February, 2022

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Building a company-wide employee recognition communication plan

Achievers

Employee recognition is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, it seems easy to thank a teammate for helping out on a key project or your manager for having your back in a sticky situation. But it can be difficult to notice opportunities to show appreciation in the middle of a busy workday, and if it doesn’t appear that others are providing recognition on a frequent basis, there’s less incentive for you to go out of your way to do so.

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Gethin Nadin: How the future of work will affect employee wellbeing and engagement

Employee Benefits

The way employers care for and support their people has come under increasing focus over the last two years. But the long-term effects of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic will mean changing employee expectations and growing wellbeing issues are driving employers to have to commit more to employee wellbeing. We have seen a generational shift in attitudes to wellbeing because of the pandemic.

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Everything HR Needs to Know About People Science

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Where would your organization be in a month if everyone focused on improving every single week? It’s a big question to consider. And right now is a perfect time to focus on improvement as organizations think about their post-pandemic business and talent strategies. I’ve been hearing about the term people science for a while and wanted to learn more about how people science can help managers and employees improve – not just once but on a continuous basis.

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Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Payroll Tax Delayed Until July 2023

PayrollOrg

Recent legislation delays the collection of the employee-paid payroll tax to fund the Washington long-term care insurance plan until July 1, 2023. Employers must refund the payroll tax already collected to employees.

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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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How Narcissism At Work Is Destroying Your Company Culture

Vantage Circle

Do you work in an environment where some coworkers seem to go out of their way to draw everyone's attention to themselves? If that's the case, you're most likely dealing with a textbook case of narcissism at work. You might not notice narcissism. However, if it goes unnoticed, it can severely influence your culture, people, and engagement levels in a negative manner.

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How to write an inspiring vision statement and 4 great examples

Achievers

What makes employees stay? It’s a question worth thinking about. Headlines continue to signal that the Great Resignation is in full swing, and companies are struggling to retain employees and recruit new ones, particularly for roles that were already hard to fill. Some have defaulted to boosting pay or improving benefits. That might draw in some new talent or make some existing employees change their minds about leaving, but for many organizations, it’s not financially sustainable.

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66% of workers unaware of total pension savings

Employee Benefits

Two-thirds of workers do not know how much money they have saved towards retirement, research has revealed. Of 500 people surveyed by online pension provider PensionBee, 66% said they were unaware of the total value of their pension pots. The research found that PensionBee’s working customers over the age of 40 have saved an average of £37,100 for retirement , accumulated by consolidating an average of two pension pots and making extra contributions.

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Strategic Compliance: Making the Case for Change

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Introducing Your New Trusted Source for Compensation and Benefits

PayrollOrg

The American Payroll Association (APA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new online community for payroll professionals: Comp & Benefits Today.

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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.

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Lonely at the Top? Here are 9 Ways to Deal

Vantage Circle

Leadership comes with a lot of power. However, the nature of power and its psychological effects frequently leave the debilitating feeling of being isolated from others. It's a feeling so common among successful people that it's become an idiom: "It's lonely at the top." In a wide-ranging interview in 2016 , Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke candidly about the challenges of running one of the world's most iconic companies. "It's sort of a lonely job," he admitted.

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Future is Here: How Metaverse Becomes the Part of HR Technology

HR Digest

The Metaverse is a virtual or alternate world in which individuals are replaced by avatars and digital depictions, allowing people to gather in the same space regardless of their geographical location. Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing.

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How to avoid employee burnout before it’s a problem

Insperity

Employee burnout is a big problem in the workplace, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Feelings of burnout – when an employee just feels done with their current situation – can manifest in various ways: Lack of interest or initiative in work Withdrawal from others Displays of stress , frustration, disillusionment or exhaustion – sometimes with little provocation Negative attitude Frequent absences.

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HOW (AND WHY) TO PROMOTE SELF-CARE TO YOUR EMPLOYEES

Employee Benefits

Employee burnout isn’t a new issue, but things have been made a lot worse by the impact of Covid-19. Depression rates in the UK have doubled since before the pandemic, with 21 % of adults experiencing some form of depression. On top of this, 79% of people are regularly experiencing workplace stress. Organisations that enjoy the highest levels of employee engagement and retention understand the importance of employee wellbeing.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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4 Compliance Strategies that Create Labor Efficiencies

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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How to love what you do and do what you love

BetterUp

Jump to section. How does it feel to love what you do? Learning how to find the things you love to do. 6 ways to love what you do. In need of inspiration? Get help along the way.

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3 Reasons You Need Financial Wellness in the Workplace

Best Money Moves

3 reasons y ou need financial wellness in the workplace. Morgan Stanley’s new study, The State of the Workplace finds employees in need of financial wellness support and looking to their employers for help. COVID has caused huge changes for employers and employees alike. That’s why Morgan Stanley at Work conducted a first-of-its-kind financial benefits study, called The State of the Workplace.

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A Better 401(K) Is the Top Reason Why Workers Switch Jobs

HR Digest

Most employees are still struggling in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis Many people work from home and they face debts and difficult financial positions. Emergency funds are almost empty and employees need some kinds of financial benefits to stay satisfied at work. . To provide financial support, many employers think about 401K retirement plans a nd student loans.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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7 Lesser-known ways HR technology can influence your business

Insperity

Leveraging the latest technology in human resource management can be game changing for your organization, offering immediate benefits like convenient access to HR documents, integrated employee information and powerful workforce analytics. But there are several lesser-known benefits many employers just don’t think about when first considering upgrading their HR technology.

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Philippa Cornish: How can reward and CSR strategies contribute to the levelling-up agenda?

Employee Benefits

With an authentic social purpose, businesses can contribute to levelling up communities, which also furthers their organisation’s aims. Social purpose should be aligned with the overall business strategy to truly achieve social impact. The Edelman Trust Barometer, published in January 2022, found that businesses and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are seen as competent and effective drivers of change.

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7 Types of Employee Surveys and the Best Way to Use Them

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Criteria , a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. To learn more about how pre-employment testing can benefit your talent acquisition strategy, check out Criteria’s “ Definitive Guide to Pre-Employment Testing ”. I’ve found it to be a comprehensive guide that I keep handy all the time.

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Improve your confidence: 10 ways to overcome insecurities

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are insecurities? Three types of insecurities. What are the consequences of insecurities? What causes insecurity? 10 tips to overcome insecurities. Final thoughts.

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5 Trends to Help Your Organization Boost Job Satisfaction and Productivity

Treating your workforce as the organization’s top priority improves customer satisfaction and revenue growth and can boost job satisfaction and productivity. Read about five trends that are helping organizations around the country improve their people’s career well-being.

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Reasons Why Your Property Needs Fencing

Take It Personel-ly

Putting up fences throughout your property is not cheap. It also requires maintenance from time to time to make sure that it lasts for an extended period. If you don’t have any idea about fencing, you might not also be aware of the advantages they offer. Nonetheless, there are things about fencing that make property […]. The post Reasons Why Your Property Needs Fencing appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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How to Organize Your Office Desk for Maximum Efficiency

HR Digest

If you feel overwhelmed at your job, the possible reason might be your disorganized desk. In most cases, if your desk is a complete mess, you will feel less motivated and less focused on your daily activities. In this article, we explain how to organize an office desk and what actions to take to have your desk tidy and clean. . Keep reading to find out more about the ways to organize a desk.

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A Guide to Creating Unique Employee Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

Unique Employee Benefits May Be the Key To Employee Happiness and Retention. If you’re looking to stand out in today’s competitive job market, then it is imperative that your benefits package be attractive. The good news? There are many ways for an employer with little or no experience to do this! Employers need to take a different approach and look at their employees’ wants, not just what is happening now.

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27% of Brits plan to work from Europe this year

Employee Benefits

More than one in four desk-based Brits are planning to work remotely from Europe this year amid a culture of ‘hybrid holidays’ according to research. A survey of 2,000 adults who usually work at home or in an office, carried out by phone network Virgin Media O2 Business, revealed that 27% were thinking of carrying out their duties abroad. Of those with overseas work plans, 76% were considering adding remote working days to annual leave to make the most of time away.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.