Sat.Oct 01, 2022

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Could The Metaverse Change The Way We Work? 

Hppy

In October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced that his social networking platform, formerly known as Facebook, would be rebranding its name to Meta. According to Zuckerberg, the company will pivot to be metaverse first and will spend tens of billions of dollars on this next chapter in social connection. But what exactly is the metaverse? . What is the metaverse?

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DecisionWise Digest September 30, 2022

DecisionWise

Tidbits. Brilliant in the Basics. We do extensive work with surveys here at DecisionWise. A survey is an excellent tool for assisting leaders in gathering and utilizing employee feedback of all types. However, surveys have some limitations. They do not capture everything that surrounds communication, such as nonverbal cues. How do we account for the fact that nonverbal communication accounts for the majority of a person’s communication (i.e., gestures, facial expressions, vocal tonality an

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How the work environment you create impacts productivity

Hppy

Managing a workforce requires an understanding of many different factors. You need to understand what motivates and demotivates, how to get the most out of each employee and who has the potential to take on more responsibility, as well as many other elements. The workforce is like a living organism – it needs care and attention and sometimes intervention to repair or amend anything that isn’t working as it should.

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How To Figure Out What An Employer Wants Through A Job Posting

New to HR

Were you aware that 1.1 million Americans have no work? If you’re looking for employment in the current market, you know that every opportunity counts. Job searching hasn’t. The post How To Figure Out What An Employer Wants Through A Job Posting appeared first on New To HR.

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Investing in HR Software: How to Get Internal Buy-in

Buying HR software is a major decision. That’s why finding the right provider based on your needs and ensuring key decision makers are on board is vital. Download Paycor’s guide for tips to address common concerns across your buying committee.

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Gift Ideas For Your Top Performers

Take It Personel-ly

It’s that time of year again when holiday planning in the workplace begins. From deciding on where to hold the annual holiday party, to what the general theme of gift giving will be and how much will be spent. The most valuable members of your team deserve something more personal in addition to their annual […]. The post Gift Ideas For Your Top Performers appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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What Employers Need to Know About Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program

Turning the Corner

By Stephanie Eddy. If you’re a business owner in Colorado and just learning about FAMLI , you’re bound to have questions. Or, you might have your head in the sand in hopes that ignoring this new paid leave program might make it go away. Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s time to prepare yourself because FAMLI is here to stay! The good news is that through this program, employees have access to paid leave benefits through the state.

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6 Common Costly Mistakes that Derail Organizations In Times of Change

Civility Partners

From our episode, “ 6 Common Costly Mistakes that Derail Organizations In Times of Change ” with Esther Weinberg. At some point, leaders today probably feel the sense of being ready to powerfully take on all the opportunities and challenges at their feet. But the question really is how? The answer is by creating workplace cultures where trust, respect and psychological safety are valued which probably no one would argue with.

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When to Pay Employees for FLSA Hours Worked

Patriot Software

When nonexempt employees are doing their primary job duties, it’s easy to tell that they are working. Their working time should be compensated. But, when nonexempt employees are not doing their main job duties, it can be more difficult to tell if they are working and if they should be compensated. The Fair Labor Standards […] READ MORE.

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COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) Extended Through End of the Year

HRWatchdog

On September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 152 into law. AB 152 is a budget trailer bill extending an employee’s eligibility to use 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through December 31, 2022. As previously reported , when California initially enacted the 2022 COVID-19 SPSL program, employees were provided up to 40 hours of paid sick leave for the following seven qualifying reasons: The employee is subject to a quarantine or isolation period related to COVID-19 as de

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2023 HR Technology Trends: What's New and What's Next

Speaker: Ben Eubanks - Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory

The world of HR has changed so much in recent years, and so have the technologies and tools that support HR and talent leaders. But frankly, keeping up with the ever-changing HR tech landscape can feel like another full-time job. That's why we're sharing with you this webinar session with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory.

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What You Need to Know About Mandatory Employer Registration

Patriot Software

Bringing on employees doesn’t make you an official employer. You must sign up for accounts with the IRS and your state to legally become an employer. Otherwise, you will violate employment laws, leading to hefty penalties. Make sure you know your employer registration requirements before hiring employees. Employer registration You must register as an employer […] READ MORE.

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We’re back! Today, at Noon ET, it’s The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour: “Offboarding the C-Suite.”

The Employer Handbook

Remember when we used to hang out on Friday afternoons on Zoom and talk about employment law? It wasn’t as dorky as it sounds. We called it The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour. I usually had a few guests presenting with me. But there were no PowerPoints. Actually, it was rather informal — just an unscripted conversation about topics that we thought would interest you.

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How to Create a Successful Employee Referral Program

Patriot Software

It can be challenging to locate quality candidates. There are fewer employees to fill jobs, especially in specialized positions. You might find the candidates you’re looking for by tapping into your current employees’ networks. Your employees likely know someone who is searching for a job or has the skills you are looking for. If you […] READ MORE.

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Gallagher’s 2022 Trends Report Emphasizes the Importance of Well-Being in the Workplace

Extensis

Quick Look: Employees are struggling as they try to balance increased wellness needs with affordability, which means employers are searching for answers on how to make healthcare accessible to retain and recruit top-notch talent. One promising area brokers are shedding light on during open enrollment is voluntary benefit solutions. These offer SMBs a way to maintain wellness in the workplace as they manage expectations regarding healthcare benefits.

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How Great Organizations Empower Customer Experience Teams

Speaker: Conference Speakers

Join us to learn from the leaders at DX Summit ‘22, August 17-18. Today’s teams need to operate cohesively like never before, managing the pace of both technological change and customer needs and demands. See inside the operations of top performing customer experience teams, and improve your organization’s CX outcomes. Topics will include: Cultivating Operational Agility: Leadership, Culture, and How New Tech Like Headless, Composable/MACH and Low Code Change the Game.

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Time Theft: What it Is and How to Stop It

Patriot Software

Do you think an employee is stealing time from your company? There are many types of employee time theft. And, worker time fraud can be expensive for your business. Let’s say you have an employee who steals 15 minutes of time per shift, and they work five times per week. The employee earns $10 per […] READ MORE.

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Most Important Developments for 9/30

GetFive

The M.I.D. , as we call it, is curated by our editorial team from more than 50 news sources. Like a lot of good ideas, this started as something I wanted for myself. If I can’t read everything, I at least want to stay abreast of the most important developments. This week in HR, Hurricane Ian reminded employers to get on their emergency response plans, Virgin Atlantic unveiled gender neutral uniforms, HR was urged to hire boomerang employees, Meta grappled with hybrid work (like the rest of us),

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How to Convert a Worker from Contractor to Employee

Patriot Software

At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee. You might have worked with a contractor several times, but now you want to hire them as an employee. For example, you might have used an independent contractor to periodically assist with your business’s marketing, but now you want to hire […] READ MORE.

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Dr. Sarah Matyko Joins Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom

Dr. Sarah Matyko Joins Sonic Boom. Customer success is the top priority for us here at Sonic Boom. If we can’t support our clients in improving the health and wellbeing of their members, we can’t to deliver on our mission. We hope that every client has experienced the passion that our Client Success Team has in building strategic and thoughtful wellness programs tailored to each organization.

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The HR Leader’s Guide to Recruiting & Hiring

62% of Paycor survey respondents say we’re in a permanent talent shortage. By 2030, we’ll see more jobs than workers (BCG).

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Employee Termination Procedures Your Business Must Do

Patriot Software

When an employee leaves your business, there are certain payroll and HR tasks you must do. It doesn’t matter if the employee is voluntarily or forcibly terminated. Employee termination procedures guarantee that your business remains in compliance with federal and state laws. Employee termination procedure Whether the employee quits, was fired, or laid off, use […] READ MORE.

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HRWS (Chart): Tracking Unemployment Rate Changes from July to August 2022

HR Workplace Services

Click the link below to view the HR Workplace Services (HRWS) Chart, tracking Unemployment Rate Changes from July to August 2022 (statistically significant states): HRWS Unemployment Chart July-August 2022. About HRWS. HR Workplace Services, Inc. (HRWS) partners with the nation’s top insurance brokers and agencies providing their clients with best-in-class services for support and HR concerns, compliance and technology.

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What Is Form SS-4?

Patriot Software

Some businesses are required to have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). FEINs, or EINs, are used by employers and other businesses for tax filing and reporting purposes. FEINs work similarly to Social Security numbers. When you include your business’s unique nine-digit number on documents, the IRS can easily identify your company. One way to […] READ MORE.

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SMS Surveys: The Ultimate Guide

SurveySparrow

In this day and age, it’s all about the mobile user experience. People are constantly on their phones, and businesses need to find new ways to connect with them. One great way to do that is through SMS surveys. In this guide, we will explain: What SMS-based surveys are. How to create an SMS survey using an SMS survey tool. The benefits of using SMS-based surveys.

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Upskilling HR: Future-Proof Your HR Career

Speaker: Jeanne Achille - CEO, The Devon Group

Is your HR department running around barefoot like the shoemaker's children? If so, you're on a collision course with the ever-changing realities of the workplace, which necessitate strong HR tech skills. In this webinar, we'll look at why HR should invest in learning to ensure organizational resiliency and employee retention. Consider it self-care as we discuss how to future-proof your own career through the opportunities provided by upskilling.

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How Does a Wage Garnishment Work?

Patriot Software

You open the mail and see an order telling you to garnish an employee’s wages for an overdue debt. So, what does it mean to garnish an employee’s wages? And, what do you need to do? What is garnishment? Garnishment is a method of collecting money from a person with overdue debts. When an employee […] READ MORE.

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10 Employee Engagement Ideas To Reduce Stress Among Your Staff

HR Cloud

In today's fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to keep up with the latest technology. With the help of software, managing any company has never been easier. However, It's known that engaged and happy employees are more on board and productive. Engaged employees will stay with the organization for a more extended time, put in higher levels of effort, produce better results and promote goodwill.

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How to Handle Outstanding Paychecks

Patriot Software

Writing employees checks is one way you can pay them their wages. But if an employee takes too long to deposit their paycheck, you have to deal with the consequences. There are a few things you might have to do when paychecks are outstanding checks. What are outstanding checks? Outstanding checks are checks that have […] READ MORE.

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Performance Reviews & Feedback Best Practices | Namely & Culture Amp

Namely

Whether you conduct reviews quarterly or annually, evaluating your employees’ performance and giving them feedback is critical to their success at your company.

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Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template

When it comes to benefits, communication is critical. To help you easily explain your offerings at open enrollment, Paycor created an open enrollment sample letter (and a few tips). Download this free Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template today.