Tag: Karl Ahlrichs

How Big Is the Number? (True Cost of EE Healthcare?)

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 8, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 14, 2013

In yesterday’s Advisor, , consultant Karl Ahlrichs presented a wellness program that grabbed the interest of 93 percent of employees and spouses. Today, more of his wellness wisdom, plus an introduction to the all-things-HR-in-one website, HR.BLR.com®. How Big Is the Number? Most HR managers underestimate the full costs of employee health (or lack thereof), says […]

Assessing the indirect costs of employee turnover

By Jennifer Carsen Jan 11, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

It’s no surprise that employee turnover involves a huge cost to any organization. But what is frightening is that the number may even be underestimated. Organizations routinely fail to include the “soft” costs of employees. Things like the value of relationships and the level of productivity compared to other employees could push the cost of […]