For many companies, an incentive program tends to fall into some very narrow categories. First, there are reward programs that recognize day-to-day … Read more
Employee Communications: The Importance of Employee Estate Planning
I had the sad task of attending my husband’s cousin’s funeral this past weekend, and it really brought to light the fragile nature of life. Dave (my … Read more
Employee Communications: Last Minute Tax Tips That May Help
As I was conducting a workshop last week focusing on health insurance coverage, an employee asked if he could put additional money in his Health Savings … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Do Workers Recognize the Value of Benefits You Provide?
I get a lot of press releases that drop into my e-mail, and just the sheer volume makes it hard for anything to really grab my attention. But here’s … Read more
Latest Tax Return Gives Insight Into SHRM’s Executive Pay Practices
Like businesses all across the globe, SHRM had to dip into its reserves to cover expenses in 2009 when it came up $8.7 million short. The organization’s … Read more
Winnable Battles Over Employee Health Can Start in the Office
Employers sometimes forget how big a role they play in the lives of their employees. Well, let us remind you — it’s huge. According to the National … Read more
Three Views of Women’s Progress in the Workplace: Where Do You Stand?
Are women advancing in the workplace? And what is HR doing to help level the playing field so they can? It depends who you ask, I suppose, and I keep … Read more
What Are You Doing to Help Retiring Workers With Health Care Needs?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on a roadshow of workshops across the country, talking to groups of pre-retirees about health insurance coverage in … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A New Workplace Trend – Mandatory Tests for Smokers
The workplace push to get smokers to quit is starting to ruffle some feathers in Arizona. According to a story this week in the Arizona Republic, “Some … Read more
Your Workers – And the Rest of America – Are Still Confused About Health Care
Hey HR Pro: Here’s one thing to keep in mind as you and your organization struggle to figure out the ramifications of the federal health care … Read more