November, 2021

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Looking Beyond the Great Resignation

The People Equation

The Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, The Great Migration. The media is awash with coverage about stats that indicate workers are on the move in numbers previously unseen in the U.S. labor market. No matter what it’s called, this workplace trend affects leaders all over our country as employees leave their current employers in droves. What does it mean to managers struggling to maintain staffing levels?

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3 Workplace Wellness Tips for the Holidays

Bonusly

With the holiday season approaching, most of us can’t wait to enjoy some time off from work. However, according to a recent survey, stress levels rise—get this— 38% during the holidays. ?? What factors are driving this level of discontent? And how can we leverage our jobs to actually feel better? Here are a few workplace wellness tips to consider for an enjoyable and less-stressed holiday experience. 1.

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How to track and manage PTO more effectively

Business Management Daily

Paid time off encompasses vacation days, sick time, personal days, and time taken under your company’s various leave policies. Providing adequate time off for employees is essential in order to prevent burnout, promote employee wellness, and boost performance. However, managing and tracking PTO can be a nightmare for companies large and small. Before you start tracking and managing employee PTO balances, you’ll need to formulate a PTO policy to determine how PTO is going to be accrued or offered

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These CHROs say it’s time to ‘re-recruit’ your employees

HRExecutive

As companies continue to lose top talent during the Great Resignation , many are quickly trying to fill vacancies by pivoting their recruitment and hiring strategies—adding sign-on bonuses, emphasizing a commitment to flexibility, upping their investment in corporate social responsibility. Instead of focusing solely on hiring new talent, however, HR leaders should also concentrate on “re-recruiting” their existing employees to reduce flight risk and build an invested, engaged workforce.

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Reduce Risk and Boost Retention with 100% Electronic Pay: A Practical Guide

Outdated payroll processes can slow operations, increase risk and affect retention—especially in today’s competitive labor market. This in-depth white paper offers executive decision-makers a practical guide for transitioning to fully electronic pay without increasing complexity or sacrificing compliance. For HR, payroll and finance leaders, this paper explores how a unified payment platform can make the shift to digital wage payment not only possible but preferable, for both employers and emplo

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

When an organization needs to reduce its payroll due to financial hardship, there are two options employers may consider: furlough vs. layoff. Everyone has heard of these terms, but many people don’t know the difference between what it means to furlough an employee or lay them off. And it doesn’t help that these terms are often used interchangeably.

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I started a job without agreeing on a salary — and then it turned out to be too low

Ask a Manager

This post, I started a job without agreeing on a salary — and then it turned out to be too low , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Last month, I received a call from my friend Jason, a teacher at our local community college. His department was struggling to find teachers, and he wanted me to teach a class this semester.

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Rethink Job Board Ads to Get Better Results

Hospital Recruiting

Your institution competes on job boards for the same positions, in the same general location, and frequently around the same salary range. How do you make your vacancy stand out and spark interest in a sea of similarities? Optimizing the post is critical to make your facility the first (hopefully the only) place candidates apply. The cost to recruit can represent a major portion of an institution’s budget.

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Determine which recruitment tools work best for you

Business Management Daily

Remember the days when putting up a “Help Wanted” sign in the window or posting jobs in the local newspaper were the main recruitment tools? Thanks mostly to technology, attracting qualified candidates nowadays has become a much different process. Employers face a variety of decisions about where to advertise their job openings — job boards, social media, and company websites, to name a few.

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Company Wellbeing Programs Must Be Employee Centric

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. One of my takeaways from the past year is that wellbeing must be employee centric. Organizations cannot mandate wellbeing. When it comes to wellbeing programs, organizations do need to create the environment, then get out of the way and let employees engage with it. That being said, there are a few specific things organizations should consider when it comes to supporting employee wellbeing and creating the right environment for wellbeing programs to thrive.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Burnt out Britain

Visier

“I quit!” Fresh data on the rise of burnout reveals UK businesses are on the brink of a retention crisis. The rising trend of burnout among workers in many parts of the Western world is no secret—many people have been feeling the strain since the start of the pandemic disruption, subsequent lockdowns, and the shift to new ways of working. As employers find their way through hybrid working and an accelerated period of digital transformation, employees have been burdened by the trial and error str

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Trial Court Must Reconsider Whether Newspaper Carriers Are Contractors

SHRM Resources

A trial court erred when it ruled that newspaper home-delivery carriers were not employees of The Fresno Bee newspaper but rather were independent contractors and thus not entitled to reimbursement of mileage expenses, a California appeals court ruled.

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employee got pulled over during a Zoom call, are firm offers a mistake, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, employee got pulled over during a Zoom call, are firm offers a mistake, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My trainee got pulled over during a Zoom meeting. I train new employees and one of my trainees was just pulled over during a Zoom meeting. Before that, I could tell she was away from her desk, which is fine as we are all permanently WFH, but I didn’t realize she was driving (video was of

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Advantages and disadvantages of employee voice: Why employee involvement matters

Achievers

Everyone wants to feel like they’re a part of something meaningful, and the employees at your company are no different. Getting your employees actively involved in business decisions and priorities makes them feel empowered and keeps them motivated. Discover how to create a culture of feedback with employee listening. Supporting employee voice means team members can deliver their ideas and feedback to leaders without fear of judgment or other ramifications.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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Why We Need a Renewed Focus on Employee Engagement in 2021

15Five

I’ve been working in the employee engagement space for quite some time now, and the one thing that has become pretty clear to me (and most everyone in America by now) is that the way we work has changed — especially in the last year. But more than that, the mentality we have around work has changed. Remember back in the day, when companies believed that employees should be nothing but grateful for their jobs?

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Talent and Technology [Episode 8]: How Technology Can Make Work More Human

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. In today’s business world, there’s so much information available online that people sometimes don’t know what to trust or how to use it. Organizations and individuals need to figure out how to effectively have a relationship with technology. Which is why, in this mini-season on Talent and Technology , I wanted to speak with Dan Schawbel.

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How to Mitigate the Employee Burnout Epidemic

Visier

It’s all over the news: 2021 has been the year of massive resignations. While many factors have gone into this resignation wave, the highest quit rate is among disengaged employees. Addressing the cause of this disengagement is the first step towards stemming the tide of resignations. Over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic began to change peoples’ mindset about how and where they want to work.

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An Update on California’s ‘ABC Test’ for Independent-Contractor Status

SHRM Resources

At the end of 2020, it seemed the California Legislature, the courts, and even voters wanted to move away from the independent-contractor test codified in AB 5. However, during 2021, the pendulum seems to have swung back in favor of AB 5.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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What We’re Thankful For

Engage2Excel

We have entered the season of giving thanks. For many, if not all, this time of year is where people begin to feel overwhelmed, but also when we all tend to look back on the year. Whether it's due to work or personal obligations, there's no doubt a lot is going on. It doesn't help that the past two years have felt like we are in a never-ending loop.

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Achievers Reward Marketplace introduces Vouchers from Uber for Business

Achievers

How to recognize and reward employees is of utmost importance today. Achievers’ think tank, the Achievers Workforce Institute found in its global Workforce Institute 2021 Engagement and Retention Report that 52% of those currently employed intend to leave jobs in 2021 and 46% feel less connected to their employers. Based on Achievers customer success stories, we also know that employees who receive three or more recognitions monthly are six times less likely to leave. . .

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15Five Drives Exceptional Performance With 90% Year-over-Year Revenue Growth

15Five

Company’s Rapid Growth Driven by HR Leaders’ Critical Need for Holistic Performance Management Solutions. SAN FRANCISCO – November 30, 2021 – As companies face ongoing labor shortages and wrestle with the upsurge of the distributed workforce, they are turning to 15Five to help navigate the new world of work. 15Five , a holistic performance management platform, today announced significant momentum, with 90% year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth, key leadership hires to fuel ongoing momentum, the l

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Have a Handle on ACA Compliance? Let ACA Vitals Decide

ACA Times

ACA reporting is heading into its seventh year, yet, many organizations still face significant obstacles to meeting the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , employers with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees are Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) and must: Offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time employees (and their dependents) whereby such coverage meets Minimum Value (MV); and .

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The C Sheet November 12 | The Great Reshuffle, Paid Parental Leave, and Remote Relationships

Visier

1. Do the Shuffle. In case you missed it, the Great Resignation has been renamed the “Great Reshuffle.” Signifying the change in relationship between employers and employees, it marks a time of new opportunities for workforce management. 4 Ways ‘The Great Reshuffle’ Can Help Us Reimagine The Employer-Employee Dynamic (Forbes). 2. Paid Parental Leave.

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30+ Employee Mental Health Statistics Every Business Leader Should Keep in Mind in 2022

Pathways

The events over the past two years have fundamentally changed the U.S. workplace.

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Is Employee Recognition in your 2022 Budget?

Engage2Excel

In today’s workforce, employees have greater autonomy and influence over business outcomes than ever before. The reason? Technology has changed the way we work. Interconnectedness means that organizations rely less on hierarchical structures in favor of greater collaboration. As a result, the behaviors of individuals and the ability to influence them becomes central to every organization’s success, including a dedicated strategy for encouraging and reinforcing those behaviors and activates.

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Year-end Compliance Focus Areas for HR Professionals

PeopleStrategy

With the end of 2019 drawing closer, it's time to focus on critical HR compliance tasks that have to get done. . The post Year-end Compliance Focus Areas for HR Professionals appeared first on PeopleStrategy.

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People Experts LLC: Your Trusted Partner for Human Resources, People & Culture Solutions

Unlock the potential of your organization with People Experts LLC, the leaders in fostering collaborative workplaces built for People. We specialize in human resource strategic planning, fractional HR services, and employee engagement. Our expert guidance and tailored approach ensure that your workplace thrives and is positioned for sustainable growth.

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55% of Employers Don’t Offer Their Employees a Clear Track for Advancement, Fueling The Great Resignation

15Five

As More Skilled Workers Quit Their Jobs, 15Five Research Confirms Employee Retention Is Tied to Career Advancement. San Francisco – Nov. 17, 2021 – The Great Resignation continues to wreak havoc on the recovering pandemic economy, with a majority of U.S. companies finding it difficult to meet the demand for skilled workers. New research from 15Five , the transformative performance management platform, shows that a clear track for advancement and professional development resources is needed to re

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How Build Back Back Better Would Reshape U.S. Healthcare

ACA Times

With the Infrastructure Bill now officially signed into law, Congress will now shift its focus onto the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better proposal. In its current version, the plan could reshape U.S. healthcare and the ACA. To start, the plan allocates roughly $130 billion to expand Medicaid and reduce medical premiums for ACA coverage, according to CNBC.

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The C Sheet November 19: Digital Harassment, Fake Promotions, and a Healthcare Worker Crisis

Visier

1. Digital Harassment. Though many of us aren’t working together in an office, there’s been a rise in workplace harassment, especially towards members of marginalized communities. Here are some ways companies can help keep their employees safe. Why remote work hasn’t cut down on workplace harassment (Fast Company). 2. Crypto Careers. Who needs a job when you can invest in crypto?