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Which Pandemic-Era People Strategies Are Worth Preserving?
Organizations are always changing. This has been especially important since the pandemic arrived in 2020. At first, HR and business leaders were...
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Building a Courageous Work Culture: Why it Matters
This is an encore episode of #WorkTrends Often, the most significant threat to an organization isn’t the obvious one. Emotions, rather than logic,...
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Pre-Employment Screening: Why Vendor Consolidation is Key
In today’s cutthroat talent market, employers are trying to find and hire the best candidates as quickly as possible. At the same time,...
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How to Handle Layoffs Mindfully
Although layoffs have been hovering at historically low levels in the U.S., that doesn’t mean they are rare. For instance, in March 2024, over 1.5...
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Emotions at Work: Miss Manners Meets the Dalai Lama
One day on a trip to our local secondhand store, I stumbled upon two great finds. First, a 1983 version of Miss Manners’ Guide to...
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Talent in Harmony: Linking Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing
In a world where great talent is hard to find, emphasizing employee self-care and work-life balance gives employers a serious competitive...
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Can Essentialism Help Your Team Avoid Burnout?
Imagine an organization that consistently delivers exceptional results, maintains high employee retention, and fosters a culture of growth and...
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Employee Recognition: HR Best Practices in the Age of AI
Employee recognition is a must for any organization. But if you’re looking for a one-and-done kind of formula, you’ll probably want to think...
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Harness the Power of Introverted People in Your Organization
This is an encore episode of #WorkTrends Today’s episode is all about introverts. Now, I’m all over the map myself, but researching...
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28 Sustainable Swag Ideas To Promote A More Eco-Friendly & Ethical Corporate Culture In 2024
Sustainability is great for the environment — but it turns out, it may be just as great for your business. 66% of global consumers will...
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35 Best Jaw-Dropping Welcome Back To The Office Gifts In 2024
A change of scenery is never easy even if you’re coming back to a familiar place. What can help employees and coworkers feel excited to come back...
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25 Effective Employee Incentive Programs To Boost Morale In 2024
Article Overview Whether you are just starting your employee incentive program or looking to shake things up, the right employee incentives...
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✅ 13 Best Employee Training Plan Templates In 2024
Creating structured, consistent, and measurable training programs can be daunting. If you’ve ever had to build a framework for your training...
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✅ 12 Best Project Status Report Templates to Elevate Your Workflow in 2024
70% of projects fail due to poor communication. How can you avoid this? With an effective project status report template. A great project...
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Juneteenth 2024: What Employers Need to Know
With the fourth federal observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) right around the corner, employers may have...
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Minimum Wage Changes Coming July 1, 2024
Two states, the District of Columbia, and many local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates on July 1, 2024. Below is...
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New Overtime Exemption Rule: How to Communicate Changes to Employees
The minimum salary required to be classified as exempt from overtime under federal law will increase on July 1, 2024 and again on...
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New Overtime Exemption Rule: Evaluating Your Options for Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a final rule that will increase the minimum salary required for...
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'Do I Have to Offer a Paid Holiday on Memorial Day?’
With Memorial Day approaching, employers may have questions about providing time off to employees and the pay requirements for...
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Handling Absences, Tardiness and No Shows
Absenteeism, tardiness and no shows can have a significant impact on a business, including lost productivity, increased overtime...
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New Overtime Exemption Rule: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will increase the minimum salary required to...
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The Advantages of Direct Deposit and Paperless W-2s
There are many advantages to direct deposit and paperless W-2s for both employers and employees. Below, we cover several of these...
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Why and How Employers Are Promoting Volunteer Service
April is National Volunteer Month where employers can recognize the contributions of volunteers, and encourage more employees to get...
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New and Continuing Protections for Nursing Employees
Federal laws, and laws in many states and the District of Columbia, provide workplace protections for employees needing to...
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USAII Shines at Annual Education Summit 2024, India
New Delhi, India - June 12, 2024 – The Annual Education Summit 2024, organized by The Economic Times , concluded successfully on June 7th in...