Tag: benefits

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A Meeting with the Principal Resulted in Teacher’s Stroke: Worker’s Comp Denied

An employee walks into a meeting with her supervisor in good health. The supervisor criticizes her work performance, which upsets the employee. Shortly after the meeting, the employee suffers a medical problem that a doctor attributes to the contentious encounter. She makes a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Is she entitled to benefits? That was […]

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How to Address Multigenerational Needs for Disability Management

Today’s workforce, composed of four generations of employees, is potentially more diverse in age than ever before. Because of this, employee needs are evolving, and many organizations are finding that a one-size-fits-all approach to employee benefits no longer works.

Looking to Recruit Nurses? Offer More Training

When we look back at 2018, one thing is clearly obvious: ALL industries are struggling to attract and retain top talent, and within the healthcare industry, nursing jobs are no exception. Just like other industries, there is a gender pay gap affecting nurses, which is surprising when you think of the fact that females make […]

Employer Compensation Costs Provide Insights for Salary Negotiations

So, you’ve found the perfect candidate and offered him or her the job. But instead of accepting the position, he or she counteroffers with a salary that’s higher than what you offered. Is this rate fair? Or is the candidate just trying to milk it for what it’s worth? When’s the last time you looked […]

HR Can Transform Employees Financial Wellness

Yesterday we heard from Kristen Berman, cofounder of Duke’s Common Cents Lab and Bradley Swain, a behavioral researcher at the Common Cents Lab, concerning the ability of HR to influence America’s financial health. Today, we’ll hear the rest of what they have to say.

How HR Professionals Can Help Their Employees Choose the Right Health Plan

In a climate where rising healthcare costs continue to be a prominent concern among those planning for retirement, it is important for human resources executives to make sure that their employees are educated about the changes and options available to help manage costs and find the right solutions for their healthcare needs. No matter what […]