Here’s the conversation that I really hate: “So, you work with benefits?” “Yes, health care and retirement benefits primarily.” “So, you can explain to me … Read more
Mercer Survey: Health Care Increase in 2012 Likely to be Lowest in 15 Years
An increase is an increase, but when it comes to increases in health care costs, some increases are better than others. That’s why the early … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Open Enrollment? It May be a Pain, But it REALLY Matters
I’ve been getting hit a lot recently with news and surveys about a topic that I know is near and dear to many hearts: open enrollment. Yes, I know in … Read more
8 Principles For Communicating to Employees About Open Enrollment
Annual enrollment can be a crazy time, particularly if you come to the planning process late. When advising clients, here are the 8 guiding principles I … Read more
When Employees Have Too Much of Their 401(k) in Company Stock
With the recent roller coaster ride of the stock market, many employees have taken a closer look at their asset allocation within their retirement plans, … Read more
Competitive Compensation? It’s All Relative in the Global Marketplace
With globalization comes added complexity for Human Resources. When companies begin to expand operations into countries outside the headquarters, local … Read more
5 Tips For Your Not-Business-As-Usual Open Enrollment Campaign
While health care reform has been relatively quiet this year, the media and political scene have not, leaving your employees with more questions than … Read more
Health Care Reform Wins a Round as Appeals Court Throws Out Challenges
Well, no one said that the road to health care reform would be simple — or easy. Just weeks after the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of … Read more
Disability, Family Leave, ADA, Workers’ Comp – How They All Fit Together
By John A. Gallagher When an employee is required to miss work due to a physical ailment, many different issues and/or laws come into play. We break down … Read more
Want Details on Health and Retirement Plans? Then This Report Is For You
Despite all the effort to encourage Americans to choose HMOs for their health care, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says three out of four workers choose … Read more