Health Care Reform Drives More Interest in High-deductible, Consumer-Driven Health Plans
Even before health care reform took hold, consumer-driven health care plans such as HSAs, health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) were already growing in popularity. The steady increases in group health plan premiums are one of the main reasons. The data on just how much premiums have increased depends upon whose survey [...]
read moreComing to Terms with Health Care Reform
“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (“PPACA”) signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010 is still being hotly contested, but some changes are already in effect. Take note of the following: Tax Credits for Qualifying Small Businesses and Nonprofits One of the bright sides of health care reform for small businesses [...]
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Workplace Violence – What Every Employer Should Know Violence in the workplace is an objectionable event that all employers should be prepared for. In this webinar, we will discuss best practices on preventing a situation, diffusing heightened tensions and ultimately handling the aftermath of an incident. We will also discuss OSHA’s guidelines for workplace violence [...]
read moreConsider Employee Training/Mentoring Programs
Most businesses recognize the value of having well-trained and motivated employees. Fewer realize that employee mentoring programs are an excellent way to develop a better qualified staff, while also gaining other important benefits. Among these benefits are: Building skills in employees while fostering camaraderie Promoting the sharing of ideas, knowledge and best practices Instilling employee [...]
read moreMarket Value-Added Employee Benefits
The environment for attracting and retaining the best employees is still highly competitive, despite the nation’s high unemployment. Employees are no longer just evaluating a potential employer against criteria of compensation, including salary, insurance (health, dental, etc.), retirement plans and voluntary benefits (e.g., legal services). Today, they consider matters such as flexible work schedules, family-friendly [...]
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