YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2020 Workforce...YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2020 Workforce The dates to help you accomplish your goals this year, along with meaningful insights from a few forward-thinking

YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE

2020 WorkforceThe dates to help you accomplish your goals this year, along with

meaningful insights from a few forward-thinking leaders.

NOTICE This calendar is for educational purposes only.

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reporting requirements and deadlines, visit onedigital.com.

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A new year brings new challenges and opportunities. Being prepared is the best way to accomplish initiatives and reach your

goals. From special occasions to important compliance deadlines, OneDigital’s Calendar for the 2020 Workforce features

key dates for HR professionals to maximize their potential for engaging employees and building an exceptional workplace.

OneDigital is here to help you make 2020 your best year yet.

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DRAFT

JANUARY

The start of a calendar

year is often a time for

resolution and goal setting.

Did you know that only 17% of

the population annually sets

goals? Further, only 14% of

people have a plan in mind, but

they are 10x more successful

than those without goals.

Source: Harvard Business Review

THEME OF THE MONTH

Set Goals

JANUARYPRO TIP Enlist the help of an online performance management system for goal setting, feedback gathering, storing evaluations and tracking development plans.

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• New Year’s Day

• Complete Minimum Wage Updates if Necessary

• OneDigital Webinar 2pm EST

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• OneDigital Compliance Webinar 2pm EST

• Data Privacy Day • Fun at Work Day • Distribute Form W-2, 1099-MISC

• 1095-Cs Due to Employees

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and deadlines?

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FINANCIAL WELLNESS MONTH

DRAFT

FEBRUARY

Source: Inc.

Wondering how to set

yourself and your team up

for success? Write down your

goals for the year. You are 42%

more likely to achieve your

goals if you write them down.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Write Down Your Goals

FEBRUARYPRO TIP When writing down your goals, prioritize by importance and relevance to keep them in perspective.


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• Super Bowl Sunday• Groundhog Day

• National Wear Red Day


• Valentine’s Day

• Presidents’ Day • OneDigital Compliance Webinar 2pm EST

• Mardi Gras • Ash Wednesday • Paper Filing of 1094-C and 1095-C to IRS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | AMERICAN HEART MONTH

MARCH

Source: Venture Coaching

Keep your eye on the

prize by reviewing your goals

weekly to help course-correct

if necessary. Don’t be afraid to

embrace the pivot—over 45%

of companies review and revise

goals throughout the year as

business needs change.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Execute on Your Goals


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• Read Across America Day

• Employee Appreciation Day

• Day Light Savings Starts

• International Women’s Day


• Pi Day

• St. Patrick’s Day • OneDigital Compliance Webinar 2pm EST

• First Day of Spring

• National Doctor’s Day • End of Q1

• Electronic filing of 1094-C and 1095-C to IRS*

MARCHPRO TIP Encourage employees to revisit their objectives throughout the year and keep them informed of how these goals contribute to the success of the organization. When employees are plugged into the bigger picture, it fosters a greater sense of purpose and increases motivation.

*Electronic submission required for employers with more than 250 1095-Cs

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH | BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

APRIL

Source: Gallup

Managers spend a great

portion of their time figuring

out how to make their team

happier, more productive and

more engaged. However,

an astonishing 66% of U.S.

employees report a lack of

engagement at work. It’s up

to employers to empower their

workforce to stay motivated

and engaged.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Discover the Art of People Management

PRO TIP Continuous feedback is an integral component of strengthening the employer-employee connection and enhances the bond between teams, increasing engagement, productivity and development. Use performance management programs as a tool to foster a strong culture of employee engagement.


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• Retirement Planning Week 4/6 - 4/10

• National Public Health Week 4/6 - 4/12

• World Health Day • Passover (Start) • Good Friday

• Easter Sunday • Tax Day • Passover (End)

• National Volunteer Week 4/19 - 4/25

• Administrative Professionals Day

• Bring Kids to Work Day

• World Day for Safety and Health at Work

APRIL

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AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH | STRESS AWARENESS MONTH | RECORDS AND INFORMATION AWARENESS MONTH

DRAFT

MAY

Source: Gallup

Create a culture of

engagement and your

organization will flourish.

A Gallup study reported that

work units in the top quartile of

employee engagement saw an

increase of 10% on customer

ratings, 17% on productivity,

20% in sales and were 21% more

profitable.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Drive Engagement


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• North American Occupational Safety and Health Week 5/3 - 5/9

• Cinco de Mayo • National Nurses Day

• Mother’s Day

• Food Allergy Awareness Week 5/10 - 5/17


• Employee Health and Fitness Day

• Bike to Work Day


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MAYPRO TIP Employees with a genuine connection to a company are driven to succeed, and those same companies will reap the benefits. Be purposeful about corporate social responsibility and it will enhance engagement and drive loyalty, both internally and externally.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH | BETTER SLEEP MONTH | EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND FITNESS MONTH | SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

JUNE

An engaged workforce is

a productive workforce. Yet

53% of Americans are currently

unhappy at work. To make

positive changes, listen to your

employees to determine the

root of the problem so you can

start working toward a solution.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Learn to Listen

Source: Conference Board

PRO TIP Workplaces that promote continual and supportive feedback with frequent check-ins can spark employee growth and development. About 90% of HR leaders agree that ongoing peer feedback and check-ins are key for successful outcomes.


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• Community Health Improvement Week 6/7 - 6/13


• Family Health & Fitness Day

• Flag Day • Men’s Health Week 6/15 - 6/21


• First Day of Summer

• Father’s Day

• National Insurance Awareness Day

• End of Q2

• Social Media Day

JUNE

MEN’S HEALTH MONTH | CHILDREN’S AWARENESS MONTH | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS MONTH | PRIDE MONTH

DRAFT

JULY

Time and time again,

employees cite recognition as

the number one thing managers

could provide to inspire

them to produce great work.

According to global studies,

when it comes to inspiring

people to be their best at work,

nothing else comes close—not

even higher pay, promotion,

autonomy or training. When

employees were asked what their

managers could do to improve

engagement, 58% answered with

“give recognition.”

THEME OF THE MONTH

Don’t Ignore Performance Management

Source: Forbes and Business.com

PRO TIP Forward-thinking companies are formalizing programs to ensure all managers are giving, and all employees are receiving, concrete, continuous feedback.


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• Independence Day Holiday

• Independence Day


• Get to Know Your Customers Day


• Parents’ Day • International Day of Friendship

• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) form 720 Due for plans that end between 1/1/19 and 9/30/19

JULY

UV SAFETY MONTH

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DRAFT

AUGUST

Source: LinkedIn

When employees join an

organization, they want to grow

professionally and personally.

Over 90% of employees say

they would stay at a company

longer if it invested in their

career development. Make

sure to offer opportunities for

development and educational

advancement.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Coach for Growth


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EVENT & WEBINAR REGISTRATION | THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | ADDITIONAL KEY COMPLIANCE & HR DATES

• Book Lovers’ Day • OneDigital Webinar 2pm EST

• National Financial Awareness Day

• National Relaxation Day


• National Women’s Equality Day

• Opioid Misuse Prevention Day

• National Eat Outside Day

AUGUSTPRO TIP Feedback alone can’t drive engagement; it is one piece of the performance management puzzle. Training and development programs that align and support the performance management program further solidify employee engagement.

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IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

SEPTEMBER

Source: American Psychological Association

A fast-paced culture and

constant connection can result

in stress and burnout, especially

when 65% of U.S. employees

view their jobs as the number one

stressor in their lives. Developing

skills to tackle the modern

workday can help employees

to improve their self-esteem,

increase their sense of control

over life events, enrich their sense

of purpose in the workplace and

enhance relationships with their

colleagues.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Practice Stress Resilience

SEPTEMBER


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• National Suicide Prevention Week 9/6 - 9/12

• Labor Day

• National Payroll Week 9/7 - 9/11


• Positive Thinking Day • National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

• National IT Professionals Day

• National Working Parents’ Day


• Rosh Hashanah Begins

• Rosh Hashanah Ends • National American Business Women’s Day

• First Day of Fall

• World Heart Day

• National Coffee Day

• End of Q3

• International Podcast Day

PRO TIP Reduce the blurred line between work and life by adhering to established limits. Managers who email or post content after hours send a message to employees that they should be doing the same, which extends the workday.

NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH | HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH | SELF-IMPROVEMENT MONTH

DRAFT

Revisit your goals often and

take the time to reassess. Over

85% of executive teams spend

less than one hour per month

discussing strategy. Put time

aside each month to see if you

are still on the right track.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Reassess Your Strategy

OCTOBER

Source: On Strategy

OCTOBER


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• Financial Planning Week 10/5 - 10/9


• World Mental Health Day

• Columbus Day • Medicare Part D Notice Due


• National Boss’s Day

• National Retirement Security Week 11/18 - 10/24

• Halloween

PRO TIP Focus on developing a 3-5-year benefits and “people” strategy. You’ll be in a better position to have a seat at the decision-making table and it’ll help solidify your standing as a trusted advisor.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | FINANCIAL PLANNING MONTH | NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH | NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY MONTH

NOVEMBER

Too often, employers cite

a lack of pay as the reason

employees leave. However, 79%

of employees who quit their

job cite a lack of appreciation

as a key reason for leaving.

Show appreciation and recognize

employees for performance and

watch as both retention and

employee satisfaction improve.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Give Recognition and Appreciation

Source: Gallup

NOVEMBER


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EVENT & WEBINAR REGISTRATION | THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | ADDITIONAL KEY COMPLIANCE & HR DATES

• Daylights Savings Time Ends

• Election Day

• Veteran’s Day • OneDigital Webinar 2pm EST

• World Kindness Day • World Diabetes Day


• Thanksgiving • Black Friday • Small Business Saturday

• Computer Security Day

• Cyber Monday

PRO TIP Recognition comes in many shapes and sizes and does not have to come from managers alone. Positive workplace connections can enhance a culture of appreciation. When employees felt they had a friend at work, they were 43% more likely to report having received recognition in the last seven days. Regardless of how you plan to approach it, make recognition and appreciation a priority.

NATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODELS MONTH | NO-SHAVE NOVEMBER | NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH

DECEMBER

In order to grow as individuals

and organizations, we must be

open to change. Yet, over 70%

of change initiatives fail and

much of this can be attributed

to resistance to change. Too

often, people fixate on what they

think they’ll lose by adopting

a new behavior or way of

thinking. Eliminate this friction by

addressing fears and challenges

first. Focus on what you’ll gain by

making this change.

THEME OF THE MONTH

Welcome Change

Source: McKinsey & Company

DECEMBER


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• Giving Tuesday

• World AIDS Day

• International Volunteer Day

• Human Rights Day

• Hanukkah Begins



• Hanukkah Ends

• First Day of Winter • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day • Kwanzaa Begins

• End of Q4

• New Year’s Eve

• New Year’s Day

PRO TIP It takes thoughtful planning to prepare an organization for successful change initiatives and requires clarity, purpose and focus. However, the cost of staying the same can be too high. Make a change now and create a brighter future.

HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH | SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH

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