Considering cutbacks in 2009?
December 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
In tough economic times, downsizing is inevitable.
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December 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Employees face tough saving choice: College or retirement
December 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
In an ideal world, employees would have an overall financial plan to cover all of their key savings goals.
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Happy holidays from HRbenefitsalert.com
December 24, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Latest News & Views
We will continue to publish daily news stories during the holidays. The ezine will resume on January 8.
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Financial fears increase EAP use
December 24, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Latest News & Views, Uncategorized
The fastest-growing use of EAPs since 2002 has been tied to employees’ financial worries.
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Coping with tough times
December 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, Employee education, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Leave policies, Paid time off, Prescription plans, Recognition programs, Retirement, Vendor management, Voluntary benefits
With the downturn in the economy, it seems like most organizations are shifting their focus when it comes to employee benefits and compensation. The current situation is also very stressful on benefits managers.
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Cures for 2 common FMLA intermittent-leave headaches
December 17, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Family and Medical Leave Act, Special Report
What are your biggest challenges when it comes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
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Tags: FMLA
Can they appreciate what they don’t understand?
December 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Nine of 10 HR managers polled by Colonial Life feel that employees have at least a vague notion that benefits are a valuable part of working at a company.
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IRS releases MSA limits for 2009
December 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Take note if you’re a small business that offers a combination of a high-deductible health plan and a medical savings account (MSA).
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How satisfied are you with your PBM?
December 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Vendor management
Mark Twain once said there are lies, damned lies and statistics.
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FMLA changes: Keeping up to date
December 11, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Family and Medical Leave Act, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
There’s already a lot of confusion and frustration about the new FMLA rules that take effect January 16.
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