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Is Specialization Overrated?
In a society that values hyper-specialization and efficiency, are we missing the bigger picture? Consider the hummingbird vs. the rat theory.
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How To Lead With L.O.V.E.—And Why It Matters For Your Organization
The topic of love might seem taboo in the workplace, but don’t let it fool you. At the heart of this approach is compassionate leadership and caring for your people.
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How to Keep Employees Connected in a Global and Hybrid World
The days of building relationships solely around the watercooler are long gone. Tap into three practical tools to keep employees engaged in a hybrid work environment.
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Who are Gray-Collar Workers?
Explore the crucial (and growing) workforce you haven’t heard of yet—the gray-collar worker.
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Nurses: In Community With One Another, We Can Move Mountains
During the final week of Nurses Month, we discuss the importance of Community Engagement. In particular, we recognize how community engagement is a powerful vehicle for change, as well as how we can play a more meaningful role in shaping the various outcomes that affect us and our communities.
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The Power of Caring for Your Mental Wellbeing
As a leader, it’s essential to place a high priority on your own well-being. Here are three things you can do today to help yourself, the business, and your employees.
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Nurses: Keep Learning & Advancing Your Practice
During the third week of Nurses Month, we explore the theme of Professional Development. Within this blog, we explore the criticality of professional development and investment in learning & advancement.
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Nurses: We Recognize & Appreciate You
It’s the second week of Nurses Month and the theme of the week is Recognition. Within this blog, we explore what recognition is, what this form of gratitude conveys to nurses, and how to properly recognize and appreciate others.
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Rise up and become your best self at the spring HR & Payroll eSymposium
The spring HR & Payroll eSymposium is almost here - and this time it's all about you.
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Nurses: You Truly Make a Difference
It’s here: Nurses Month, a month-long celebration of nursing! Each week throughout May 2022 we’ll delve into a specific theme exploring how nurses make a difference. Week 1 is all about self-care and the ways in which we can invest in our own wellbeing while caring for the health and wellness of others.
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher: Where User Experience and K-12 Education Intersect
Now more than ever, the employee experience — specifically, how an employee feels while interacting with a product — plays an integral role in products and services utilized by all K-12 districts.
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Why long-term customer experience matters more than technology
Partnership goes beyond implementation - here's what HR should look for in the long run from their solution providers.
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A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Team Member, From Work-life Balance to Life-work Journey
The pandemic has shown that to thrive, employers must be flexible, adaptable, and truly invested in the needs and concerns of their employees if they want to retain their talent. To understand the reality faced by employees and organizations alike in this modern workforce, we developed a concept called the Life-work Journey™. To illustrate the positive change and flexibility that Life-work Tech can provide, read on to see a typical day in the life of a manufacturing team member.
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Wheels Up! How to Help Empower Women in Transportation on International Women’s Day
How will your organization #BreakTheBias and commit to women’s equality?
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When Pay Is Not Enough: 3 Alternative Currencies Demanded by the Modern Manufacturing Workforce
In a world where the labor participation shortage is real and not going away, manufacturers are looking for real ways to drive productivity, performance, retention of talent, and new strategies for attracting incoming generations. What can be done?
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COVID-19’s Long-Term Ramifications on Pay Equity for Moms
Investing in childcare and in our mothers is an investment in the future and our economy. Find out what needs to change and how you can play a part.
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Supermarket Employees, This One’s for You
Supermarkets and grocery stores are the backbone of our communities. They ensure that families are fed, and they provide jobs to people from every walk of life. Employees help keep shelves stocked at night and serve customers with a smile during the day. This February 22, 2022, on Supermarket Employee Day (and every day in between)... we want to thank you!
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A Day in the Life of a Retail Worker, From Work-life Balance to Life-work Journey
The pandemic has shown that to thrive, employers must be flexible, adaptable, and truly invested in the needs and concerns of their employees if they want to retain their talent. To understand the reality faced by employees and organizations alike in this modern workforce, we developed a concept called the Life-work Journey™. To illustrate the positive change and flexibility that Life-work Tech can provide, read on to see a typical day in the life of a retail employee.
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Compliance agility: How HR can keep pace with regulatory change
Compliance needs change fast for HR these days - make sure you see what's coming next and move fast enough to stay ahead.
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Defining HR priorities for 2022: 3 places to start
A new year always means new HR plans - make sure you prioritize the right areas as you set your team's direction.
