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Post-Pandemic Financial Recovery Steps

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It is safe to say that COVID-19 impacted the finances of every American in one or more ways. It was a tsunami that swept up everyone. Economic impacts were far from even, however. People with secure jobs or pensions and decreased expenses and spending opportunities saved more and/or reduced debt. Others who lost income struggled (and are still struggling) to pay bills and buy food.

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6 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Talent Management

HR Digest

Organizations often use talent management to increase performance in the workplace. It is used to onboard, engage, retain and motivate employees to give their best. Talent management done right can help build a competitive company with an edge over its rivals through well-implemented talent management practices that help organizations build a unique culture and stay ahead.

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3 Things to Plan For When Returning to Work After COVID-19

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3 things to plan for when returning to work after COVID-19. Workforces nationwide are gearing up to return to physical office spaces. Consider these 3 strategies to help your team with the transition. At the height of the pandemic, it was hard to imagine crowded restaurants or sidewalks, let alone bustling offices. But now the vaccine rollout has resulted in a return to “normalcy.

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When Should You Send and Answer Work Emails – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Regular readers of HR Bartender know that I try to answer work-related questions. I will admit that I can’t always answer them right away, but I do work to answer them. To those of you who have sent me questions, thanks so much for being patient! The reason I’m bringing this up is because the other day I was reading someone’s response to a question that I’ve never been asked before.

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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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5 Effective Ways To Handle Your Business’s Finances

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Being a business owner is a challenging task. Not only do you have to keep daily operations going, but you also have to manage employees, clients, marketing and finances. For many business owners, the financial aspect of running a business is the hardest. It can be stressful to manage to say the least, but it […].

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Biden White House Releases Tax Plan Green Book Details | BerniePortal

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In late May 2021, the Biden administration released the federal budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 as well as the White House’s proposed tax plans for the same time period. Find out what’s included in the U.S. Treasury “Green Book” and how it may impact American employers around the country.

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How to conduct a successful job interview

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Stuck wondering what to do or bring to an interview? Never feel unprepared again. Becoming a strong interviewer is really quite simple. Knowing how to conduct a successful job interview comes down to putting effort into the following areas: Preparation Organization Time management. When these elements are addressed, you’re far more likely to have a focused, smooth and productive interview that gleans the information needed to identify the right person for a job.

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How Your Small Business Can Beat the Odds

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Creating your own business and building it up from nothing can be immensely satisfying. However, this isn’t the fate awaiting everyone or even most would-be business men and women. Small business owners face numerous challenges, and the majority of them are unprepared and are forced to declare bankruptcy within a year of operation. While this […].

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Five tips to start offering employees health benefits

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If you’re reading this article, chances are your organization is off the ground, you’ve hired some great employees, and now you’re ready to offer a competitive health benefits package to further your recruiting and retention efforts. While this is a big milestone, it also brings a lot of questions, including: Where do you start with employee benefits?

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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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Pay Transparency: Should Employers Disclose Salaries in Job Posts? | BerniePortal

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In an effort to combat the gender pay gap and solve other pay disparity issues, Colorado signed the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act into law, which requires employers to disclose salary information on job posts. In response, some employers are excluding candidates from these states altogether. Should employers disclose salary information on job postings?

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Do you have the 3 skills necessary to be an effective HR Business Partner?

Business Management Daily

Professionals often choose a Human Resources (HR) career track because they truly “enjoy people.” This is a great trait to have for an HR professional. However, it’s not the only one needed to be successful. A concern for people and excellent technical knowledge will only get you so far if you don’t have the soft skills needed to be successful.

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The Paradox of “Working Hard”

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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount for long term success. In this day in age, technology has been both a blessing and curse in regard to how a business’s daily operations are run. Yes, we can inform, communicate and delegate with employees at any given time and increase our efficiency in performing certain tasks, […].

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HRA and premium tax credits: how does it work?

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One of the most valuable features of a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is its ability to reimburse employees for individual health insurance policies tax-free. Unlike group health insurance, HRAs give employees the freedom to choose from a wider variety of insurance policies and customize them to fit their personal needs.

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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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Department of Labor Reviewing Overtime Threshold Rule | BerniePortal

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In recent comments to the House Education and Labor Committee, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is currently reviewing the salary threshold for eligible workers to qualify for overtime. Find out what employers need to know about this possible change and when it could take place.

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Checking up on sick workers: The 6 do’s and don’ts

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When used appropriately, sick days benefit both employee and employer. Sick days provide workers time off to recover from an illness or injury. They also play a critical role in maintaining a healthy workplace by keeping away from the office germs that might infect others on staff. Managers usually do not look favorably, though, on workers pretending to be sick in order to avoid coming in.

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5 Ways to Handle Workday Stress

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No matter what kind of job you have, stress is probably part of your workday. Deadlines, disagreements with coworkers, new processes and countless other factors can add up and create tension.You need to step back from time to time and care for yourself to give your best performance on the job. Here are five ways […].

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Benefits of using an employee referral program

HR Digest

When one is looking for a job, a good word from an acquaintance, peer, or friend can bolster the chances of your resume getting more than a cursory look. Some firms have entrenched referral programs where employees are encouraged to recommend people for a job vacancy, and even pay a bonus or reward for the same. A good beginning for anyone searching for a job is to find out if you know anyone employed at the company you have applied to.

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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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What Parents Should Know About Newborn Health Insurance | BerniePortal

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HR professionals at organizations that employ new parents may find themselves fielding near-countless questions related to benefits and health insurance for their bundle of joy. From how to sign up a new baby for health insurance to questions about qualifying events, keep your employees informed with this handy guide to newborns.

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Employer’s guide to setting company policies

Business Management Daily

Having clear written policies sets your business and your employees up for success. Even the most mundane policies can cause confusion or misunderstandings if they are not made readily available to employees in a clear format. Set clear expectations for employee conduct by setting employee policies to address common concerns such as attendance, safety, conflict resolution , and leave.

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5 Ways to Be More Productive at Work

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We’ve all met someone who always appears to be on top of things. This is the person who, whether a friend or a colleague, always gets their work finished on time and who can complete hour-long tasks in 20 minutes. It’s all too easy to dismiss highly efficient people as robots (or magicians). However, by […].

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19 Easy Ways To Honor National Boss's Day

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We've all had our share of bad bosses. But there are also those who believe in us and gave us a chance when no one else would. Thus, on the occasion of National Boss's Day, it's only natural to show your gratitude to those great leaders. But First, What Is National Boss's Day? Via GIPHY. National Boss's Day in the United States is celebrated on or around October 16 since 1962.

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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 Apple, Big Tech Can Redefine the Health Industry | BerniePortal

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A recent Wall Street Journal story reported that while multinational technology company Apple has grand ambitions to disrupt the healthcare industry, an entrance into the complex market continues to evade the corporation. Apple’s plans to shake up the American healthcare system aren’t unique in the tech world, either. Find out how the company’s approach to health insurance could impact millions of employers and employees around the country.

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How to Create a Training Plan for Ongoing Employee Development

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Employee development plans help staff to acquire new skills for their current job while also developing their abilities for other roles that might arise within your company, such as more senior positions. It can also boost employee retention, something many companies face issues with. . With the cost to replace employees anywhere from six to nine months’ salary, in addition to the costs to advertise for new staff, it’s important for businesses to invest in ongoing employee development.

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Data Protection Measures For Your Company

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As the digital landscape deepens its ties to industry, there are many different factors that business owners should consider as they utilize a digital infrastructure to conduct business. One of the main concerns with using software and online programs is internet safety. Everyday, more than 200,000 attacks are targeted toward businesses, which can lead to […].

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JP Morgan, Sachs withdraw plans of fully reopening offices in UK till July

HR Digest

The rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant in the UK has forced JPMorgan Chase & Co and Goldman Sachs to delay plans of reopening offices. Goldman Sachs Group Inc, which has opened its US offices to staff this week, has told its UK staff in a memo that working at its London office is voluntary for now. Those who opt to attend office will observe strict social distancing and mask-wearing.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.