I Have to Work the Holiday; WIll I Get Another Day Off?
February 03, 2010, 7:45 AM
A federal holiday designation doesn’t make it a day off for all, federal employees observe the holiday but there is no requirement for employers to provide a day off or holiday pay.

Are Your Employees Getting Info About their HSA and FSA, from the Dentist?
February 02, 2010, 6:20 AM
Don’t wait until frustrated employees receive bills they don’t understand. Make a first quarter effort to provide specific explanations for how to access new benefits.

Will Your Employee Need a Passport to Get that Operation?
January 30, 2010, 6:45 AM
An increasing number of employer-sponsored health plans are covering gall bladder operations in exotic locales.

Change; Are your managers delivering the right message?
January 28, 2010, 7:20 AM
Failure to communicate the reasons for a change is a great predictor for creating discontent and thwarting results.

Have you planned your 2010 benefits communications calendar?
January 19, 2010, 6:40 AM
Take a proactive approach to reinforce the value of the benefits you already provide and help identify future offerings.

Are your employees volunteering today?
January 18, 2010, 10:15 AM
A great deal can be achieved in short periods of time.

Have you read your employee handbook lately?
January 15, 2010, 11:10 AM
Employers regularly edit and update handbooks to comply with legislative changes or company initiatives.

Performance Appraisals; Are you prepared?
January 12, 2010, 11:30 AM
Planning that includes training and pre-work can transition a bureaucratic exercise into a workplace positive.

A New Year's Resolution for Your Professional Vocabulary
January 05, 2010, 7:15 AM
There's no need to break a sweat to lose those flabby, too-common words from your lexicon.

New Year's Resolutions for Job Seekers
December 31, 2009, 12:40 PM
I’m amazed at the many people who seem to be only perfunctorily sending out resumes.