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The changes Obama proposes for Payroll regs


November 20, 2008 by Kerry Fitzgerald
Posted in: Employment law, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay, policies

Many of the changes President-elect Obama wants will make a direct hit on your company’s Payroll operations. Here’s what he’s proposed during the campaign — and what’s likely and unlikely.

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Are wellness programs a big waste?


October 3, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Behavior, Communication, Incentives, Money, Special Report, policies


The “Wellness Wave” started about five years ago, and consultants said it would be the key to capping healthcare costs and, by the way, keeping employees happy. It hasn’t quite worked out that way, however. And there are some reasons why.

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Companies reveal plans for capping health costs


September 10, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, policies

If you’re looking to benchmark your approach to keeping a lid on company health costs, take a look at the details from a survey asking 3,000 HR managers what tactics they’re planning.

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My best HR management idea: Making a dent in health costs


July 14, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Incentives, Latest News & Views, Money, My best management idea

HR manager Eva Savidge kept running into a wall when trying to figure out how to make a dent in employees’ rising healthcare costs. Then she hit on an idea.

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