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Introducing Inbox, a New Way to Organize Communications in Hireology

Hireology

This week we’re officially launching Inbox — a new feature designed to centralize all hiring manager communication within the Hireology platform. With Inbox, you can review all new and previous communications with applicants, candidates in one dedicated messaging center. Previously, there were multiple places to look in Hireology for new messages — on the job record, applicant record or within the candidate record.

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What Keeps Human Resources Professionals Awake At Night?

15Five

We posted this question as an icebreaker in our HR Superstars community , because we figured if anyone is going to share vulnerably immediately, it’s going to be Human Resources Professionals (aka People Ops): . What one aspect of your HR role has kept you up at night in the last week? ??After reading through the myriad responses, I am even more in awe of HR leaders (and I used to be a Chief People Officer!

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Reskilling the Future of Work

HR Digest

We are at a major inflection point that will largely determine the future of work. By 2030, according to a recent McKinsey Global Institute report, Jobs lost, jobs gained: Workforce transitions in a time of automation, 375 million workers – or roughly 14 percent of the global workforce – may need to switch occupational categories and learn new skills as digitization, automation, and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) disrupt the world of work.

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Avoiding Burnout 101

Take It Personel-ly

Working long hours, irregular sleeping habits and not having enough time for yourself can quickly lead to emotional and physical exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed and drained, i.e. – burnout. Have you ever felt like you’re stagnating even though you’ve been working over 10 hours a day? Have you dedicated yourself to work so much that you’ve […].

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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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Adapting to Changing Guest Expectations in a Post-Covid World

Hireology

The hospitality industry was one of the most impacted by the effects of the pandemic , and while things are beginning to open up and individuals are looking to resume travel, guest expectations have changed. In order to continue to meet their needs and deliver an outstanding customer experience, you have to transition your business operations. It’s your job to make these changes without reducing the quality of the customer experience, and that has everything to do with who you hire to your team.

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Some ideas for virtual team-building exercises

HR Digest

The pandemic has altered how we conduct our lives. The most significant change has been the shift in the workspace. More people are now working out of their homes than in offices. . According to a study conducted by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, over the last five years, remote work has grown by over 44% and over 91% since 2010. . But remote work comes with its own challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication, distractions, a feeling of detachment, and a struggle to stay motivated.

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32 Fun Zoom Icebreakers You Should Definitely Try In 2021

Vantage Circle

We like our Zoom icebreakers the way how we like our pizza— fun, good for sharing, and over in 5 minutes or less. But first, what exactly are Zoom icebreakers? Zoom Icebreakers are any virtual activity or question that helps in making remote team members feel comfortable and connect with each other during virtual meetings on Zoom. It can be referred to an actiivty used for "breaking the ice" or "removing the tension" in any group.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service

Take It Personel-ly

Customer satisfaction has a significant impact on how successful your business is. If satisfaction levels are low, it means customer loyalty and retention are low, too. This is also an indication of poor customer service. Unfortunately, this is a problem that costs businesses as much as $62 billion each year. Now is the time to […].

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Understanding Final Paycheck Laws by State (+ Ultimate Chart!)

Patriot Software

When an employee leaves your business, you must follow an employee termination checklist. One of your employer responsibilities is giving terminated employees their final pay. But, how soon do you need to pay it out? Cue final paycheck laws by state. Read on to learn about (and comply with) final paycheck laws. General rules for […] READ MORE.

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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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6 common PEO myths debunked

Insperity

Are rumors about companies that have had professional employer organization problems keeping you from hiring a PEO? Granted, it’s certainly wise to do research about HR outsourcing. And it’s natural to have a few concerns at first, especially if co-employment is a new concept to you. But let’s take a close look at six myths about PEOs. Myth 1: “I’ll lose control of my business.”.

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15Five and Gusto Announce Best-of-Class, Two-Way Integration

15Five

15Five is happy to announce its newest integration partnership with Gusto, the leading payroll, benefits, and HR technology for business of all sizes. This best-of-class, two-way integration allows companies like yours to streamline HR, payroll, and performance management processes so you can spend more time on your company’s strategic initiatives and less time on manual data entry.

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Tips for health insurance brokers on prospecting SMBs

PeopleKeep

When you think about what keeps the U.S. economy moving forward, you might first think of the big corporations and their multibillion dollar efforts in business. However, in reality, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are the true driving force behind the U.S. economy. Small Business Trends reports that there are over 30.7 million SMBs in the U.S., which account for a vast majority of the businesses in the country (99.9%).

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PTO Payout Laws by State: Is Your Use-it-or-lose-it Policy Breaking the Rules?

Patriot Software

Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a policy that explains how your business treats accrued time off. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […] 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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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory? Employee Template | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The CDC recently released updated mask-wearing guidelines in response to the evolving threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Employers may want to consider a few different approaches in response. These could include updating their mask-wearing policies if they’re back in the office, delaying their return to in-person work if they’re still operating remotely, or even implementing mandatory vaccination policies.

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67% of UK employees will keep wearing masks at work, CIPHR research shows

cipHR

CIPHR survey of 1,016 UK workers reveals employee attitudes towards the return to their ‘usual’ (pre-pandemic) workplace. A new survey of over 1,000 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR , has revealed some key insights on employee attitudes to returning to their ‘usual’ workplace and how employers have (or in some cases have not) helped prepare their staff for the transition back. 81% of businesses whose staff worked at home during the pandemic have now reopened in some capacity

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Why HSAs don’t work by themselves

PeopleKeep

With the cost of traditional group health insurance growing more and more unsustainable , many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking to other health benefits solutions for a more affordable and flexible alternative.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Employee handbooks are large documents that list out a variety of company policies and procedures. They’re incredibly helpful to management and staff, but creating an effective employee handbook is a large undertaking that will require proper time and planning. If you’re feeling stuck and are unsure how to go about creating an employee handbook for your business, you’re not alone.

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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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CDC Recommends Vaccinated People Wear Masks Indoors | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

In a dramatic shift from previous guidance, the CDC announced July 27, 2021, that some vaccinated people should wear masks indoors to protect against the Delta variant of COVID-19. Find out why the CDC issued this recommendation, what it includes, and how employers should approach remote work vs. in-person operations moving forward.

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How CIPHR’s new starters have adjusted to remote working

cipHR

Four of CIPHR’s employees share their experiences of joining a new company remotely. For over a year, many of us have had to work remotely. For HR teams, this has meant having to take on new roles and responsibilities and welcome new starters. At CIPHR, the entire workforce became remote in March 2020, and since then, we have welcomed over 60 new starters who have never seen the office in person and who have had to adjust to remote working.

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benefitexpress hires Mark Montalbano

WEX Inc.

benefitexpress hires Mark Montalbano. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — benefitexpress™, the benefits administration solutions market leader delivering first-class customer service, industry-leading technology and deep domain knowledge, announced today that Mark Montalbano has joined its sales team as regional sales executive for the mountain states and upper mid-west territory.

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What is actuarial value?

PeopleKeep

Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began requiring health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets to meet certain levels of coverage, each assigned to a different metallic tier: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These metal levels are defined by their “actuarial value” and are intended to allow healthcare consumers to compare plans with different levels of coverage for essential health benefits.

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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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Boss vs. Leader: What’s Your Managerial Style? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

At the beginning of 2021, experts forecasted a trend of turnover in the workplace referred to as a “Turnover Tsunami.” A new report from culture-building engagement organization Achievers found that half of all employees plan to leave their jobs this year. With more emphasis on retention than ever before, the kind of managerial style an employer adopts can have a lasting impact on employee relations, engagement, and of course, retention.

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How to write a congratulatory email to work colleagues

HR Digest

When a professional connection or co-worker has won accolades for good work or has an achievement to celebrate, then share in their happiness by writing a congratulatory letter or email. . Taking time out to congratulate someone on winning an award from peers, a job promotion, or moving to a new job builds professional relationships. . Here we will give you a few pointers and samplers to write congratulatory notes for the various achievements mentioned above.

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Empathy, Virtual Reality, And Workplace Optimization

Wellable

Empathy, often understood as the tendency or ability to take the perspective of others and feel the emotions and attitudes that they are experiencing, is an indispensable ingredient in cooperative, compassionate, and productive relationships. Without it, individuals struggle to understand where others are coming from or to make them feel heard. As a result, they are unlikely to end their exchanges with mutually desirable outcomes and ultimately to cultivate or maintain positive connections.

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Six Takeaways from 200 Open Enrollment Campaigns: Dos and Don’ts

Flimp Communications

Last year, we helped conduct 200 open enrollment campaigns to nearly 750,000 employees. What would you want to know if you had access to that type of data set? We dug through all that data with a focus on pulling out actionable insights to help. The post Six Takeaways from 200 Open Enrollment Campaigns: Dos and Don’ts appeared first on Flimp.

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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.