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9 Terrific Ways To Increase Employee Engagement For Small Businesses In 2022

Vantage Circle

Over the past few decades, employee engagement has taken center stage by becoming a top priority for global organizations. But what often goes unnoticed (and unsaid) is how impactful employee engagement can be for small companies that are looking to retain their human capital, especially in this economy. But first: What Is Employee Engagement? Although the term " employee engagement " may appear ambiguous, it truly refers to doing things that make an employee feel happy, fulfilled, and s

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Employee Engagement: The Dos and Don'ts

HR Cloud

Employee engagement is a priority for most companies, but they often don’t know the dos and don’ts that can make their initiatives a success. This post will help you understand how to engage and retain your employees the right way. Did you know that 51% of US employees are disengaged from their work and 13% are actively disengaged? That’s a cause for concern for employers and the reason why so many companies are actively investing in employee engagement programs.

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5 Employee Feedback Examples and How to Use Them

HR Cloud

“Feedback” isn’t a term that many employees want to hear from their boss at work. It sparks not-so-happy memories — uncomfortable conversations, unapproachable managers, and focusing on mistakes — not to mention sweaty palms, clenched stomachs, and rapid heartbeats. Many employees fear it rather than welcome it. Sometimes, the same is true among company communication.

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Performance Management: The Better You ‘Perform,’ the Better They’ll Perform, Too

Prism HR

The landscape of work is always changing, and the COVID-19 pandemic has a lot to do with that. In the past two years, companies have normalized hybrid and remote work exponentially. Offering flexible options such as these when possible is more common than ever. While this is a great opportunity for employees as it promotes a healthier work-life balance, it can sometimes create challenges for employers in measuring performance management.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

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Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Handling Employees Who Want to Waive Coverage from Health Insurance

Patriot Software

Health insurance is a great benefit to offer employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 71% of all private industry businesses offer health benefits. But, what happens when employees want to opt out of employer health insurance? They waive coverage. When an employee wants to waive coverage, you need to know what to […] READ MORE.

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Optimism Abounds: High Hopes for 2023

Criteria Corp

How have looming threat of economic downturn, high turnover, and record inflation rates impacted the outlook of the average business? We wanted to better understand the mindset of the average hiring professional, so we collected responses from more than 500 individuals from across industries to check their level of optimism surrounding their prospects for the coming year.

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Why Training Supervisor Is a Hot Job Right Now

Linkedin Talent Blog

One of the most in-demand jobs on LinkedIn is one many wouldn’t suspect: training supervisor. Globally, there was a 4.7x increase in job posts for “training supervisor” on LinkedIn in Q2 2022 compared to Q1 2022. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , in the United States, training supervisors are projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (faster than the average for all occupations).

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Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits

ACA Times

The IRS recently issued final regulations on the use of Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), resolving the “family glitch” and extending PTC eligibility beyond individuals to family members. As a result,…. The post Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits first appeared on The ACA Times.

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40 Performance Review Questions to Ask Your Employees | Categorised

EmployeeConnect

An employee performance review is a crucial HR activity that aids employers and employees in identifying potential for growth and enhancing performance. Businesses embracing continuous performance appraisal outperformed the competition by 24% more frequently. . HR must carefully select the performance review questions to guarantee that this activity benefits both parties as much as possible.

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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3 Reasons To Reveal Your Vulnerabilities

Trish McFarlane

As I sat onstage at UNLEASH World 2022 in Paris last week, I had an epiphany. I need to be more open again. The past few years of being locked away from the world during the pandemic forced many of us deep into our own guarded environment. We build physical and emotional walls around ourselves […]. The post 3 Reasons To Reveal Your Vulnerabilities appeared first on Trish McFarlane.

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I’m biased against people who went to women’s colleges

Ask a Manager

This post, I’m biased against people who went to women’s colleges , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a strong opinion about something that is making me biased as a manager. I am a woman and I dislike the idea of women’s colleges. I feel things people cannot help like age, race, disability, or sexual orientation are not the same as college choice.

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Is Key Person Insurance Tax Deductible?

Embroker

Key person insurance is a life insurance policy a business takes out on the life of a vital employee. A key person is someone who makes significant contributions to a company and whose death would have a negative impact on the business. That person could be the company’s CEO or Founder, for example, or the Chief Sales Officer who brings massive revenue to the company.

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Predictors of Job Performance: What Drives Insurance Sales Agents [Case Study]

Analytics in HR

Understanding predictors of job performance enables organizations to assess candidates for relevant characteristics and, ultimately, hire people who will help the company succeed. Drivers of performance differ per job and organization, and you need to pinpoint them correctly to create impact. Let’s have a look at how an organization assessed predictors of job performance of insurance sales agents.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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3 Ways to Promote Optimism in the Workforce

Cisive

Creating a welcoming workplace culture within your organization is crucial, but what about optimism? Optimism could be the key to increasing employee engagement and unlocking a new level of productivity for your company. Research shows that optimistic employees are 103% more likely to love their job — and optimism is contagious. Here are three ways human resource departments can promote optimism within their workforce.

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all this talk about”quiet quitting” is absurd

Ask a Manager

This post, all this talk about”quiet quitting” is absurd , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. At Slate today, I wrote about the terribly-named “quiet quitting” trend — how it mirrors a larger change in people’s relationship to work, and why a lot of workers are disgusted with the idea that they should do more than “quietly quit.”.

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The future of recruiting: 8 ways to win the talent war

Insperity

Many businesses, regardless of size, type or industry, have found themselves in the trenches of today’s talent war, and the future of recruiting seems complicated and murky. Today, attracting and retaining top talent is one of the most pronounced challenges that leaders face. Why is there a talent war? Employees have a wider range of career options than they ever have before.

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Skillability: Will It Solve the Talent Crunch?

TalentCulture

The current talent market poses numerous challenges for leaders and employees, alike. Perhaps the most disruptive force redefining the post-pandemic business landscape is persistently high employee turnover. This “Great Reshuffle” demonstrates just how quickly teams can change—even beyond the pandemic shift to remote work. A New Business Necessity: Skillability This fluid employment environment brings good […].

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DEIB Reimagined: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future

Speaker: Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CTA, CDP - Founder/Principal Consultant at LBB Edutainment, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the evolving landscape of DEIB. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that have emerged over the past year and explore what lies ahead. This webinar will equip you with actionable strategies, best practices, and reflection tools to effectively lead and inspire change in your organization.

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Smart Strategy Activation in Spite of Uncertainty

Root

The last three years have felt like a decade of their own. With a global pandemic, political polarization, economic pressure, and increased government regulation, one can never be certain what the next day holds. Add a dash of evolving customer demands, increased competition, and technology evolving at an increasingly rapid pace, and you wonder how we all manage to keep up.

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apologies in out-of-office messages, avoiding Boss’s Day gifts, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, apologies in out-of-office messages, avoiding Boss’s Day gifts, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Religious apologies in out-of-office messages. It’s pretty common in Jewish circles to send mass blanket apologies (in email and social media) to coworkers, friends, and family, apologizing for anything they might have done during the year to offend the other person, whether intentional or

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Managers need to step up to prevent a 'quiet firing' culture

HR Zone

Culture How to prevent a culture of 'quiet firing'

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Top 10 causes of stress at work (and what you can do about them)

Business Management Daily

We all have to contend with workplace stress, and according to the evidence — it’s at an all-time high right now. The proof? 83% of workers in the US now suffer from work-related stress, and businesses regularly lose up to $300 billion annually due to its negative effect on productivity. When stress levels become too high, it can impact an employee’s physical and mental health in several detrimental ways.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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You Don’t Have to Be a Chef to Work in Food—Here Are 13 Jobs to Consider

The Muse

Yes, you can be a chef. But what about a food purchaser or kitchenware designer? There are plenty of food careers no matter what your skills and interests are.

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Halloween decorations when you’re video-interviewing, I snapped at a coworker, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, Halloween decorations when you’re video-interviewing, I snapped at a coworker, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Halloween decorations when I’m video-interviewing. I am going to be starting a job search relatively soon and am wondering whether to leave my office decorations in place.

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Black History Month: How can HR be part of the change?

HR Zone

Employees How HR can make an impact this Black History Month.

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A Brief History of Overtime in the United States

Replicon

With the U.S. seeing new overtime rules come into effect this October 2022, it’s a good time to reflect on why these even exist in the first place and how we’ve come to this point. Recent headlines have splashed news of Americans working longer hours.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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Who Pays Unemployment Tax?

Patriot Software

When an employee becomes unemployed, they might qualify to receive unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are funded by unemployment taxes, which are paid based on employee wages. But who pays unemployment tax? You or your employees? Types of unemployment taxes Before you can learn who pays unemployment taxes, you need to know about the two types […] READ MORE.

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we had to share our “shadow sides” and “be more vulnerable” at a meeting

Ask a Manager

This post, we had to share our “shadow sides” and “be more vulnerable” at a meeting , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: The small team of seven people I’m on (within a Fortune 500 company) recently had an offsite for team-building and strategic planning. A junior employee was assigned to plan the team-building part of our offsite.

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Six ways to spot and stop potential bullying behaviour

HR Zone

Culture Could you be a bully?

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