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Creating A Long-Term Plan For Your Small Business

New to HR

Did you know that small businesses tend to have extremely high failure rates? This can be attributed to many different things. For example, some companies. The post Creating A Long-Term Plan For Your Small Business appeared first on New To HR.

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What's New In Smart Work?

Vantage Circle

1+1+1+1+1= 5 is Hard work. 1x5=5 is Smart Work. We've always said that 'Work smart and not hard,' but what a smart work really is? Can smart work bring you success, and if so, why are so many of us still busy working hard to achieve our goals by putting our blood and sweat into action? Image credit: Unsplash. It's pretty easy to understand what working hard entails when discussing the distinction between smart and hard work.

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“Flexibility in Schedule” With Wendy Yates and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

Flexibility in Schedule: Our team works from a results driven approach. Meaning, while there are meetings and obligations that we all attend, employees mostly set their own schedules so that they can be productive during the times of day that work best for them. This encourages trust, performance and a freer flow of productivity. As a part of my series about the “How Business Leaders Are Helping To Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy Yates.

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5 Ways Your Business Can Benefit from Cryptocurrencies

Take It Personel-ly

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin SV are a good choice for small- to medium-sized enterprises looking to maximize their potential. But what exactly are cryptocurrencies, and how will this technology help drive your business forward? Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that work with encryption technology to secure transfers through the internet. The whole digital currency network operates separately from banking […].

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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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“Understand the “why” behind your habits.” Alejandra Matos and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

Normalize conversations around mental health, whether it is with peers, workshops, mentorship, etc. It is essential to have a mental health department or program in a business. However, if it’s seen as something separate from the work culture, employees might not feel comfortable engaging with it. Suppose mental health is made a part of the work culture.

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Could Meditation And Yoga Replace Addictive 1990s Drugs?

Thrive Global

Chronic pain is a common and serious medical condition affecting an estimated 100 million people in the United States, which correlates with annual costs of approximately $635 billion. In the 1990s, opiods were increasingly prescribed to manage chronic pain, and this practice contributed to the opioid epidemic of the 21st century. To combat this epidemic, multidisciplinary approaches to chronic pain management are being researched and implemented.

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How to Resend a Survey Link

Workify

The post How to Resend a Survey Link appeared first on Workify.

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The One Key Every New Coach or Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Thrive Global

It’s not fancy graphics, staged photos, 1,439 certifications, or 19 years in your line of work. Those things can help, but they’re not the key. The key to a successful business is to focus on your ideal client. You need to know all about your ideal client. What she likes, what she dislikes, what content she consumes, what her big goals are, what her problems are, where she shops.

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Adding Participants to Live Survey

Workify

The post Adding Participants to Live Survey appeared first on Workify.

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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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From “Crazy Busy” to “Crazy Happy” – Big Transformation Starts with Small Steps

Thrive Global

I laid in bed wide awake night after night, feeling anxious and overwhelmed. “Is there all there is to life?” I thought. “With all the success, why do I feel stuck? Can I continue to go through my days “crazy busy” for much longer? I felt stuck in the grind. The American Dream is not broken. But we are. On the outside, it looked like I was living the American dream.

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Ukraine And Russia: War, And Now A New Battle—Over Borshch

Forbes Leadership Strategy

The two neighbours have a long shared history, but in recent years their relationship has been scarred by armed conflict, and annexation of territory. Now there's another looming confrontation over cultural heritage—and national cuisine.

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Finding Our Why

Thrive Global

I talked with my granddaughters today. Every opportunity I get to talk with them their wisdom about the world around us changes me profoundly. At twelve and nine they never cease to amaze me on how they see the world. Today we talked about my upcoming visit to see them, and the COVID precautions we would need to have in place. And the fact that I would not be able to hug them.

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Solving Higher Education’s Identity Crisis

Forbes Leadership Strategy

I’ve studied the tensions as we move from an age of standardization (where we’re told what to do and how to do it) to an age of personalization (where we can influence the success of our organizations in our own ways). How does Higher Education stay true to their past yet evolve to meet the future?

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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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Christina Kumar: 5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos

Thrive Global

Get comfortable with your poses. When you feel comfortable with your pose, it will show on the camera. Lighting should be used to your advantage. The time of day as well as the type of lighting equipment used in a photoshoot can really give photos a greater edge. Get a good location. The location matters in taking a good photo. It can add a twist that can take it to the next level.

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Where Did All These SPACs Come From And Could They Inflate A New Bubble?

Forbes Leadership Strategy

SPACs are flourishing in 2020 like never before: by the middle of this month, some 141 SPACs had been carried out the course of the year, compared to 58 in 2019, 41 in 2018 or 33 in 2017, with figures such as Chamath Palihapitiya or Reid Hoffman involved in these kinds of deals.

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“Focus on your own self-care” with Amy O’Neill and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

Remove cost barriers to access mental health services– we expanded our Employee Assistance Program free counseling sessions from 6 to 10 days per year, per issue. This is a really great program that provides access to certified mental health professionals for any life challenge employees may face in their lives. As a part of my series about the “How Business Leaders Are Helping To Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy O’Neill.

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“Why sleep is important” Elliott Phear and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

Flexible hours: Long before we all had to work from home, we encouraged our people to find a schedule that worked for them, spending some time at home and some time in the office each week. This policy freed people up to do things like take spin classes at lunch, avoid commutes, work late when they wanted to, etc. It significantly improved peoples’ quality of life, and in one stroke, it boosted morale and productivity at the same time.

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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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“Take care of yourself during this time.” Suzanne Sibilla and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

Take care of yourself during this time. It can be challenging to support a friend who is depressed, anxious, or has mental issues; you need to make sure that you’re taken care of before you can assist another person. Get the proper rest, eat healthy, and stay physically active to stay healthy and well during this time. As a part of my series about the “5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Suzanne Sibilla.

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“Be confident in your idea” With Tammy Huynh

Thrive Global

Be confident in your idea, yourself, and your team. Be unafraid to be proud of your vision. You’re in control. Speak with passion, and people will care. Take the time to craft a great sales pitch that illustrates your confidence and motivates customers to buy. As a part of our series called “5 Things You Need To Create a Successful Food Line or Specialty Food”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tammy Huynh, Founder and CEO of Omni Bev.

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“Surround yourself with good people” With David Horesh and Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated

Thrive Global

The first thing I do when facing a pressured situation is imagining the worst possible outcome — a complete failure, a disaster. Depends what the situation is, but that can mean someone losing their job, losing a deal, or maybe just upsetting a client or boss. Whatever it is I make it vivid, but then — I also come to terms with it, to a point where I start planning what will I do after it happens.

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I Packed Up My Kids And Moved To The Country. No, REALLY!

Thrive Global

I had never done anything remotely this dramatic before. The circumstances that I had been living under for much too long marked my actions as “appropriate” though. Eighteen years earlier, I was widowed. What was left on my plate was enormous. Still a kid myself, I needed to raise four more now, on my own while, making a living and juggling everything else that came with these unforeseen circumstances.

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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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“Education.” With Sameer Malhotra

Thrive Global

Education — As an ethnic brand, we focus a lot on educating the customer about our products, flavors and where the cuisine comes from. We spent our promotional dollars on demos and building stories around the origins of our dishes to get folks to try the products because if they don’t know what Chicken Tikka Masala is, they won’t buy it if it’s $7.99 or if it’s on promo for $4.99.

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Enriching Your “Inner Wealth Portfolio:” It’s Time to Get Away

Thrive Global

Soul-expanding travel — yes, even during this challenging moment — can do wonders to expand what I call your “inner wealth portfolio.”. While a traditional wealth portfolio breaks down into stocks, equities, bonds, exchange-traded funds, real estate, and all other segments of investing, an inner wealth portfolio breaks down as follows: Body, Heart, Mind, Spirit, and Genius.

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“The customer is the star of the show.” with Rosaria Giorgi

Thrive Global

The customer is the star of the show, not you or your product! Once the product is made, it may be tempting to want to tell the whole world how great you and your product are. However, by putting customers center stage, you create an emotional impact that turns them into genuine brand advocates. XAUXA “Chocolate That Loves You Back” tagline is a direct result of this strategy.