Employee Benefits (Business)
Managing in four different states has given me the opportunity to represent companies in unemployment claims in those states. An unemployment claim is one in which an employee who has been discharged from employment or quit and has filed an unemployment claim and the state has determined that... Submitted 3 years 32 days ago.
Why Such Union Contempt for the Secret Ballot? - Terry Mitchell
The proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), which has been passed in the House of Representatives but has stalled in the Senate, would remove the requirement for a secret ballot election before employees could unionize. Currently, a card check (open) vote is used as a preliminary vehicle for... Submitted 3 years 55 days ago.
Are You Dependent on Employee Benefits? - Suzi Gravenstuk
Employers offer employee benefits to boost retention. Why do employees seek employers that offer benefits? ...Perhaps for a little extra peace of mind? The feeling that you are appreciated? The feeling that you are saving money by having the benefit choices? If the reason is medical... Submitted 2 years 178 days ago.
I highly appreciate discussing this subject, and support Clara's point that we should place the right person in the right place. First of all, as a business consultant, and based on a quarter of a century in marketing and sales management and training; I want to emphasize on the fact that... Submitted 3 years 56 days ago.
The Employee Recognition Program Benefits Both Employers And Employees - Windsor Augustin
An Employee recognition program boosts motivation, productivity and can send your business performance off the charts. Too bad there's only a handful of companies that employ such programs to their maximum. Little do they know how powerful they can be in reinforcing creativity and letting... Submitted 3 years 143 days ago.
Telecommuting Benefits Employees, Improves Bottom Line - Lauren Davis
I've been lobbying for things such as telecommuting (realistic) and afternoon siestas (not too realistic) at my former places of employment to enhance what I find to be outdated policies. Mostly telecommuting. After moving to the Northern Virginia area, just a hop, skip and car-riddled... Submitted 4 years 106 days ago.
Performance Appraisals and Compensation: A Deadly Mix -
- Leslie AllanPerformance appraisals are hated by employees, largely dreaded by managers and often described as ineffective by HR professionals. So why do organizations still engage in this annual exercise? The primary objective, cited by 66% of respondents to a survey by Sibson Consulting, is to distribute... Submitted 191 days 8 hours ago.
Know your COBRA Basics - Kristy Kwan
“COBRA” is often confused by our employees as being a type of insurance that employees can enroll in after their termination. In fact, “COBRA” is simply the name of the law that allows for the continuation of the insurance that the employee was enrolled on during their... Submitted 1 year 16 days ago.
Are You Taking Advantage of Online Tools? - Kristy Kwan
Now that the internet is accessible everywhere – through wireless connections and smartphones, the transfer of information is instantaneous and accessible, and online web tools or applications are the newest way to help move your business forward. Broadband cards, wireless networks and... Submitted 1 year 16 days ago.
ADHD From Over Promise and Under Deliver to Under Promise and Over Deliver - Robb Garrett
One thing that could be thought of as a social skill is the operating from the private internal philosophy of striving to under promise and over deliver. Many people, especially those with ADHD, find themselves in situations of over promising and under delivering thus negatively impacting... Submitted 1 year 146 days ago.
As our country's rates of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes hit record highs, society is finally starting to realize that health and wellness is not just a trend it's a necessity. Due to the amount of time that we spend at work, it makes sense that this necessary change in diet, exercise, and... Submitted 1 year 161 days ago.
Large Employer Health Insurance Plans May Cost More Next Year -
- Yamileth MedinaAlthough 2011 is still nearly five months away, corporations are planning for the new year long before the ball drops on Times Square. Employee benefits are playing a key role in their calculations. That is mostly due to the national healthcare reform law passed in March. Several of its... Submitted 1 year 176 days ago.
How Balloon Artists Can Liven Up Your Event - Jonathan Hostetler
There are two ways to host a party or event, whether it's personal or professional. You could either choose drab, mundane techniques and forms of entertainment, or you could make the affair much more exciting so that your guests will talk about the event days and even months later. To make a... Submitted 1 year 189 days ago.
Health Reform - The Tax Impact on Small Businesses - McQuade Brennan
Tax credits for certain small employers that provide insurance. The new law provides small employers with a tax credit (i.e., a dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax) for non-elective contributions to purchase health insurance for their employees. The credit can offset an employer's regular tax or... Submitted 1 year 212 days ago.
Accountant Cover Letter Sample - Henry Matthias
It’s necessary to include an accountant cover letter when sending your resume for an accountant job. But, you might be at a loss as to how to write the cover letter. Below you will get to see a sample. What you need to do is studying the format, then rewrite with your own personal information. By... Submitted 4 years 1 day ago.
Which Alternative Benefits Make Employees Happy? - Eric Morgan
With the cost of health insurance and other benefits increasing and companies being forced to pass some of those costs on to their employees, many organizations are looking at ways to offer alternative benefits. Human Resource departments are looking at these alternative benefits that are... Submitted 5 years 62 days ago.
What are the Different Types of Employee Benefit Plans? -
- CLTaylorDo you know what the different types of employee benefits are? As an employee it is essential that you understand the different types so you can be sure that you are receiving the benefits that you should be. First you need to understand what benefits are. They are basically the perks that... Submitted 1 year 282 days ago.
10 Things You Didnt Know about Merino Wool - Matthew James
If youve heard about Merino Wool, or seen clothing made out of it and wondered what all the fuss was about, and why its so highly rated, then this article will tell you. 1. Merino sheep are renowned as having the softest and finest wool of any sheep. Their wool is natural, and the structure... Submitted 3 years 89 days ago.
10 Reasons To Join A Trade Union - Matthew James
If youve wondered a Trade Union does and how it can help you, then here are 10 ways in which a Trade Union can help you. 1. Trade Unions are designed to help members to have their say, and voice their opinions in a way that leaders and management will take note. By combining members opinions... Submitted 3 years 89 days ago.
Companies’ Responsibilities to Employees’ Health - Kathy Mateo
Most BPO companies are seen to have higher health risks among its employees. This claim is supported by the working schedules and physical workplace of such companies. With regards to the working schedules, it is already expected that if you work for a BPO company, which is apparently dealing... Submitted 1 year 78 days ago.
Team Building Activities & Strengthening Teams - Liz Fletcher
British companies have become world leaders in using team building activities to strengthen trust and co-operation between employees according to the latest anecdotal evidence. Team building activities like sailing or paintballing or simply hill-walking or swimming have been identified as vitally... Submitted 1 year 266 days ago.
Team Building Events and Employee Engagement - Liz Fletcher
Team building events , games, exercises and activities help build teams, improve communications and helps to develop employee motivation. Team building games are a great way to warm up meetings, liven up conferences and improve training. For Richard Branson at Virgin, team building events... Submitted 1 year 280 days ago.
