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Anonymity and Emotional Intelligence

Florida Workers' Comp

I recently found myself in the Doge's Palace in Venice, standing before a bocche di leone (lions’ mouth). Several remain throughout the city, each an "intricately carved face.with a slot at the mouth into which letters could be inserted." These date to the seventeenth century (1600s), according to National Geographic. Their use persisted until "that French guy came" (as my tour guide phrased it, reminding that this quaint Italian republic was sacked by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797 , and thereafter

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High expectations? Aim low. Low-code, that is.

TLNT

Amid record-breaking resignation numbers and an ongoing battle for talent, it really is no surprise that HR teams are feeling under pressure as they work to keep employees engaged and fulfilled.

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Minimize Worry and Maximize Employee Financial Health

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

Sponsored by: Nationwide With 2022 shaping up to be much more economically challenging for many people, more so than in 2021, folks are doing what they can to get by. A recent study performed by Nationwide [link to study] said that a whopping 90% of consumers are concerned about inflation and their financial health. Do […]. The post Minimize Worry and Maximize Employee Financial Health appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Work-From-Home Outfit Ideas for Every Day of The Week

HR Digest

Whether it’s an early morning call center job or a full-time gig in the comfort of your own home, there are plenty of work-from-home outfits that can help you stand out from your own home. . Whether it’s that one piece of clothing that makes all the difference between looking like everyone else and looking like you (even if they do have the same clothes on), or maybe it’s just something as simple as choosing the right work-from-home clothes.

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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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Fired for Having an Abortion? Unlikely, but It’s Complicated

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Could a worker be fired for having an abortion? According to this Insider article, workplace laws would likely protect pregnant people from discrimination. McDermott’s Sarah Raaii said employers should make sure abortion health plan coverage does not conflict with federal laws. “Incorporating abortion benefits into an employer’s existing health plan might help mitigate worker privacy […].

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Does Illinois Secure Choice Affect Your Small Business? 

Patriot Software

A quarter of adults in the U.S. don’t have retirement savings. One reason? Not all employees have access to an employer-sponsored retirement program. Seeing this looming crisis, Illinois launched the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Illinois Secure Choice). Like other state retirement programs, Illinois Secure Choice mandates that all businesses with five or more employees […] READ MORE.

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Unraveling Post-Dobbs Implications

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

The legal environment relating to abortion coverage has become quite complex following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Health plan sponsors should review their. Read more > The post Unraveling Post-Dobbs Implications appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Connecticut Employers, How Much Do You Know About MyCTSavings?

Patriot Software

Here’s a shocking stat: More than 600,000 private-sector employees in Connecticut don’t have an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. To encourage more employees in the state to save for retirement, Connecticut launched the MyCTSavings Retirement Program (MyCTSavings). As with similar state retirement programs, MyCTSavings brings a mandate for many small businesses: Offer a retirement plan to […] READ MORE.

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Thinking outside the box: 8 ways to become a creative problem solver

BetterUp

Jump to section. What does thinking outside the box mean? 3 simple examples of thinking outside the box. Why thinking outside the box is important. 8 ways to think outside the box.

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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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Is it ever ethical to disclose tax information, and to whom?

Business Management Daily

Ethics, our handy Webster’s Dictionary tells us, is the study of standards and moral judgment. Lawyers have a code of ethics running to booklet form and so do doctors (a one-pager) and accountants. The American Payroll Association’s code of ethics includes eight points, but let’s stick to three of them: To strive for perfect compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of all payroll activities.

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Safety Investment

InterWest Insurance Services

How Do You Measure the Efforts of Your Safety Program? On a yearly basis, a business should evaluate the Direct and Indirect Costs of their insurance program, along with their Safety Investment. These three categories make up the total cost of insurance. Safety investments include not only costs of PPE (personal protective equipment), but also the salary of a Risk Manager, and time employees spend away from production.

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How to Cheer Someone Up: The Ultimate Guide

BetterUp

Jump to section. Should you try to cheer someone up? How to cheer someone up 4 ways. 6 ways to cheer someone up over text. 5 things to avoid when trying to cheer someone up. How to ask for help when you're feeling down. How to cheer yourself up. Something to remember: the importance of friendship during hard times.

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The CorpStrat Experience: What to Expect When Working With Us

CorpStrat

People often ask us, “What make CorpStrat different?”. At the heart of it, we work hard and we care about our clients. In today’s fast moving world, people have little time to waste. They need fast reliable answers to their questions and need a team of advisors to make sure that their business is protected. When you work with us, you’re working with dedicated and experienced people, not bots or call centers.

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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.

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Interview Feedback: How to Boost Your Employer Brand

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is interview feedback and why is it important? 7 elements of good interview feedback. How do you give productive feedback after an interview? How to standardize your interview feedback. How to share interview feedback internally. How to deliver interview feedback to a candidate.

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Reducing Chronic Pain Through Movement

Fern Health

When managing pain, often treatment includes "exercising". But for those living with chronic pain, exercise can seem an impossible feat. Learn more about what types of movements can help those living with chronic pain and how employers can encourage more movement in the workplace. The post Reducing Chronic Pain Through Movement appeared first on Fern Health.

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How to Create an Effective Employee Retention Programme

Sodexo Engage

Summary: Why retaining top talent is more important than ever. Why you should involve senior staff in the planning and delivery of the programme. How to build your retention programme. How to Create an Effective Employee Retention Programme. Is your organisation struggling to retain its best employees? It’s a common problem that businesses from all sectors face, yet many don’t actually do anything to address the underlying causes of high staff turnover.

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Why compassionate leadership may be the answer to the Great Resignation

Employee Benefit News

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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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Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace: the Secret to Team Trust

BetterUp

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Use financial benefits as a strategy to boost business and create stress-free workers

Employee Benefit News

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Philadelphia Commuter Ordinance and What Employers Need to Know

Benefit Resource Inc.

On June 9, 2022, the Philadelphia, PA City Council passed an ordinance requiring certain employers to make a commuter transit benefit program available to eligible employees. The new ordinance, “ Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Programs ,” will apply to employers with 50 or more covered employees (excluding government employers). Covered employees working at least 30 hours a week in Philadelphia for the same employer for the previous 12-month period.

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Family-building benefits may be key to equity and inclusivity in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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How to Attract and Retain Talent in a Tough Market

Hppy

Multi-sector and for companies of varying size, HR are finding that the market for recruiting talent is challenging, especially with the cost of living soaring. From shifting patterns of working, pinched budgets to pay higher salaries and shifts in employees’ needs, it’s getting harder and harder to attract and retain the high-performing staff.

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Perks versus culture — is one more important than the other?

Employee Benefit News

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How to build a culture of connection with Shawn Achor and Farrell Redwine

BetterUp

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Nike says it will release promotion, hiring data for women and minorities

Employee Benefit News

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6 Steps to a Better Compensation Strategy

Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.