The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new dietary guidelines for Americans a few weeks ago. (We’ll skip the obvious snarky comments about … Read more
Health Reform: Half of Organizations Are Still Waiting for Guidance
Here’s something that few of you will probably take issue with, and it’s this: the American business community is still pretty confused about what last … Read more
Retirement Readiness: What Workers Should Know About Investing
There is information that is nice to know and information that you need to know but what you really need to know is — the difference. For example, my … Read more
Rewards and Engagement: It’s All About the Consequences of Behavior
By Bob Kelleher In business, as in parenting, you’ll find that you get the behavior that you measure and then reinforce. If you claim that training and … Read more
How to Help Employees Communicate Better With Their Health Providers
“Despite the fading of paternalism and the awakening of patient autonomy, there is a power imbalance between physicians and patients, with patients … Read more
Workplace Financial Stress: A Major Cause of Health Problems
With the economy still on shaky ground, many employees are understandably worried about their jobs and their finances. Unfortunately, stressing over work … Read more
What’s the Problem Accommodating Nursing Mothers Again?
I get it: running a business is tough. But we can accommodate new mothers in the workforce can’t we? Buried in the thousands of pages of the new … Read more
When It Comes to Workplace Incentives, Just Show Me The Money
A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to the HR Happy Hour Internet radio show and the subject drew my attention. It was about rewards, motivation and … Read more
Corporate Wellness Programs: Are They a Wise Investment for Employers?
By Jeremy Sharp The new political climate in Washington, D.C., has increased the uncertainty regarding how health care in the United States will evolve in … Read more
Trends in Employee Benefits: In-Plan Roth Rollovers for Your 401(k)
As if the Roth vs. pre-tax 401(k) contribution decision isn’t enough already to cause confusion for employees, now the IRS has allowed employers to offer … Read more