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Expectancy Theory: A Key to Understanding Employee Motivation
The ongoing debate about employees not working hard enough can be better understood through Expectancy Theory, a well-known motivation frame
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Feb 211 min read
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6 Subtle Phrases That Can Undermine Morale (And Should Be Avoided)
Subtle phrases from managers can hurt morale. Learn how to rephrase common comments to foster a more supportive work environment.
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Feb 201 min read
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California to Raise Local Minimum Wage Rates Starting January 1, 2025
Many California areas will increase local minimum wages in 2025, requiring employers to adjust pay rates for compliance.
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Job Openings Increase While Hiring Slows
Job openings in October 2024 rose by 400,000 to 7.7 million, with notable increases in services, but a decline in federal positions.
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Navigating the Office Holiday Party: Key Tips for Success
Holiday cheer and bad behavior often go hand in hand at office parties. HR leaders, here are tips for managing the event & preventing issues
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Early 2025 Minimum Wage Updates
Upcoming updates on minimum wage, salary thresholds for exempt employees, ballot measures, and recent court decisions.
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Why New Hires Thrive with a Buddy: 4 Key Benefits of Effective Onboarding [Part 4]
New hire buddy programs boost engagement, job satisfaction, productivity, and safety, with employees more likely to thrive at work.
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Why New Hires Thrive with a Buddy: 4 Key Benefits of Effective Onboarding [Part 3]
Exploring new hire buddy programs: benefits, challenges, and key activities for buddies to help integrate & support employees.
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Maximizing the Potential of Introverted Employees
Recognize and nurture the strengths of your introverted team members to unlock their potential and boost your business.
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Why New Hires Thrive with a Buddy: 4 Key Benefits of Effective Onboarding [Part 2]
Onboarding programs do two things: 1) welcome the new hire to the company and 2) provide the tools to be successful.
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Why New Hires Thrive with a Buddy: 4 Key Benefits of Effective Onboarding [Part 1]
Buddy programs help new hires integrate faster and build relationships, improving engagement, retention, and learning company culture.
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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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The Return-to-Office Mandate: What the Numbers Really Show
Employees push back on return-to-office mandates, while employers quietly offer more flexibility
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Consumers Grow Weary of 'Tipflation': Can Employers Fix the Compensation Crisis?
The rise of "tipflation" suggests that employers should rethink their compensation strategies.
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
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AI Bias in Hiring: How Algorithms Are Unfairly Ranking Job Applicants' Resumes
AI tools favored White-associated names 85% of the time and female-associated names just 11% across 550 real-world resumes.
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Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Career Growth May Not Be Enough to Fix Front-Line Employee Morale
Front-line employees cite task completion as their top success measure, highlighting the need for improved staffing to reduce burnout.
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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September Job Openings at 2021 Low: Understanding the Trends and Impact
In September, U.S. job openings dropped to 7.44 million, down 418,000 from August and the lowest since January 2021, missing forecasts.
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Elevate Your Benefits Strategy: 6 Tools for Competitive Open Enrollment Packages
Businesses face a unique set of challenges during open enrollment season, and it’s driven by shifting worker expectations.
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Remote Workers Feel Left Behind on Promotions but Reject Return to Office
United Culture reveals a disconnect between leaders and employees, as workers prioritize flexibility in the workplace.
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Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Choosing Wisely: The Criteria Candidates Use to Select Organizations
At a Chicago job fair, Gallup advised employers to conduct structured interviews that showcase their culture and employee value.
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Navigating Employee Inquiries: What Employers Need to Know About GLP-1 Coverage
Experts said GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success.
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
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AI in HR: Redefining Payroll and People Management
AI integration in HR has transformed payroll and HR operations, streamlining processes, reducing errors, and enhancing employee experience.
bill3766
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Your Guide to Interviews: Best Practices, Critical Questions, and Templates
Losing top talent poses a major challenge for leaders, causing disruption, extra workload, and the need for training new hires.
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
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2025 Outlook: Workers Poised to Seek New Employment
Despite a decline in employee quits in 2024, EY's survey shows 38% may leave within a year, urging employers to improve culture & retention.
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Employer Responsibilities: Must Employees Receive Paid Time Off for Voting?
Discover the laws regarding employee pay for voting time, employer obligations, and best practices.
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Adoption Benefits
More employers are adding adoption benefits to boost retention, equity, and public image.
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Enhancing HR’s Image: 6 Key Steps for Success
McLean & Co. analysts share insights on how HR can gain recognition as a vital strategic function.
bill3766
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Ensuring Fairness: Best Practices for Managing Employee Discipline
Employee discipline is a necessary but often fraught element of workforce management.
bill3766
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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The HR Brief: Essential News for Your Workforce
OSHA Proposes Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard & Motivating Employees to Spend More Time With Open Enrollment
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Using AI to Drive Talent Acquisition and Retention Excellence
AI transforms talent acquisition by optimizing sourcing, enhancing candidate engagement, and enabling data-driven hiring.
bill3766
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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One Size Doesn't Fit All: Designing Workplace Benefits for Every Generation
As the global workforce becomes increasingly diverse, traditional cookie-cutter benefits plans are becoming a thing of the past
bill3766
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Human Resources’ Role in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
HR must identify breach roles, know key vocabulary for communication, and ensure regular training as access methods evolve.
bill3766
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Engaging Gen Z: A Guide to Collaborative Meetings that Work
Inclusive, creative approaches to brainstorming with the youngest generation in the workforce.
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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How You Might Be Secretly Sabotaging Your Own Success
Burned-out leaders create burned-out companies, yet over half of U.S. workers check in with colleagues while on vacation.
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
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The Skills Gap Challenge: HR's Crucial Role in Supporting Employee Growth
People leaders can help employees feel more secure by empowering them to use new technology.
bill3766
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Maximizing Impact: Strategies for HR Leaders to Thrive Amid Shrinking Budgets
HR leaders must adapt their budgeting strategies to align human resource initiatives with business objectives in an ROI-focused environment.
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Managing Political Discourse and Expression in the Workplace
As a general election nears, what are employees' rights concerning political discussions and expression in the workplace?
bill3766
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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“Time Off to Vote” Notices
“Time Off to Vote” Notices
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Crafting a Competitive Total Rewards Strategy: Key Concepts, Essentials, and Approaches
Crafting a Competitive Total Rewards Strategy: Key Concepts, Essentials, and Approaches
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Good and Bad Job Application Questions: What To Ask
Good and Bad Job Application Questions: What To Ask
bill3766
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Considerations for Multistate Employee Leave Policies
Considerations for Multistate Employee Leave Policies
bill3766
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Training to save your business hours on a daily basis
Training to save your business hours on a daily basis
bill3766
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Key Challenges for HR
“ HR pros have a lot they need to be aware of these days: emerging tech like AI, economic challenges, and Gen Z’s new perspectives...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Motivating Employees to Spend More Time With Open Enrollment
Motivating Employees to Spend More Time With Open Enrollment
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Legal Considerations for Employee Terminations
Legal Considerations for Employee Terminations
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Generation Z employees are more willing to bend the rules to ‘get the job done'
Generation Z employees are more willing to bend the rules to ‘get the job done'
bill3766
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Top tips to help employers explain health benefits to their workforce
Top tips to help employers explain health benefits to their workforce
bill3766
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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An Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment
An Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment
bill3766
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Tech will forever change employee benefits. Here's how.
Tech will forever change employee benefits. Here's how.
bill3766
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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What’s your ‘AI persona’? 5 working types
What’s your ‘AI persona’? 5 working types
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
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