Crypto-Compensation: Can You Pay Your Employees in Cryptocurrency?

Employee Management /
pay employees with crypto currency

Cryptocurrency has been on the forefront, especially in the the last 12 months; should companies begin thinking about paying their employees with cash and cryptocurrency? Though “crypto compensation” has not exactly materialized into companies, it soon could be. Already in Japan, GMO Internet, a web-based business offers its employees a combination of cash and crypto. […]

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Global HR Talent Trends: Terrified of A.I., Companies Stop Talking and Start Doing

Employee Management /
global hr talent trends

Innovative action is at the top of the global talent agenda. For years, companies have talked about incorporating innovative practices, now they’re implementing. Why now? Two letters: A. I. With the onset of technology that will quickly diminish industries, companies need to brace themselves on all fronts, including talent. Artificial intelligence is already doing the

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Companies Making Creative Lunch Breaks the New “Free Lunch”

Employee Happiness /
creative lunch break yoga

Forget a sandwich and a Coke for lunch time. Some companies are aiming to do infuse creativity into a work staple: the lunch hour. Employers see doing lunch differently as an opportunity to boost employee satisfaction and add another dimension of culture. You’ve heard of the “free lunch” at work cafeterias—they’re great at boosting morale

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“Emotions Managed”: The Anti-Harry Potter Approach to Processing Employees’ Emotions

Employee Happiness /
employee emotions management magic

Companies are mindfully tackling employee stress as a means for a greater mental health and to impact the bottomline. After all, $300 billion is lost annually due to employees feeling mentally taxed. Processing emotions in the workplace requires a multi-pronged approach. Let’s say it demands more than a Harry Potter, “mischief managed” course of action. One

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How Throwing Parties and Playing Video Games is Part of Your Career Development Plan

Employee Happiness /
parties and video games as career boost

It may seem doubtful, but throwing parties or playing video gaming may mean bigger strides in your career development plan. This emerging world of work does not necessarily mean allowing the robots to take over — it’s also about bringing skills, interests, and strengths from your personal life that can contribute to your professional success. According to

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Unlikely Workplace Friendships Happen : Yes, We’re (Friend)Shipping Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in

Employee Happiness, Employee Management /
unlikely workplace friendships

When opposites attract, beautiful things occur. Think of toasted bacon in ice cream, or the romance developed by Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks’ characters in “You’ve Got Mail“. Or nuclear disarmament talks. Even in a seemingly-contrary place like work,  friendship grows. And the results are great: 75 percent of employees feel empowered to tackle any

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Collaboration Has a Lethal Blindside: 3 Steps to Keep Your Process Safe

Employee Happiness /
keep your process safe

Is collaboration an integral part of how you do business? Are you managing the collaboration organization process effectively? Studies have shown if collaboration is not done correctly, it will produce weaker results. Sure, we’re told collaboration is often the best way to solve a prickly problem. People bring fresh insights to table, jostle ideas into action, and

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Can Small Business Owners Afford an Employee Mental Health Program? It’s Cheaper Than You Think

Absence Management, Employee Happiness /
employee mental health program

“I need to rest”. We understand when this message arrives in our inbox from a colleague, after a surgery or a flu spell; we know a team member needs time off to process the death of a loved one; but why do we companies fail to understand the mind needs rest and attention? We’re living

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You Lead Meetings, But How Do Fillers or Crutch Words Make You Look? You May Be Surprised

Employee Management /
fillers and crutch words

We know, we know, fillers (also called ‘crutch words’) are the conversational equivalent of biting our nails and showing up to work in a bathrobe; they make us look less competent…right? Google Caroline Kennedy’s interview for the 2008 New York Senate election. One person counted a painful 27 “ums” and 38 uses of “you know”.

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Learn From Coachella: Why Hiring Needs to Be Branded

Recruitment /
hiring has to be branded

And Coachella kicks off! One of the world’s most renowned music festivals not only means the homecoming of world-class artists like Beyonce and Cardi B.,  it’s a marketing blitz-goldmine-paradise for brands. Companies like, Marriott Hotels, Absolut Vodka, and H&M, push incredible feats of advertising through paid social media posts and branded lounges. People want to

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“Absence of Fact Management” Spotlights: Lies From Your Childhood

Absence Management /
lies of your childhood

At absence.io, we understand how to give companies the easiest experience in managing planned (and unplanned) team absences. Companies like MyTheresa and Check24 choose us for optimal, reliable absence management. Reliability is exactly what the world needs more of today—especially when it comes to facts. After all, wasn’t 2017’s Phrase of the Year, “fake news”? To

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Hiring From Academia for Your Tech Company? Here’s What You Need to Consider

Recruitment /
hiring from academia

Technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies are leading choices for scientists and researchers, studies find. In fact, it’s a little overwhelming. More than 50 percent of survey respondents would welcome office life. Instead of continuing climbing the ladder of academia, they’re interested in industry positions. They’re obviously motivated, skilled, and smart— what’s to consider when hiring

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If You Run a Company, Elon Musk Wants You to Watch This AI Documentary

Employee Happiness, Employee Management /
child and robot

If you’ve been the owner of an Apple product, like an iPhone or iPod (RIP), you may faintly recall the small alert, “Trust this computer”. When you’re setting up your device for the first time, this alert is quickly brushed aside. Of course you trust this computer—you just bought it! You’re set to play with

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14 Too True (Mostly Harmless) Thoughts You’ve Had at Work

Employee Happiness /
thoughts you had at work

We get it. Even if you’re employed in the most friendliest, most supportive of corporate cultures…there are…moments. Moments of self-doubt as you re-work your proposal’s presentation for the fourth time. Moments of frustration when working with that particular team member. Moments when you consider calling the police and declaring yourself a hostage of stupidity. Hey,

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