Finally: A poll that says employees are happy
September 3, 2010 by Tim Gould
Tired of hearing how unhappy employees are? Here’s a survey that says overall, employees are reasonably satisfied with their lot in life. More…
September 3, 2010 by Tim Gould
Study: Reduction in force leads to increase in benefits payouts
September 3, 2010 by Christian Schappel
Here’s one consequence of a reduction-in-force that may not come to mind right away — and it’s a big one. More…
In ADA cases, being helpful’s not always a good idea
September 2, 2010 by Tim Gould
A recent court decision confirms what we’d feared: Concern for employees and common sense have no place in disability discrimination cases. More…
47% of healthcare claims denials reversed in New York
September 2, 2010 by Christian Schappel
On the heals of the feds issuing new regs that’ll make it easier for employees to appeal healthcare claims denials, the New York State Insurance Department has released info that shows just how effective these appeals can be. More…
Gossip: Your new communication strategy?
September 1, 2010 by Tim Gould
Here’s some news that definitely runs counter to conventional wisdom: Workplace gossip is good. More…
Consumer-driven health plans hit major speed bump
September 1, 2010 by Christian Schappel
This hasn’t been the best year for consumer-driven health plans (CDHP). More…
Do your employees think their manager’s incompetent?
August 31, 2010 by Tim Gould
Sign of the times, or alarming development? One in three U.S. workers thinks their supervisor’s an incompetent. More…
Smoking bans and employee weight gain linked, study says
August 31, 2010 by Christian Schappel
Programs that encourage workers to quit smoking are great. But there’s one problem employers need to keep in mind. More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: What’s the I-9 timetable?
August 30, 2010 by Tim Gould
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What’s the deadline for completing I-9 forms for new hires? More…
Dealing with the scourge of employee burnout
August 30, 2010 by Tim Gould
Combine heavier workloads, less time off and shrinking staffs. Blend in a generous dollop of economic uncertainty, and you’ve got the recipe for employee burnout. More…
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