I know I’ve experienced this in my office, and here’s what we’ve done as a team to help reduce stress and burnout. We support each other. We pitch in when we see a team member has reached the end of their wits. We’re realistic about what we can accomplish in a day, week, or month....
By Joanne Sammer High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become a mainstay of many employee benefits programs since their introduction in the early aughts. However, despite two decades of experience with these plans, employee satisfaction with HDHPs lags behind that of more traditional health plans. Data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research Consumer Engagement...
By Kathryn Mayer As pay transparency becomes more and more mainstream, research indicates employers with transparent pay practices can benefit by attracting potential employees. But what about current employees? New research finds that pay transparency can help retain them, too. Pay transparency decreases intent to quit by 30 percent when analyzed in isolation, according...
Is your leadership style the most effective? Well, it depends upon your team and your culture. Leaders need to be adaptable and flexible. It is important for the successful leader to assess the needs of the team and adjust accordingly. Leaders need to inspire and motivate their teams. They need to support and nurture the...
In this ever-changing work environment, employers are struggling with finding top talent. Here are a few suggestions that may be of help develop a strong employer brand. Streamline your recruiting processes, emphasize career growth and development, utilize employee referrals from your top talent in-house, develop a strong online presence, engage in talent, networking, offer meaningful...
Intelligence and wisdom are two distinct but interconnected qualities that contribute to an individual’s overall intellectual capacity. While they share certain similarities, they differ in terms of their focus and application. Intelligence generally refers to a person’s cognitive abilities, including their capacity for learning, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and information processing. It involves skills such as...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The Form I-9 was born in 1986 but still creates tension between business needs and legal requirements, particularly with remote hires, said John Fay, an attorney and director of product strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions in Phoenix. I-9 audits by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are another pain point....
Over the course of my years of HR experience, I found a few suggestions on how to keep employees engaged. Here are just a few. Set clear goals and expectations. Provide regular feedback and recognition. Provide opportunities for growth and development. Provide support. Involve employees in decision making when possible. Provide a flexible schedule to...
Here are just a few tips that I’ve found are helpful. First, set a clear vision and communicate it. Lead by example, establish diversity and inclusion policies. Promote diverse hiring practices, provide diversity training, foster open dialogue, celebrate differences, and create a supportive environment.
Training a new employee successfully involves a well-structured and comprehensive approach. Here are some steps and tips to help you train a new employee effectively: Plan ahead: Before the employee starts, create a training plan outlining the topics, skills, and knowledge they need to acquire. Identify the resources, materials, and tools necessary for training. Orientation...
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