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…

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…

No one’s going to throw a bunch of money at wellness these days. But there are benefits to be gained without spending a small fortune. 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…

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

When it comes to motivating employees, no two people are alike. More…