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Direct primary care (DPC), as the name implies, is a type of program that provides and covers care from a primary care physician (PCP). Typically, this means only PCP visits are covered but not other services or providers.
Training is key to any organization. Even though companies typically seek out well-educated and experienced staff, there are always requirements that individual companies have that just can’t be learned outside the organization—e.g., company policies, procedures, and culture. And, of course, changes in technology continue to require ongoing training for employees to ensure they’re up to […]
A recent survey has revealed that nearly half of parents (46%) are concerned about missing key moments in their children’s development when they return to working in the office.
For years, headlines about work flexibility have touted the idea of offering more options for employees to work remotely. Then COVID hit, and almost everyone who was able to work remotely was thrust into it—ready or not.
For individuals receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI), getting back into the workforce is sometimes an uphill battle. They may have been unable to work (or unable to work as much as they would like) for an extended period and could benefit greatly from employment services such as training, vocational […]
Public debate about the Israel-Hamas war demonstrates that Americans have strong, and often divergent, views on important social and political issues. Believing that their right to express those views is firmly grounded in the First Amendment, celebrities and high-profile figures are freely expressing highly controversial opinions through a variety of means – social media, signs, […]
As HR professionals, we likely resonate with this statement: great talent is moving between positions and employers at a faster rate than ever. Early and frequent career transitions have become more common, and employees are constantly asking “what’s next” in their career journey. And we must ask ourselves the same question. At the same time, […]
In a previous post, we discussed the potentially disastrous consequences of companies’ failing to adhere to the compliance requirements impacting their business by looking at several high-profile examples.
by Tammy Binford The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule greatly expanding the number of workers eligible for overtime pay has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, a necessary step before the rule can be finalized.
There are numerous reasons for hiring military veterans: they exude confidence; demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking; and have proven their ability to work under pressure. They take their responsibilities seriously and know the meaning of hard work—for instance, there are no holidays or weekends off when deployed. Rather than rattling off a long list […]