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Incentives Help Employees Improve Health, Save Money (Infographic)

Results of 3-year study by Cigna show that what workers don’t know about correctable health conditions—they have—may not only affect their lives, but their bank accounts as well. Higher weight, high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar raise both health costs and out-of-pocket health expenses, says the study. The solution? Health improvement programs and incentive strategies help […]

California DIR Has Released the 2015 Legislative Digest

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has summarized both new laws and bills vetoed in the past year that are relevant to DIR and its divisions, which carry strong implications for HR compliance. Most of the chaptered bills were slated to take effect on January 1, so if you haven’t caught up yet, now’s […]

What is GHS?

In every workplace—even simple office spaces—there are chemicals used that could have an impact on employee health and well-being. To address this fact and to minimize risks from exposure to chemicals, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created requirements that explain what employers must do to ensure employees have information about the chemicals […]

Video: Expert Explains the Executive Exemption from Overtime

By Kara Shea, Butler & Snow The executive exemption is one of the ‘white collar’ employee exemptions from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this video, Kara Shea, an attorney with Butler Snow, explains the criteria for meeting the executive exemption at the recent Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS). Read More

How Recognition Can Help Managers Earn Employee Trust and Reduce Turnover

By David Brennan, Achievers It’s no secret that satisfied employees are the most productive. Research shows that happiness has a dramatic effect on performance, and that business success is driven by engaged employees. Conversely, unhappy or disengaged employees are less productive and creative, and more likely churn, which represents a significant drag on an organization’s […]

Video: Advantages for Employers who Provide Paid Leave

By Charlie Plumb, McAfee &Taft What are the benefits for employers who provide paid leave for their employees? In this video, attorney Charlie Plumb of McAfee & Taft explains the advantages for employers to an audience of HR professionals and employers at BLR’s recent Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS) in Las Vegas. Read More