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Less pay for more flexibility


August 1, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Work-life programs

Would your employees want to work fewer hours even if meant taking a pay cut?

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Wellness keys for healthy dependents


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Wellness

In the battle to control health costs via wellness programs, many employers overlook a key cost-driver: employees’ dependents.

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Health claim audits pay off: Here’s how


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Claims audits are a proven way to root out overpayments. So why aren’t more firms doing them?

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Considering cutbacks? You’re not alone


July 7, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

For many employers, the struggling U.S. economy could soon have a direct effect on benefits and compensation.

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FMLA re-certifications: What’s allowed


June 30, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Family and Medical Leave Act, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

One of the most frustrating parts of FMLA administration is navigating the maze of re-certification rules.

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Form 5500 deadlines extended


June 27, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Due to all the recent weather-related disasters, employers in many states have been granted extensions to file their Form 5500.

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Does your compensation plan reward the wrong things?


June 23, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Variable compensation can be a great way to satisfy demand for higher pay while addressing upper management’s need to boost productivity and keep base salaries under control.

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On the spot


June 17, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Our best management idea, Recognition programs, Uncategorized

Looking for ways to boost morale, productivity and retention? Spot awards may be the way to go.

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Who won this case? Employee couldn’t participate in new benefit plan


June 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Disability, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Latest News & Views, Open enrollment, Uncategorized

Whenever a company switches benefit plan carriers, there’s always the potential for unexpected problems during the changeover. One common glitch: some employees enrolled in the old plan fall through the cracks when transferring to the new carrier.

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The four types of obese employees


June 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Disability, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Vendor management, Wellness

Thinking about an obesity-related disease management program for your organization? Here’s what you need to know.

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