HR Bartender
MARCH 21, 2017
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Achievers
MARCH 23, 2017
Are you one of those bosses who feels their employees should simply be happy to have a job at all? Unfortunately, some supervisors really do feel this way, particularly when the job market is tight. However, it’s an expensive point of view to maintain, especially in an economy that is nearing full employment : Discouraged employees are 87 percent more likely to quit, and you’ll spend a minimum of 21 percent of an employee’s annual salary on a replacement.
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15Five
MARCH 23, 2017
Building a vibrant workplace requires a foundation of trust, respect, and honest communication. It also requires employee appreciation. Over 200,000 global employees were studied by the Boston Consulting Group , and the top reason they reported enjoying their work was, “feeling appreciated”. Number 2 was having a good relationship with their supervisor, and number 4 was that they had a good relationship with their colleagues.
Insperity
MARCH 23, 2017
Seventy-four percent of employees say their jobs are more fulfilling when they have opportunities to make a positive impact on social and environmental issues, according to a Cone Communications 2016 study. A matching gift program is an admirable way to increase employee engagement and donations while multiplying the positive impact on your community and elevating your company’s reputation.
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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.
HR Bartender
MARCH 19, 2017
I just finished a super interesting read from the Harvard Business Review (HBR) titled “ Generosity Burnout ”. I would highly recommend that everyone download a copy. The idea behind generosity burnout is this: our best career advice for others is to be a servant leader , pay it forward, be nice, help others, etc. However, if every time someone asked, we said “yes”, we could be placing ourselves in a position where we’re sacrificing our own well-being and goals for others.
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15Five
MARCH 21, 2017
It’s no surprise that employee engagement numbers have been abysmal for the last few years (and if that is a surprise, you need to read our blog more often.) According to Gallup, engaged employees comprise only around 30% of the workforce. No wonder this post on 2016 engagement trends was so popular. . Until engagement numbers dramatically increase, we are going to continue presenting these trends.
Ascender
MARCH 19, 2017
Download our free whitepaper. Payroll is about to go through a tremendous legislative change on 1 July 2018 with the introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP). The new legislation is a change in the way the Australian Government requires businesses to report payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Moving forward, employers are required to share payroll information with the ATO at the same time they pay employees.
HR Bartender
MARCH 24, 2017
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. They were named one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women by the Great Place to Work Institute. Many congrats! Enjoy the post.). We spend a lot of time talking about employee engagement and that’s not a bad thing.
SnackNation
MARCH 24, 2017
The Ultimate Guide to Pranking Your Coworkers (Without Getting Fired). I think it’s safe to assume that we all work really hard. Besides the fact that doing anything worthwhile takes hard work and dedication, the trend has been longer and longer hours for American office workers. According to a 2014 Gallup study , full-time adults work 47 hours each week, almost a full workday longer than the standard 40-hour work week.
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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
Asure Software
MARCH 21, 2017
Despite increased use of office hoteling and other alternative workplace management strategies, real estate is still a major expense for most businesses. Making the most of this investment in office space is critical. Sometimes it’s obvious that a particular space is underutilized—for example, a conference room that’s seldom used because it’s out of the way, … Continue reading "The Hidden Costs of Underutilized Office Space".
Take It Personel-ly
MARCH 20, 2017
Are you looking to attract millennials to your company? This generation is often misunderstood, and sometimes unfairly so, but they make excellent employees who are willing to give their all in their workplace and to contribute a high level of creativity. And given that they are digital natives and understand this language of the future, … Continue reading Tips for creating a millennial-friendly workplace.
HR Bartender
MARCH 23, 2017
When it comes to providing job references , I’m a bit torn. I know a lot of companies still ask for them. On the other hand, I’ve always thought that your references will all say that you’re perfect, so why bother? But after receiving today’s reader note, maybe I need to rethink my position. Hello! I’m in the middle of interviewing for an upper-level research technician position and I’ve discovered that my reference list is out of date.
SnackNation
MARCH 20, 2017
The Office Manager’s Guide to Asking for a Raise and Boosting Your Salary. 5 Rockstar Office Managers Reveal How to Land a Promotion, Earn More Respect, And Get Paid More Today. “I feel undervalued and unappreciated.”. This is a phrase we’ve heard over and over again after speaking with hundreds of Office Managers, Admins and Assistants over the last several years since launching SnackNation.
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Asure Software
MARCH 21, 2017
Despite increased use of office hoteling and other alternative workplace management strategies, real estate is still a major expense for most businesses. Making the most of this investment in office space is critical. Sometimes it’s obvious that a particular space is underutilized—for example, a conference room that’s seldom used because it’s out of the way, … Continue reading "The Hidden Costs of Underutilized Office Space".
Take It Personel-ly
MARCH 23, 2017
Business has always had a strong social element to it. In fact, some would argue that a lot of the best businessmen have gained their position because of just that; they can talk well. Making friends has always been a great way to boost your business. And, it can help in more than one way. … Continue reading The Benefits Of Making Friends In Digital Business.
cipHR
MARCH 24, 2017
Whether a user or not, everyone knows of Twitter and (as of the fourth quarter of 2016) with an averaged 319 million monthly active users, the platform is an invaluable source of information and news for any given topic. It also provides an opportunity to engage with talent, collaborate and promote your employer brand and product(s). Due to the sheer number of users there's an immense amount of content shared every second.
PeopleStrategy
MARCH 22, 2017
It seems simple enough. You get hired for a job. You tell your employer who you are, where you live and sign up for various programs and benefits. Every two weeks your pay shows up in your bank account, and if you need to go the doctor, your insurance works the way you expect. Sign up, work, get paid. But as anyone who has ever come anywhere near the process of managing core HR data, payroll, and benefits knows, this “simple” task is anything but easy.
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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?
Asure Software
MARCH 21, 2017
It is becoming increasingly common for companies to utilize mobile and remote workers. The rise of the virtual workforce has increased flexibility for both employers and workers—enabling companies to find the best candidates and supporting high worker satisfaction while reducing overhead costs such as office space. However, in a virtual environment, it can be more challenging … Continue reading "5 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Virtual Employees".
Take It Personel-ly
MARCH 18, 2017
While I may not know the specs of every car, I do consider myself to be a little bit of a car enthusiast. I love looking at cars and watching shows about them. I also enjoy watching F1. Go Ricciardo! But it is even more enjoyable doing all that with my wonderful husband. So today … Continue reading A Fun Saturday At The Ottawa Gatineau International Car Show.
Winston Benefits
MARCH 23, 2017
A bill that would let employers require employees and family members who participate in incentive-based wellness plans to undergo genetic testing has been approved by the House Education and the Workforce Committee. H.R. 1313, known as the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act , was approved in a party-line vote. If it becomes law, employers and insurance companies would be able to raise premiums for employees who refuse to submit to genetic tests.
Hppy
MARCH 21, 2017
They say a happy workforce is an effective workforce, and if you treat your employees correctly and look after them, they will perform well and take care of you in return. But is this actually true? Research shows that employees that are happy in their roles, and are happy at work , perform better than employees that demonstrate a lack of satisfaction within their role.
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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.
Asure Software
MARCH 21, 2017
It is becoming increasingly common for companies to utilize mobile and remote workers. The rise of the virtual workforce has increased flexibility for both employers and workers—enabling companies to find the best candidates and supporting high worker satisfaction while reducing overhead costs such as office space. However, in a virtual environment, it can be more challenging … Continue reading "5 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Virtual Employees".
Take It Personel-ly
MARCH 23, 2017
This week I have the pleasure of helping to promote the book Awakening Compassion At Work by Monica Worline and Jane Dutton. It is a definite must read for all organizations, leaders, managers and employees too! Awakening Compassion At Work opens our eyes to the power of and importance of compassion in organizations and reveals caring … Continue reading Guest Post: Mad About A Mistake At Work?
Winston Benefits
MARCH 21, 2017
It may seem like tempting fate to start thinking about open enrollment already. After all, those deadlines are months away. But starting your planning early will help you make the process easier, both for yourself and for employees. Going through these steps will help you address issues now, rather than in the fall when you’ve got more important things to take care of.
Hppy
MARCH 24, 2017
Each year, more companies are opting for team-based over individual-oriented organizational structures to handle various projects and tasks. Teams are a go-to structure mostly because through collaboration you tend to produce better and more unique solutions. Working with other people, especially those with diverse and varying backgrounds, provides you with the opportunity to approach tasks with points of view that can change the entire outcome of the project.
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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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