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• Wellness works — but watch for these 3 common pitfalls
  November 6, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  While the benefits of wellness programs have been well documented, little has been said about the drawbacks and hidden costs. More…

  
  

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• 5 mistakes that can give unions a foothold in your company
  November 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

  Yes, the pro-union  Employee Free Choice Act is floundering in Congress. That’s given some businesses the idea that they’ll never see a unionizing effort. Those are exactly the businesses that are most vulnerable. More…

  
  

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• Boost flu shot participation: Incentives that work
  November 5, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  How do you convince the needlephobes and “I’m too busy” types to come out and get a flu shot? More…

  
  

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• Holiday shopping on the job: Should you try to stop it?
  November 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

  Can you limit online shopping at work, without being seen as the second coming of Scrooge? Take a look at the figures and decide. More…

  
  

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• Do you offer this rare, but popular benefit?
  November 4, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  In these times of furloughs and pay cuts, the company’s benefits roster is an easy target for cost-cutting. But some organizations are going the extra mile to retain quality workers. More…

  
  

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• Fed’s med-marijuana ruling: Does it affect workplace drug bans?
  November 4, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

  The U.S. Justice Department has announced it won’t enforce federal laws banning marijuana use for medical purposes, and some states have OK’d prescription pot. So, how do those rulings affect workplace anti-drug policies? More…

  
  

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• Show how smoking hurts their wallets: Free tool
  November 3, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  There’s only so much you can do to get through to smokers. Maybe this appeal to their personal pocketbooks will make a difference. More…

  
  

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• Retirement contributions limited for 2010
  November 3, 2009 by Kerry Isberg

  Let your Finance people know that for 2010, many employees looking to sock away more for retirement won’t be able to boost their payroll deductions. More…

  
  

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• No pay raises needed: 3 ways to reduce turnover
  November 2, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  Your company doesn’t have to dole out big raises to prevent top performers from looking for greener pastures. More…

  
  

  Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter - benefits, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay and benefits, Retention and turnover

  
• Lighter side: Cruel and unusual punishment — go home!
  November 2, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

  If you ever get an application from one Santo Gambino, you can be fairly certain he won’t make a request to telecommute — at least not as long as he’s married. More…

  
  

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• 4 ways to get the most out of benefits meetings
  October 30, 2009 by Christian Schappel

  There are proven ways to make any meeting — whether it’s about open enrollment or managing healthcare costs — more effective. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter - benefits, Latest News & Views, Management, Pay and benefits

  
• Pelosi unveils House version of health bill
  October 30, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

  Not to be outdone by the Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed her version of health reform — and a key difference from the Senate proposal. More…

  
  

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