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Upskilling and reskilling programs benefit organizations and their employees
According to a report by McKinsey & Co., 87% of executives said they were experiencing skills gaps or expect to experience them in the near future. Therefore, upskilling and reskilling your workforce has never been so important. It is essential for building a more agile organization that can quickly adapt to market changes. The terms…
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7 Advantages of Using an Electronic Onboarding System
Onboarding is the process of familiarizing new employees with your company’s culture, policies, and procedures that will set them up for success in their new role. A robust onboarding process is vital for employees to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective members of your organization. There are many components to onboarding, and…
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5 reasons why you should use an online benefits enrollment system
If you are still collecting paper benefits enrollment forms – now is the time to switch it up. We get it – change is daunting – but you’ll thank us for this one! Using an online benefits enrollment system will simplify and streamline the process. This translates to greater efficiency and even compliance. While there…
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Ways HR Should Support Leadership
Undoubtedly, a company’s most valuable asset is its people. From the CEO to the customer-facing employee, people are the engine that drives an organization’s success. The HR team plays a vital role in managing this asset in various ways. One could argue that the most critical role of HR is to ensure employees receive the…
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How a PEO Provides Growth Opportunities for Small Business
This one is for the small business owner. If you are not a small business owner yourself, pass this article along to one you know. They’ll thank you for it—I promise! Many small (or even mid-sized) business owners wear multiple hats. It’s simply the nature of the beast when starting up your own company. You…
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5 best practices for organizations offering a remote work policy
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working is no longer an optional perk. The global public health crisis forced many organizations to adopt remote work options, giving employees a good taste of the digital life. As a result, most office job employees expect at least some form of remote or hybrid working options. In fact,…
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Why it’s advantageous to allow failure into your workplace
FAILURE–the word still strikes fear in many companies and employees—something to be avoided at all costs. Failure can use up valuable resources and causes short-term pain. But avoiding failure, fearing failure, is not a good thing. If you cut through the existing stigma surrounding failure, you’ll see that making mistakes has always been part and…
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Fostering a continual learning environment
Over the past twenty years, the business world has learned that you never know what may be lurking around the corner. The 9/11 attacks. The Global Financial Crisis of 2008. The COVID-19 pandemic. There also have been major innovations that have radically changed industries. Market disruptors like Netflix and Amazon Prime have changed how we…
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Six Considerations When Evaluating Your Compensation Strategy
Employees are vital to your organization and a significant investment for most businesses, often averaging 70% of operating expenses. This essential business asset deserves a well-crafted strategy. While compensation is only one factor for recruiting and retaining talent, it is critical to your overall HR strategy. Whether initiating or updating your compensation strategy and philosophy,…
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PTO Policies in the Time of Remote Work
Recent events and technological developments have changed the way we work. More of us can now work whenever and wherever we want through our laptops, tablets, and PCs. While this has many benefits, remote or hybrid working can also present challenges in accountability and taking time off. For instance, if an employee is working remotely,…