IBM to Pick Up the Tab for Workers' Primary Care       November 9, 2009
News: Big Blue's move to pay all costs bucks current trends. Long considered one of the more innovative employers when it comes to its health care benefit programs, IBM's latest initiative is part of the company's ongoing advocacy of wellness ...
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Congress, Obama Extend Benefits as Unemployment ...       November 6, 2009
News: The bill marks the third time that Congress has increased unemployment benefits since the recession started in December 2007.
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Why You will Not Get Rid of Your Organization's ...       November 5, 2009
Feature: Commentary: You think you want to introduce the famous 'No Asshole Rule' to your organization? Here are six reasons why it is not going to happen. (11/5/2009)
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Survey Finds Service Requirements for Joining 401 ...       November 5, 2009
News: The survey of 300 midsize to large employers found that 74 percent of 401(k) plans do not have a service requirement, up from 61 percent in a comparable survey conducted in 2007.
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Employer Health Plan Share Falls for Individuals       November 4, 2009
News: Employees with individual coverage in consumer-driven health plans are seeing their employers' contributions decline while those with family coverage are seeing contributions increase, according to a new survey.
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Benefits Becoming Crucial in Recruiting Contingent ...       November 3, 2009
Feature: Many staffing firms are offering health insurance as well as an array of benefits because they recognize that it is a great recruiting tool. It is also a way to attract and retain workers. (11/3/2009)
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Supreme Court Indicates Reluctance to Set ...       November 2, 2009
News: The case revolves around shareholders of Oakmark Mutual Funds suing Harris Associates, the fund sponsor, for charging excessive fees.
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2009 Optimas Award Winners       November 1, 2009
Feature: This year's Optimas Award winners have faced a variety of business challenges and answered them with creative initiatives that have one thing in common: a belief that the organization with the best practices and best workforce wins. ...
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Report Links Pension Obligations to Layoffs       October 30, 2009
News: Companies and business groups are telling lawmakers that the stepped-up pension funding is coming at the worst possible time--in the middle of a severe economic downturn.
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