Global People Strategist
APRIL 7, 2021
Around the world, workers are given different rights. These range from the right to organize protests and participate in trade unions, to working in safe conditions and overtime pay. This article explores 5 countries that have the best employment laws from the perspective of the employee with top global rankings in terms of rights of workers, based on their labor traditions and violation of labor rights. 1.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 3, 2021
Beginning a new job can be intimidating for many people. There is the feeling of wanting to prove your worth and succeed to show that you are best for the position. However, there is also the intimidation of an entirely new office environment and set of co-workers to get to know and adjust to. You […].
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HR Digest
APRIL 8, 2021
All collaborative exercises need some rules to co-exist and resolve disputes. If there were no referees for games and no redressal forums, then life would undoubtedly get chaotic. The same applies to work-based conflict. Some rules and regulations need to be in place and avenues of redressal available for smooth functioning. Some form of disagreement will inevitably occur when several people collaborate on a project or work together as team members.
Insperity
APRIL 6, 2021
Companies often spend a lot of time and effort creating their mission, vision and values. But too often they take all of that work, put words on a poster, place it in front of their employees – and miss the opportunity to put those values into practice. The last thing you want after working on your values is for the poster’s content to become meaningless, something employees ignore while they grab coffee or heat up their lunch in the breakroom.
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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.
Ascender
APRIL 8, 2021
Objectives have become the most popular method of managing employee and company performance. Yet it has become apparent that many employees do not have clear and quality objectives to help guide them. This creates problems, usually by the end of the year, where employee and manager disagree on if the objective has been met. The S.M.A.R.T method is a well known objective guideline to ensure objectives are S pecific, M easurable, A ttainable, R elevant and T ime bound.
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HR Digest
APRIL 9, 2021
The vaccine rollout across the world has led many companies to announce a gradual transition back to work from the office. Some are considering a hybrid model—a mix of some days at home, some in the office in a week. Transitioning employees safely back into an office setting will not be about just lights on and opening of doors. There are steps companies need to take to prepare for a new working mode.
BerniePortal
APRIL 8, 2021
During the recruiting process, every interaction matters when hiring managers communicate with job applicants. And how an organization interacts with candidates even before the interview stage can set the tone for how they perceive the company. Using email templates and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) helps maintain a high-quality, consistent experience for candidates during the application process.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 9, 2021
Soft skills, also known as "interpersonal" or "people skills," are essential for day-to-day interactions both inside and outside the workplace, and they complement technological or hard skills. Soft skills refer to how people connect, listen, participate in conversations, provide input, work as part of a team, solve problems, and resolve disputes.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 5, 2021
If you use computers to input and process information for your business, you will likely experience errors and issues. Tech problems are caused by your computer not having the right components or missing some software components. However, these components are critical to the computers’ proper operation. The software will not respond without them.
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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
HR Digest
APRIL 7, 2021
Dear Jane, I am currently working in a job that requires me to work beyond the contracted hours every week. This is common in my industry where young workers are expected to work 90-100 hours per week or even more. Most of us do not leave the office or take a break at lunchtime. We’ve missed family and social time, sacrificing our relationships for work.
BerniePortal
APRIL 6, 2021
As vaccination efforts ramp up across the country, a report indicates that a massive wave of turnover is expected once the pandemic is more under control and employees feel safe making a career move. With this in mind, what are the current causes for turnover, and what can employers do to retain their top performers in 2021?
WEX Inc.
APRIL 5, 2021
A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Nominations are submitted by fellow peers, and are tallied, read and carefully considered before being awarded at our company-wide 'Town Hall' meetings each quarter. Each award is read aloud by our chief operating officer to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the recognition — and when their names are finally announced, w
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 7, 2021
If you wish to create a positive change globally, starting a nonprofit company can be a remarkable experience. To create a successful nonprofit organization needs you to possess a distinctive set of competencies and skills, but the experience is not enormously diverse from beginning a small business. This article will discuss the benefits of starting […].
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Best Money Moves
APRIL 7, 2021
4 reasons employee financial wellness is a top priority for employers. More and more employers are recognizing the importance of employee financial wellness. Here’s why. The importance of financial wellbeing is becoming increasingly clear to many employers, made all the more urgent as the economic fallout of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues.
BerniePortal
APRIL 5, 2021
The White House recently announced two major policy proposals that have the potential to completely restructure key components of the U.S. economy. The first, known as the American Jobs Plan , seeks to rebuild and preserve the country’s infrastructure and energy grid. The second, known as the Made in America Tax Plan, is designed to adjust the corporate tax code to help pay for the American Jobs Plan and incentivize job creation in the United States.
Benefit Resource Inc.
APRIL 8, 2021
Here’s a scary statistic for you: according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans , 80% of employers struggle to get employees to read benefits enrollment materials during Open Enrollment. Can you really blame the employees though? A lot of the time these materials are long, boring, and filled with a bunch of jargon they don’t understand.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 8, 2021
Are you fond of eating cakes? Do you often end up treating yourself to cakes and pastries to satisfy your need for a sugary tooth? So what do you do when you have a die-hard urge of gobbling a cake to satisfy your sweet tooth desire? Order a cake, right? Well! If you desire of […].
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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?
Patriot Software
APRIL 5, 2021
After submitting Form 3508, Form 3508EZ, Form 3508S, or a lender equivalent, you wait for a verdict. Will your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan be fully, partially, or not at all forgiven? If you’re not happy with the result, you may be able to submit a PPP loan appeal. Read on to learn who can […] READ MORE.
BerniePortal
APRIL 5, 2021
Less than a month after the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , The White House announced yet another policy plan that could transform the U.S. economy. Dubbed the American Jobs Plan, find out what HR teams and small organizations need to know about this new proposal.
Hppy
APRIL 9, 2021
Employee turnover is expensive on many levels to the employer. The average cost of replacing an employee is 21% of their annual salary. It is no wonder then that organizational psychology has turned this into one of their main research topics. The good news is that turnover can be significantly decreased through some simple scientifically-backed strategies.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 8, 2021
Over a year into the pandemic, it’s hard to remember what the freewheeling before-times were even like. With more of the population receiving vaccinations and case numbers falling, however, it seems a return to normal life might only be a few months away. If you’re a manager or boss, you should try to plan a […].
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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.
PeopleKeep
APRIL 9, 2021
A popular health insurance option for small employers is the health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Through an HRA, employers can reimburse their employees tax-free for qualifying medical expenses such as copayments, deductibles, and even individual health insurance premiums. However, the HRA works a little differently depending on what type of organization you run.
BerniePortal
APRIL 7, 2021
A good recruiting process allows you to find the top and qualified talent quickly and efficiently, and a large part of recruitment involves communication with applicants. Using email templates helps maintain a high-quality, consistent experience for candidates during the application process. Use the following email template to acknowledge a candidate’s application.
Hppy
APRIL 6, 2021
The past year completely flipped the world upside down. From forecasting specialists to well-known psychics, no one could have accurately predicted the devastation brought forth by the Coronavirus. Almost overnight, most people had to switch from a professional work environment to a remote work setting. . As humans, it’s our natural instinct to resist change.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 6, 2021
Everyone starts somewhere when it comes to marketing. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to start a new career path or kickstart marketing for your own startup, you need to know the basics. Learning how to utilize tools and techniques will come in handy, but before you get into all of that, it’s best to […].
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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.
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