Long story short: Your recruiting cheat sheet for 2023
Our top stories of the week reveal the most in-demand companies and jobs employees are flocking to, and why job interviews may be a thing of the past.
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Alyssa Place
Benefits that help employees fight inflation
Employers can turn to their benefits if boosting salaries isn't in the picture amid high inflation and rising costs.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: Make 2023 the year you attain work-life balance
Our top stories of the week reveal a few useful ways to start the year off on the right foot.
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Alyssa Place
HubSpot’s ‘hybrid enablement manager’ works to ease remote-work pain points
The company finds innovative and organized ways to help employees feel connected, no matter their work arrangements.
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Alyssa Place
Aflac’s CHRO leads by example to encourage work-life balance
"If you send me an email at 9 p.m. tonight, there's a 100% chance I'm not going to respond to it," says Matthew Owenby, Aflac's CHRO.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: How employers made it through 2022
Our top stories of 2022 reveal the most in-demand benefits that made work worth it.
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Alyssa Place
Ready to retire? Here are the 10 healthiest states for older Americans
Health factors like life expectancy, average Medicare spend and the percentage of the population that's over 65 influenced this list of best states for retirement.
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Alyssa Place
Want to connect with coworkers? Turn up the tunes
TouchTunes Unlimited drops a jukebox right into your break room, boosting workplace well-being and improving productivity.
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Alyssa Place
The secret to getting employees to save more for retirement? Auto enroll them into your plans
Forty-one percent of employees regret not saving sooner for retirement. Getting them automatically enrolled in a 401(k) can help banish those doubts.
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Alyssa Place
Gift cards, mugs and…a frozen turkey? The best and worst gifts employees have gotten for the holidays
"This gift did not make me feel appreciated or valued by my employer." Employees share the gifts that made an impact on them around the holiday season.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: Employees are prioritizing culture and benefits in 2023
This week's top stories reveal the benefits and perks employers will want to offer to create an enticing and supportive work environment.
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Alyssa Place
How Synchrony avoided the Great Resignation in 2022
"We talk a lot about flexibility becoming the new currency," says Claudine Hoverson, chief talent officer at financial services firm Synchrony.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: Don’t let bias corrupt your recruiting efforts
This week's top stories address implicit and explicit discrimination that could negatively impact your organization's DEI efforts.
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Alyssa Place
Cleo expands its benefit platform to support parents of neurodivergent children
The benefits platform provides care coordinators to help families acquire a proper diagnosis, as well as other support and accommodations.
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Alyssa Place
SECURE Act 2.0 will make retirement savings automatic — how employers can prepare
Pending retirement legislation would make participation in workplace retirement plans mandatory and automatic.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: Bringing joy to the workplace
Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees.
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Alyssa Place
Skip the fruitcake and offer up cash — what employees want for the holidays
More than half of employees are not happy with the holiday gift their employer offers. Here's how to do better this year.
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Alyssa Place
This tattoo artist reveals how attitudes around body art have changed in the workplace
Forty percent of employees have a tattoo, and changing perceptions and a more casual work environment are diminishing the taboo.
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Alyssa Place
HR 101: Laid off? Here’s how to manage your 401(k)
Don't leave your retirement savings to languish after a job loss. Here's how to protect your money and make wise financial decisions.
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Alyssa Place
Long story short: Are your DEI efforts missing the mark?
This week's top stories reveal where DEI efforts are falling short, and what employers can do to recalibrate.
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Alyssa Place