Stress-Reduction Training Gains Momentum as Part of Wellness Strategy
More than half of employees in a recent study reported high levels of stress. How are employers responding, given the impact on employees’ health, productivity, and morale?
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Cadillac Tax Will Hit Middle Class Hardest, Researchers Conclude
Two researchers from the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Public Health have concluded that the Cadillac Tax will hit middle-class families the hardest, according to new research published in the March 2016 issue of the International Journal of Health Services.
Same-Sex Marriage Is Established but Benefits Issues Persist
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD It’s been over 2 years since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage in the case of U.S. v. Windsor and a year since the Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, required states to issue marriage licenses for same-sex marriages and to recognize a same-sex marriage performed in another state. So, […]
There is a hole where my HR job was!
by Katrina Messier While I can’t say that I didn’t see this layoff coming, I didn’t think it would happen as soon as it did. I was laid off October 31, 2015, from a job in the restaurant industry where I was the V.P. of Human Resources for more than 16 years. What I didn’t […]
Most Employees Don’t Want to Return to a Former Job
A recent survey by Accountemps® suggests that less than half of former employees (aka boomerang employees) would work for former employers again.
Do Personality Tests Really Work?
When it comes to the tricky task of hiring, you might recall a time when one candidate looked great on paper, aced the interview, then went on to be a less-than-great employee. Today we’ll hear from the Vice President of Caliper®, Cyndi Sax, about how to address this exact problem.
Three Ways to Align Employees to Make Them Proactive, Positive, and Engaged
By Evan Hackel Everyday interactions between employees can be a challenge to manage. Today, we present an article by Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training® and Ingage Consulting, that shows three ways you can help make these interactions more positive.
How Health Plans Help Providers Convert to Quality & Value Models
Health care providers need help moving to value-based reimbursement and adopting accountable care models, and insurers and health plans often provide the best support, health plan executives told a recent conference. They discussed best practices for helping providers adopt value based pay and outcome-based reimbursement on April 11 at the World Health Care Congress in […]
Unusual Workplace Mascot Lets Employees Know They Are Appreciated
Presentation, communications, and design—the company Duarte, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, takes pride in being a company that “is more than just a place to work, it’s a place to express yourself, find your passion, fuel your creativity, and make lasting friendships. We’re a fun-loving, field-tripping, high-fiving bunch of people who support each other and enjoy […]
The Boss, your boss, and LGBT rights
North Carolina got itself a bit of attention recently when it enacted House Bill 2, which mandates that public restrooms be limited for use based on the individual’s “biological sex.” The effect of this bill was to take away from transgender citizens their ability to choose, based on their individual gender identities, which restroom they […]