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How to Make Effective One to One Meetings Part of Your Work Culture
How to Plan and Properly Partake in Effective One to One Meetings. Nearly 80% of managers leave one to one meetings feeling more motivated. But only 58% of employees can say the same. Effective one to one meetings should leave all involved parties feeling invigorated and positive about their contributions and goals. As…
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Top 5 Benefits of Embracing Cultural Differences
5 Reasons Organizations Should Celebrate Cultural Differences in the Workplace. Exceptional workplaces employ individuals with different experiences, viewpoints, and personalities. In these organizations, employees find themselves working with those of different ages, races, colors, ethnicities and education levels. What a wonderful thing! This unique blend fosters an atmosphere of innovation and continual development. Your organization…
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2020 HSA Limits Set to Moderately Rise
Health Savings Account Limits Set to Moderately Rise in 2020. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released the Health Savings Account (HSA) limits to take effect on January 1, 2020. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2019 HSA limits. [table id=15 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling.…
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Need Some New Office Holiday Party Ideas?
10 Unique Office Holiday Party Ideas for 2019 Does your company end the year with a celebration? Spending time together for one purpose creates a sense of unity between coworkers. Studies show that celebrations with a focus on team appreciation boost morale and motivation. Are you looking for a unique approach to an upcoming…
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How Important Is an Updated Employee Handbook?
Your Updated Employee Handbook Questions Answered – Why, How, and How Often The company handbook plays a vital role in business practices. A handbook also serves as a guide for office protocol and needs to be routinely updated. Operating without an updated employee handbook leaves both the business and its employees vulnerable. Stay tuned for…
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Best Talent | How Small Companies can Compete
My first job was two days a week after school, cleaning up after Mrs. Schmit’s 23 Airedale dogs. The pay was minimal and only benefit included was regular wet sloppy kisses from the pooches themselves. The company was small, but to my 5th-grade eyes the job was big. As I look back on my career path,…
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Ask An HR Expert: Day in the Life with a PEO
Today’s question is: “What does it look like on a daily basis to partner with a PEO?” Hello and welcome to another episode of Ask An HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. The question we’re answering today is “What does it look like on a daily basis to…
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Successful Exit Strategies for Disgruntled Employees
Terminating an employee is tough and can be emotional for both the employee being terminated and the manager performing the termination. When you suspect an employee may be disgruntled or have a strong reaction to the separation, the stakes are even higher. Managers and employers need to ensure the safety of all employees. The best…
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Cultivating Leadership from Your Rock Star Performers
Conserve Resources by Cultivating Leadership from Within Businesses excel when strong leaders can take charge and do what they do best – lead. But does the original source of this leadership make a difference? Should businesses be cultivating leadership from within or transporting it from outside sources? While there are advantages and concerns with both…
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How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations
HR… Requesting Your Presence – 4 Unique HR Situations The relationship a business has with its employees is full of ups and downs. Not all instances are unique HR situations. For example, the hiring process is a common scenario where HR is often present. They ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and that the…