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There’s a disconnect between what employers and workers think about their benefits communications and packages

HR Brew

For example, she said that many have the ability to send emails to employees who haven’t selected a plan with alerts about the enrollment period and send links to relevant benefits information. For example, she said employers should look at what services employees are using now in comparison to previous years.

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Small businesses struggle to hire and retain workers. These tactics can help.

HR Brew

Economic conditions aside, smaller organizations are, in some ways, inherently disadvantaged, especially in comparison to large competitors. For example, employees who are offered retirement benefits are 40% less likely to quit within their first year, Nich Tremper, Gustos senior economist, said at a recent HR Brew event.

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HR leaders think soft skills are more important than ever—just don’t call them ‘soft’

HR Brew

Just consider soft market, softening demand, or soft management, as a few examples. It mistakenly gives the appearance of diminished value in comparison to hard skills, those skills commonly viewed as more technical and quantifiable, Patricia Bravo, a leadership development consultant and former HR manager, said.

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HR pros reflect on SHRM distancing itself from ‘equity’ one year later

HR Brew

By comparison, in December 2023, SHRM reported 135,000 total certified. Some HR pros said that SHRM continues to represent old ways of thinking with HR, which they believe has evolved to be more worker-focused, and that this move was an example of the organization being behind the times.

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Mid-Year Review Examples (and Free Download)

WorkDove

Any organization deciding whether or not the mid-year performance review will fit into the company culture may wonder about the major differences it offers in comparison to the annual review. Keep being an example to your team members. Thank you for being a shining example of what every ABC Corporation team member should strive to be!

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10 Best Employee Pulse Survey Templates and Examples

Contact Monkey - HR

Read on as we explore the best employee pulse survey templates, pulse survey examples, and actionable ways to gather workplace feedback. Consistency : Ensures a standardized approach for longitudinal comparisons. And, if you want to see visual examples of what our tool can offer, book a demo !

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Dispatches from SHRM25: Attendees share their thoughts about the HR org’s annual conference

HR Brew

For example, Ellie Ledesma, senior manager of people at insurance comparison firm The Zebra, who attended with other members of her company’s HR team, said she wanted to stay up to date with AI. “I HR pros cited interest in getting insights to stay on the pulse of major shifts for the HR world.