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Post-pandemic employee turnover: Why it’s happening and what to do about it

Insperity

Even with the arrival of the COVID-19 variants, workplaces are starting to establish and navigate their new, post-pandemic normal. Yet there’s another rising issue with which employers must prepare to contend: post-pandemic employee turnover. According to the 2021 Employee Engagement and Retention Report , commissioned by the Achievers Workforce Institute, 52% of employees in North America will look for a new job in the near future.

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Beyond Legal Documents: Planning Strategies for a “Good Ending”

Money Talk

When people hear the words “estate planning,” their first thought usually turns to legal documents: wills, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and the like. These documents are very important and all adults should have at least the first three prepared with the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney. There is more to settling a person’s financial affairs, however, than legal documents.

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Influence of employee onboarding and its benefits

HR Digest

Employee onboarding is the process of integrating recruits into the company. It involves familiarizing the hires with the organization’s workings and how they can become productive members of the team they join. Onboarding is sometimes confused with an orientation where the employee finishes the recruitment process , including all paperwork and meeting all admin compliances and getting a look at his colleagues and team members.

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Just How Much Does an Employer Pay in Payroll Taxes?

Patriot Software

You know that paying someone comes at a cost. In addition to giving employees their paychecks, you also have the cost of payroll taxes. So, how much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? Keep reading to learn more about the employer cost of payroll taxes. How much does an employer pay in payroll taxes? […] READ MORE.

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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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Are your one-on-one meetings falling flat? Try these tips

Insperity

As a leader, you know how beneficial one-on-one meetings can be. Whether with staff or colleagues, the challenge is how to hold effective one-on-one meetings. Tips and tactics abound, but ultimately, the goal remains the same: support. Whatever you do in planning, facilitating and following up on your meetings, the goal should revolve around support.

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Latest COBRA Subsidy Guidance May Prompt Filing Amendments

Corporate Synergies

Employers and plans sponsors have already spent several months reviewing and implementing these rules. See what the latest COBRA subsidy guidance changes. The IRS recently issued guidance clarifying the rules for how employers can claim the tax credit for the. Read More. The post Latest COBRA Subsidy Guidance May Prompt Filing Amendments appeared first on Corporate Synergies.

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Consumer Vs Colleague Experience – are they really that different?

LACE Partners

Our partners Applaud recently launched a whitepaper entitled ‘ The Future of HR: Employee experience fuelled by consumer-grade technology’ and in the latest HR on the Offensive Podcast Chris and Luka spoke to Jordan Robinson about some of the key themes. . What did the report tell us about the top priorities for HR leaders in 2021 and beyond?

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Three ways to help employees become better health insurance consumers

PeopleKeep

According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation , nearly half of the U.S. population gets their health insurance through their employer. That means half of the country doesn’t get to make any real consumer decisions about their health coverage, its cost, or what network they’re in. Instead of making healthcare decisions for your employees by offering them a one-size-fits all group health insurance plan, another option is to offer them a more consumer-driven health benefit, like a health reim

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What Should Employers Know About Surcharges for Unvaccinated Employees | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employees who do not receive the COVID-19 vaccine could face an increase in their health insurance costs, according to Forbes and the National Law Review. As Delta variant cases surge across the country, employers have implemented policies to protect employees, such as incentivizing or mandating vaccination for current employees and including vaccinations as a requirement in job postings.

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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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Top 5 Employee Referral Software 2021

HR Lineup

One of the best sources of hires for businesses is employee referrals. This is because referral candidates speed up the hiring process, tend to stay longer in an organization, and are more dedicated to their daily duties. Employee referral mainly occurs organically, but it is best that you invest in employee referral software 2021 to help in increasing the number and quality of referrals.

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Utilizing Work Anniversaries and Recognition to Create a Meaningful Employee Experience

PeopleStrategy

A positive work environment relies on a supported and engaged workforce to succeed. So, it’s essential that HR professionals evaluate employee needs and create an infrastructure that not only acknowledges employee milestones, but also encourages prosocial engagement. It may seem obvious, but it’s important to note that the most successful companies are usually those that … Utilizing Work Anniversaries and Recognition to Create a Meaningful Employee Experience Read More » The post Util

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How CIPHR can help you with gender pay gap reporting

cipHR

Save time, easily report on six key figures, and ensure gender pay gap compliance with CIPHR. The deadline for gender pay gap reporting is fast approaching – a regulatory requirement for organisations with over 250 employees which can “help organisations know more about the true equality of their pay structure,” says CIPHR’s head of people Gwenan West.

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Federal Withholding Allowances Still Axed, but Some State Allowances Live On

Patriot Software

Withholding allowances used to be a way employees could adjust how much money employers take out of their paychecks for federal income tax. Although the IRS removed withholding allowances for federal income tax in 2020, they’re still out there—through pre-2020 W-4 forms and state income tax. So, what is withholding allowance? What happens if an […] READ MORE.

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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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BerniePortal Introduces New Organizational Culture Survey Tool

BerniePortal

With return to work in full swing, studies are finding that it is more important than ever for companies to focus on creating a good company culture. The new BerniePortal Performance feature, Surveys, makes it easier for leadership teams to keep a pulse on culture with individual and organizational surveys.

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2021 ICHRA Report

PeopleKeep

Since the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) was first available in 2020, employers both big and small have adopted the unique health benefit as a highly-anticipated alternative to traditional group health insurance. With the freedom of no minimum or maximum contribution requirements, no business size restrictions, and flexibility with employee classes, it’s no overstatement to say that the ICHRA is poised to change the face of health benefits.

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Combat COVID-19 Burnout With These 3 PTO Strategies

Best Money Moves

Combat COVID-19 Burnout With These 3 PTO Strategies. PTO benefits can be an important weapon in fighting widespread pandemic burnout. Try these three strategies to encourage PTO use. The quickest short-term solution to employee burnout is rest. Yet, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, American workers have a history of not taking full advantage of their PTO.

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Best 5 Background Check Tools in 2021

HR Lineup

Background checks are essential in organizations since they allow you to verify the information provided by job applicants directly from their former employers or schools. However, conducting background checks can be overwhelming, especially if you have many employees. That is why partnering with background check software companies can be beneficial in getting accurate information about your employees fast. .

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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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Does ADA Protect COVID-19 Long-Haulers? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Some individuals are still experiencing post-COVID symptoms long after recovering from the virus, widely referred to as “long-haul COVID.” While there’s still much more to learn about this condition, employers should be informed about it and how it interacts with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). What is long-haul COVID, and what do employers need to know about ADA protections for long-haulers?

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A Psychological Perspective On Employee Engagement

Wellable

Though employee engagement is often proclaimed to have a significant impact on outcomes like well-being, productivity, innovation, and retention, its definition is rarely discussed. This post provides an analysis of employee engagement to help employers assess the range of claims made about it, determine whether their employees are in fact engaged, and cultivate engagement if it is found to be lacking.

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Ways Custom Software Can Help Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Custom software can be a very effective tool for businesses looking to get the most out of their limited resources. It is a type of software that is created according to the specific requirements of an organization. The market size for custom software development is expected to grow to $650.13 billion by 2025. To build […].

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Event Recap: The Future of Hiring Quick Hit Series

Hireology

As the economy recovers from the pandemic, we sit at the start line of a powerful economic resurgence that’s predicted to be the strongest we’ve seen in decades. To help you and your organization prepare for what’s ahead, we hosted a five-part, quick-hit webinar series all around the future of hiring. Check out a quick synopsis of each virtual event below, and watch the quick video from each.

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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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5 Steps to Prepare for a Hybrid Open Enrollment 2022

BerniePortal

Now is a great time to start planning for open enrollment season as Q4 quickly approaches. Whether you’re fully in-person, fully remote, or a hybrid of both, these five essential steps will help make your company’s open enrollment period as smooth as possible.

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What different generations want from their jobs

Pacific Prime

It’s no surprise that today’s workforce is multigenerational. With the youngest generation, Gen Z, old enough for their first jobs, and the oldest generation, Baby Boomers, too young for retirement, employers will need to know how to manage a workforce with such a large generational gap. But before they can do so effectively, employers will.

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What To Do If You Get Seriously Injured At Your Workplace?

Take It Personel-ly

(Source) Injured at work? Well, guess what — you’re not the only one! According to a report by the National Security Council (NSC), every year, about 7 million people are hurt at their workplace. It also states that on average, approximately 21 days’ worth of time is lost per worker when they take to bed […].

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Best practices for a successful employee onboarding 

Hppy

Is your company ready to welcome new employees? Does your company have a well-rehearsed onboarding phase? Do your onboarding practices assist both your organization and your new employees? If not, read on to learn some of the best practices for successful onboarding for new employees. . Begin early. . Traditionally, onboarding would initiate once an employee clocked in for the first time.

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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.