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Companies Expected To Consider Caregiver Needs in Post-Pandemic Plans

Abel HR

Even before Covid cropped up, the so-called “sandwich generation” was struggling to achieve the elusive work-life balance. However, the global pandemic has cast a spotlight on this over-worked generation and has companies wondering whether more can be done to alleviate stress.

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How to Invest in ALL Employees, Not Just #Millennials

UpstartHR

While there may be some minor generational differences in workplace preferences, the truth is ALL your people want to learn, grow, use their strengths and be recognized and appreciated for their efforts. I’ve written extensively about the myth that Millennials are fundamentally different than other generations. Generation X.

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What Are the Retirement Challenges for Older Employees?

Abel HR

In fact, a survey by Transamerica performed in 2018 (way before the COVID-19 crisis occurred) found that nearly 70% of those born in the baby boomer generation -expected to work past the “traditional retirement age” of 65, or not stop working at all.

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Out of the Box Ideas for Employee Appreciation Week

Achievers

Ever pay attention to what happens when the après meeting ‘leftover sandwiches are in the kitchen’ email goes out? Sarah Clayton is the Communications and Campaigns Specialist at Achievers, where she focuses on generating content to drive desired recognition behaviors and engagement on the platform. Mass kitchen migration.

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10 Effective Communication Strategies for Teams: Fostering Collaboration and Success

Empuls

In this concise blog, we'll explore ten essential communication strategies that can turn your team's interactions from good to great. This can lead to the generation of innovative solutions and new approaches to challenges. Tip: Practice the "Feedback Sandwich" approach.

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5 Company Initiatives That Improve Office Culture

Achievers

Examples include: When giving constructive criticism or performance feedback, always give “compliment sandwiches” (compliment, criticism, compliment), assign work based on people’s strengths to set everyone up for success, exhibit small acts of kindness like holding the door open for coworkers, etc. Follow her on Twitter @Jlsander07.

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Benefits Working Parents are looking for in 2022

Abel HR

As members of the ‘ sandwich generation ’, meaning people in their early thirties to late forties who often find themselves in the unique situation of caring for both their young children and their aging parents; the loss of childcare and respite care for dependent parents has taken a physical, mental, emotional and even financial toll. .