The cost of missing open enrollment: $500+
November 18, 2009 by Christian Schappel
One way to boost open enrollment participation: Tell workers it’ll cost them $500 to $2,500 if they fail to participate. More…
November 18, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Woman-on-woman bullying on the rise
November 16, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
When it comes to workplace bullying, women are no different and no worse than men, except in one respect: Women more often target other women. More…
What your boss expects HR to know about business
November 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
If you don’t know what “free cash flow” means, maybe you should – if you want to get ahead in your organization. More…
Bill would extend COBRA subsidy
November 12, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Looks like the COBRA subsidy may continue to be a thorn in the side of HR and benefits pros. More…
Benefits pros have until Feb. 22 before feds enforce new HIPAA regs
October 20, 2009 by Christian Schappel
You have some new steps to take should employees’ health info be seen by prying eyes. More…
Forecast: What HR will be doing over the next 3 years
October 1, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Hiring freezes will likely thaw. Employees’ share of healthcare expenses will continue to rise. And a lot of companies will shrink staffs. More…
Court: Workers who ignore FMLA notice requirements can be disciplined
September 28, 2009 by Christian Schappel
No doubt about it: The Family and Medical Leave Act’s a pain for HR and Benefits pros. But a recent court decision eased one company’s intermittent leave headaches. Could it help you? More…
What would you do: Feuding employees threaten project’s success
September 4, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: The company has an important project that needs the cooperation of two feuding employees. More…
What HR managers told us: Offering paid maternity leave
August 27, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Congress is taking a look at proposals that would mandate paid leave for employees, including paid maternity leave. We asked 436 HR managers whether their employers offered paid maternity leave. Here’s what they said. More…
Do COBRA subsidies lead to more coverage — and higher premiums?
August 21, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Many wondered whether the subsidy enacted in February would spur more ex-workers to take advantage of the health coverage. Wonder no more. More…
