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Your Continuity Plan Should Include Alternative Payroll Options

by Ann C Logue It's important to have a plan in place to pay employees if a disaster strikes. Whether it's a bridge collapse that closes commuter routes, a regional power outage that shuts down operations or a flood that...

The Importance of Effective Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

by Ellen Feeney Mandatory and regular anti-harassment training is one of the key ways to protect your employees and everyone in your workplace from harassment. Smart employers recognize effective sexual harassment training is an important part of creating a workplace...

Crisis Management Plans: There’s Always Room for Improvement

by Bill Cushard What would your organization do if 'X Crisis' happened today? Time to make a plan. Crisis management plans are a necessary part of business continuity planning. They ensure organizations can continue operating under unexpected and difficult situations....

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

by Mary Schafer Consider this checklist when crafting your organization's internal communications regarding COVID-19. As of March 16, 2020, there were 168,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide. Significant impact is anticipated for employers as the virus spreads both from a humanitarian support AND workplace...

How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

by Sreeni Kutam Employers that help provide a path forward for their employees' development can see significant returns. Who is responsible for career development at your organization? How much of that responsibility is on employees' shoulders versus the employer's? Simple question....

European Workers Want a Four-Day Week

by Graham Templeton Desire for a four-day work week among European workers stems from a number of factors, including work-life balance and unpaid overtime. Summer all year, Kool-Aid out of the water fountains, and a three-day weekend every time — you...

6 Clear Signs Your Employees Desperately Need Financial Wellness — and How to Help...

by Craig Cohen More businesses than ever are recognizing their need for a financial wellness benefit. Three out of five companies have reported they're already focused on workers' financial needs as a business goal, reports AON. However, many employers still lack...
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Change Communication: Reaching the Unreachable

by Mary Schafer By implementing one or more of the strategies listed below, you can empower your employees to work on their own and free up HR resources that can be retasked to other critical challenges. Are you struggling...

Revamping Your Recruitment Advertising to Maximize ROI

by Lenny Yanovskiy Recruiting advertising is everywhere – from push notifications in email inboxes to passive ads on web browsers. If you're active on LinkedIn, you've certainly seen: "Roles you may be interested in," "Relevant opportunities," "Join our winning team"…...

Trends Influencing Innovation in the Future Workplace

by Spark Team The future of work you've been waiting for is already here. The most successful companies have moved to agile, team-based structures, unleashing the power of their talent and improving engagement and productivity. How can companies and...