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Giving until it hurts


June 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Special Report, Work-life programs

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From Girl Scout cookie drives to workplace birthday clubs, non-work fundraisers have become a part of many company cultures. Should management be concerned?

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3 keys to defusing benefits lawsuits


May 27, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compliance, Disability, Employee education, Special Report

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If you are in business long enough, chances are that you’ll eventually be involved in at least one benefits-related legal dispute with an ex-employee.

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March Madness: Are office pools helpful or harmful?


March 9, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Odds are good that your employees and/or supervisors will have a March Madness office pool during the NCAA basketball championship tournament.

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Recognition program ideas that work


February 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recognition programs

Looking for recognition ideas that get results?

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Stuck in the middle


January 15, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Ever feel like you’re the traffic cop at the intersection of Money Road and People Lane?

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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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Enough to make anyone sick


December 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Company culture, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Many folks take a working lunch at their desks once in awhile. We all need to get our work done, right?

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Overcoming negativity about benefits and salary: How one firm did it


December 8, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Employee education, Latest News & Views, Retirement

Employees everywhere are prone to focusing on the negative when it comes to their benefits and compensation. It’s simply human nature. Here’s how one of our readers helped employees at her company realize how good they really have it.

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Smoking bans get mixed review


December 4, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

At the end of the day, is it worthwhile to ban smoking on the premises at your company?

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Promoting financial wellness


December 2, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Our best management idea, Retirement

In this recession economy and out-of-control employee debt, many employers who don’t have automatic 401(k) enrollment have seen participation drop.

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