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How Can I Use Salary Benchmarking As a Recruitment Strategy?

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HR Question: Like many companies, we're struggling with recruiting right now. I've been tasked with doing salary benchmarking to see if compensation is part of the problem, but I'm not sure how to go about doing it. Can you advise me on how to tackle the benchmarking process?
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How to Manage Creditable Coverage Reporting and Notices

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HR Question: I am getting ready to report “creditability” of my prescription plans in March of this year, but I just sent a notice in October. Are these the same notices? And if so, why do I need to send them out twice?
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Barriers To Effective Training and Development

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There are a number of factors that may cause a training session to be a triumph or a “try again next time.” Rather than becoming overwhelmed by all of the variables that create successful training, we'll break it down simply to identify the barriers to avoid during the planning stage, the delivery, and the follow-up of a training session.
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How to Simplify Your Work Life

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HR Question: I often feel in a state of overwhelm at work. It's frustrating to not be as effective and productive as I'd like to be. Can you recommend a good approach to simplify my work life?
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How Can I Get My Team More Engaged in Training?

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HR Question: Retaining our top talent has become a huge concern at our organization. In a recent survey, our employees said they don’t feel like they have opportunities for training. We’ve offered training but get pushback from employees who don’t want to go. There’s clearly a disconnect between what our employees want and what we’re offering. How can I get my team more engaged in training?
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Three Ways Employers Can Promote Work-Life Balance

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It has become more important than ever that employers listen to and understand the motivations of their employees in order to best attract and retain them. Many employees have made changes that better support family life, financial security, and their lifestyle through flexible work situations, including flexible work options. Many are realizing that work-life balance is not a “nice to have,” but rather it is a necessity.
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What Are Employee Pulse Surveys And How Can They Increase Retention?

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HR Question: We are exploring ways to increase our employee retention and engagement, and someone suggested doing an employee pulse survey. Can you explain what that is and how to best use it to drive engagement?
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