Health care costs moderated considerably in 2012, rising by a relatively modest 4 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & … Read more
Keeping It Simple: 5 Tips for Effective, Engaging Work Fitness Challenges
HR managers are often confounded when their wellness programs experience less-than-expected employee engagement, but they should take heart — … Read more
Feds: Health Plans Can’t Discriminate Against Transgendered Employees
In a recent letter hailed by advocates in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Pennsylvania Court Throws Out “Fluctuating Work Week” OT method
By Eric B. Meyer What is the fluctuating work week method of overtime compensation? Why is it no longer good in Pennsylvania? And why should you care? Lets … Read more
Some Surprising Insights Into the Working Life of Millennials
Millennial/Gen Y workers are a surprising group. They’re almost twice as likely as all workers to have majored in neuroscience or bioengineering, yet … Read more
401 (K)rash – 6 Essentials For Your Employees’ Financial Health
Are you ready for a harsh dose of reality? At their current rate of savings, most of your employees will be unable to retire comfortably and independently … Read more
Weekly Wrap: $720 Million Spent on Engagement and This Is All We Get?
Employee engagement is one of those topics that people can’t seem to get enough of. There are a lot of reasons for that, but mainly, I think it is … Read more
Hospitals Name Their Least Favorite Health Insurer to Deal With
It is a truth universally acknowledged that health insurance companies can be a pain for patients. What may be a surprise is that hospitals often complain, … Read more
Should We Use Rewards to Entice Employees to Be Different?
A new book about innovation is structured around a central question, which the author (Michael Schrage) calls the Ask. The central question (and the title … Read more
As Year-End Approaches, Are You Asking Any of These Questions?
Year-end creeps up earlier these days, it seems. At one time, I considered year-end to be approaching when the leaves turned color and the air turned … Read more