As is the tradition of the HR Writer each month, we like to highlight the most influencial HR articles for the previous month. July featured many hot topics in human resources, including the recent Healthcare Reform ruling and FMLA guideline changes. It’s clear that many employment and benefit topics were on the minds of businesses worldwide. …
Employee Policies
How the 2012 Election Results May Affect Your Employee Healthcare Decisions
With the June 2012 Healthcare Reform ruling, this leaves many HR and benefit administrators scratching their heads wondering what the coming presidential election will bring. In terms of employee benefit coverage, a vast majority of companies have already put plans in action to cover eligible employees, anticipating this action. Yet, there are some who are …
4 Ideas for Short-Term Employee Incentives
Although incentive plans are often in place for full time workers, those who are short time employees deserve an opportunity to prove themselves, too. This can help increase performance and create a more promising work environment. How to Use Incentives Using short term employee incentives helps motivate individuals to perform the best they can even …
Wellness Programs that Pay Your Business Back
Wellness programs can be an effective way for businesses to encourage employees to live a healthier lifestyle. It can help to reduce turnover and even improve your employee’s absences. It can save companies a great deal of money in the long term. The right program will pay for itself. What Is a Wellness Program? Many …
Common Causes of Workplace Accidents and Preventing Them
The best way to reduce workplace accidents is to know what the risks are and then take steps to eliminate them. Preventable accidents in the US cause Americans more than $650 billion in 2008, according to the National Safety Council. The Department of Labor indicates that 3.6 workplace injuries occur for every 100 employees annually, …
Should Your Business Do Pre-Employment Drug Screening?
Is formal drug testing something your business does on a regular basis? With employees costing companies millions of dollars each year due to drug use, it makes sense to consider it. However, there are both good and bad that come from these programs. Many businesses are turning to pre-employment drug screening programs. The move to …