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3 essential employee benefits companies need to support workers during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond
Although many US employers have said they plan to boost mental health and other benefits in light of the coronavirus pandemic, few employees actually expect their companies to step up to the plate. A study from the business advisory firm, Brunswick shows one in four US workers, or about 38%, expect their companies to i
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5 questions to ask at your first financial planning appointment
Summary List PlacementAt your first financial planning appointment, it's a good idea to ask your financial planner about the total cost of their services (including any underlying fees in your portfolio) and how many clients they have. Ask about the plans they have to cover your needs if they leave the business, such a
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5 Quick Ways to Grow Your Small Business
Growing and expanding your business can be challenging as it can take a lot of time and a considerable amount of effort. It essentially means having the ability to play numerous roles, dealing with sales and marketing, and, more importantly, understanding your taxes and company compliance. It also entails having a stro
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These Amazing Facts May Change Your Mind About the Internet of Things
If you were to judge the Internet of Things (IoT) relative to some of the expectations and figures that have been publicized over the years, it might be fair to categorize the much-hyped "third industrial revolution" as a bit of a letdown thus far.
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What employers and employees need to know about leave policies before reopening
Employers could find themselves deep in litigation for refusing to let some employees stay home once coronavirus shelter-in-place orders are lifted. That was a key takeaway of a webinar conducted by legal and disability experts from MetLife. The presentation, hosted by the Disability Management Employer Coalition, expl
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Why volunteering is essential to employee engagement
To some employees, benefits aren’t just about receiving healthcare and perks — they’re also the opportunity to give back. Fingerpaint — a health and wellness marketing firm in Saratoga Springs, New York — considers volunteering to be so essential to their engagement strategy that they hired an HR professional whose ent
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Work Friendships Are Key For Team Camaraderie, But How Do You Cultivate Them Remotely?
gettyHands down, one of the benefits of an office environment is the ability to hang out with our work friends. There’s a reason why the term “work spouse” has become so common. Whether your work friends are like family or you just have one buddy who has made an otherwise toxic workplace tolerable, for most of us work
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6 cost management strategies for CIOs amid geopolitical disruption
Editor's note: The following is a guest article from Chris Ganly, research vice president at Gartner, Inc. The pandemic and Russia's invasion of
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7 Changes to Social Security in 2022
Since being signed into law in 1935, Social Security has been tasked with providing a financial foundation for our nation's retired workers. Today,
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7 Small-Business Strategies for Customer Retention
Customer retention is an ongoing process, and it requires a genuine commitment to understanding and meeting your customers' needs. By Kalin Kassabov,