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We Need STEM and We Need MESH

HR Bartender

I ran across an article recently on Medium titled “ Forget STEM, We Need MESH ”. It’s a thought provoking read. The author spends a fair amount of time kinda bashing the renewed emphasis on STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math). His point is that all the talk about STEM is at the expense of MESH education (media literacy, ethics, sociology, and history).

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2020 Maximum Compensation Rate Announced

Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has determined the statewide average weekly wage paid by employers subject to the Florida Reemployment Assistance Program Law to be $970.58 for the four calendar quarters ending June 30, 2019. Section 440.12(2), Florida Statutes (2019), expressly provides that, for injuries occurring on or after August 1, 1979, the weekly compensation rate shall be equal to 100 percent of the statewide average weekly wage, adjusted to the nearest dollar, and that th

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Building a robust employee recognition program

Insperity

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? You may realize you’re not doing enough to show employee appreciation, or perhaps your company lacks a formal employee recognition program. Before you set out to build a robust, successful program that hopefully will inspire your employees for years to come, what do you need to keep in mind? Obstacles and opportunities.

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5 Reasons to Employee Training And Development

Vantage Circle

According to a report by Training Magazine, companies in the U.S. spend an average of $4.5 billion on training and development programs for employees. The reason behind this is simple, organizations now have realized the importance of employee training and development. The general notion of employee training has taken a shift, and organizations are now more eager to spend on employee training and development.

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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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3 Tips to Fill Your Home Health Care Roster with Qualified Employees

Hireology

As the demand for home health care services continues to increase, it’s critical for you to build a roster of qualified, compassionate employees who can provide top-notch care. But in today’s competitive hiring market, it can be challenging to attract and hire top talent for your open roles. . With the right technology in place, you can staff for success at your home health care agency.

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How to Make Your Audio Visual Content Accessible to Everyone

Take It Personel-ly

It’s an exciting time. Both video and audio content is available to nearly anyone on the planet thanks to the growing reach of the internet. This is great for businesses, artists, governments and organizations who wish to reach people with their messages. However, sometimes these messages fail to reach everyone due to the special needs […].

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8 Examples of Constructive Feedback With Sample Scenarios

Vantage Circle

Being a manager in the 21st century is not at all a child's play. The work culture now demands the managers to lead the workforce by adopting multiple roles as a motivator, a mentor and a leader all at the same time. And one of the most important aspects of these roles is the ability and the will to deliver constructive feedback to the employees. Feedbacks are an integral part of ensuring an efficient work culture.

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2020 HSA contribution limits

PeopleKeep

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account a family or individual can use to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have an annual contribution limit. Each year, the IRS adjusts the guidelines regarding HDHPs and HSA contribution limits.

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Organizational structure – how to create or rebuild one

Insperity

All businesses, whether you realize it or not, have an organizational structure. Yours might have formed and evolved organically, but it’s important to be deliberate and thoughtful about your organizational structure – particularly as headcounts increase and the company grows increasingly complex. What is an organizational structure, and why is it important?

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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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4 Reasons to Include SEO in Your Marketing Campaign

Take It Personel-ly

The success of a business hinges significantly on search engine optimization. As the efficacy of SEO continues to take the business realm by storm, many brands are making earnest efforts to refine their SEO methods. If you’ve yet to embrace this marketing channel, here are four reasons why you should consider doing so. Boosts Web […].

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What is Impostor Syndrome and How Does It Affect Employees

Asure Software

A recent survey of 2,400 adults revealed that about one-third of U.S. employees have felt unqualified for their job. Despite… The post What is Impostor Syndrome and How Does It Affect Employees appeared first on Asure Software.

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Solitude, Not Loneliness, Can Promote Creativity, Confidence, and Improve Relationships

Wellable

Despite increasing reports of the “loneliness epidemic” over the last few years, some experts advise that intentionally practicing solitude can offer a host of benefits.

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8 Things To Know Before Starting A Reward And Recognition Program

Vantage Circle

A strong reward and recognition program is the backbone of employee engagement in organizations. To meet the changing employee needs, a dynamic R&R program has become an inseparable part of great workplaces. The better the R&R program, the more likely an employee will go the extra mile to perform well and be a well-wisher for the company. Research says that employers with a good recognition scheme earn significantly higher productivity , revenue, and lower employee retention than those w

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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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Top 4 Assets That Generate Income

Take It Personel-ly

While it’s a good idea to have a day job, investing in income-generating assets is one way of supplementing your monthly income. As an investor, you start by redirecting your monthly earnings towards assets that generate revenue. You need to create a concrete financial plan and determine the right amount of money you’re willing to […].

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Why bother with office Christmas decorations?

cipHR

Don’t be a Scrooge – here are four reasons why getting into the festive spirit can boost morale in the workplace. Many workplaces embrace the festive season as an opportunity to inject a little Christmas cheer into the working environment, even if not all their employees celebrate the holiday. But if your boss is more of a Grinch than an Elf, here are four compelling reasons why they should embrace the idea of Christmas decorations in the office. . 1.

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End the Year Right With This Year-end Payroll Checklist

Patriot Software

One year is ending and another is beginning. It’s a time for wrapping tasks up and starting new things—including your payroll. At the end and beginning of each year, there are certain payroll requirements you must complete. To help you stay on top of your responsibilities, use a year-end payroll checklist. Year-end payroll checklist You […]. The post End the Year Right With This Year-end Payroll Checklist appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

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What is an HSA?

Asure Software

For most employees, access to affordable healthcare coverage is the most important benefit provided by an employer outside of their… The post What is an HSA? 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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How to Make Money with Your Car

Take It Personel-ly

The average cost of a new car as of 2019 is $34,000. If that number strikes you as high, that’s because it is. Most US citizens only have about $8,800 sitting in their savings account right now! With so little in the bank and so much money being asked by car dealerships, how can one expect to pay […].

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How HR Managers Affect the Loyalty of Millennials at Work

Flimp Communications

If you pay attention to certain articles published around the web, you’d think HR managers are pulling their hair out trying to keep millennials at work. They assume millennials and Generation Z are flighty, flaky workers who don’t stick with the same employer for long. Before we examine what affects their loyalty, we need to dispel the myth that millennials are always looking for a way out of your workplace.

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Sitting At A Desk All Day Is Bad For Productivity

Wellable

Sometimes, simple changes can produce big results. A new report claims that if working adults added an extra 15-minute walk to their daily routine, the world economy could grow by $100 billion per year.

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With This Guide, You’ll Be a Reference Check Pro in No Time

Patriot Software

As an employer, you’re responsible for going through the hiring process and finding top-notch employees who fit in with your work culture. But to do that, you have to do a little homework. Many businesses use a reference check to dive deeper into an applicant’s employment past and find out if they’re fit for the […]. The post With This Guide, You’ll Be a Reference Check Pro in No Time appeared first on Payroll Tips, Training, and News.

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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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4 Reasons to Keep Customer Data Stored for Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Every business runs on information. Personal information about clients is the ultimate blood in any digital setting today. While your business can collect and retain valuable data on clients to make your company powerful, they can equally make your business and your clients vulnerable. Long-term relationships between companies and their clients are easily distorted after […].

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Office Christmas Party Ideas For A Memorable Experience

Vantage Circle

Christmas is that wonderful time of the year when people get together with their loved ones and celebrate with pomp and gaiety. It is the perfect opportunity to get closer to your employees and start afresh with new goals for the New Year. Celebrating Christmas in your office can harbor new relationships, build existing ones, and do wonders for your workforce as a whole.

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Gobble Up These Social Media Updates

WEX Inc.

Happy Turkey Day! Not only is it time for food, football and family, but it's also National Gratitude Month! You may have seen us talking about this on our social media channels (link below), and this year, we're thankful for loyal readers like you always on the hunt for the latest in HR and benefits (and football).

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‘It’s up to L&D teams to help people navigate and embrace technological change’

cipHR

Effective, timely L&D interventions are the secret to successful digital adoption projects, said CIPHR expert at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2019. “When a new business challenge emerges, we can be quick to invest in a digital application that claims it’ll solve that problem for us. So why are we reluctant to invest time and money into helping our people develop the skills they need to make the most this new technology?”.

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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.