31 Aug The Pomodoro Technique: Can You Find More Time with Tomatoes

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Fans of the method enjoy the dedicated deep thought time and like that they can clearly see their accomplishments, or “pomodoros,” at the end of the day. Certain jobs lend themselves nicely to this technique. .....

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26 Aug Take Ten: The 50-Minute Meeting

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While scientists are tackling the long-term solution, a good step in the right direction is to limit the meeting length at your organization (or at least on your calendar) to allow for rest breaks. Introducing this idea at work can start with little fanfare...

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24 Aug First-Time Manager Faux Pas

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Some employees moving into management can’t seem to keep their hands out of the day-to-day. Instead of providing guidance or removing obstacles from the path of their team, they micromanage or take parts of the work back to complete. Often, they fall back into execution...

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04 Jun Managing Benefits for High-Turnover Employers Is Different. Here’s How to Cope

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High turnover employers who are constantly hiring and firing employees need to feel comfortable with their plans. These tips will help direct you on how to deal with rapid change. ...

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29 Nov The Evolving HR Leader

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Article from the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM), by Steve Watson Leadership dynamics in Corporate America are undergoing major changes, and if todays’ leaders want to impact organizations tomorrow, they must adapt strategies, recognize and accept change, and boldly move forward with a new leadership...

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28 Nov Employee Communications When Emotions Run High: Five Steps to a Successful Message

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Check out this great read from The Society of Human Resources (SHRM), by SHRM Staff All across the country, companies are grappling with the decision of whether or not to send a company-wide communication about the election results. On Wednesday morning, organizations – especially with offices...

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22 Nov 5 tips for insurers to successfully implement new technology

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Great article from Benefits Pro. By Laura Drabik Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked with insurers dedicated to transforming how they do business through the implementation of technology. I’ve collaborated with large insurers, regional insurers and startups. Although the size of the insurer has varied, principles...

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21 Nov Workplace Wisdom: 4 True Tales and Tips for HR and Managers

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From the Society For Human Resources Management (SHRM), by Christina Folz Like priests and therapists, employment attorneys will hear just about everything over the course of their careers. They are privy to all manner of human tragedy, triumph—and stupidity. The best of them will turn their knowledge...

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16 Oct 7 tips to get employees listening to your benefit chat

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Employees care about their health care benefits. It's an important part of why they get up and go to work each day. However, when it comes to open enrollment, many zone out and often forget the pile of paperwork Read more...

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19 Dec Christmas Tree and Holiday Light Safety

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  Source: National Fire Protection Association Christmas tree fires In 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 230 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. Home Christmas tree fires caused an average of six civilian deaths, 22 civilian injuries, and $18.3 million in...

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