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4 Unsettling Facts That Are Disrupting Employee Engagement in Healthcare

Achievers

Employee engagement is a problem facing nearly every industry. The latest Gallup poll shows that just over 30 percent of the workforce claim to be engaged at work. While engagement remains low across the board, the healthcare industry seems to be getting hit the hardest. According to a recent study, the healthcare industry ranked at the bottom when it came to employee engagement.

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Employee Turnover: Solve It Using 4 Levels of Analytics

HR Bartender

Every organization has a problem they want to solve. It could be a small problem or a large one. The key to solving problems is: Gathering the right information Having a good approach. Often, organizations approach problem solving from the standpoint of “Oh, I know what the problem is…” and ultimately, they end up only addressing a symptom and not the real issue.

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Superhero-ines: 3 Skills Women Use to Conquer Obstacles in the Workplace

BetterUp

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme #balanceforbetter encourages us to reflect upon what we each can do to build a gender balanced world. As an executive coach who works with rising female leaders, and creates programs and content for professionals around the globe, I am personally reflecting upon what we can do to build gender balance in the workplace.

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New Jersey passes first statewide Commuter Benefit Ordinance

Benefit Resource Inc.

On Friday, March 1, 2019, New Jersey became the first state to adopt a commuter benefit ordinance with the passage of S.1567. While some of the details regarding the implementation are still outstanding, there are a few things we do know. What are the basics? Every employer in the State of New Jersey that employs at least 20 people shall offer all employees the opportunity to utilize a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit (AKA a commuter benefit plan) as defined by Section 132(f) of the Interna

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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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Best 12 apps and plugins for writers in 2019

Take It Personel-ly

Writing is not an easy task. To become an excellent writer, you need a lot of practice and persistence. Whether it’s WordPress blog post, a news article or a novel, a writer spends many hours converting his ideas and inspiration into words. Nowadays, many apps and plugins are specifically designed for writers and bloggers. These […].

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Should we consider anxiety as a disability at work?

HR Digest

Every business size is susceptible to having employees who suffer from anxiety. The disorder, which affects about 18 percent of adults in the US, can manifest in various ways. From excessive tiredness to loss of attention to details, and even controlling behaviors can represent anxiety. Employees with anxiety disorders may not recognize that they have a mental health condition.

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CIPHR is proud to be one of South East’s Best Companies

cipHR

Buckinghamshire-based provider of HR software makes region’s ‘top 75’ list on first attempt. HR software provider CIPHR is proud to be named among the South East’s top employers, scooping a place on the region’s top 75 list of Best Companies for 2019. The ranking is even more special to CIPHR because it’s the first time the company has participated in the nationwide Best Companies programme.

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Boost Applicant-to-Hire Conversion 10x with a Strong Employment Brand

Hireology

A strong employment brand can help your company stand out from the competition and attract top candidates in today’s competitive job market. And if you don’t have a compelling employment brand in place, you’ll likely face challenges securing qualified talent. In fact, recent data found that 69 percent of job seekers would reject a job offer from a company with a bad employer brand.

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From the courtroom: What you can and can’t do with FMLA

Business Management Daily

FMLA isn't just about maternity leave and medical concerns - but it does have its limitations. As employers can see in these recent court cases, it's important to document decisions and know what you can, and cannot do when it comes to the FMLA. The post From the courtroom: What you can and can’t do with FMLA appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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7 Ways to Build a Strong Company Culture

Vantage Circle

Every small/big organization has a vision, an idea that seeds its inception. This eventually branches out and gives a proper structure to an organization. It's just like starting a family you always wanted to have. Some fail and some happen to live with happiness and prosperity. Company culture is the amalgamation of vision, values, work environment , and internal behavior.

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We’re Only Human 52: The Top 3 HR Tech Implementation Mistakes

UpstartHR

Okay, you’ve selected your HR tech solution. You’ve signed the paperwork. Now it’s time for implementation–are you ready? . Technology implementations, regardless of whether you’re using Oracle, SAP, Workday, or someone else, are challenging. That’s because the average HR leader only gets a chance to do this maybe once or twice in their career.

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Guest Post: What Do Caregivers Look for in a Job?

Hireology

Note: This is a guest post from Home Care Pulse , the home care industry’s leading source of satisfaction management, client/caregiver surveys, and operational data. Most home care owners currently regard caregiver shortages as the leading threat to their growth. As you work to make your recruitment strategy as effective as possible, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what caregivers look for in a job and why they would choose your agency.

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Awesome Apartments Where Startup Entrepreneurs Live

Take It Personel-ly

As a startup entrepreneur, you understand that starting a project can be costly, especially when you are on the market for an apartment within your budget at the same time. On top of that, rent is rapidly rising with the median asking rent rising from $706 in Q3 of 2012 to $1,003 in Q3 of […].

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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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How Bad Is the Student Loan Crisis?

Best Money Moves

How bad is the student loan crisis? Student loan assistance is becoming a popular employee benefit for employers who want to help workers reduce financial stress from student loan debt. . Over 70 percent of Millennials say they’ve delayed decisions like buying a home or having children because of their student loan debt, according to a recent survey by Bankrate.

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College internship programs: 6 benefits for your business

Insperity

If you are wondering if a college internship program could benefit your business, the short answer is yes – in more ways than you might realize. Behind every successful business are the people that make it hum. Committed, engaged, caring and eager to make the business succeed, it’s the people who keep the business thriving. What better way to invite fresh, new ideas into your company culture than by recruiting interns who are eager to learn and promote your business to others?

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Why Do Companies Pay Cost of Living, Not What the Job is Worth? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

Another reader question today, this time on compensation. If you have questions you can always email ben@upstarthr.com and we’ll fit it into the queue if possible! Why do companies pay employees by cost of living of the city/country that the employee is working from rather than the cost/value of the work? Can employees game this system to earn more money?

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The Top Three Reasons Why You Need a Fulfilment Service for Your E-Commerce Requirements

Take It Personel-ly

Once your customers place an order on your company’s website, the order fulfilment process begins. You are then tasked with fulfilling this order – which means making sure that the right product is selected by your team, ensuring the proper packaging of the product, ensuring its safe and secure distribution, and answering any queries your […].

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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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The importance of feedback in employee development

BerniePortal

One of the most central challenges to a successful organization is managing employees. No matter how many training courses you invest in or performance self-help books you recommend, without the appropriate follow-up feedback, employee performance often remains stagnant. There is no way to be sure that your managers are effectively managing their employees, or that employees are clear on organizational goals and how they can help to achieve them, without open communication and regular feedback.

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Improve company culture with a little bit of laughter

Business Management Daily

Research increasingly supports the notion that some laughter and playfulness in the office corresponds to a myriad of company culture positives. The post Improve company culture with a little bit of laughter appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Q&A with Equinix: Personalized Development for Employees through Coaching

BetterUp

Q&A with Equinix: Personalized Development for Employees through Coaching. While fast growth can be an exciting time for a company, it can also present new challenges, Equinix, a global leader in colocation and digital interconnection, has grown rapidly, quadrupling the size of its business since 2010 with more than 7600 employees in over 24 countries, and operating more than 200 interconnected data centers worldwide.

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How Employee Benefits Can Help with Retention and Recruitment

Winston Benefits

The employee benefits your company offers have a direct impact on your ability to attract new staff and keep your best ones excited to be part of your team. While many employee benefits are seen as standard, such as health insurance, there is a growing demand for new offerings, especially flexible work environments and schedules. Research also shows an interesting mix of requests for disability and life insurance, wellness programs and more if you want your company to stand out in this increasin

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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BerniePortal Announces Improvements to BernieBill Offerings

BerniePortal

Expanded partnership with Guardian creates streamlined benefits experience. BerniePortal , the all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses, announces today that leading insurance provider, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America ® (Guardian) , is expanding its suite of benefit offerings through BernieBill, creating a streamlined benefits experience for users.

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6 Tips For Building A Culture Of Health

Wellable

Corporate wellness programs have existed since the late 1800s and have evolved over time, but in the last ten years, interest those programs has exploded. Google the term “corporate wellness” and more than two million references appear. This escalating interest comes from both employees and employers.

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Your 401k plan may help employees’ with student loan debt

Business Management Daily

A private letter ruling from the IRS may provide you with a novel option to help employees through your company's 401k plan. The post Your 401k plan may help employees’ with student loan debt appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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The Ultimate Wellness Plan Template for Creating a Happier, Healthier Workforce

SnackNation

The Ultimate Wellness Plan Template for Creating a Happier, Healthier Workforce . What can a wellness plan template do for you? We’re so glad you asked. A thorough wellness plan template could help you: Provide formal, sharable documentation that details your wellness plan. Pitch your wellness plan to company leadership. Clarify the details of your wellness plan.

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How to Implement Pay Transparency: A Comprehensive Guide

With pay transparency legislation on the rise globally, it can be difficult for organizations to navigate how to share salary ranges due to administrative complexities, lack of clear job architecture, employee reactions, and more. To help make this process easier, Barley's comprehensive guide shares how to begin implementing pay transparency while staying true to your compensation philosophy.