Achievers
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Research shows as leaders move up in an organization, the demands become greater. Busy leaders have to do more with less time. Many people feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfocused; often feeling like they are lacking purpose in their work. In their personal lives, they might find it difficult to fully engage with their families in the evenings and feel guilty and dissatisfied as a result.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It’s no secret. I love technology. In our small business, we rely on technology to extend our capabilities and provide an agile response to customer needs. That helps us remain competitive. But the more I learn about technology, I realize there’s still a lot to learn. On some level, technology reminds me of the reason I entered the human resources profession.
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HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Let’s be real for a moment: You spend more time every day sitting behind your desk than you do sleeping in your bed. When you’re spending that much time at work, you may want to feel de-stressed and inspired to unlock your maximum potential. If you feel your workspace is missing that spark, you’re probably in need of some office desk essentials to make your workday better.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Do you struggle with how to develop business acumen in employees? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern of managers and business owners. Your employees may be great at their individual jobs, whether they’re creatives, salespeople, engineers, IT personnel or something else. While they’re intelligent, capable employees, they may lack a formal business education or even awareness about what other business functions contribute.
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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.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Fortune favours the bold, and it takes some courage to take the plunge to expand your business. Whether it is taking on new clients, widening services, or opening a new branch, there is a lot to consider. Read on for some advice on what to bear in mind when grasping an exciting new opportunity. Be […].
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HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
The best way to deal with toxic coworkers is to get rid of them. But how do you know which one of your coworkers is toxic and who isn’t? Is your work friend a gossip fiend? Or are they just naturally curious? Is your work friend manipulative? Or are do they lack social awareness? It can be tough to figure out, but there’s a way around it. These are some common traits of highly toxic coworkers.
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Your team likely puts a lot of effort into keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process but it’s just as important to support employee engagement post-hire. In today’s applicant-driven economy, if you don’t offer your team a top-notch employee experience, your most qualified employees won’t hesitate to seek opportunities elsewhere. . A recent study from ServiceNow found that employee engagement dips by 22 percent after a few weeks on the job, and 52 percent of employees in the same s
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Recruiting and hiring new employees to your company is a complex process that requires much time and effort. Failure to implement a proper hiring strategy can lead to poor hiring decisions and in increase in employee turnover. Hiring mistakes can do more harm than good, which is why it’s crucial for your company to implement […].
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
We live in an interconnected world. So, interconnected that we don’t even need to leave our comfort zones and still get the work done with our fingertips. And, modern-day job seekers and businesses are leveraging the same in the form of virtual teams. The internet being the game-changer here has allowed organisations to spread their reach everywhere.
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HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Habits can make or break our lives. A lot of what we do every day is based on a habit that we’ve developed at some point. Many habits are helpful, like waking up early, exercising regularly, and eating healthy. Some habits are harmful like smoking, drinking, and spending too much time on the Internet. Not so long ago, we detailed on a few incredibly crappy workplace habits that most of us are not even aware of.
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
U.S. spending on services at long-term facilities is growing rapidly and projected to continue growing at an average rate of 5.2 percent each year until 2024, reaching $274 billion in total spending. But many long-term care facilities face challenges keeping up with this growth due to an industry-wide staffing shortage. In fact, the shortage of paid direct care workers in the U.S. is projected to reach 355,000 by 2040. .
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Reposting a piece from the blog over at Lighthouse Research because I know not all of you subscribe over there! As someone who has worked in the HR profession, I know well the full value of stories, examples, and case studies. At the end of the day, practitioners like us wanted to know that we weren’t the only ones facing a problem and that, just maybe, some other organization had already surmounted the issue with some measure of success that we could learn from.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
In one of my previous articles , I have mentioned the concept of a work-family. As the name suggests, an employee’s work-family are his coworkers whom he shares more than half of his day with. Therefore, in order to have a satisfying work experience, the importance of positive peer relationships is paramount. (source- Pinterest). Peer relationships are relations with individuals working on the same level of the organisational hierarchy with no formal authority over each other.
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HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Every manager, at some point in their career, will have to learn to handle underperforming employees. The way you choose to deal with underperforming employees , be it in the form of an employee performance review or a difficult conversation at work, can set the level of team morale and affect the bottom line of your goals. In this post, we’ve listed proven methods to effectively deal with underperforming employees.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It comes with the territory. If you’re fortunate enough to hold a management position, then you might be unfortunate enough to understand the difficulty of telling an employee that they’re being laid off. There’s no easy or pleasant way to have that conversation, however, it’s one of the prices you pay for being entrusted with making tough decisions for the benefit of your company.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Obtaining and retaining loyal customers are a priority of every business. Loyal customers are those who will purchase your products regardless of the price and will prefer you over other brands. The road to a loyal customer base is certainly not an easy one. But with the right branding strategies, you can encourage more people […].
BerniePortal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Dynamic Duo: Righter Insurance + Ben Head. BerniePortal is more than just a software platform to its licensees—it’s a partnership! In order to demonstrate our commitment to this approach, we’ve asked broker partner Debbie Righter at Righter Insurance and BerniePortal Advisor Success team member, Ben Head, to share more about their experience working together.
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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?
The Teacher's Advocate
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Compensation conflicts with annuities abound. Most of the time the conflict is in selling one annuity over another to earn a higher commission or to earn a trip to a tropical paradise. However, there are also conflicts that exist once an agent has settled on a product to sell you - should they take their money now, or over time? I recently came across the following over at www.efmoody.com and found it interesting: Annuity Investors Revealed by Scott Dauenhauer, CFP, MSFP, AIF on Scribd What's so
AssuredPartners
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
{"ops":[{"insert":"Reflecting on last year’s hurricane season, some communities are still struggling to implement an effective plan. Whether you have a plan in place or need to finish it, it’s a good idea to keep the disaster planning conversation open. The Disaster Preparedness Guideline focuses on safeguarding human resources, upholding business continuity, and defending physical resources so every community should be able to improve their plan. nSince it is still Hurricane season and National
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Great advertisement requires entering the private life of our customers. Getting closer to perfection requires adding consequential satisfaction backed by usefulness. The only promotion that serves this purpose while encouraging loyalty and highlighting product value is the use of promotional products. These come with your logo and advertising message presenting them in the customers’ eyes […].
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Companies spend a lot of money to arrange the best resources and hiring the best talents but often overlook the importance of employee satisfaction. This results in job stress, high employee turnover, lack of productivity, and low profit. Employees are the fuel to any organization, and when their needs are met, they perform better and stay engaged and happier in their jobs.
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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.
The Teacher's Advocate
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Right about the time that the New York Times was beginning to release their stories on the significant issues in the land of 403(b), a trade organization (the NTSA - The National Tax-Deferred Savings Association) that represents 403(b) vendors, insurance agents, brokers and some Investment Advisors told Plansponsor magazine that they would change their policy as it pertains to "Fiduciary".
Best Money Moves
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Financial wellness as an employee engagement strategy. If you want to improve employees’ productivity, start with the heart of the problem. If you’re looking for a way to improve your employees’ productivity, start with tackling their financial stress — not only will you bolster engagement, you’ll also boost your bottom line. . Financial Stress Is Affecting Employee Engagement.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
With the advent of technology, everything is available with a click of a button these days. The convenience and feasibility of online marketing have added to its popularity increases. One of the most important aspects by which businesses function these days intending to expand their customer base is by creating websites and online portals. These […].
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 31, 2019
The world as we see today has witnessed a major shift towards the digital age. And the organizations have emphasized more on the digital transformation to keep pace with the changes all around. Digital transformation can be disorienting and can create panic but if the leaders are confident about the changes and how it will benefit everyone then adaptation becomes easy.
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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.
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