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10 Ways to Spread Appreciation During Challenging Times

Achievers

When we face challenging times (in our current case, a global pandemic), it’s important to put an extra spotlight on appreciation and support those around us. William James, American psychologist and philosopher, once said: “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”. Appreciation should be practiced all year-round, and especially during times of change and uncertainty.

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Silver Lining, or How I Got to Love the Virus

Ahmed's Universe

PARIS With half of mankind under house arrest and the global economy in a tailspin, not mentioning tens of thousand of deaths, it is hard to feel anything good about the invisible enemy which we are told should go by the politically correct Covid-19 or Coronavirus name, rather than by what everybody would instinctively call it: the Chinese virus, just like a century ago we referred to the Spanish flu - although back then the flu had nothing to do with Spain whereas this one clearly originates fr

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Managers: How to Support Remote Employees – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last week, we provided a list of resources to help individuals get adjusted to working from home. After it was published, I received this note. Dear HR Bartender! I’m a loyal and excited reader of your blog and usually find very great tricks and tips I can experiment with at my workplace. Currently, I work as an HR generalist in a team of 2, taking care of 110 employees.

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7 Work From Home Tips To Maximize Your Productivity

Vantage Circle

When you are working from home, you have enough flexibility to do your job. But this luxury can often turn into a missed opportunity if not planned accordingly. They say work from home can be your litmus paper to your productivity. Also, many would argue over the fact that it needs intrinsic motivation to perform your tasks efficiently and deliver at the right time when you are working from home.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The Top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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12 Tips for Working From Home

Achievers

For some people, working from home can be a big change and a new concept to adapt to. For those who work from home occasionally, or even frequently, it can still be a new experience if your entire team is working remotely too. When it comes to working from home, some people thrive and others find it to be a bit of a struggle. Lack of communication and being lonely happen to be two fears of remote workers.

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How to handle Employee Crisis during Work from Home

HR Digest

Crisis doesn’t come with a warning, and it comes at an unexpected time. Take the present Coronavirus situation, for instance! Countries across the world have shut down, and people are forced to stay indoors and work from home. In such a time, it is also essential for a company to handle their employees and disseminate proper information so that the employees don’t panic.

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The CARES Act effect on HRAs, HSAs, and FSAs

PeopleKeep

What is the CARES Act? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), is a bill passed by the U.S. federal government on March 27, 2020. The purpose of the act is to address certain issues pertaining to the Coronavirus and the U.S. economy.

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Mindful Leadership: How to Get Started

Achievers

Anyone who finds themselves in a position of power, with a determined focus on being a transformational leader, will quickly realize the immense challenge they have set for themselves. To be in charge means all eyes are on you, and every step you make, word you use, and action you take is noticed and analyzed. If you are serious about achieving incredible outcomes in your organization, the rules, values and mission that have been set forth must be honored by the leader first.

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Paycheck Protection Program: How to Apply for a Forgivable Loan During COVID-19

Patriot Software

Does your small business need financial assistance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, one of the biggest federal initiatives for small businesses is the Paycheck Protection Program. Read on to learn about Paycheck Protection Program loans, including eligibility, important dates, and the application process. What is the Paycheck Protection Program?

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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How to Increase Employee Morale: 7 Gestures Your Team Will Love

Take It Personel-ly

Want to increase company morale in the office? Good idea! Studies show that happy employees can be as much as 20% more productive than unhappy employees. So, by creating a positive office environment, rewarding your employees for their hard work and keeping a sense of community within the team, you’re not only creating a fun place to […].

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How to use LinkedIn to Improve Your Recruitment Process

HR Digest

Learn how to use LinkedIn's features such as InMail, Referrals, LinkedIn Groups and LinkedIn Job Postings to improve your recruitment strategy and hire top talent. The recruiting field has changed dramatically over the years. Earlier, looking for recruiting was to publish ads in newspapers, circulars, and then get suitable candidates for the position.

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25 Key Remote Work Statistics for 2020

Achievers

As you wade through the midst of what Time calls “the world’s largest work-from-home experiment,” you may be wondering what your company’s workplace will look like in the future. How will this affect your employee engagement? And what will productivity look like, if fewer people are coming into the office every day? To answer these questions, all we have to do is look at a batch of recent remote work statistics.

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7 Work From Home Tips To Maximize Your Productivity

Vantage Circle

When you are working from home, you have enough flexibility to do your job. But this luxury can often turn into a missed opportunity if not planned accordingly. They say work from home can be your litmus paper to your productivity. Also, many would argue over the fact that it needs intrinsic motivation to perform your tasks efficiently and deliver at the right time when you are working from home.

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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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7 Morning Habits for Entrepreneur Success

Take It Personel-ly

There is no doubt that entrepreneurship can be very hard, as it requires a lot of confidence and self-discipline. Yet, the rewards can be incredible. Those who can display all good qualities needed for a successful entrepreneur are rewarded with a lifestyle, job, an identity that is better than many in the world. Everyone needs […].

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How to Write a Compelling Resume Objective

HR Digest

A good resume objective can get your dream job; it is the only difference between getting the job or have your application canceled. Employers spend around six seconds on an average to scan a resume. As such, create a compelling resume objective that would hook the attention of the potential employer. What is a Resume Objective? A resume objective is the first section which appears below the name and contact information on the resume.

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15Five Launches Updated Manager Soft Skills Training With Worst-Self Academy

15Five

“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” ~ Michael Scott, Dunder Mifflin. Those of us in the tech and innovation space understand that there’s a sweet spot for providing businesses with solutions to their most pressing problems. We call this leading and pacing. Shoot past the market by offering something that customers are not ready for and no one will use it.

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Dealership Hiring: How to Shift Your People Strategy During Uncertain Times

Hireology

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on retail automotive dealerships, as well as countless other organizations across industries. A top priority for all business leaders at this time is the health and safety of their people, including their loved ones, employees and customers. At the same time many organizations – including dealerships – have had to drastically change their day-to-day business operations or, in some cases, temporarily halt business. .

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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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Temporarily Closing Your Office? 4 Tips for Keeping It Safe

Take It Personel-ly

Your office building is set up to accommodate busy workers, but what happens when you need to close your office down for a few weeks or months? Workplace crime costs billions of dollars each year, and empty offices can be a magnet for thieves. If you need to beef up security while you’re away, consider […].

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10 Tips to Secure Data When Working Remotely

HR Digest

With more and more companies promoting remote working for employees because of the Coronavirus pandemic situation, they should also focus on data security and protection. Working from home means the data being vulnerable with family members around and open to all. Also, working from home makes the information more susceptible to attack than logging online on a secured system in the office.

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COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

BerniePortal

The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is a federal loan program aimed at helping small businesses who've been impacted by COVID-19.

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COVID-19 and the Workplace - New Challenges for Employers

WEX Inc.

As an employer, HR professional or benefits administrator, chances are likely that matters related or as a result of COVID-19 are now at -- or near -- or exclusively -- the top of your daily agenda. And as a business leader, you know that the decisions and actions you take in tough times mean the most to employees. Understanding the coronavirus and its impact on Health and Welfare is imperative.

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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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What Kind Of Home Worker Are You?

Take It Personel-ly

Even before the global pandemic we’re currently experiencing, remote working has been growing in popularity in recent years. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re all used to it, or that it comes second-nature. Now that many of us have started working from home due to the Covid-19 crisis — often for the first time […].

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Job Interview Tips for College Graduates

HR Digest

Want to top the next interview and get the dream job? Follow the following tips to make it perfect and hook the potential employer: Research the Company. Research the company before appearing for the interview. The company HR may ask you about their company to access how much you know about their services and the company as a whole. You needn't know the ABCD of the company; just a basic overview is excellent!

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Wellness Programs Help Mitigate The Effects Of Pandemics

Wellable

The benefits of employee wellness programs are numerous, with their obvious gains addressing better economic output and a healthier population. Now, as communities across the US and the rest of the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re proving beneficial in another way—by mitigating the virus’ consequences.

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Common Revisions to Large Employer Compensation & Benefits Policies in Response to COVID-19

WEX Inc.

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "Act") was signed into law, requiring employers with less than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. While large employers may be exempt from the Act, this doesn't mean leading enterprise organizations haven't taken action, or replicated similar leave allowances throughout their organization.

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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.