With the rise of extensive heath, savings, and wellness programs available to employees, it’s more important than ever to educate new-hires and existing staff on benefit plans. Because of technical terminology and overwhelming options, the process of choosing the right enrollment plan can create frustration and confusion, which means it’s more important than ever before to provide a personalized communication strategy for benefit plans.
Read MoreThink about all the people you work with. Do they all look the same? Do they have the exact same beliefs? Probably not. Over the years, the demographics of the American workforce have changed dramatically. Before, the workforce was comprised of mostly white males, whereas today, we are able to see a mix of genders, race, religion, age, and so on. Diversity is probably one of the most common buzzwords that make employers nervous. Why? Because nowadays, it seems that diversity is wrapped up in legalities and controversial issues, making it a hard topic of discussion.
Read MoreOf all the reasons your company might work with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), the most prominent of those are probably to save money on benefits, reduce your “employer liability,” or to simplify your day-to-day business operations. The idea behind a PEO is to allow employers to outsource their employee management tasks, such as employee benefits, payroll, recruiting, and training. As great as this might sound, there are a lot of disadvantages with PEOs that are important for business owners to be aware of. Weighing the pros and cons of a PEO is necessary to ensure you’re making the smartest decision for your company.
Read MoreNow that Millennials are making their way into the workforce, companies are looking for new ways to beat the competition and attract the best talent. They offer great benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K match, flexible schedules, volunteer time off, and paid time off. Paid time off (PTO) is one of the main benefits young people look for when applying looking to start their careers, and unlimited paid time off has become even more popular. But, despite its popularity, only approximately 1% of U.S. companies have established an unlimited PTO plan. Some of the companies included in that 1% are Netflix, GE, Duo Security, and LinkedIn. Offering unlimited PTO has its pros and its cons, and these can help you find out if implementing an unlimited PTO plan is the right move for your business.
Read MoreFrom the recent webinar Avoiding Burnout, we learned about the 12 Stages of Burnout. This time I would like to address 6 different ways to avoid burnout, as explained by Michelle Steffes, from IPV Consulting.
Read MoreThe days have lengthened, the sun is bright and warm, and all we want to do is spend time outside after the long cold winter. Unfortunately for most of us, we still have to go to work five days a week. So how do we stay productive and focused all day when we’re mentally on a beach somewhere soaking up the sun? Here are a few tips to keep you on task during those particularly gorgeous summer days.
Read MoreIn western culture, extroverted personalities tend to be celebrated and promoted more so than their introverted counterpart. Organizations, especially in business, look for leaders who display an exuberant or loud demeanor as loud is often interpreted as confident and confidence as competence.. Of course that equation isn’t exactly accurate, but the bias still exists. So what can introverts do to get ahead in the business world when most of the executive ranks are dominated by those more outgoing?
Read MoreGetting motivated can be difficult, but keeping that motivation is even harder. When work becomes routine, staying excited about what you produce or assist with will start to feel draining. Staying enthusiastic and productive throughout the week requires effort on your part to have the motivation to do so. Here are some suggestions to help you get started:
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