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LinkedIn Reactions Expand Professional Communication

HR Bartender

As a human resources professional, one of the things I’m constantly reminding managers about is the need to personalize communication. Especially when it comes to recognition or acknowledgements. Simply saying, “Good Job!” to everyone isn’t sufficient. I’m not saying that you have to strike the phrase “Good Job!” from your vocabulary, but we need to be more expressive.

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5 manager mistakes that cause low employee engagement

Insperity

Did you know that bad management is typically the root cause of low employee engagement? If you’ve made organizational changes to improve engagement, but some of your employees remain withdrawn, you may need to revisit what’s happening at the local work group level, which is directed by your managers. Addressing employee engagement issues may not be a simple fix.

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5 Habits That Are Killing Your Work Productivity

HR Digest

We spent years cultivating habits – some good and bad. Some of these habits are formed consciously while some, unconsciously. These are the habits are hard to break into. On the same note, some of these habits are hard to form. In this article, we will dissect into five productivity-killing habits. Most of these habits are counterproductive. You may find yourself unable to resist when working.

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What Happens When You Dissolve A Corporation?

Take It Personel-ly

When a corporation is dissolved, it no longer legally exists and, in most cases, its debts disappear as well. State laws usually give additional time beyond the dissolution for creditors to file suits for failure to pay any corporate debts or for the wrongful distribution of corporate assets. A corporation might need to be dissolved […].

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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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50 Conversations in 50 Days: 10 Things I Know about Today’s HR Professionals

UpstartHR

Wow. Really. I have spent the last 50 or so days speaking with dozens of HR pros (more than 50 now, but the number worked for the title so I ran with it!) and the takeaways I’ve had are pretty incredible. The gist of it: one of the research projects me and my team have been working on this summer was researching employers with 1,000 or fewer employees.

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3 Things Productive Employees Do Before Noon

HR Digest

Many of us struggle to be more productive. Some struggle to get started, while others seem to have a problem maintaining consistency. The answer lies in developing productivity-boosting habits. In this article, you’ll learn what most productive employees do differently. Follow the 80/20 rule. Also known as the Pareto Principle , the 80/20 rule is a life-changing concept of time management.

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How to Keep Virtual Teams Engaged

Take It Personel-ly

Technology and logistical arrangements get a lot of attention when it comes to ensuring remote workers’ success. It’s important to also factor in one of the most crucial elements of any positive employee relationship – engagement. According to Huffington Post, employee engagement impacts companies in 10 crucial ways. Tips for Avoiding Out of Sight Becoming […].

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Employee Burnout: Understanding and Tackling It

Vantage Circle

When a new employee joins in, you might have seen how enthusiastic and full of energy they are at first. But as time passes by, they become part of that unproductive plague, or a situation comes when your employees feel emotionally wasted and are not able to pull off their job? If you have faced such situations then you are not the only one. Being unproductive, lacking composure, lacking focus are a few symptoms that your employees might be facing which are a part of common epidemic spreading th

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Social Round-Up: Good-bye Summer, Hello Open Enrollment!

WEX Inc.

Summer is a time for backyard BBQ's and family vacations - however, it also time to design your upcoming Open Enrollment plan. We've been sharing our tips on various social media platforms to help you exceed all expectations when it comes to Open Enrollment. You may have seen a few, but if you haven't, make sure you are following us on your platform of choice: LinkedIn.

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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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Why Talented People Procrastinate At Work

HR Digest

Talented individuals understand that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset allows them to overcome problems in order to achieve success. But it is often contrasted by procrastination due to their desire to achieve perfectionism. This means they avoid doing tasks because they fear failure. While many think that being talented is enough to achieve success, it is actually quite the opposite when you’re also dealing with chronic procrastination.

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How Exercising Will Help You As An Entrepreneur

Take It Personel-ly

It is commonly known that physical workout is essential for general body health. Exercising helps people to overcome serious ailments and also prevent some diseases. It is until some physical exercise experts spoke and highlighted the importance of exercising to business growth. An entrepreneur can give a good boost to his business through regular exercising […].

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The Four Distinct Types of Organizational Culture and its Advantages

Vantage Circle

Organizational culture is defined as the underlying beliefs, assumptions, values and ways of interacting that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization. Every human organization begins with a purpose, which shapes the organizational structure and keeps every member aligned to its goals and objectives. If you observe every small/big organization has a unique way of doing things.

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Best-Self Management Podcast, Episode 5: Design Thinking In HR

15Five

Design thinking is a powerful tool for any creative to use, be it product designers, architects, interior designers—you name it. But, have you ever considered leveraging it to guide your culture or HR initiatives? Design thinking in HR is used to create impactful employee experiences within an organizational culture. Welcome back to the Best-Self Management Podcast !

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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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Logistics of Alternate Dispute Resolution

AssuredPartners

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6 Things to Consider for Great Packaging

Take It Personel-ly

You only have one shot when it comes to making a first impression. Whether it is a job interview, date, or social event, the initial meet and greet is important. The same applies to any business. When someone purchases your product, especially online, they want to feel justified in their purchase. Holding a package that […].

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11 Strategies for HR to Improve Employee Experience

Vantage Circle

If you have a business, you understand the importance of customer experience. Sure, your customers drive your business. But who drives these customers towards your business? Companies often forget about their most important asset- their employees. As Sir Richard Branson rightly said, Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.

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How Does Remote Working Work?

Best Money Moves

How does remote working work? The best remote work policies give employees flexibility and a better work-life balance without sacrificing productivity. Remote work, or telecommuting, increased significantly (159 percent) between 2005 and 2017, according to a report by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. “Talent shortages are fueling the growth of workplace flexibility right now because not only is it one of the most sought-after benefits among job seekers today, it also expands the talent p

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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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Employer review sites: Time to take them seriously

Business Management Daily

Employer review sites have become a major part of career consideration. As an employer, you should be taking them seriously. “The majority of job seekers read at least six reviews before forming an opinion of a company,” writes Rob Petersen in an article for BarnRaisers.com. “Employees rank as the most trusted influencers when communicating about their company’s engagement and integrity.”.

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How to Make Your Business Energy Efficient

Take It Personel-ly

The goal of every firm is the maximization of profits. Expanding a company’s profits is usually the result of either of two things; reduction of expenses or increase in production. Being energy efficient is a great way for any business to improve revenue. Energy costs represent one of the most fluctuating and highest expenses […].

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7 Benefits of Having Strong Employee Relations in your Organization

Vantage Circle

Having good employee relations is one of the vital aspects of a successful business plan in today’s date. It won’t be wrong to say that the mantra to keep your business on track is having good mutual understanding and sharing a strong bond with the employees. It is your employees who are responsible for everything that happens in the workplace. However, the numero uno point for nurturing trust and understanding with your employees is to have a good relationship with them.

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Form 944 vs. 941: Which Should You File?

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer, you know the importance of depositing and reporting payroll taxes. The IRS requires that employers report taxes quarterly or annually on Form 941 or 944. What’s the difference between Form 944 vs. 941? Form 944 vs. 941 Form 941 and 944 are the two forms that employers use to report employee […]. The post Form 944 vs. 941: Which Should You File?

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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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HR is as Happy as the Least Happy Employee

Abel HR

Is a happy employee superior to a melancholy one? Well, if all the studies are to be believed—and there are many on the topic—the answer is a resounding yes. A happier employee is more engaged, and thus has a greater sense of purpose, energy to accomplish goals, confidence in his or her ability to do the job, and general enthusiasm for the day. This, in turn, translates into higher profit margins, improved customer retention rates, and even reduced staff turnover for your company.

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4 candidate qualities recruiters should look for that aren’t always on resumes

PeopleStrategy

In today’s crowded job market, the search for the perfect hire can be challenging. Of course you want to find someone who meets all the basic criteria – education, experience, relevant software and hardware skills – but what about personal candidate qualities that can make the difference between a good performer and a top performer?

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20 Engaging Office Event Ideas That Your Employees Will Love

Vantage Circle

If you lead a corporate lifestyle you must be accustomed to the relentless stress of your daily work life. Stress builds up over time and it brings with it decreased productivity , lack of focus, health conditions, etc. This is why every corporation needs a day once in a while for everyone to get together and have fun in a non-stressful work environment.

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Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights

Patriot Software

At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws. What is maternity leave? Maternity leave is time off […]. The post Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

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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.