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5 Statistics to Help Build Your Case for an Employee Recognition Strategy

Achievers

Companies and employees are at a critical crossroad. For the last year, employees have operated in crisis mode as a result of the pandemic. Despite many employees demonstrating admirable flexibility and creativity amidst rapidly changing requirements, employee engagement has suffered, and employee commitment is not expected to last. In fact, employers may soon see a turnover “tsunami” —a mass exodus of employees quitting their jobs after the pandemic ends.

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Support Your Staff During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

Hireology

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. as a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, and to help reduce the stigma that so many face. Data from the CDC shows that one in five adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness, and the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Household Pulse Survey revealed that 40% of U.S. adults have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder during the pandemic. .

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5 Ways to Modernise Your 2021 Job Hunt

Take It Personel-ly

There’s no doubt about it – Covid-19 has changed the recruitment process and put a spotlight on industries in need of candidates while completely shutting down operations and recruitment in others. As we move further in 2021, amid the easing of restrictions and timid reopening of hospitality, travel and tourism to name but a few […].

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4 Predictions for the Future of Remote Work

Best Money Moves

4 predictions for the future of remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic has pivoted much of the American workforce to telecommuting. What does the future of remote work look like in a Post-COVID world? According to the Pew Research Center , 71 percent of workers who can work from home are. What’s more, 54 percent of those workers have expressed a desire to continue to do so, even after the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has passed.

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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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Building a remote team culture

HR Digest

Managing a team is never easy, and when you have a diverse team scattered across the globe, the task becomes doubly difficult. Remote work culture has become an accepted norm in Covid times and ease of doing business due to the tech and digital tools now available make the transition possible. The most common problems that are faced whilst managing a remote team are communication, different time zones, cultural and geographical differences and levels of engagement.

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7 Healthy Habits to Make You More Productive at Work

Take It Personel-ly

The most productive individuals at work are those who are happy and healthy. Many studies conducted proved that employees with better overall health are more effective, efficient, and provide excellent work performance. Due to this, most companies invest more resources in corporate wellness programs to help their employees develop healthy habits to make them gain […].

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How to write a winning business proposal and land new clients

Business Management Daily

You believe your product or service can solve a potential client’s problem, so it’s time to write an official business proposal. Your business proposal is designed to promote your offer. However, it should do so in a way that speaks directly to how you can meet your potential client’s needs. Whether you’re writing an unsolicited or solicited business proposal, your process should be similar.

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Benefits Communication and Employee Mental Health

WEX Inc.

Upgrade your benefits communication with your employees during difficult times. Communication with your employees about their benefits has never been more important. COVID-19 has forced employers to make many adjustments to benefits plans and strategies over the past year and a half. Unfortunately, change often increases feelings of anxiety and stress for employees, especially if these changes are not being communicated properly.

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How HR can implement flexible working systems to meet changing expectations

cipHR

In a recent CIPHR webinar, Nick Whiteley, the CEO from HFX, argues that the move to flexible working benefits organisations and employees – but how can HR manage these processes to meet the changing expectations of their people? Flexible working is defined by the CIPD, as “a flexible working arrangement [where] an employee has some say over how, where or when they work.

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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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HRA vs. HSA vs. FSA comparison chart

PeopleKeep

As healthcare costs continue to rise , small employers need a way to offer their employees a competitive health benefit to compete with larger organizations while still managing a limited budget. One way small employers can avoid high insurance costs while still offering a formal health benefit to recruit and retain top talent is an account-based health plan (ABHP).

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New Mask-Wearing Guidance: What Employers Should Know | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on May 13, 2021, that fully vaccinated individuals don't need to wear their masks indoors or outdoors in most situations. This news comes as employers start to formulate their return-to-office plans and weigh whether or not to require employees to receive the vaccine. With the increase in vaccinations and new mask-wearing guidance from the CDC for fully vaccinated individuals, what should employers know going forward?

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What Are The Mental Health Benefits of Boxing?

Take It Personel-ly

There’s no question that boxing is a fun and effective way to get a full body workout. Not only do you build muscle strength, you also increase your stamina and endurance as well as improve your cardiovascular health. But getting physically fit is not the only benefit to getting into this sport. When you box, […].

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Are Emojis Acceptable In Work Communication [POLL]

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. I must admit that I find articles sharing “what’s in and what’s out” fascinating. There was one a couple of months ago that announced side parts (for your hair) are a complete no-no. Not sure why, but side parts are out. The same article mentioned that the laughing emoji was “out”. You know the one I’m referring to.

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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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2022 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 annual contribution limits. Each year, the IRS adjusts the guidelines regarding HDHPs and HSA contribution limits.

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Employee wellness benefits are shifting focus to reflect modern times

Business Management Daily

When current and future employees examine a company’s benefits package, they typically expect to see employer-sponsored health insurance among the offerings. Comprehensive, affordable options encourage employee retention. Likewise, attractive plans become a selling point when interviewing job candidates. With rising medical costs, employee concern over health insurance coverage will not wane any time soon.

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How to deal with difficult people at work

HR Digest

Conflicts are endemic when you notice factions, team divisions and stonewalling at team meetings. This is the time a true leader steps in to lay down the rules. Make it clear that the team has to work together and factions and undercutting performance is bringing harm to the whole team rather than certain individuals. Chalk out consequences and offer an opt-out to anyone who disagrees.

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Recruitment Marketing Strategy for the New Applicant Economy

Hireology

Were you able to attend our third installment of our “Reimagining the Workforce” quick hit series led by Kristin Tschantz? She spoke about recruitment marketing strategies to help your organization attract applicants during the current shortage. If you weren’t able to attend or your’d like to rewatch the session, here’s the recording.

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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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Defined: Employee Attrition vs. Staff Turnover | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Employee attrition may be tied to staff turnover , but the two are quite different in how they work, how they’re measured, and what they say about the health of an organization. From a basic definition to the types of employee departures that impact the measurement, find out what you need to know about employee attrition.

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Top 6 Home Improvement Ideas To Increase Value of Your Home

Take It Personel-ly

Whether you’re thinking of selling now, or some time in the future, it is a good idea to try to increase the value of your home by carrying out some simple maintenance or making a few easy changes. A lot of people do not realise just how much value they are reducing their home by. […].

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Establishing an IRA plan for your employees

PeopleKeep

When it comes to recruiting and retaining employees, your benefits package is a top deciding factor for job prospects when they’re looking for a new employer. Research for the 2021 Robert Half Salary Guides reveals that a retirement savings plan is in the top five most common benefits offered by employers in the U.S., so it’s undoubtedly worth including.

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How to Calculate Payroll Taxes

Patriot Software

Having employees is an amazing feeling. Learning the responsibilities of being an employer can be daunting, though. One responsibility you have once you hire employees is withholding taxes from their paychecks. For accurate withholding, learn how to calculate payroll taxes. What are payroll taxes? When you think of payroll taxes, you might think of all […] READ MORE.

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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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Recruitment process outsourcing: the ultimate guide

Insperity

When you have high-volume hiring needs, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a logical choice for growth-oriented businesses of all sizes. Using an RPO provider can help you ramp up your staff quickly without needing to hire and train your own internal recruiting department. In this guide, we’ll explore: The definition of RPO RPO benefits Whether RPO is a good fit for you Choosing an RPO provider.

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7 Herbs That May Actually Help You Manage Stress

Take It Personel-ly

Long ago, humans discovered that certain plants have benefits to body and mind that extend beyond their nutritional content. They’ve been using them for millennia. But which ones may actually work? That’s the question. Here are 7 that research says may actually help relieve stress. As with any herbal substance, please speak with your healthcare […].

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How to receive negative feedback at work

HR Digest

At work, it isn’t easy to be 100 percent perfect and productive all the time. There are times when you will falter, will be pulled up and even held responsible for events out of your control. So how do we handle criticism at work? The answer is, with grace and an open mindset. A positive mindset or in one word, optimism. Negative feedback by such people is treated as a learning experience and an opportunity to improve.

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Strategies to Engage Remote Teams in 2021

Hppy

Did you know that happy, engaged employees are approximately 12% more productive than dissatisfied workers? It’s true, and they’re also far more likely to stay with your company and contribute to the results that matter. Yet many companies still wonder how to increase employee engagement. One of the best ways to do this is by recognizing and rewarding employees (including the use of a true recognition and rewards platform ).

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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.