Mon.Aug 08, 2022

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Things to Consider When Preparing for Open Enrollment

BerniePortal

Open enrollment is a crucial time of year for organizations. From informing employees of their benefit options to creating a quick and seamless election process, there are a lot of moving pieces for HR admins to handle. Planning ahead for open enrollment ensures a smoother process and increases employee satisfaction. Here’s why your organizations should start preparing for open enrollment now and things to consider when planning.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? Scared that producing relevant evidence in a former employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit would be difficult because written warnings and performance appraisals are buried among mounds of other paperwork? Smart businesses ease such concerns with proactive measures.

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20 Amazing Virtual Birthday Party Ideas For The Workplace in 2022

Vantage Circle

With the rise of work-from-home trends, interaction with co-workers has become rarer and thus more crucial than ever. These interactions span from team-building activities to celebrating personal achievements and important days such as anniversaries, birthdays, etc. All special occasions are meant to be celebrated, especially birthdays. These celebrations bring people together with friends, family, or colleagues.

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Employer Branding: How Your Company Can Attract Top Talent

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is employer branding? What is the purpose of an employer brand? Why is your employer brand important? 4 employer branding examples. How to build an employer brand. 3 tips to improve your employer branding.

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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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New HR technology you need to know about

TLNT

Collision 2022 – described by the Financial Times as the “world’s largest tech conference” – was a recent highlight for me.

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US House Passes Telehealth Extension Through 2024

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill that would extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2024; immediate US Senate action on the bill is unlikely, however. On July 27, 2022, the US House of Representatives approved the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (H.R. 4040) by a wide bipartisan margin of 416–12. […].

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5 Employee Performance Metrics You Should Be Tracking

15Five

To successfully make the journey from administrative HR to strategic HR, organizations need a roadmap — better yet, a GPS. You need to know where you’re headed, what roads can get you their fastest (with the least amount of potholes), and when to reroute when you get off course. For Google Maps, information from satellites and users’ location data are used to triangulate your best route.

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How to Reduce Absenteeism in the Workplace

Patriot Software

It’s a fact of any business: Employees occasionally miss work and absenteeism is going to happen. Sure, absenteeism isn’t always avoidable. But, there are steps you can take to reduce absenteeism in the workplace. 5 Ways to reduce absenteeism in the workplace Absenteeism is preventable if you’re willing to take a few steps to improve […] READ MORE.

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7 Actionable Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement Through Volunteering

Hppy

For organizations, especially non-profits, working towards reaching their goals is what helps them to establish themselves in the market. Their operations determine how they cater to the target audience, the solutions they can provide, and the reputation they are able to build amongst the public. Non-profit organizations often conduct volunteer programs.

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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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EPA Launches Community Engagement Efforts on New Ethylene Oxide Risk Information

Workers' Compensation

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced its plans to engage and inform communities, states, Tribes, Territories, and stakeholders about up-to-date information on the risks posed by air emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from commercial sterilizers, as well as EPA’s efforts to address these risks. EPA is releasing new information on specific facilities where lifetime risk levels are the highest to people who live nearby and is encouraging impacted communities to participate in

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5 Important Adaptability Skills For Workplace Success.

Professionals Alternative

Companies can use their business brand to communicate to customers through their managers, especially when the brand presence is worldwide. The principal motive to have an employer brand is to differentiate yourself… “The main goal of working, nurturing, and growing your business brand is to define what makes you unique” A strong business brand shows employees are happy and connected, which results in a great holistic experience and a great reputation.

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How to Boost Pay Equity Efforts in Your Organization | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Pay equity is an ongoing concern in the modern workforce, and despite small improvements , many employees are being paid vastly different wages in similar lines of work. Organizations must continue to invest in systems that can effectively battle pay equity concerns to create fairness and satisfaction among all employee groups. Luckily there are initiatives your organization can employ to get started now.

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Gen X Spending - An Interesting Case Study on Smart Shopping and Savings

Empuls

Arunima is a 44-year-old married, working woman residing in a tier-1 city. She lives with her husband and two children but also helps her parents with medications and monthly care, although she does bear their complete expenses. Her lifestyle, while not opulent, is indulgent, and she prefers the same for her family - including her elderly parents and parents-in-law, who often come down to visit once or twice a year, respectively.

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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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How Motivation Works in the Brain: The Science Behind It

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is motivation? What is dopamine? How does motivation work in the brain? How to use dopamine to increase your productivity. 4 behavioral drivers. The reward theory. Positive emotions vs. intrinsic motivation. Your next move.

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Morning routines are the secret sauce to getting the most out of your remote days

Employee Benefit News

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20 Monthly Goals Examples: Why It Can Help Fulfill Your Dreams

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are monthly goals? Why are monthly goals important? How to set achievable monthly goals. 20 examples of monthly goals. 8 benefits of monthly goals. How many goals should you set in a month? How can monthly goals help you to achieve your long-term goals? The importance of holding yourself accountable.

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5 reasons Americans are retiring later in life

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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Take an Ongoing Approach to Open Enrollment and Benefits Communications

Benefit Resource Inc.

Companies need an ongoing approach to make the most out of Open Enrollment. With the hyper-personalization of benefits, employees expect companies to provide benefits to meet their specific needs. By prioritizing benefits communications throughout the year, companies can ensure that their employees are always aware of the resources available to them.

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Interns make $4,000 a month in these cities

Employee Benefit News

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Scheduled Maintenance

Employer Connection

Please be advised that maintenance on the Trustmark Small Business Benefits® website is scheduled from 9 a.m. through part of the afternoon on Saturday, Aug. 13. During the maintenance window, the website will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Qantas asks execs to temporarily work as baggage handlers to ease labor crunch

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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Monthly Aggregate Claim Liability Statement

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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'Cut once and cut deep': This CEO shares 7 best practices to managing layoffs effectively

Employee Benefit News

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Planning for Caregiving – How Employers Can Help

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

We must plan for caregiving instead of waiting for the medical crisis. Lack of planning is sadly the typical scenario for the vast majority of working families with aging relatives. Too many barriers exist when it comes to planning for caregiving. Such barriers include lack of knowledge, time, and procrastination. Ultimately, lack of preparation inevitably […].

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3 ways to build engagement and trust in workers' comp claimants

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.