Future-Proofing Your Career: Job Skills for Success in the AI Era
Despite a few exaggerated projections, it’s clear that AI and AI skills will have a transformative effect on many industries and career paths. It’s irresponsible for employers to ignore the growing potential and applications of AI, but that doesn’t reduce the importance of human staff. READ: AI + HR: Workplace Uses, Benefits, and Best Practices […]
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Employee Engagement: HR Tips to Motivate and Inspire Employees
Employee engagement makes a night-and-day difference in the culture and performance of a company. Work-life balance is impossible when employees feel miserable and unappreciated. When workers are motivated and energized, it’s easier to solve problems. Engaged employees feel like they’re doing a good job and making a difference. According to Gallup’s State of the Global […]
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People Over Policy: HR’s Vital Role in Employee Engagement
How do you turn your workforce into the best trailblazing problem-solvers in the galaxy? Jean Luc Picard said it best: “Engage!” Employee engagement is more powerful than caffeine, and you can imagine how much your whole office would struggle without coffee. Engagement means feeling connected with the company mission, coworkers, and clients. More than 60% […]
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HR Technology: Why NOW is the Right Time to Switch to Netchex
The HR calendar is full year-round. From open enrollment to taxes, there is so much to plan, analyze, and report. HR professionals barely have time to breathe, much less get anything else done. Thankfully, HR technology is designed to make the administrative side of HR easier, smarter, and more efficient year-round, not just at year-end (but we are here to help then too!). […]
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How HR Technology Helps Overcome Six Big HR Obstacles in Manufacturing
Every industry has its struggles. The manufacturing has its own unique obstacles that HR and upper management must actively work to overcome. Discover how HR and payroll technology can help HR professionals in the manufacturing industry overcome the six biggest obstacles it faces with today’s workforce. EXPLORE: Why Netchex is the best choice for HR […]
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How to Promote and Measure DEI Initiatives Year-Round
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been popular in response to social justice issues in America. For a real impact, DEI must go further than a politically correct press release or a single round of diversity hires. Your company will need a year-round commitment to succeed with DEI, but the changes can pay dividends […]
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Meaningful Learning: Changing How Employees Think about Training
Does it seem impossible to get your workforce excited about new training programs? Poorly organized training feels like a waste of time, especially when the information seems unnecessary. To keep employees engaged and motivated, make sure that you are offering a meaningful learning experience. 92% of U.S. employees say learning something new on the job […]
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Why Upskilling is the Key to Employee Retention
How can companies improve employee retention effectively and without breaking the bank? Besides pay raises, upskilling is one of the top retention strategies. First, let’s examine a few reasons why people quit. Looking at the so-called Great Resignation starting in 2021, the Pew Research Center found that a majority of workers gave one of four […]
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HR Technology Implementation Tips to Ensure Company-Wide Adoption
So, you’ve invested in new software designed to solve all your biggest HR problems. All done? Not by a long shot! New software still needs to be used (and understood) by the human beings in your workforce. Automation and AI might continue to replace certain types of jobs, but for the foreseeable future, you still […]
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What’s Love Got To Do with HR? Tips for Regulating Office Romances
Office romance is a popular trope for steamy romance novels and TV shows, but it can be a real nightmare for HR. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to ignore the problem, either. A recent SHRM survey found that office romance has become more common since the pandemic. If you don’t already have a policy on office […]
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HR Compliance: What is HR’s Role in Ensuring Compliance
HR compliance is critical for both small and large businesses. HR must help their companies stay up-to-date on all local and federal laws and regulations, as well as industry standards and best business practices. By creating and following internal guidelines centered around compliance, HR can ensure the organization is safe from audits, fines, lawsuits, and […]
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Tips for Managing the Employee Lifecycle Across Multiple Locations
Employee lifecycles need to be managed appropriately—from recruiting to offboarding. Unfortunately, like many things, people management becomes more challenging when employees are distributed across more than one location. Read more: Common HR Compliance Concerns for Multi-Location Businesses Whether your workforce includes several factories or satellite offices, you need consistent but flexible policies to achieve the […]
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