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Alight acquires leave-management company

Dec 6, 2022 2:18 PM - Lincolnshire-based Alight Inc. said Tuesday it acquired ReedGroup, an expert in leave-management solutions, from The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America.
6 ways to make in-office time more effective

By Paul Eccher
Dec 1, 2022 6:29 AM - As the great "return to office" takes place, one thing we've learned is that while we may be returning to a physical office, we are not returning to work the way we used to.
Online meetings are a great option, but in-person still is better

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Nov 17, 2022 6:00 AM - While the state of Illinois lifted restrictions for large events long ago, our team repeatedly weighed the pros and cons of transitioning our major conferences back to in-person events.
Four layoff alternatives to consider in economically turbulent times

By Bob McIntyre
Nov 9, 2022 3:27 PM - Economic turbulence can be unsettling for both employers and employees. As payroll is typically one of the largest expenditures for a business, staff reductions may seem like the first avenue to take for immediate cost cuts. While layoffs can provide short-term relief, they may come with long-term operational and cultural ramifications.
Paylocity reports first quarter revenue growth

Nov 7, 2022 2:20 PM - Schaumburg-based Paylocity Holding Corp., a provider of cloud-based Human Resources and payroll software solutions, reported revenue of $253.3 million in its fiscal year first quarter, up 39% year-over-year.
Ways to end impostor syndrome in leadership positions

By Paul Eccher
Nov 2, 2022 11:01 AM - Time and time again, I find that leaders experience impostor syndrome -- that feeling that you somehow lucked into your job position and that someday you will be found out as lacking the skills needed to perform.
Trick or treat: The changing economy and small business marketing

By Rebecca Hoffman
Oct 26, 2022 11:09 AM - Some of my clients are just overwhelmed with demand for their products and services. Other clients are starting to show signs of worry about the coming months and the new year. How can some businesses be swamped with revenue-producing work and others faltering and drying up financially?
The risks to businesses of quiet firing

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Oct 19, 2022 11:36 AM - Quiet quitting is based on actions (or lack of actions) by an employee and quiet firing refers to set of actions (or lack of actions) by an employee's manager. Both are detrimental to an organization as they signal a concerning breakdown in the employer-employee relationship.
What's your work culture like? It depends on who your boss is

By Patricia Carl
Oct 13, 2022 11:31 AM - Great workplace culture is a much sought after, coveted designation for companies. While most companies work to drive one overarching culture, department leaders have enormous influence in creating and reinforcing the culture in their teams.
What to do if you think your employees are 'quiet quitting'

By Paul Eccher
Oct 6, 2022 3:40 PM - Managers who see these signs need to take prompt action to better understand how the employee is feeling. Unfortunately, we often see managers retreat from an employee who is quiet quitting because they want to avoid the challenging discussions.

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