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8 ways to help support workplace health and well-being
By: Ray Fabius, M.D., FAAP, FACPE | April 3,2024 Producers play a critical role in supporting organizations toward a culture of health and well-being. As such, they advise on designing and implementing health programs that align with a company’s values and leadership’s vision. By understanding the importance of leadership support and management alignment, they play a role in helping organizations
Question: Are there questions or topics we should avoid during the hiring process? How can we be sure we don’t accidentally get into one of those topics?
Question: Are there questions or topics we should avoid during the hiring process? How can we be sure we don’t accidentally get into one of those topics? Answer: You should avoid asking questions that could be viewed as discriminatory or that infringe on a candidate’s privacy. Essentially, you want to avoid any questions that are not directly related to the candidate’s ability
Question: Does the National Labor Relations Act apply to my business if we don’t have a union?
HR Snapshot by Mineral Answer by Kyle, PHR Question: Does the National Labor Relations Act apply to my business if we don’t have a union? Answer: It does! Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to limit certain labor and management practices that can harm the general
Question: Do we need to pay summer interns?
Answer: Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether a worker is an employee (who must be paid in accordance with federal wage and hour law) or can be classified as an unpaid intern (a non-employee who is exempt from federal wage
5 ways to make sure your wellness benefits are hitting the mark
Lee Hafner | March 19,2024 | Employee Benefits News Employers build benefits packages with the best of intentions, but too many options or the wrong ones altogether can frustrate employees and drain company resources. Nearly half of employees said they are confused by parts of their benefits plans in a recent survey by MetLife, while other studies place the number as high as 85%.
Health Benefits Help SMBs Hire and Retain Workers Despite Ongoing Challenges
February 20, 2024 | Source: BenefitsPRO, by Alan Goforth Although small and mid-sized businesses may lack the resources of their larger counterparts, they face many of the same issues in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. “It’s a challenging time for smaller employers,” according to a report from eHealth. “Most said it’s harder to find good workers today than it was three years ago. While
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!
6 ways to plan for a bright future beyond renewals
Ed Ligonde, Eric Silverman | January 24, 2024 6 ways to plan for a bright future beyond renewals Employee benefit brokers play a pivotal role in helping organizations provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to their employees. However, there is a common misconception that producers’ duties end with annual renewals in a mad dash to the Q4 finish line — now in our
Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
HR Advisor Newsletter by Choice Builder Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024 With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect. Trends emerge as state legislatures look at what their neighbors are doing and think, “We should do something similar!” Themes for 2024
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!