CMS Announces 2018 Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D
On April 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final updates to the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2018.
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5 Ways to Handle Compensation Like a Top-Performing Company
There are several differences between how top-performing companies handle compensation and how typical companies approach the issue, according to the results of a recent survey.
Robotics Technology is Taking It One Step Further—Human Body Microchips
If you own a pet, chances are you’re probably familiar with microchip technology, but did you know humans are now following suit and having microchips inserted into their bodies?
How to Update Aging Salary Data for Your Organization’s Jobs
If you work in HR then you’re always busy and, as a result, your job grade data might be a smidge past its shelf life. It’s not that you don’t want up-to-the-minute salary range data but there’s almost always something else more pressing that needs your attention so it’s really easy to tell yourself—if it […]
Mentor Sued for Sexual Harassment Points to Lack of Training as Excuse
A male scientist allegedly expressed his interest in having a sexual relationship with a female graduate student on numerous occasions while mentoring her on remote research excursions deep in the woods of Alaska. The student later sued him and the university where she was pursuing a doctorate degree, alleging hostile work environment.
Healthcare Hiring Needs for a Graying America
Through all the tumult caused by the Great Recession, healthcare companies remained a steady source of job growth, but recent demographic and policy shifts are driving the need for healthcare hiring to new heights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has forecast that employment in healthcare is expected to grow faster than most other occupations between 2014 and 2024. The question is not just where is this growth coming from, but also how will healthcare employers respond?
New Study Delivers 42 Years of Evidence That Leadership Development Pays Off
Criticism of leadership development programs often stems from the lack of hard data measuring how the programs affected leaders’ behavior and the company’s bottom line business metrics. In fact, less than 8% of CEOs ever see the business impact of their leadership development programs or the return on investment (ROI), according to a recent LinkedIn […]
Research: Wellness Helps Employers Create a Happier, Healthier Workplace
Workers are getting older, sleepier, and increasingly worried about their finances while they rely on mindfulness and emerging technology to help them achieve their desired health. This is the state of wellness according to the 2017 Humana Wellness Trends Report.
Before Jumping into Wellness Programs, Consider the Pitfalls
Wellness programs sound like a great idea to improve employees’ health status, minimize absenteeism, and generally improve your workplace. Yesterday we looked at some simple ways to introduce wellness programs at your office. However, it’s not all sun salutations and stress breaks. Here are some basic pitfalls that sometimes make a wellness program a little […]
From Digitization to Digital Transformation: A Strategic HR Guide
The move to “digital” systems is a priority across virtually every organization. Most departments have been through some form of this disruption, including HR teams, where paper-only files have given way to workforce management, talent management, and other solutions in the cloud.