Vantage Circle

JANUARY 2, 2025

Introduction Finding reliable free employee scheduling software can feel like a challenge. Don't you agree many tools fall short with limited features like shift swaps, time-off tracking, or payroll integration? Moreover, outdated designs and user caps only add to the frustration. But there’s good news—the ideal solution does exist.

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Software Payroll Small Business Reporting 80

BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 2, 2025

Employers hired at a robust pace last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Which means unless youre offering top dollar and a boatload of perks, you may not be able to hire the people your company needs. You can hire independent contractorsfreelancersas an interim or even permanent solution. The Department of Labor issued worker status regulations earlier this year.

Payroll 130

Payroll Mailing Reporting 130

Sarah Levitt

JANUARY 2, 2025

A good many of you were excited to make this favorite shortbread recipe, so with that in mind Im passing along a recently-tried-and-is-a-keeper egg dish as we head out of the holidays and back to the cold, winter months here in much of the US.

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Work Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Americans hoping for a promotion in 2025 should prepare to face stiffer competition. Economic instability took a bite out of payroll budgets in recent years, and as employers finally find themselves in a position to start dishing out raises and promotions again, theyre expected to have their fair share of worthy candidates to choose from. According to a recent survey of 2,000 employers by ZipRecruiter, most are anticipating stronger earnings this year, and intend to use some of those funds to in

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Promotion Payroll Networking Salary 95

Mad in America

JANUARY 2, 2025

You are being auctioned off in Oregon because you are considered insane. There are no resources to pay for your cares since your family cant do it and you dont have property to sell. The territory wants you off their hands as quickly and cheaply as possible. So you and your care are going to the lowest bidder. T his was a practice that emerged from the organization of the Oregon Territory in 1843 at the fledgling Willamette River community of Champoeg.

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Work Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Since the pandemic normalized hybrid work and virtual communication, a number of companies have been emboldened to take a more impersonal approach to conducting layoffs. When Intuit cut 10% of its workforce last summer framed as performance-related layoffsemployees were instructed to look out for a calendar invite that would indicate whether they were impacted.

Healthcare 76

Healthcare Reporting Communication Learning 76

Zevo Health

JANUARY 2, 2025

I took it upon myself. Let my mental health take the punch so that general users can continue going about their activities on the platform. This haunting quote reflects the emotional toll that professionals, such as Gen AI Red Teamers and Content Labelers [Link to Taras Blog], endure daily. These individuals are the unseen forces behind AI systems, ensuring safety, accuracy, and ethical alignment.

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Zevo Health

JANUARY 2, 2025

Content moderation plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and safety of digital platforms. However, the demanding nature of this work can take a significant toll on moderators, making employee wellbeing an essential consideration for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies. By prioritizing mental health, BPOs can enhance accuracy, reduce errors, and avoid costly pitfalls, such as compliance violations and reputational damage.

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Work Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high job security. Jobless claims dropped by 9,000 to 211,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week ups and downs, fell by 3,500 to 223,250.

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Security Banking Reporting 74

Workplace Wellness

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we enter the new year, many of us reflect on our personal growth and well-being. It's the perfect time to think about how we want to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. Whether its achieving a fitness milestone, improving diet, or enhancing mental clarity, setting clear wellness goals can help us stay on track. However, simply wishing for better health isnt enough.

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Food Planning Learning 52