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7 Tips for Communication Problems in the Workplace

Zenefits

Communication problems in the workplace are common, but they can be avoided. In fact, breaking down communication barriers is one of the most important things you can do for productivity and employee engagement. Research indicates that businesses lose as much as $37 billion annually from poor communication, and 86% of executives blame workplace failures on a lack of effective collaboration and communication.

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7 great tips for making employees happy

Achievers

When you think of your company, the first things that come to mind might be your customers, your products, and, of course, your team. There are many ways to describe the ideal team, like productive, loyal, and collaborative. These are all great terms, but from their own perspective, most employees — and people — simply want to be happy. You know what it feels like to be happy, but what does it look like across an entire workforce?

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OKRs vs KPIs: How They Differ and When to Use Each

15Five

What’s more exciting — the Emerald City, or the Yellow Brick Road? Well, it depends on who you ask. Some days, you might need that glittering green city in the distance to stay motivated. But on others, it might be best to focus on the basics — putting one foot in front of the other! That’s why when people ask “OKRs vs KPIs: which is better?” We say: companies should use both OKRs (objectives and key results) and KPIs (key performance indicators) to track their performance.

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What Can a Career Coach Help You With?

Intoo USA

Maybe you’ve thought about using a career coach for yourself or wondered if your employees might benefit from coaching services. You might be focused on a single topic, such as goal-setting, how to approach a lateral career move, or developing employees for leadership roles. But there are many ways career coaches can help during every phase of an individual’s career.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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5 Steps to Build Social Connections in the Workplace

Blend Me Inc

5 Steps to Build Social Connections in the Workplace. Jennifer Cameron. Fri, 10/14/2022 - 00:00. Employee connection is about more than an event photo on a company’s LinkedIn page. Sure, the smiling faces may convey that a good time was had by all, but true workplace connection is more than a single experience. Dr. Emma Seppala, Ph.D., of Stanford Medicine writes that “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Employers, Take Note: ACA No Longer Being Repealed

ACA Times

Republicans in Congress are abandoning their efforts to repeal the 12-year-old Affordable Care Act. With this in mind, organizations should revisit their ACA Employer Mandate responsibilities. Plus, the recently passed…. The post Employers, Take Note: ACA No Longer Being Repealed first appeared on The ACA Times.

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is being offered a job too quickly a red flag?

Ask a Manager

This post, is being offered a job too quickly a red flag? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in an technical aspect of healthcare. In my city I have heard there is a shortage of people in my field. A lot of people left during Covid and my small city has experienced rapid growth. I have recently decided to look for a new job.

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DecisionWise Digest October 14, 2022

DecisionWise

Tidbits. Today, we want to explore the intersectionality of humility and leadership. At DecisionWise, we know that learning, personal growth, and humble leadership all start with self-awareness. What can the following nuggets teach us? Brilliant in the Basics. What does it mean to lead authentically, and how important is it? Of course, authenticity is crucial.

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Onboarding with Impact

Engage2Excel

The onboarding and preboarding experiences have become essential in hiring and retaining employees. Due to the influx of open jobs, candidates have more options than they can dream of. And a poor onboarding experience can leave a new employee questioning their choice and quickly looking for employment elsewhere.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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This RPO Firm Hires Thousands of People a Year-Here’s How Hiring is Changing

UpstartHR

“What I’ve seen over the last six to 12 months is that companies are literally craving this information to understand: are they still competitive? Because they’ve made so many moves, whether it was with pay or benefits, they want to understand where they stack as it relates to their competition.” . Terry Terhark, Founder and CEO, NXT Thing RPO.

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How TikTok Is Helping Black Professionals Navigate Corporate America

The Muse

“I don’t think there are many spaces, particularly tied to work, where Black people can feel comfortable being themselves,” one creator says. TikTok offers one, plus advice.

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employee came to work with a hair salon cape and dye cap on, recruiter wants me to pay if they find me a job, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, employee came to work with a hair salon cape and dye cap on, recruiter wants me to pay if they find me a job, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My employee came back to work with a hair salon cape and dye cap on. I work for a small organization. Most of our work takes place virtually, and the majority of the staff chooses to do hybrid work.

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How To Be Positive When You Don’t Feel It Inside

6Q

Everyone has days when it feels difficult to be positive. Sometimes, we don’t feel right and can’t figure out how to change it. Being upbeat about circumstances, interactions, and oneself is a sign of having a good attitude. Positive attitudes enable people to find the bright side of even the worst events. On the other hand, people with negative attitudes may be less pleasant and more gloomy, and they frequently predict the worst in challenging circumstances.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Forget Return to the Office. Focus on Employee Connections. (i4cp login required)

i4cp

The debate continues about returning workers to the office, even if i4cp research makes clear that mandating face time isn't a great idea. There's even a strong case that CEOs are the people least qualified to make return-to-office decisions , given that they tend to operate and experience work differently than just about anyone else in their organizations.

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How a Big Why Creates a Bigger We

Culture University

With a broader sense of We, we create a more constructive culture in which we can all contribute more, make a greater impact — and maybe even make the world a better place.

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update: I don’t want to change my hair routine for a coworker

Ask a Manager

This post, update: I don’t want to change my hair routine for a coworker , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer last week who didn’t want to change her hair routine for a coworker who seemed bothered by the smell of her shampoo ? Here’s the update. I asked Jane to give me a call when she had a spare moment but of course she showed up in my office instead.

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10 Inexpensive Ways to Help Neurodivergent Employees Succeed

Evil HR Lady

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), companies with 15 or more employees must make reasonable accommodations to ensure any employee with a disability can succeed. Companies are sometimes concerned about hiring people with disabilities because they fear the cost required for these accommodations. And in fact, shortly after the ADA became law in 1990 , companies employed fewer disabled people than before the law.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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15 Steps Aspiring Leaders Can Take To Start Building A Personal Brand Online

Forbes Coaches Council

Leaders who invest in their personal brands are better able to create a narrative around themselves and their careers, shaping how they’re perceived online and off in relation to their business and field.

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What Is the ABC Test, and How Can Small Business Owners Comply?

Patriot Software

The laws surrounding worker status have long been ambiguous. Deciding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor has been largely left up to the employer’s discretion. Not anymore. Thanks to California’s 2018 court ruling, workers are now presumed to be employees. If you think that employers in California are the only ones affected […] READ MORE.

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Employee Arrested While Off Duty? Proceed Cautiously; Gather Facts

HRWatchdog

One of our employees did not show up for work yesterday and failed to call or otherwise notify us of his absence. We have a no-call/no-show/no-job policy. Another employee told us that the missing employee was arrested over the weekend and is in jail. Can we fire him? Employers need to proceed carefully before taking any adverse action against employees who have been arrested while off duty for crimes that are unrelated to their jobs.

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Leveraging Passion And Purpose For Quality Employee Retention

Forbes Coaches Council

Those that are most successful are the organizations that effectively leverage the passion and purpose of their people.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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How Much Does Vaping Cost Individuals and Employers?

EX Program

The staggering costs of smoking to individuals, employers, and society have been well documented for decades. Now, new research published in the journal Tobacco Control provides some of the first evidence of the costs of e-cigarette use. Using national data on nearly 110,000 U.S. insured adults, researchers found that e-cigarette users were more likely to [.].

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Seven Marketing Trends Small Business Owners Need For 2023

Forbes Coaches Council

As you plan your budget and allocate resources, consider adding these seven marketing trends to get ahead of your competition in 2023.

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A Breakdown of the Colorado Occupational Privilege Taxes

Patriot Software

A handful of cities in Colorado have a local tax called an occupational privilege tax. Both employees and employers owe it. If you’re an employer in Colorado, it’s important to know if you owe the occupational privilege tax and what your city requirements are. What is occupational privilege tax? Occupational privilege taxes (OPT) in Colorado […] READ MORE.

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Budworm: Espionage Group Returns to Targeting U.S. Organizations

Symantec

Recent attacks by group have spanned continents and include first confirmed attacks seen against the U.S. in a number of years.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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The Lowdown on New York’s ECEP Tax

Patriot Software

If you’re an employer in the state of New York, you may have heard of the Employer Compensation Expense Tax (ECET) that started in 2019. But, did you know that the ECET, established by the Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP), is optional? Although you aren’t required to pay the ECET, you may choose to do […] READ MORE.

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Stay Interview: Retain Top Talent by Asking Great Questions

Primalogik

Asking for feedback is a huge part of people management. But too few organizations do that effectively—or at all. A stay interview can provide crucial feedback about the employee experience. In many organizations, that input is in short supply. Consider that more than 15 million U.S. employees who quit during the Great Resignation regret their choice.

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A Look at Deferred Compensation Plans

Patriot Software

For many employees, generous benefits are more important than pay raises. There are many benefits options you can offer to attract and retain employees, including deferred compensation plans. Learn what a deferred comp plan is, which types you might offer, how they benefit both employees and you, how deferred compensation tax works, and how to […] READ MORE.