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End of The Year HR Tips and Preparations for 2022

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Devoting time to early preparation can help set your business up for immediate success in the new year. The end of the year is approaching quickly, and with that comes the need for preparation. Read on to discover several ways in which you can set yourself up for end-of-the-year success.

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Qualifying Events Communication: How Do Employees Change their Benefits? | BerniePortal

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When an employee experiences a life event such as the birth or adoption of a baby or a marriage, chances are they’re not immediately thinking about how it impacts their insurance. However, many qualifying life events warrant different insurance choices and shouldn’t be forgotten.

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HR Tips on Mandatory Mask Policies During COVID-19 | BerniePortal

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Layoffs, remote work, employee travel, and more all became immediate issues, almost overnight. Employers have faced countless legal questions since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. As workplaces continue to reopen, another concern remains: implementing facemask policies.

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Why Is Onboarding Important?

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The new employee is immediately directed to a training room to begin the onboarding process. They feel optimistic about the company and about the role and are anxious to land the job and get started. But—when they show up for their first day on the job, it’s a first date gone wrong scenario.

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The difference between reward and recognition

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To get the most out of your efforts, act immediately. Map out the behaviors and actions you’re looking for from employees, but make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to be recognized. Act timely. Give recognition right when the behavior is noticed. Do it often. People crave recognition. Be genuine.

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Types of Employee Leave

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To care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition. What is a covered employer under FMLA : A private employer with 50 or more employees or any public agency, regardless of the number of employees. Reasons for granting FMLA : The birth of a newborn child of an employee.

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Improve Your Onboarding Process

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Don’t immediately throw your new hires in the deep end with assignments or work they’re not ready for. If not, start standardizing the process immediately. Examples of bad onboarding. Generally speaking, you want to avoid ‘new hire anxiety.’ The W-4 also needs to be completed on the employee’s first day. Technology.