With proposed changes to Form 5500, small business may need to be prepared to stay in compliance as exemption statuses may change. See the article by Joseph K. Urwitz, Srarh Engle and Megan Mard from Employee Benefit Adviser. Historically, Form 5500 has served primarily as an information...
Great article by Henry Albrect on how to have an effective wellness program that truly impacts your bottom line. To many time we focus on one aspect and not the whole picture of creating an effective wellness program. Original Post from EmployeeBenefitAdviser.com on July 28, 2016. You’ve...
Employees are feeling the stress of healthcare costs. In the article below by Jack Craver, he provides insight as to the pressures workers are currently dealing with in todays healthcare marketplace. Original Post from BenefitsPro.com on July 29, 2016 In case you haven’t noticed, Americans are in...
Great article by Paul Wolfe on employee development as an investment to your company. Original Post from SHRM.org on July 27, 2016 On-the-job training was popular a generation ago but has been steadily declining in the U.S. for decades. Companies expect candidates who are armed with a degree...
HR Elements Content Provided by our Partner, United Benefit Advisors. The summer is upon us and that means warmer weather, lots of sunshine, and plenty of opportunities to have some fun outdoor activities. It’s too bad that your office job requires you to be indoors all...
In an article from SHRM.org, Natalie Kroc addresses how technology is impacting security measures. Original post from SHRM.org on June 16, 2016. It wasn’t the latest gadget or platform or program that the speakers discussed at a recent conference session on how to keep teleworkers and remote...
A ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court may impact your cash benefit offerings. See the article below for more insight. Original Post from ThinkHR.com on July 7, 2016 On June 2, 2016, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Flores v. City of San Gabriel, held that...
Did you get the Wellness Program notice from the IRS? Jared Bilski outlines how the new memorandum may impact your wellness benefits in the article below. Original Post from HRMorning.com on June 10, 2016 Most HR pros are focused on ensuring their wellness rewards meet the strict...
On December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) will implement changes raising the minimum compensation for exempt employees to $47,476 annually. While salary is just half of a two-part equation that includes a duties test of essential job functions, scrutiny is under way to...
Christian Schappel gives some great tips on hiring the right person for your company. Original Post from HRMorning.com on June 22, 2016 It’s difficult to tell what kind of person someone is just by their resume. Heck, it can even be difficult to tell when face to...