How to Measure Quality of Hire
Getting the right person in the right job is obviously a crucial component of successful talent management. But is there a measurable way to know how often the organization meets this goal?
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Behavioral Health in U.S. Is Improving, Says SAMHSA Report
In its most recent National Behavioral Health Barometer report, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) highlights many important trends in behavioral health across the nation. Results from the report suggest the behavioral health of the United States is improving. The Barometer reports no change in the level of adults seeking treatment for serious mental illness, which […]
Can ‘Worksite’ Wellness Make a Real Difference in Employees’ Health?
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have determined that employer-based health interventions may be effective in improving some health behaviors, according to the results of research recently published in Scientific Reports.
Weaving Wellness Programs into Open Enrollment Season
By Heidi Bowman, senior vice president and general manager, Weight Watchers Health Solutions Guiding your employees through the health-plan process is undeniably important. However, we have found that when planning for open enrollment season, many companies tend to overlook a vital spoke in their hub—wellness programs.
ERISA’s ‘Extraordinary Preemptive Power’ Trumps Worker’s State Law Claim
By James M. Leva, JD, Day Pitney LLP A New Jersey federal court recently dismissed a disabled employee’s state-law contract claim, holding that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempted it.
3 essential areas of supervisor training
by Jason Ritchie It’s imperative that you train your supervisors on key workforce management topics. Here are three compliance areas that should top your training list. Knowing company policy and legal obligations Because supervisors are the frontline company representatives who have the most day-to-day contact with employees, they need to know and understand your company […]
HSAs and HRAs: Which Are Faring Better in the Health Plan Market?
Which is faring better in today’s health insurance market—health reimbursement arrangements or health savings accounts? To find out, United Benefits Advisors (UBA) surveyed more than 10,000 employers representing more than 5 million total lives for its special report, 2015 Health Plan Survey, “HSAs and HRAs: How They’re Doing. UBA broke out the survey data on how employers […]
Pros and Cons of Banning Social Media Use at Work
Does your organization allow employees to use social media while at work or while using company devices? As social media use becomes a daily habit for many of us, this is an issue that gets continual attention. Employers often have to weigh the pros and cons to banning activities at the workplace that are perceived […]
10 Sins of Well-Meaning Supervisors
There are myriad ways supervisors can make simple mistakes that can lead to legal repercussions. How many are you guilty of?
Economic Challenges of the Gender Leadership Gap
A new survey reports that from entry-level to C-level positions, women workers are facing more barriers and advancing more slowly than their male counterparts. Even when training is made available, the opportunity for female employees to apply their skills and advance within the company may just not be there—and that’s a big problem not just […]