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How recognition programs backfire


July 30, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, Recognition programs, Special Report

Looking for recognition ideas that get results?  Here are two keys to success:

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Top 3 reasons not to borrow from a 401(k)


July 28, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Retirement

A recent study found that 401(k) loans are at all-time high. Unfortunately, employees don’t recognize the many ways they’re hurting their own future.

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Does your dress code hurt retention?


July 23, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Human Resources Administration, Recognition programs, Special Report

 

Companies have the right to decide what image to portray to their customers and prospective hires. Should dress-code enforcement be a top priority?

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An overlooked way to boost flex account participation


July 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cafeteria plans, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Looking for a way to make flex accounts a little more employee friendly?

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Employee recognition: 3 ideas that work


July 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Our best management idea, Recognition programs

Any benefits HR/manager can adopt these ways to make workers feel more appreciated.

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New military leave act affects everyone


July 14, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Even if your company doesn’t currently employ a military reservist, the new Heroes Act may affect your organization.

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Why do sick employees come to work?


July 11, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

In the last few years, “presenteeism” has become an even bigger concern for many employers than absenteeism. Although many HR/benefits managers hate the admittedly overused term, presenteeism is nevertheless a real issue in almost every workplace.

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A legal way to cut COBRA burden


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Special Report

No doubt about it: COBRA can be a major administrative and record-keeping pain for HR/benefits managers.

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Denying unused PTO to fired workers


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Paid time off, Recognition programs

It’s gotten a little easier to deny payment for unused paid time off (PTO) to employees who are fired for misconduct.

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Changes coming to FMLA?


July 7, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Family and Medical Leave Act, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The recent military-related family leave addition to FMLA may not be the last of the changes.

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