What is the first thing that you notice while reading a job ad? While you’re reviewing the qualifications and requirements of the job – you’re likely … Read more
IRS Endorses Novel 401(K) Program for Student Loan Repayment
Last month the IRS issued a private letter ruling (PLR) on a request by an employer to use their 401(K) plan as a sort of a student loan repayment program. … Read more
Comp Guide For a Small Company: Time Now to Standardize Practices
Note: This is the final article of a 4-part series on compensation practices for small companies. In this series Margaret O’Hanlon shows how a small … Read more
Educate Employees About the Value of Benefits This Open Enrollment Season
Open enrollment is barreling down the tracks once again. It seems to be gaining speed each year. More benefits. More systems. Higher costs. Increased … Read more
How One Company Is Helping Employees Cope With Caregiving
As a parent, daughter and human resources director, payroll and benefits for Boston Private, I understand firsthand how difficult and stressful it is for … Read more
The 3 R’s of Open Enrollment Success
With open enrollment approaching, you’ve probably spent a lot of energy creating the right blend of benefits for employees. Naturally, you want to give … Read more
Comp Guide for a Small Company: Why You Need a Salary Survey
Note: This is the second in a 4-part series on compensation practices for small companies. In this series Margaret O’Hanlon shows how a small company … Read more
A Small Company Guide to Growing a Healthy Compensation Program
Note: Today begins a 4-part series on compensation practices for small companies. Over the next four weeks, Margaret O’Hanlon will show how a small … Read more
Stop Using the Goodies, Gimmicks, and Gala Events Approach to Employee Retention
Imagine a male colleague of yours tells you his wife said she’s unhappy with their marriage. Last night she told him she doesn’t feel close to him; she … Read more
Consider Value-Based Health Care as an Alternative to Wellness
In an evolving labor market where employees are expecting (and receiving) higher pay and better perks, employers often compete in the race for top talent … Read more