You did it! You landed a great job as a manager and have a team under you to direct and grow. But it’s crucial for you to keep gaining and developing the skills you need to create great employees. From navigating employee schedules to planning offsite meetings, a manager’s day is filled with a huge […]
Posted on November 14th, 2019 by admin
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The transition from employer coverage to Medicare usually happens while the employee is still on the payroll, so the job often falls to HR to help employees navigate this critical change. When employees look to their HR department for help, knowing how and when to enroll in Medicare will allow you to go above and […]
Posted on November 13th, 2019 by admin
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In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71% of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. Meanwhile, 92% of U.S. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44% saying better sexual harassment training is the key. So, while most […]
Posted on November 8th, 2019 by admin
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Before I started my own business, I had a really good job, but it wasn’t enough. I was an administrative/executive, had supportive co-workers, a comfortable workload and salary, consistently recognized for my work, selected and participated in leadership development programs, and I could literally walk to work. However, it was missing something. I didn’t feel […]
Posted on November 7th, 2019 by admin
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A wrongful termination claim can be filed in a court of law if an employee believes he or she has been ‘illegally’ fired from the job. Such claims result from an alleged violation of federal or state anti-discrimination laws, employment contracts or labor laws, including whistle-blower laws. A wrongful termination claim can also be filed […]
Posted on November 2nd, 2019 by admin
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Are wellness programs or health risk assessments enough to help employees get healthier, or should more companies hire a health coach to drive participation and achieve company goals? More and more companies are experimenting with hiring health coaches to encourage engagement in wellness programs. This also helps employees stay on track with their health goals. […]
Posted on November 1st, 2019 by admin
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The research is clear – employee recognition appears consistently near the top of things that motivate employees to do their best work. For many workers, it means more than even a financial reward. And research indicates that cash rewards can actually be counter-productive if they aren’t combined with other ways of recognizing hard work. A […]
Posted on October 31st, 2019 by admin
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Businesses spend billions convincing customers their brand is better than the rest. But what about the employee experience of working for the company? How much does your business spend attracting and keeping employees? Employees are the most important asset in any company. Yet barely a fraction of the amount invested on optimizing the customer experience […]
Posted on October 30th, 2019 by admin
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Employers have never had accurate drug testing options to determine when an employee might have ingested marijuana and, therefore, if they are likely to still be impaired. So most employers have policies that impose a maximum penalty for any positive test for the drug. New “breathalyzer” tests slated for release in 2020 use advanced tech […]
Posted on October 29th, 2019 by admin
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When we think of innovation, we think of big ideas, sharp skills, thinking outside of the box and pursuing unique challenges. Even more often, we associate these events and habits as acts of great entrepreneurs or expert technologists, and not applicable within a defined position or previously chosen career path. But by limiting our thinking, […]
Posted on October 28th, 2019 by admin
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