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Wellness keys for healthy dependents


June 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Wellness

In the battle to  establish wellness programs, many employers overlook the need to address employees’ dependents.

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Watch out for this carrier-switch headache


May 1, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Whenever a company switches benefit plan carriers, there’s always the potential for unexpected problems during the changeover.

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Employee obesity: Four levels of need and cost


March 3, 2009 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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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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Health claim audits pay off: Here’s how


October 3, 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


September 29, 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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Darker side: Bring your guns to work


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

On the surface, it sounds humorous, but a recent court ruling in Florida has given some employers in that state pause for concern.

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IRS updates T&E rates


September 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

In the current tough economy, some firms are scaling back on employee business travel. But for many others, it remains a necessity.

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Renewals for 2009: How much pain?


September 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

The outlook for benefit cost increases for 2009 may not be as grim as first anticipated.

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3 things that should never be in employee handbooks


September 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Cafeteria plans, Cobra, Company culture, Compensation, Compliance, Employee education, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Health Savings Accounts, Paid time off, Special Report, Uncategorized, Voluntary benefits, Wellness, Work-life programs

Are your policy and procedure manuals a lawsuit waiting to happen?

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