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Recruiting the purple squirrel (and other choosy job candidates): 6 tips

Insperity

Industry associations Social media, such as industry hashtags on Twitter Your professional network (for referrals). Plan your budget accordingly. Ramp up your networking efforts. Seek out professional organizations that cater directly to your targeted employee pool and attend their networking events. Short on time?

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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

Insperity

Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees. Not having a clear understanding of what their health insurance plan covers until they find themselves at the doctor’s office or hospital isn’t ideal. The challenge for employers.

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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

Insperity

For example: Potential for growth Possibilities for gaining new business Unique networking opportunities Means of obtaining better exposure Ways to improve recruiting and employee retention Improvements to training and development Potential for changes in the legal landscape Introduction of new technologies. It’s like having tunnel vision.

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Maximize Your Potential With a Personal Development Plan

Success

But maximizing your potential requires a sound and strategic approach, which is where creating a solid personal development plan and template can assist you. What is a personal development plan? A personal development plan (PDP) provides a structured and strategic approach to reaching your personal goals.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

Insperity

Performing outreach to current or former military members via networking groups or social media Including a statement within job postings that your company is a veteran-friendly employer. Keeping a plan in mind. The military has this adage: “Proper planning prevents poor performance.”

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Popular virtual care options for today’s workforce

Insperity

Health care benefits are the costliest line item for employers – and these costs consistently rise each year, with plan usage and claims history serving as the two big drivers. This is especially important as a potential economic downturn looms and businesses evaluate their finances. Businesses often struggle to contain benefits costs.

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The challenge for the workplace in 2025: transformation when everybody is already tired of change

Workplace Insight

The report highlights five pivotal areas—leader and manager development, organisational culture, strategic workforce planning, change management, and HR technology—as central to driving change in an evolving business landscape.

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