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MARCH 30, 2017

Your workforce is increasingly made up of millennials; this is unsurprising – they’re the ones with the most contemporary skills, and with each passing year they become a larger percentage of the working world. With close to 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day , millennials now represent the largest subset of America’s workforce. Approaching these younger workers with the attitude and expectations of a coach, rather than the antiquated characteristics of a traditional “boss,” is key t

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HR Bartender

MARCH 26, 2017

I started my consulting firm in 2002 , so I’ve been working from home for 15 years. My home office is the nicest I’ve ever had in my career. When I was researching consulting as a profession, I asked consultants about their success strategies and biggest challenges. A couple of them talked about home offices. The first one told me as soon as I could get an office outside the home, I needed to do it because clients won’t take you seriously if you work from a home office.

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Insperity

MARCH 28, 2017

Let’s say you are sending Ken, one of your top performers, to a training seminar that’s eight hours away. Since he’s a non-exempt employee, he will be paid an additional 16 hours of pay for his travel time. Or will he? Though the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require rest and/or lunch breaks, many states do require that employers provide employees with rest and/or lunch breaks after a certain number of hours worked.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 29, 2017

HR means human resources, so it stands to reason that HR folks are people lovers. That is, they are extroverted, talkative, and draw their energy from being around others. The truth is, though, introverts can have successful careers in HR. The trick is to carefully choose (or create) your job. HR Is Increasingly Digital Across … Continue reading Not a People Person?

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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.

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Achievers

MARCH 28, 2017

By: Jessica Thiefels. Small Business Freelancer, Content Marketing and Strategy Consultant. Office workshops break up the day, boost employee loyalty, and reduce turnover because they communicate the message that each individual contributor is more than a number. The key is in choosing the right workshops; the less they feel like a chore for employees, the more effective they’ll be.

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Insperity

MARCH 30, 2017

Many employees these days have hobbies or business skills they use to supplement their income with second jobs or project-based consulting. Often, workers try to keep these side gigs secret from their employer for fear they’ll be told to drop their outside work due to a conflict of interest. However, organizations that encourage employees to pursue side jobs see many benefits, from increased innovation and employee satisfaction to decreased burnout.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 28, 2017

A business is only going to be as strong as it’s leader. But in most businesses these days, it’s not just one individual at the head of the table. Instead, you need to make sure that you have a competent team to steer the ship and ensure your business is managed effectively. The question of course then … Continue reading Who Should Be At The Head Table?

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Winston Benefits

MARCH 30, 2017

The same types of benefits designed to support working parents can also be useful for employees who must care for their aging parents. As baby boomers retire, Generation Xers and millennials increasingly are taking on elder-care duties for their relatives, and many aren’t telling their employers. These caregivers face additional costs and stress outside of work that can affect their job performance.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 31, 2017

Organizations have several different types of “doors”. Some companies have configured their office space to have “no doors”. Everything is open. Employees work at communal tables. Meetings are held in little spaces that are pre-reserved. This open office concept has been seeing some backlash lately, but many companies swear by it as a way to encourage collaboration.

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Hppy

MARCH 26, 2017

Innovation: it’s one of the most important words to ever come into the workplace, and with good reason. Innovation is what drives growth and pushes companies to new heights, markets, and technologies. However, building a culture of innovation can be a challenge—and it starts with hiring the right people, of course. There are all kinds of people in this world.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 29, 2017

Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. They’re often the first thing we touch when we wake up in the morning and the last thing we look at before going to sleep at night. With these devices playing such an important role in our lives, it makes sense for your workplace to … Continue reading How to Create an Effective Cell Phone Policy for the Workplace.

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Asure Software

MARCH 27, 2017

As the ACA evolves to the AHCA or whatever is next, offering good benefits is the still best plan for employers Re-examining your healthcare benefits management throughout 2017 After spending years first understanding and then changing plans and processes to comply with the ACA/Obamacare, employers are bracing themselves to determine what will happen next.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 30, 2017

I know there’s lots of talk about changing the traditional performance appraisal process. One of the things that has to be addressed is how the annual performance review impacts other things. Like employee transfers – as today’s reader note points out. Dear Sharlyn, I’m hoping you can help me with this situation. I had my year-end performance review conversation with my manager.

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Hppy

MARCH 27, 2017

A good employee is one who does his/her work diligently, in a timely manner and is benefiting the company with his/her efforts. These are also the main competencies that every prospective employer is looking for in the personnel they are looking to get on board. Any worker who has the skills and the capabilities to carry out the assigned work day in and day out would thrive in the company.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 27, 2017

Smartphones and being contactable 24/7 means that the line between our work/life balance has become blurred. But are digital detoxes just a fad, or will they save your mental health? The ‘always-on’ culture has been generating a lot of worry from researchers over the past decade. Starting when we’re teenagers, we grow up with our … Continue reading Can a Digital Detox Enhance Your Work Performance?

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PeopleStrategy

MARCH 29, 2017

Running payroll is one of the oldest business processes there is. From the days of someone manually tracking hours, physically writing a check and handing that to each employee on the way out the door on Friday, the actual process has changed little over time. Yet today there are tools and technologies that can help make the process more employee-friendly, creating additional value for both parties in the employment relationship.

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cipHR

MARCH 29, 2017

It’s been on the cards since the vote last June, but a surprising number of organisations have yet to seriously review the implications of Brexit. Theresa May begins the two-year countdown on Wednesday by triggering Article 50, kicking off a period of creating new legislation in Westminster and negotiating with Brussels, to set out the terms. It’s being widely referred to in the media as Brexit Week.

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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?

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Winston Benefits

MARCH 28, 2017

Managing employee benefits can be tricky. Benefits managers often find themselves caught up in day-to-day filings or putting out fires rather than looking at more strategic ways to use benefits at their companies. And with talk of reform swirling around the Affordable Care Act, benefits managers may be wondering what’s on the horizon.

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Hppy

MARCH 28, 2017

A simple sequence of clicks somewhere in the world can change the economic conditions of an entire industry. Companies have to be quick to adapt. This is the reality of our days, where businesses have to learn to master change management if they are to grow or even survive. Every company goes through continuous, moderate changes. However, the tendency has shifted towards bold, significant business decisions such as restructuring or M&A, marked by challenging economic conditions.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 28, 2017

Most children do not say when asked, that when they grow up they want to work in an HR department or as a Human Resources Advisor. But as they get older and become mature young adults, the realities of life become more apparent and many may see a career in HR as the opportunity of a … Continue reading Is A Career In HR Right For You?

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 29, 2017

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Asure Software

MARCH 27, 2017

As the ACA evolves to the AHCA or whatever is next, offering good benefits is the still best plan for employers Re-examining your healthcare benefits management throughout 2017 After spending years first understanding and then changing plans and processes to comply with the ACA/Obamacare, employers are bracing themselves to determine what will happen next.

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Hppy

MARCH 28, 2017

Entering a career in management can be a little bit tricky. We might have a long way to go before becoming successful managers. Bear in mind that at the start of your management career you will still have much to learn. Be prepared to learn from others including your new team. Also, taking up management training courses will strengthen your management skills.

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Take It Personel-ly

MARCH 28, 2017

The key to having the most successful company possible will typically depend on the employees you have. It’s ideal to have top quality individuals that can do the job right for you. This high caliber of people may be hard to find and are sure to be a great asset to you when found. One … Continue reading 4 Tips for Using Job Fairs as an Opportunity to find New Talent.

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SnackNation

MARCH 27, 2017

5 Surprising Secrets Of Successful Office Managers. April 19th, 2017: 10AM Pacific, 12PM Central, 1PM Eastern. Click here to get a text reminder. See you there! The post 5 Surprising Secrets Of Successful Office Managers – April appeared first on SnackNation.

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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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