By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I came across this article from Meghan Casserly on Forbes.com, which discusses the benefits that Google provides its employees … Read more
Cost of Health Care Reform: 60% of Businesses Expect an Increase
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled and the dust is starting to settle on health care reform, employers are starting to focus — especially on what … Read more
Going For the Gold Can Be Taxing to Your Workers, Too
As the Olympics come to an end, I’m proud of how many medals our American team is coming home with, but not quite as thrilled with the tax bill they’ll … Read more
Some Employers Health Plans Deny Pregnancy Coverage For Dependents
The health care overhaul provides a safety net for young adult children, who can now stay on their parents’ health plans until they reach age 26. But … Read more
Survey Shows How Employers Are Dealing With Rising Health Care Costs
Employers expect health care costs to rise an average of 7 percent next year, forcing organizations to employ a variety of cost- control measures that … Read more
Another Reminder That You’ll Only Be Giving 3% Raises Next Year
Summer is the time for salary surveys, and here’s another one to cement what we probably already know. According to Mercer, the global HR consultant, … Read more
It’s That Time Again: Are You Ready For Open Enrollment?
The temperature isn’t the only thing rising this summer – our group health insurance is going up over 14 percent. So, as part of my role on our benefits … Read more
All-Out Campaign Underway to Raise FLSA’s Minimum Wage
By John E. Thompson We have previously reported on legislation introduced earlier this year to increase the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why You Should Let Your Workers Watch the Olympics
Do you expect to have problems with your employees wanting to watch the London Olympics at work? If it seems like a silly question (that is, you wonder why … Read more
10 Ways You Can Really Motivate Employees – Without Using Money
Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every Friday, we’re republishing … Read more