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12+ Creative Staff Bonus Ideas That Go Beyond Cash Rewards

Empuls

Bonuses have long been a favorite tool for employers to boost employee motivation and engagement. However, a 2021 study found that nearly 78% of employees feel more motivated when they receive a mix of both financial and non-monetary rewards. While salary increases play a role, bonuses—especially those tailored to individual preferences—can have an even bigger impact on morale and performance.

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What HR leaders can do to help autistic employees succeed

HRExecutive

Every October, we observe  National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” HR leaders can use this occasion to make workplaces more hospitable and accepting of autistic people. - Advertisement - Too often, these employees are  discriminated  against and even  fired for autism-related problems , meaning organizations often miss out on autistic employees’ unique skills and valuable contributions.

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How HR can conduct compassionate layoffs, according to leaders at Starbucks, Eli Lilly, and Strava

HR Brew

There’s arguably no workplace drama as memorable—or rage inducing—as a horribly executed layoff. ( Better.com, anyone? ) Modern-day layoffs aren’t necessarily known for being thoughtful and compassionate. Practices like announcing mass layoff over email and locking employees out of their work computers ( or buildings ) have become commonplace —much to the ire of workers, who have gone as far as to record and post their layoff experiences to social media.

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4 Innovative Performance Management Approaches To Implement

AIHR

Remarkably, while organizations that prioritize their employees’ performance are 4.2 times more likely to outperform their peers, only 2% of CHROs consider their performance management system effective. Over 80% of HR professionals are working to change the performance management approach at their organization, yet stories of success remain few and far between.

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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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7 Best Employee Experience Platforms of 2024

Achievers

Your organization’s ability to ensure a great employee experience impacts turnover, retention, and performance. But building an experience that all team members want to be a part of can feel like aiming at a moving target, as each employee has distinct expectations and concerns when it comes to their experience in the workforce. Enter employee experience platforms, which eliminate much of the guesswork and empower organizations to better connect with, listen to, recognize, and reward team member

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Top Tips for Safe Commuting: How to Protect Employees on the Road

Hppy

According to federal and state laws, commuting is not officially part of time worked. Understandably, many employees believe that a commute is part of the time taken from their day to perform employee-related tasks. Regardless of how employers feel about this, they should be concerned about employee safety and happiness regarding their commute. There are several ways that employers can manage employee safety and satisfaction when it comes to travel time to and from the job site.

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Second Salary Threshold Increase Coming in January 2025

HR Counselor's Corner

By Christina Santillo, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Resources Consultant On April 26, 2024, we posted a blog letting all our readers know that the Department of Labor (DOL) had issued a final rule increasing the minimum salary threshold for certain exempt employees ( More Workers Will Soon Qualify for Overtime Pay ). The increase applies to certain “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative and professional or “EAPs”).

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The Benefits of All-in-One HR Software for Efficient Onboarding and Payroll

Hppy

As the world progresses rapidly, traditional human resources tasks, such as onboarding, payroll, and engagement, are becoming more challenging. Research demonstrates that companies could be losing up to 20% of performance because of gaps in coherent processes. Defective internal processes, human mistakes, and slow onboarding cause costly disruptions, affecting performance.

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The Bigger Picture: TA’s Role in Strategic Workforce Planning

Avature

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is Strategic Workforce Planning? 3. The Role of Talent Acquisition in Strategic Workforce Planning a. Technology and the Future of Strategic Workforce Planning 4. How TA Can Build Agility for Rapidly Changing Organizations 5. Final Thoughts: A Call to Action for Talent Leaders Introduction Imagine your organization as a grandmaster in a high-stakes chess game.

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The Truth About Group Medicare: Better Benefits, Lower Cost

Speaker: Lauran Star, PhD

We’re not sugarcoating it: retirement benefits in America are broken. As our workforce ages, too many employers cling to outdated benefit structures that drain budgets while leaving retirees confused, underserved, and anxious about healthcare costs. In this high-impact webinar, we will challenge everything you think you know about benefits for your aging and retired employees, especially the hidden potential of Group Medicare as a strategic advantage—not just a compliance checkbox.

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Human resource planning: Your guide to workforce management

Business Management Daily

Operating a business requires excellent planning and strategizing across all departments. While your finance team is creating budget plans and revenue forecasts, the HR department also has its planning to do so. Human resource planning can help you understand your current employees’ skills and abilities while guiding your performance management and recruiting focuses.

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Embracing diversity and inclusion – 6 core behaviors

Talogy

Back to Blogs Embracing diversity and inclusion – 6 core behaviors October 31, 2024 Written by Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D The topic of diversity and inclusion is one that has reverberated around workplaces over the last few years. While the conversation is typically very positive it can also lead to some misconceptions and in some cases, frustrations regarding its purpose.

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‘Companies are missing out’: Making the case for a CHRO and CIO collaboration

HRExecutive

The traditionally loose partnership between technology and HR leaders has evolved, with their collaboration becoming a critical leadership dynamic, says Saket Srivastava, chief information officer at Asana, a work management platform. This shift is particularly important now, as employee burnout rises and AI transformation accelerates. - Advertisement - Srivastava emphasizes the CHRO and CIO collaboration is “one of the most fundamental partnerships” organizations need.

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Promote Retention and Productivity by Putting Relationships First

TalentCulture

In the wake of Quiet Quitting movements and bare-minimum Mondays, companies of every size and in every industry are beginning to recognize the importance of building a safe and supportive workplace culture. It makes sense: a growing body of research has shown that a toxic culture can lead to decreased morale and lowered productivity, which […] The post Promote Retention and Productivity by Putting Relationships First appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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10 Creative Employee of the Week Ideas That Make a Real Impact

Empuls

Did you know that companies with regular employee recognition programs have a 31% lower turnover rate ? Recognition isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a crucial part of keeping your team engaged and motivated. An Employee of the Week program takes this a step further by celebrating individual contributions regularly, giving team members something to look forward to.

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Better Feedback, Better Workplace: Try Kiosk Surveys

Vantage Circle

With data driving the work places today, understanding employee sentiment is more than just beneficial—it’s essential. According to Gallup's 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, leading to approximately $7.8 trillion in lost productivity. Another study by Gallup' points out that, organizations with effective feedback systems report up to 21% higher profitability, a powerful incentive to build robust feedback mecha

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What is Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance? A Beginner's Guide

PeopleKeep

In today's competitive labor market, employee benefits are more important than ever. According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 81% of employees consider an employer’s benefits package as an important factor in whether they accept a job. Health insurance consistently ranks as the top benefit employers can offer. It supports employee health and also plays a key role in their financial security.

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Change Management

Turning the Corner

Reflecting on 2024, Looking Ahead at 2025 Change Management ID 316815934 © VectorMine | Dreamstime.com It’s that time of year again! We begin to review our accomplishments over the past 10 months, and plan for the new year. We’re either looking back with pride and excitement as we anticipate the new year, or we’re scratching our heads wondering what happened.

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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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The top 3 benefits employees told us they want education on

WEX Inc.

As an employer, providing a robust employee benefits package is only half the battle. Educating on the value of their benefits and how best to use them is equally important. We recently surveyed nearly 60,000 of our participants. One of the questions we asked: What benefit would you like to learn more about? In this article, we share the top three benefits they said they would like more education on to help you prepare for your upcoming open enrollment.

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Onboarding Employee Engagement: Importance, Ideas, and Improvements

Vantage Circle

Onboarding and employee engagement- two buzzwords that you might constantly bring in your discussions. But what do they truly mean? How are they interconnected? It is critical to understand the link between them. One of the key reasons is that it sets the tone for new hires while they settle in a new environment. The overall aim of onboarding employee engagement is to enhance organizational success and improve job satisfaction.

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HCM Software: The Silver Bullet Against MTL Vampires?  

Prism HR

In 2019, payroll companies in Texas received orders from the state’s Department of Banking to halt operations until they obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL). If Payroll Service Bureaus (PSBs) were not aware of MTLs before, they sure were after that. Fortunately, the order didn’t take effect immediately, giving Texas payroll companies time to comply.

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DecisionWise Solutions for Healthcare

DecisionWise

In the healthcare sector, the primary goals for providers and systems are to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives and to ensure a strong patient experience. A crucial factor in achieving both objectives is the organization’s employee experience , which supports all those involved in treating, assisting, advising, and helping patients. The Patient Experience and The Employee Experience The patient experience encompasses the range of interactions that patients have with the health

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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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How to Use Ongig’s Job Description Creator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ongig

Creating accurate, engaging job descriptions is key to attracting top talent. Ongig’s Text Analyzer is a powerful job description creator that simplifies your processes, using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize job descriptions. So, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of using Ongig’s AI-powered job description creator to create high-quality job postings.

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Building Your Employer Brand: Why it Matters and How to Do it Right

ApplicantPro

Let's face it, finding top talent in today's competitive market isn't as simple as posting a job ad and watching the applications pour in. If you really want to attract the best candidates, you need a strong employer brand. Think of your employer brand as your company's personality. It's how potential employees see you and what they think about your company before they even hit "apply".

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How to Offer Health Insurance to Part-Time Employees

PeopleKeep

Providing affordable health insurance to employees can boost your benefits package and help you recruit qualified full- and part-time workers. And yet, while 89% of full-time workers have health coverage from their employers, only 26% of their part-time counterparts do 1. Our Employee Benefits Survey found that 92% of employees believe health benefits are important perks to have.

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Uniform Guidelines Recordkeeping Requirements Up for Review

Berkshire Associates

Federal contractors are aware of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP). Enforced by the OFCCP, EEOC, and DOJ, it is the set of regulations that instruct employers on how to monitor employment selection decisions for potential adverse impact discrimination, validate employment selection processes—like employment tests—if they show adverse impact, and how validation can be achieved.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Jeri Scaglione, Call Center Analytics Manager, Shares How Being Detail-Oriented & Organized Helps Maintain an Efficient Call Center

Winston Benefits

Questions Q: How long have you been with Winston? Jeri Scaglione: I’ve been with Winston for 6 years and in my current role for 3 years. Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Winston? Jeri Scaglione:I am fortunate to be an integral part of the Call Center experience and to help keep our … Continue reading "Jeri Scaglione, Call Center Analytics Manager, Shares How Being Detail-Oriented & Organized Helps Maintain an Efficient Call Center" The post Jeri Scaglione, Call Center

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Celebration Time: ApplicantStack Recognized With Multiple Recognitions from Gartner Digital Markets in 2024

ApplicantStack

As we wrap up another year, we are excited to share that ApplicantStack has been recognized with multiple accolades from the Gartner Digital Markets brand – Capterra. Our product has been featured across various flagship reports released in 2024, a testament to the value we continue to deliver to our users. Check Out Our Incredible Badges Capterra Applicant Tracking Onboarding Recruiting “Very easy to use.

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AI, Inclusive Leadership And Organizational Transformation

Forbes Coaches Council

Successful AI integration must be coupled with a leadership approach that values diversity, learning and adaptability at every level.

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