Whether you’re welcoming a new addition to your family or have guests with little ones coming to stay, safety should be top of mind. Babies and toddlers are notorious for their curiosity and propensity for mischief, but you can protect little ones from harm by baby-proofing your home. Keeping small children safe from electricity, water...
First, conduct a needs assessment. You don’t wanna offer a benefit that no one is interested in. Next, know what’s going on in the industry. Work with a knowledgeable agent who can be creative with your benefit package. Communicate and be transparent. Let the employees know what you did and how you arrived at the...
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...
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...
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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