By the narrowest of margins, the Senate’s latest vote for a stripped down ACA repeal bill, which was dubbed a “skinny” repeal, was shot down. Now the GOP faces some tough questions about the likelihood of its “repeal-and-replace” efforts. By a 49-51 margin, the skinny repeal legislation was defeated. That was just short of the […]
Posted on July 29th, 2017 by admin
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The Human Resources department is supposed to be the center of effective communication and employee engagement, but an eye-opening new report reveals many employees feel HR is anything but. The report, which was conducted by mobile app provider EmployeeChannel, Inc., was titled “What Every Employee Wants From Their HR Team.” It polled three different U.S. […]
Posted on July 28th, 2017 by admin
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HR pros know they have to be open to accommodating individuals with disabilities under the ADA. But does the same apply to those with ADD or ADHD? According to a recent decision by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), a state agency with the power to resolve cases of discrimination, the answer appears to be […]
Posted on July 27th, 2017 by admin
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The Human Resources Management Kit – July 2017 brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your Human Resources Management related decisions. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on July 23rd, 2017 by admin
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From 2006 to 2016, EEOC charges against employers for ADA violations increased nearly 75%. With figures like that, some HR pros feel it makes sense to grant each and every accommodation request that employees make. But that’s not the case. At the 2017 SHRM Conference & Exposition, Pavneet Singh Uppal and Shayna Helene Balch, partners with […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2017 by admin
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Federal and state changes to the ACA are coming. Employers have worked hard over the past few years to comply with the ACA. It’s not time to stop now. It’s also time to prepare for the future. This infographic provides 5 best practices for preparing for change. Read our tips for helping employers minimize risk, lower […]
Posted on July 21st, 2017 by admin
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It’s official: Less than a week after the Senate revealed their revised ACA replacement bill – the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell decided to abandon efforts to get the bill passed. The decision followed the announcement by two Republican Senators – Mike Lee (UT) and Jerry Moran (KS) […]
Posted on July 20th, 2017 by admin
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A strong and authentic online presence can mean big things for your company’s employer branding – from driving employee engagement and advocacy to showing potential candidates how awesome your culture is. Not sure where to begin? That’s okay! We created this quick and easy guide to help you get started with the basics. Learn more! Tweet […]
Posted on July 19th, 2017 by admin
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Millennials are now the largest generation in the United States workforce, currently comprising 34 percent, and that number is growing rapidly. By 2025, a full 75 percent of the U.S. workforce will be millennials. Most importantly, this generation is quickly moving beyond entry-level roles and into leadership positions. No matter what business or industry, Millennials are […]
Posted on July 18th, 2017 by admin
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A highly-engaged workforce drives results and employee engagement programs are key to success. But most companies still lack on-the-ground programs for employee engagement and alignment. Learn how to leverage time and resources with a social recognition program in the whitepaper “Do-it-yourself vs. Doing it right”. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on July 17th, 2017 by admin
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