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9 Terrific Ways To Increase Employee Engagement For Small Businesses In 2022

Vantage Circle

Over the past few decades, employee engagement has taken center stage by becoming a top priority for global organizations. But what often goes unnoticed (and unsaid) is how impactful employee engagement can be for small companies that are looking to retain their human capital, especially in this economy. But first: What Is Employee Engagement? Although the term " employee engagement " may appear ambiguous, it truly refers to doing things that make an employee feel happy, fulfilled, and s

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Employee Engagement: The Dos and Don'ts

HR Cloud

Employee engagement is a priority for most companies, but they often don’t know the dos and don’ts that can make their initiatives a success. This post will help you understand how to engage and retain your employees the right way. Did you know that 51% of US employees are disengaged from their work and 13% are actively disengaged? That’s a cause for concern for employers and the reason why so many companies are actively investing in employee engagement programs.

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5 Employee Feedback Examples and How to Use Them

HR Cloud

“Feedback” isn’t a term that many employees want to hear from their boss at work. It sparks not-so-happy memories — uncomfortable conversations, unapproachable managers, and focusing on mistakes — not to mention sweaty palms, clenched stomachs, and rapid heartbeats. Many employees fear it rather than welcome it. Sometimes, the same is true among company communication.

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Performance Management: The Better You ‘Perform,’ the Better They’ll Perform, Too

Prism HR

The landscape of work is always changing, and the COVID-19 pandemic has a lot to do with that. In the past two years, companies have normalized hybrid and remote work exponentially. Offering flexible options such as these when possible is more common than ever. While this is a great opportunity for employees as it promotes a healthier work-life balance, it can sometimes create challenges for employers in measuring performance management.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Handling Employees Who Want to Waive Coverage from Health Insurance

Patriot Software

Health insurance is a great benefit to offer employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 71% of all private industry businesses offer health benefits. But, what happens when employees want to opt out of employer health insurance? They waive coverage. When an employee wants to waive coverage, you need to know what to […] READ MORE.

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Optimism Abounds: High Hopes for 2023

Criteria Corp

How have looming threat of economic downturn, high turnover, and record inflation rates impacted the outlook of the average business? We wanted to better understand the mindset of the average hiring professional, so we collected responses from more than 500 individuals from across industries to check their level of optimism surrounding their prospects for the coming year.

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Why Training Supervisor Is a Hot Job Right Now

Linkedin Talent Blog

One of the most in-demand jobs on LinkedIn is one many wouldn’t suspect: training supervisor. Globally, there was a 4.7x increase in job posts for “training supervisor” on LinkedIn in Q2 2022 compared to Q1 2022. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , in the United States, training supervisors are projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (faster than the average for all occupations).

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Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits

ACA Times

The IRS recently issued final regulations on the use of Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), resolving the “family glitch” and extending PTC eligibility beyond individuals to family members. As a result,…. The post Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits first appeared on The ACA Times.

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40 Performance Review Questions to Ask Your Employees | Categorised

EmployeeConnect

An employee performance review is a crucial HR activity that aids employers and employees in identifying potential for growth and enhancing performance. Businesses embracing continuous performance appraisal outperformed the competition by 24% more frequently. . HR must carefully select the performance review questions to guarantee that this activity benefits both parties as much as possible.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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OKR Examples: How to Write OKRs that Drive Impact

15Five

Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) help align and motivate teams and individuals to reach personal and professional goals. But for this popular goal-setting framework to be effective, OKRs must be well crafted. . Poorly-written OKRs can do more harm than good by being too vague, not measurable, or focused on the wrong things. To move your business forward, employees need to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to do their best work with powerful, meaningful goals.

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I Cried in the Grocery Store: A Story of Soup and Loneliness

Trish McFarlane

I cried in the grocery store. No, it wasn’t over the outrageously high prices that we’re facing post-pandemic. It wasn’t because they were out of a favorite, or needed product. It wasn’t over someone saying something unkind to me. I cried because I suddenly realized how lonely I’ve been. I’ve been a single mom for […].

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I’m biased against people who went to women’s colleges

Ask a Manager

This post, I’m biased against people who went to women’s colleges , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a strong opinion about something that is making me biased as a manager. I am a woman and I dislike the idea of women’s colleges. I feel things people cannot help like age, race, disability, or sexual orientation are not the same as college choice.

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Is Key Person Insurance Tax Deductible?

Embroker

Key person insurance is a life insurance policy a business takes out on the life of a vital employee. A key person is someone who makes significant contributions to a company and whose death would have a negative impact on the business. That person could be the company’s CEO or Founder, for example, or the Chief Sales Officer who brings massive revenue to the company.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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Predictors of Job Performance: What Drives Insurance Sales Agents [Case Study]

Analytics in HR

Understanding predictors of job performance enables organizations to assess candidates for relevant characteristics and, ultimately, hire people who will help the company succeed. Drivers of performance differ per job and organization, and you need to pinpoint them correctly to create impact. Let’s have a look at how an organization assessed predictors of job performance of insurance sales agents.

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3 Reasons To Reveal Your Vulnerabilities

Trish McFarlane

As I sat onstage at UNLEASH World 2022 in Paris last week, I had an epiphany. I need to be more open again. The past few years of being locked away from the world during the pandemic forced many of us deep into our own guarded environment. We build physical and emotional walls around ourselves […]. The post 3 Reasons To Reveal Your Vulnerabilities appeared first on Trish McFarlane.

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Skillability: Will It Solve the Talent Crunch?

TalentCulture

The current talent market poses numerous challenges for leaders and employees, alike. Perhaps the most disruptive force redefining the post-pandemic business landscape is persistently high employee turnover. This “Great Reshuffle” demonstrates just how quickly teams can change—even beyond the pandemic shift to remote work. A New Business Necessity: Skillability This fluid employment environment brings good […].

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how should I handle my downtime when I’m working from home?

Ask a Manager

This post, how should I handle my downtime when I’m working from home? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: In the Before Times (when a vast majority of us went to another location for work), when you arrived was the start of your day. Now with many people being hybrid, start times seem a little more fluid and I’m wondering what the “right/ethical” way to operate is.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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What Is a Flight Risk Employee and How to Spot the Signs

Analytics in HR

Employees that are a flight risk in your organization can harm the business more now than ever before. In recent years, organizations increasingly face talent acquisition and employee turnover challenges. According to a recent Mckinsey report , 40% of people surveyed in six countries are unhappy at work and are considering quitting their job in the near future, while over 4 million people in the US quit their jobs in June 2022.

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The future of recruiting: 8 ways to win the talent war

Insperity

Many businesses, regardless of size, type or industry, have found themselves in the trenches of today’s talent war, and the future of recruiting seems complicated and murky. Today, attracting and retaining top talent is one of the most pronounced challenges that leaders face. Why is there a talent war? Employees have a wider range of career options than they ever have before.

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You Don’t Have to Be a Chef to Work in Food—Here Are 13 Jobs to Consider

The Muse

Yes, you can be a chef. But what about a food purchaser or kitchenware designer? There are plenty of food careers no matter what your skills and interests are.

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all this talk about”quiet quitting” is absurd

Ask a Manager

This post, all this talk about”quiet quitting” is absurd , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. At Slate today, I wrote about the terribly-named “quiet quitting” trend — how it mirrors a larger change in people’s relationship to work, and why a lot of workers are disgusted with the idea that they should do more than “quietly quit.”.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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3 Ways to Promote Optimism in the Workforce

Cisive

Creating a welcoming workplace culture within your organization is crucial, but what about optimism? Optimism could be the key to increasing employee engagement and unlocking a new level of productivity for your company. Research shows that optimistic employees are 103% more likely to love their job — and optimism is contagious. Here are three ways human resource departments can promote optimism within their workforce.

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Top 10 causes of stress at work (and what you can do about them)

Business Management Daily

We all have to contend with workplace stress, and according to the evidence — it’s at an all-time high right now. The proof? 83% of workers in the US now suffer from work-related stress, and businesses regularly lose up to $300 billion annually due to its negative effect on productivity. When stress levels become too high, it can impact an employee’s physical and mental health in several detrimental ways.

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Smart Strategy Activation in Spite of Uncertainty

Root

The last three years have felt like a decade of their own. With a global pandemic, political polarization, economic pressure, and increased government regulation, one can never be certain what the next day holds. Add a dash of evolving customer demands, increased competition, and technology evolving at an increasingly rapid pace, and you wonder how we all manage to keep up.

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my boss has terrible ideas about social media, video games on your resume, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, my boss has terrible ideas about social media, video games on your resume, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss has terrible ideas about social media. I’m part of an academic research lab, and our PI desperately wants us (postdocs and Ph.D. students) to do an amazing job with our lab’s social media, but whenever it comes to concrete suggestions on how this would happen, he shoots

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Addressing the Employee Financial Literacy Gap

Best Money Moves

Addressing the employee financial literacy gap. Here’s how a lack of financial literacy can affect your employees and what you can do to help solve the problem. Only one-third of Americans have a solid understanding of interest rates, mortgage rates, and financial risk, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. This measure of financial literacy has fallen 19 percent over the past decade and is estimated to have cost Americans more than $415 billion in 2020 alone. .

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Managers need to step up to prevent a 'quiet firing' culture

HR Zone

Culture How to prevent a culture of 'quiet firing'

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I’m Blind, But I Didn’t Tell My Future Boss When I Interviewed for My Job

The Muse

I was so nervous, and so focused on landing the job, I didn’t realize it hadn’t come up until my wife asked me about it afterward.

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