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Attrition versus turnover: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Insperity

It can be a voluntary departure like a retirement or a job change, or an involuntary departure, like a layoff or a death. By simply not replacing some or all of the people who leave voluntarily, you may be able to achieve your cost cutting goal without taking a perceived negative action within the employee base.

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Cross-training staff: A guide to effective implementation

Insperity

From the employee perspective, cross-training is important because it allows employees to expand their skills and knowledge base. Imagine if a tenured employee decides to retire after 20 years on the job. That’s two decades of collected knowledge and experience walking out the door. Are your processes clearly defined?

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2019 HR Leaders of the Year

HR Digest

I would say [HR is] moving from processing paper to making sure individuals feel valued in the organization,” said an employment attorney to SHRM magazine. People with the right skillsets and knowledge are allowed to move across businesses within the group. Diane Gherson, CHRO of IBM. Diane Gherson, CHRO, IBM.

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An HR professional’s guide to data privacy compliance and security

Insperity

But how knowledgeable are you about HR data privacy compliance and security? Think about every data point you regularly touch regarding employees (Social Security numbers, salaries, health care and retirement plans , background checks, etc.) Build and share your knowledge base. Or, a business operating only in the U.S.

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Lisa Seery of Goldmnd Media: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable”

Thrive Global

Due to the wealth gap, growing lifespans, rising health care costs and unreliable government programs, it is necessary for women to invest if they want to retire someday. If you just start by learning about investment account types and broad market index funds that’s a solid knowledge base that will allow you to get started with investing.

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Reskilling: What is it and why is it important?

Insperity

She then became an expert programmer, worked on NASA’s Scout Launch Vehicle Program and stayed with the agency until she retired. Then that employee can share their findings with their current team, which helps build the entire groups skills and knowledge base. By reskilling herself and her employees, she saved their jobs.

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Dr. Suzanne Ebert of ADA Practice Transitions: “Understand your personality and make decisions that are in sync with your nature”

Thrive Global

At the same time, I was hearing about dental offices serving rural communities were closing as dentists approaching retirement were unable to find buyers willing to pursue ownership in smaller market areas?—?despite despite the huge financial opportunities. Mentorship and transition skills are really important when it comes time to sell.