Sat.Dec 07, 2019 - Fri.Dec 13, 2019

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Professional Networking Today: Think On and Offline

HR Bartender

Building a professional network is important. We use our professional network for information, support, and sometimes assistance. It takes a long time to build a network and forever to maintain relationships. But building a professional network today isn’t the same as it was a decade ago. Because now we have to think about building and maintaining two networks: 1) an online network and 2) an offline one.

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Managing introverts: 11 do’s and don’ts

Insperity

Have you ever been tasked with managing introverts in the workplace? As a business leader, you’ll undoubtedly encounter diverse personality types and working styles among your team members. People typically fall into one of two camps: People who are more outgoing (extroverts) and people who are more reserved (introverts). Regardless of whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, managing introverts can involve certain challenges: How do you help someone to stand out who may be naturally resistant

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Office Christmas Party Invitation Email Templates

HR Digest

It is the time of year to spread cheer and good tidings and what better way than to celebrate it with your colleagues and co-workers. With the year coming to a close, most offices are planning the annual holiday party. It is well known that a positive, social environment boosts morale and productivity at work. In recent times the traditional get together at the workplace has taken a back seat with most people finding not much to cheer about.

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Tips to help you streamline HR tasks

PeopleStrategy

As an HR professional, you know how hard it can be to keep all of your ducks in a row. Managing the long list of human resources (HR) tasks, whether they’re annual, quarterly or everyday processes, can be overwhelming. Right now, for example, you may be wrapping up open enrollment , ensuing all employees have enrolled in – or waived – coverage.

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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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Group coverage HRAs: an overview

PeopleKeep

This article provides an overview of group coverage health reimbursement arrangements (HRA)s, also called integrated HRAs, and how employers use them to achieve health benefits cost savings.

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How to Explain That Gap in Your Resume

HR Digest

To make sure your sabbatical isn’t holding you back from getting your dream job, here are a few tips on how to explain that gap in your resume. If you have taken a break in your career and are now looking to get back into the workforce, the question is how do you explain that absence in your resume or to potential recruiters. It is an age-old conundrum.

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Tis' the Season for Your Social Round-Up!

WEX Inc.

As they say, it's the most wonderful time of year! Tis' the season for social media, holiday sales and of course - planning for a successful 2020. Not sure where to start? Whether you're reflecting on this year's open enrollment, looking for tips on ERISA compliance, or considering making a career move, we shared tips on all of this and more on our social media platforms.including tips for post-open enrollment analysis.

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Payroll in Asia Pacific: Getting Payroll Right Across a Diverse Region

Ascender

The post Payroll in APAC: Getting Payroll Right Across a Diverse Region appeared first on Ascender HCM.

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22 Fantastic Work Rules For Happy Life

Vantage Circle

Corporate life can be a tough ordeal at times. The unrelenting work pressure, heavy work demands, and arduously long work hours associated with a corporate life can affect even the best of us. Moreover, these factors can also give rise to workplace stress and a lack of satisfaction in life in general. For people working in a corporate, it is very important to keep a fine balance between work life and personal life.

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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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Department of Labor (DOL) announced Final Rule effective January 15, 2020

BerniePortal

On December 12, 2019 the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule that allows employers to more easily offer perks and benefits to their employees.

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4 Best Practices for Startup Companies

Take It Personel-ly

It’s not hard to see why the majority of startup companies tend to fail. After all, not only do they often face financial obstacles. But in industries rife with competition, it can be more than just a little challenging to keep up with other well-established businesses too. But despite the difficulties that it presents, running […].

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Married BlackRock executive fired for failing to disclose office romance

HR Digest

BlackRock’s head of human resources, Jeff Smith, who suddenly left the company in July, was apparently fired for indulging in an office romance with a colleague, reports Bloomberg. This year two senior executives of the $6.8 trillion asset management company, have been let go. Earlier this week, Mark Wiseman, global head of active equities was asked to leave the firm for failing to disclose his relationship with an employee reporting directly to him.

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Tips for Workplace Time Management

Asure Software

According to a survey by salary.com, 89% of respondents admitted to wasting time every day at work. Other research showed… The post Tips for Workplace Time Management appeared first on Asure Software.

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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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’Tis the season to advance your career

Business Management Daily

Can you feel the excitement of the holiday season? Did you know the holidays can be the perfect time to boost your career? Between gift-giving and office parties, there are plenty of opportunities to get people to remember who you are and where your career interests lie. Here are a few potential opportunities. Office party: More than three-quarters of companies will hold holiday parties this year.

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5 Benefits of Cycling to Work – Health Improvements for 2020

Take It Personel-ly

I am fortunate to work in a city and region that encourages people to cycle. There are bike paths in the downtown core, places to rent bikes and lock them up, and a hug network of bike paths that provide a scenic tour as well as challenging ones through wooded areas. There is even Sunday Bike […].

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15 Great Office Party Ideas That are(actually) Out of the Box

Vantage Circle

Coming up with a great office party idea is a pain in the ass. Not only does it have to be fun, but also light on the pockets. And let’s face it, isn’t a big chunk of employee branding all about office parties? Be it a holiday gathering or success celebration, office parties are now a norm (and a headache) for the human resources department. From deciding on a theme, maintaining the business etiquette, to making employees actually show up, putting up an office party is an uphill task.

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How to Create a Transparent Work Culture

Asure Software

Building a great company and positive work culture is an important component of a successful business. Work culture can positively… The post How to Create a Transparent Work Culture appeared first on Asure Software.

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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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The Office Christmas Party and Legal Liability

HR Digest

While you can’t eliminate the legal liability that stems from an office Christmas party, you can most certainly create an environment that minimizes its legal liabilities. Office Christmas parties have seen an evolution keeping pace with the cultural norms of the time. From the loud gregarious parties of the ‘50s and ‘60s to the more circumspect office dos of our times, they reflect what is deemed as proper or inappropriate, acceptable or unacceptable according to the times.

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Health and Wellness Benefits Insights for 2020

Best Money Moves

Health and wellness benefits insights for 2020. Where employee benefits are missing the mark and how employers can reduce work-related stress. Aetna’s Business of Health 2020 report looks at some of the greatest challenges employers face maintaining a healthy workforce and improving business performance. . Their first key finding is that health and wellness benefits are missing the mark. .

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Why Are Employees Still Scared To Take Mental Health Days?

Take It Personel-ly

For many full-time employees, paid sick days are a huge benefit. In recent years, mental health days have become more normalized and paid sick days now cover the time which needs to be taken for burnout or stress, rather than for visible illnesses such as coughs and flu. It is important that the two kinds […].

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Careers With Purpose, Not Just Passion, Enrich Employees’ Lives

Wellable

When it comes to deciding on a career path, sayings like “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” and “follow your passion” get thrown around frequently. While it certainly sounds good, it doesn’t appear to be practical. Studies show this advice may be oversimplifying, at best, and actively detrimental, at worse.

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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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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Hiring Family Members

Patriot Software

It’s not unheard of for business owners to hire their family members. In fact, approximately 90% of U.S. businesses are family-owned or controlled. With so many other businesses hiring relatives, you might be itching to do the same. Before hiring family members, find out your employer obligations, steps to onboard a relative, and the pros […].

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How to deliver the best candidate experience

cipHR

In a recent webinar, CIPHR expert James Whatmore shared why integrated HR and recruitment systems are essential for creating the best possible c andidate experience . In today’s candidate – driven market, designing a streamlined and engaging recruitment process is critical to hiring the right talent. I ntegrated HR and recruitment systems are central to improving your processes and engaging candidates , said CIPHR account development manager James Whatmore in a recent webinar hosted by re

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Plan Your Logo Out and Design a Perfect Fit for Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Whether you are going into business for yourself, leading up the marketing team of a small business, or are a burgeoning graphic designer, a great logo is definitely something that needs to be a part of your near future. It’s not good enough anymore to just slap your company name on a colorful background and […].

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Why You Should Join Your Worksite Wellness Program

Corporate Synergies

A worksite wellness director knows first-hand the impact of hidden health issues. The post Why You Should Join Your Worksite Wellness Program appeared first on Corporate Synergies.

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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.