.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 25, 2019

One of the most challenging things of “adulting” is making that transition into work life. You’d see most elders keep telling young adults to find that work/life balance, to just do it somehow, and while we nod our heads listening to their advice, thinking that it makes sense. But how are you supposed to find […].

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Forgive me for the cryptic title on today’s post. I won’t keep you in suspense. The answer is, management development should include “virtual” management of remote workers. My guess is that managers are being asked to supervise an increasing number of remote or virtual employees. Even if they only do it on a part-time or sporadic basis. A great case in point – – the news headlines last winter that said, “ 75 percent of the population will suffer below-freezing temps this week ”.

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Hireology

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In today’s tight labor market, hiring is challenging for employers across virtually all industries. Securing top talent is especially difficult for healthcare organizations, as the demand for home healthcare, home care and long-term care services is increasing while few job seekers are interested in careers in this space. . Given the competitive hiring market, top applicants are taken off the market within 10 days of beginning the job search.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The cost of health care isn’t just something impacting individuals and their families—it also affects businesses that want to prioritize employee health benefits. Small businesses are the most vulnerable to these costs. Over the past 15 years, the per-employee cost for employers providing group health insurance increased nearly 200 percent—from around $2,200 to about $6,440.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Change is inevitable. Managing change in the workplace is an everyday responsibility for business owners and managers. Often, change is predictable or planned well in advance, such as: Implementation of a new system or technology Introduction of a new office policy Moving to a new office Mergers and acquisitions Modification to senior leadership Reorganization of staff Retirement of a top-performing, highly valued employee.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We're at the end of another exciting week at Benefitexpress. Whether you attended our FMLA webinar, downloaded our new HRA cheat sheet, or are preparing for ACA reporting season, we've compiled a few of our top favorite social media status updates below. This week's round-up topics include: ACA reporting tips. 4 types of HRAs. Top benefits administration vendor list.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 21, 2019

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (“AB-5”) that radically alters the definition of an “employee” so that companies can no longer misclassify would-be employees as independent contractors. The bill, which Governor Gavin Newson signed into law September 18, codifies on the 2018 Dynamex decision by the State Supreme Court. Officially known as Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Bidding farewell to your employees and fellow colleagues can be really hard. It is one of those emotional moments in an organisation where you have to bid adieu to your favourite person. And in between those emotions flowing in finding the right choice of words can be challenging. You want your message to be meaningful but remain composed and professional at the same time.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 24, 2019

At some point in every professional’s career there comes a time to delegate tasks. Knowing how to delegate tasks effectively is a necessary step for growth – it’s important for efficiency and development. If others on your team can’t embrace new skills, you won’t be able to build your business. For those of you passionate about your work, giving up a beloved task can be the most significant obstacle to delegating.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a complicated federal leave law that guarantees certain employees up to 12 working weeks of unpaid leave per year with no threat of job loss. Under this law, employers are required to continue to provide health benefits for eligible workers just as if they were working. Situations that qualify for FMLA leave may include but are not limited to: A serious medical condition that prevents an employee from working.

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AssuredPartners

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The DOL (US Department of Labor) is proposing in this document a new, additional safe harbor for the use of electronic media by Retirement plans to furnish information to participants and beneficiaries of plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The proposal, if adopted, would allow plan administrators who satisfy specified conditions to provide participants and beneficiaries with a notice that certain disclosures will be made available on a website.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Every company has its own way of getting things done. When you move from one job to another, you will notice big differences between hierarchy, production initiatives, and most notably day-to-day workflows. The goal of every organization is to create the most concise and productive workspace as possible to achieve the greatest amount of output. […].

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 23, 2019

5 retirement challenges for older employees. New research highlights housing inequality on top of other barriers to retirement readiness. A recent survey by Transamerica found nearly 70 percent of Baby Boomers expect to work past age 65 or don’t plan to retire at all. More than 80 percent of them say their decision to stay in the workforce is financially motivated. .

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15Five

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Until the 1980’s, the consensus in psychology was that mental development slowed significantly when you physically stopped growing. This myth has led to many organizational leaders believing that their employees are only as good as their current abilities, not realizing the value of their potential. Thankfully, we now know that each person is capable of flourishing far beyond our late teens/early twenties (phew).

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Asure Software

OCTOBER 25, 2019

If you’re handling your company’s employee benefits open enrollment manually, your frustration is felt. It’s progressively more difficult every year.… The post 10 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Automation Advantages appeared first on Asure Software.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For many HR professionals, the end of the year is more like a festival of stress than a festival of lights. From planning your company’s holiday party to managing time off requests, there’s enough extra work to make even the jolliest HR manager stressed.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an employer, bringing in reinforcements at your small business is sometimes necessary. To keep up with customer demands during peak seasons, you might need to hire additional employees, such as seasonal or temporary workers. Both seasonal and temporary employees can give your business a boost and support you during busy times. But, what option […].

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 25, 2019

There is one golden rule in making a handsome amount of money- you need to start young and early. Saving and investing are two methods by which you can multiply your cash and asset significantly. The amount with which you start need not be very high. Even a few thousand rupees can rake in a […].

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

I just got my first email from our company about our upcoming Open Enrollment sessions, and I have to tell you, I wasn’t as excited as I thought I’d be. It was a little disappointing. But it made me think: What are the things I want to hear before Open Enrollment? In a perfect world, probably “We actually just adopted a new policy where enrollment is automatic.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Disabled workers who seem capable of doing their jobs sometimes end up with supervisors or co-workers who doubt their abilities. Challenging a disabled employee’s capacity for work can backfire badly, especially if it looks as if the decision to challenge was really based on disability discrimination and harassment. For example, making repeated requests for medical assessments and other records to prove the employee can safely work when he has already been doing so can create a hostile work envi

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 21, 2019

According to one source, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening. If you’re like many business owners, you likely want to do your due diligence before making any hiring decisions. Otherwise, you could be left with some rotten apples and wasted time. If you haven’t already, jump on the background check […]. The post How to Do a Background Check: 6 Steps for Due Diligence When Hiring Employees appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Your office superstar starts making sloppy mistakes and calling in sick. Their irritability seems a bit more than just the Monday Blues. You notice “pony bottles” of Popov in the restroom garbage can. What can you do if you notice signs of alcoholism in someone you work with? Matters of addiction require a gentle approach. […].

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Asure Software

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Measuring and increasing employee satisfaction is one important way Human Resources professionals help build a corporate culture that enhances retention.… The post The Importance of Employee Satisfaction appeared first on Asure Software.

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Hppy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

[link]. Though most people try to leave their personal life at home and focus solely on work when they’re in the office, reality isn’t quite that simple. We can’t subdivide our lives into neat sections. Everyone occasionally finds that a personal matter is distracting them from work, especially in our modern 24/7 work culture. Fortunately, workplace expectations are changing and employers are beginning to recognize that employees’ personal lives affect them on the job.

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