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Steps HR Can Take to Help Prevent Workplace Violence
Every year, millions of workers complain about workplace violence in and outside work. Violence in the workplace can include verbal abuse, threats, physical assaults, stalking, or weapon use. So why is violence an issue in the workplace? Many factors contribute to...
Remote Work Challenges During the Holidays
Since the pandemic, working from home has become the norm for many people. For the most part, many employees enjoy the flexibility in their schedules. A survey by Tracking Happiness surveyed 12,455 employees and found the ability to work from home increased happiness...
Employers Can Help Prevent Large Healthcare Premium Hikes Expected in 2023 for Families and Individuals
Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums for families and individuals increased slightly this year from 2021 – but that is changing in 2023. One consideration for this impending increase is that employer costs for this year were largely set last year before...
How Will the New Federal Marijuana Pardon Impact Company Policies?
President Biden recently announced a federal pardon for individuals convicted of minor possession of marijuana. This pardon will affect around 6,500 Americans and applies to everyone except those in the U.S. military.1Over two-thirds of voters’ support issuing pardons...
Health Plan Premiums Expected to Soar in 2023
Employer-sponsored health plans will likely see premiums increase by an average of 6.5% in 2023.1 Some believe it is the shortage of healthcare worker and the need to offer more to recruit hard-to-find professionals, other...
Successfully Managing the Remote Worker
Human Resource managers have consistently been challenged by “productivity paranoia,” a leader’s uncertainty that their people are working as effectively as they could. This was true even when employees were present in the office eight hours a day but the shift to...
Three Ways Employers Can Help Employees with Medical Debt.
Medical debt keeps some Americans from paying their mortgages, vehicles, and groceries. Even those with medical insurance are struggling, especially those with high deductible plans. According to JAMA Medical Network news, data from the Surveys of Income and Program...
Future Trends in HR
The role of human resource professionals has completely transformed post pandemic. What does the HR of the future look like and how can professionals be prepared? The future of HR is expanding, employee wellbeing and benefits will still be a large focus but we will...
Updated Guidelines from Department of Labor for ERISA Health Plan Audits
ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, aims to set standards for retirement and health plans and prevent potential abuse. Under ERISA, an audit of these plans must be done yearly by an “independent qualified public accountant.3” The Department of Labor...
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