As employees begin to transition back to in-office work after months of remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both employees and their employers may be wondering: can an employer require returning employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination before returning to the workplace?
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Every organization wants to attract the most qualified employees for positions which they are best suited. However, many organizations are simply too large to permit close contact between top management and prospective employees; human resources professionals, trainers and labor relations managers provide this connection. In the past, these employees performed administrative functions of the organization (handling employee benefits questions, recruiting, hiring, interviewing, etc.). Today’s HR professionals manage these tasks while also consulting with top executives on strategic planning for the future.
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In all areas of life, communication is key. Good communication helps us show gratitude, express concerns, avoid misunderstanding, and ensure that our needs are met. Communication is also very important to sales and using the right language can help insurance agents build connections, increase their sales, and satisfy their clients. To improve your sales language and communications, three important areas to focus on are brevity, clarity, and urgency.
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While everyone on your team is hopefully dedicated, passionate, and hardworking, you likely have an employee who truly sticks out as a natural leader. When you have a great leader among your employees, they can inspire and encourage other employees, take the reins on important projects or goals, and help your business run more efficiently. But how do you identify a leader among your employees? To find out who the leaders are within your team, look for some of these common characteristics of great workplace leaders.
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Now that we’ve entered a new year, many people have goals and resolutions at the top of their minds. If you’ve set a goal for yourself, your business, and your employees for the new year, these four tips can help you and your team hit your goals out of the park!
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