January, 2020

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How to Save Your Employee Recognition Program From Failing

Achievers

How can you ensure your employee recognition program is successful ? Your employees may be aware of the program, but awareness alone won’t magically improve their performance and engagement. “More than 80 percent of American employees say they do not feel recognized or rewarded, despite the fact that U.S. companies are spending more than a fifth of their budgets on wages,” according to a recent study by Harvard Business School.

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Corporate Culture Trends for 2020

Vantage Circle

The year came to an end with all the hustle and bustle of the business world. In the midst of all these there we could see a huge emphasis on building an efficient organizational culture. A culture that will not only make them stand out from others but will also likely give them a competitive edge. Every organization has its own corporate culture, which defines how things are done within the company.

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Answering “Why did you quit your last job” in an interview

HR Digest

If you are seeking a new job, or are appearing for an interview to begin a new one, be prepared to answer this inevitable question Why did you quit your last job? Or why are you seeking this position? The reason behind this question is that the interviewer wants to know if you are leaving the company or job voluntarily or have been laid off or fired.

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Top 25 Health Insurance Companies in the U.S.

PeopleKeep

Below are the top 25 health insurance companies in the United States. They are listed by size of market share, in descending order. As an added level of clarification, size of market share does not always correlate with quality of product or service provided, nor does it guarantee the company will retain its position through the entire year. This list considers data gathered through the end of 2018.

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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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What’s the impact of seasonal affective disorder at work, and what can HR do to help?

cipHR

From high absence levels to low productivity, SAD can affect employees in many ways. Here’s how HR can make a difference. As employees return from their holidays and prepare for a new year of work, the low mood in the office can be clearly visible. But for many employees, their low mood in the winter months is more profound. Nearly two million people globally are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – but what is it, how can it affect employees at work, and what can HR do to help?

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Compensation Wins Talent, Recognition Retains It

Achievers

Well, after three months of conversations, a drug test, two reference calls, and four interviews, Evan finally got the call … they’re offering him the job! . Now for the exciting part: negotiations. Can he get them to add an extra week of PTO? Better yet, is it possible to allow for a two-week sabbatical before he starts? Most importantly, how much are they going to pay him?

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Recruiting Strategy: Bots and 3 Workforce Ingredients

HR Bartender

I’ve mentioned before how today’s recruiting strategy needs three key constituents: regular full-time workforce, regular part-time workforce, and contingent workers (i.e. freelancers, contractors, consultants, etc.) Each group has a unique recruiting as well as an engagement strategy. (which we’ve also talked about before). BUY is where the company hires workers from the outside.

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Job Burnout and How to Get Unstuck at Work

HR Digest

It takes realizing that you’re not a machine, you’re a human. And it’s ok for humans to have an inbox full of emails you forget to reply to, miss a few deadlines. Learn how to deal with job burnout and bring purpose back to your job. If you are facing a case of blues all week long and not only on Mondays, it is time to reconsider your working schedule.

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5 Surefire Ways To Boost Work Culture In 2020

Vantage Circle

Maybe you have an incredible product and provide marvelous services. But if your work culture is terrible, your business is going to hit more than a few rough bumps. In Glassdoor’s new workplace sentiment survey , over 58% of employees and job seekers say company culture is more important than salary when it comes to job satisfaction. In this era of skill shortages, molding the perfect work culture is an unskippable step.

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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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The 7 Best HR Podcasts for Human Resources Professionals

BerniePortal

It’s that time of year! When everyone in the office seems to be hyper-focused on new year’s resolutions and yearly goals. If you’re like us and you live, eat, and breathe human resources (or at least want to continue developing your HR knowledge), we’ve compiled a list of the 7 best HR podcasts to help you achieve your goals this year! 1. HR Party of One.

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Seven key HR trends for 2020

cipHR

From data-driven decisions, to culture and kindness, HR experts offer their views on the themes that are set to dominate HR practice over the coming 12 months. 2019 was a year of flux for UK HR professionals, with a complex political and economic landscape shaping everything from employment law to labour market trends. As we move into a new decade, 2020 is an opportunity for HR leaders to focus on getting their own house in order: to lead change, advocate data-driven action, and become a truly s

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The Case for a Four-Day Work Week

Achievers

I received a call from a client one day wanting to talk about a new employee that recently joined his team. My client was worried that this employee was getting into bad habits because of her work week schedule – she would come into the office by 9:00 am every morning and leave by 4:00 pm. Me: So, how has she been performing? Has she been getting the job done?

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People Analytics: How to Solve Business Problems

HR Bartender

Every business has problems they want to solve. It could be a small problem or a large one. The key to solving business problems is. Gathering the right data and information Having a good approach or system for problem solving. Unfortunately, there are times when organizations approach problem solving from the standpoint of “Oh, I know what the problem is…” and ultimately, end up only addressing a symptom versus the real issue.

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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 to ask messy employees to keep a clear desk?

HR Digest

Cleanliness means different for different people. For some, it is a spotless and perfectly organized home or workplace, whereas for some it may be days until a person cleans up the place. For a person who is messy and make go days or even months to clear a place, sharing the workplace with such a person becomes a pain. Especially in office, where clientele and colleagues pass by or visit their desk, an unclean desk is undoubtedly a no-go place.

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How AI in HR is Changing Today's Work Culture

Vantage Circle

Artificial Intelligence(AI) is impacting every part of our lives from our grocery list to our Spotify playlist. Do a quick search on the impact of AI and you will be bombarded with results that predict the downfall of humanity. Of course, the results are blown out of proportion and often based on incorrect assumptions. AI has impacted almost every industry and not in such a drastic way.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Office Space Clean and Safe

Take It Personel-ly

Come up with a strategy to maintain cleanliness for your office. You’ll need a routine schedule so that you don’t forget this important duty. Use the right cleaning products and ingredients to maintain proper sanitation. Here are at least 5 tips to help keep your office clean, safe and efficient. Set Up a Regular Schedule […].

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Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know

Patriot Software

Like past years, the IRS released changes to the income tax withholding tables for 2020. In addition to new wage brackets, there are significant changes to how employers will handle tax withholding. These changes are in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. When you have employees, you need to stay on […]. The post Updates to the Income Tax Withholding Tables and What You Need to Know appeared first on Patriot Software.

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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 you can influence employee behaviour with evidence-based HR

Ascender

While many HR professionals enjoy interacting with diverse people across an organisation it can also cause frustration. Certain actions by employers can instil certain behaviours in their employees. Sometimes these actions (unknowingly) contribute to instilling the wrong behaviours, which is where evidence-based HR comes in. There are ways that HR leaders can encourage employees, based on ongoing data analysis, to make better decisions for themselves utilising ‘choice architecture’ in their co

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benefitexpress Announces Chief Growth Officer

WEX Inc.

Benefitexpress Makes Major Investment in Growth Including the Announcement of New Growth Leader. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Benefitexpress, the leading provider of cloud-based technology software and services for fully-outsourced employee benefits administration, announced today that Melanie Hallenbeck joins its leadership team as Chief Growth Officer. In her new role, Hallenbeck will lead all areas of benefitexpress’ sales organization including employer-direct, broker/reseller and consultant/advisor r

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Fun Employee Engagement Activities for Valentine’s Day

HR Digest

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love, of feelings and affection for one another. It is not only a day specifically meant for couples, but for everyone to show their love for another! Say Valentine's Day and the only thing that comes in mind are hearts, chocolates, heart-shaped balloons and flowers. Couples go out and enjoy a gala time; lovers write poems, letters to each other and express their love and feelings.

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The Top 5 Small Business Health Insurance Options in 2020

PeopleKeep

The rising costs of health care aren’t just a problem for individuals—they’ve also impacted businesses that make health benefits a priority for their employees. Small businesses have been particularly vulnerable. Over the last 15 years, the cost to cover one employee under group health insurance rose nearly 200 percent—from $2,196 to $6,435. These unsustainable costs, coupled with the hassle and one-size-fits-all nature of traditional group benefits, have caused many small businesses to drop hea

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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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How To Keep Your Online Data Safe

Take It Personel-ly

Over the past ten years, the lines between the real world and the virtual one have blurred massively. Technology is in our hands on a daily basis and is progressing at an unprecedented pace. Whilst this is good for communication, progress and productivity, it has also led to a new type of crime – cybercrime. […].

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3 Ways Hiring Auto Technicians Has Evolved in the Past Decade

Hireology

Between the historically low unemployment rate and limited job seekers interest in dealership careers, hiring auto technicians has never been more challenging. As Baby Boomers reach retirement age and the labor market continues to be tight, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 46,000 automotive service technicians and mechanics will be needed to fill roles through 2026.

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Empower your line managers with powerful people payroll analytics

Ascender

“Today organisations often chase technology, and this becomes the basis of their strategy – but instead the real issue is the change technology brings to business about who has power, trust, and access.” – Rachel Botsman, AHRI HR Technology Conference 2014. Power. Trust. Access. This is the stuff dreams are made of in the world of technology.

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What is job ghosting? 4 ways to prevent it

Insperity

Imagine you’ve invested months recruiting the perfect candidate for your company. Come their first day, that new employee doesn’t show up for work. That seemingly perfect candidate is ghosting a job. Your job. What is job ghosting? Ghosting is a phenomenon more commonly seen in the dating world but fast becoming a problem for businesses. The no-notice break in communications can happen at any step of the recruiting process.

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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.