2022

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12 virtual employee appreciation ideas for recognizing remote workers

Achievers

At this point, there’s no denying that remote work is part of our new normal. For many employees, that is a relief. They can spend more time with their families and less time commuting. They can set aside time for deep work without the inevitable interruptions that come with an in-office day. And they can make themselves truly comfortable wherever they decide to get the job done.

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Financial Planning During Uncertain Times

Money Talk

There is no question that we are living in very uncertain times (e.g., inflation, stock market volatility) and few things make people more uneasy than uncertainty about the future. What to do? Below are eight suggested strategies to deal with uncertainty: Check Emotional Reactive Responses - People often make poor decisions when they are emotionally stressed.

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 Employee benefits are inequitable — and it’s getting worse

Joe Markland

Read my recent article as published in Employee Benefit News. See the link below.

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6 types of employee rewards and how to use them

Achievers

What motivates you? Ask 100 employees, and you’ll get 100 unique answers. Maybe it’s the prospect of working on something they’re passionate about. It might be an organizational culture that makes them feel like they really belong. And some simply keep striving for a steady paycheck with the promise of raises, bonuses, and other financial incentives.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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5 ways you can help employees prepare for retirement

Business Management Daily

Retirement security, or insecurity, has caught the eye of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. He’s right. Fewer employees are covered by traditionally defined benefit plans. DB plans are retirement plans. The plan sponsor, most likely the employer, bears all the investment risk and pays you a fixed amount every month until you die. It’s a good deal, if you can get it.

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Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Payroll Tax Delayed Until July 2023

PayrollOrg

Recent legislation delays the collection of the employee-paid payroll tax to fund the Washington long-term care insurance plan until July 1, 2023. Employers must refund the payroll tax already collected to employees.

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Everything HR Needs to Know About People Science

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Where would your organization be in a month if everyone focused on improving every single week? It’s a big question to consider. And right now is a perfect time to focus on improvement as organizations think about their post-pandemic business and talent strategies. I’ve been hearing about the term people science for a while and wanted to learn more about how people science can help managers and employees improve – not just once but on a continuous basis.

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Respond before the Trouble Starts

Florida Workers' Comp

It is persistently uncomfortable to see a lawyer accused of error or poor behavior. Too often, the news reports on attorneys who are accused of straying from the path. Petition for Disciplinary Revocation (August 2022). Judges too, are not immune from such challenges. Public Confidence (July 2022); Sign Language and Curiosities (July 2022). In Disciplinary Revocation , the story reportedly involved and "attorney already under emergency suspension.

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6 Creative Sourcing Techniques to Add to Your Recruiting Strategy in 2022

Hireology

You’ve posted your roles on more job boards. You have a referral program in place. You’ve updated your career site. It seems like you’ve done it all and you’re still struggling to bring in more applicants. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 2021 was a really tough year for hiring, and 2022 is shaping up to be no different. . The good news is that there are job seekers out there (as evidenced by the growing workforce participation rate ).

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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8 Benefits of Shadow Work and How to Start Practicing It

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is your inner shadow? How your inner shadow affects you. What is shadow work? What is the goal of shadow work? 8 benefits of shadow work. Is shadow work right for you? How to start shadow work. 5 tips for starting shadow work. 27 shadow work prompts to kickstart your healing journey.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act means for employer-provided healthcare plans

Employee Benefit News

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Ten Tips for Tax Withholding on Multiple Income Streams

Money Talk

It is not uncommon for American taxpayers of all ages to have multiple streams of income. Young adults working in the gig economy may have income from a variety of consulting contracts or from a full-time job and “side hustles.” Many older adults also have multiple income sources including Social Security, a pension, full-or part-time work or self-employment, withdrawals from retirement savings (including taxable required minimum distributions or RMDs), and interest, dividends, and capital gains

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How to attack the root cause of a broken healthcare system

Joe Markland

The following article was published in Employee Benefit News. More than half of Americans have reported medical debt of some kind, lamenting that it affects other financial goals. As a result, many are delaying care. So it’s not surprising that employers, with the guidance and support of their benefit brokers, have been trying virtually every trick in the book to control costs — with little to no avail.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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How to write an inspiring vision statement and 4 great examples

Achievers

What makes employees stay? It’s a question worth thinking about. Headlines continue to signal that the Great Resignation is in full swing, and companies are struggling to retain employees and recruit new ones, particularly for roles that were already hard to fill. Some have defaulted to boosting pay or improving benefits. That might draw in some new talent or make some existing employees change their minds about leaving, but for many organizations, it’s not financially sustainable.

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Want your organization to be successful tomorrow? Focus on a skills-based approach today

TLNT

Call me out-fashioned, but I’m firmly of the school that you can’t always believe everything you hear from business consultants.

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10 organizational culture qualities every company should have today

Insperity

When it comes to driving the success of your business, organizational culture is – without exaggeration – everything. It impacts the: Engagement and satisfaction of your workforce Cohesion and harmony among people Behavior of your people Leadership style in your organization, which has an effect on the relationships between managers and their direct reports Willingness of your organization to embrace change and evolve Innovation and creativity of your workplace.

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Return to In-Person Learning at Capital Summit

PayrollOrg

This year's Capital Summit will be held back in person in Washington, D.C., March 21-22. Register today!

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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How Do You Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile – Ask HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. According to their website, LinkedIn has nearly 800 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Their focus is to connect business professionals. Regardless if you’re looking for a new opportunity, you should have a profile on LinkedIn. That’s what today’s reader question is about. I’m currently pursuing positions in the technology industry as well as working on my online teaching business.

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Another Long-COVID View

Florida Workers' Comp

WCRI presented a Long COVID seminar on May 3, 2022. This provided an excellent overview of the challenges of the health effect of the recent pandemic and infections. The presentation in some specifics echoed the program presented recently by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). That is overviewed in Long COVID Seminar (April 2022).

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Metaverse’s Impact On Employee Social Well-Being

Wellable

Silicon Valley is hard at work creating the building blocks for the metaverse—an immersive digital world with the capacity to replicate every aspect of our physical existences, from interacting with coworkers to traveling the world to owning items and property.

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Caregiver Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Cope

BetterUp

Jump to section. Who are the caregivers? Caregiving is as honorable as it is challenging. Do I need support? A checklist. What causes burnout and caregiver fatigue? 6 ways to prevent and manage burnout. Where to turn for help.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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How to avoid these 4 common retirement regrets

Employee Benefit News

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Frugal Spending Tips for Your Next Road Trip

Money Talk

This post is excepted from an article that I wrote for my brother Michael's website about preparing for a road trip during these challenging financial times with rising food, gas, and travel expenses. My brother Michael, a professional photographer and avid motorcyclist, started the website Roadcraft USA to share his passion for beautiful scenery and fun and interesting road trips, especially the two-wheeled kind.

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As long as employers control employees’ healthcare, life-saving technologies will go underutilized

Joe Markland

A familiar mantra about why health insurance is so expensive is that the cost of healthcare is expensive. I have always disagreed with this statement. It is the third-party financing through employers that drives the underlying costs — not vice versa. Our current financing system provides inferior healthcare for many and inhibits adoption of new and emerging technologies.

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15 actionable employee appreciation ideas

Achievers

Every company relies on its talent to carry it to new heights. But if your organization’s employees feel unappreciated, it won’t be long before they start looking for other opportunities. According to Achievers’ 2022 State of Recognition Report, two-thirds of employees state that feeling appreciated would reduce their desire to job hunt, while more than half say appreciation would make them less likely to take a call from a headhunter.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.