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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…