Report Links Pension Obligations to Layoffs       October 30, 2009
... the stepped-up pension funding is coming at the worst possible time--in the middle of a severe economic downturn.
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Preparing for an IT Talent Squeeze       October 1, 2009
Feature: IT employers, take note: The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more IT workers for health care organizations--soon. Job projections range from at least 41,...
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Cost of Health Benefits Still Accelerating Faster ...       September 15, 2009
News: The survey of more than 2,000 non-federal private and public employers tracks the cost of health benefits of the previous year and was conducted earlier this year, when the recession was more pronounced.
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Hard Times Lead to Hardship Withdrawals From 401 ...       September 14, 2009
... 401(k) retirement funds to meet expenses is a last resort for many investors, but the relentless economic downturn took its toll this year, as hardship withdrawals ...
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Granting Equity Incentives to Employees       September 14, 2009
Feature: The grant of equity to employees implicates issues across several areas of the law, including tax, securities, corporate and contract law. Although an entire book could easily be written on the subject of employee equity grants, here ...
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New York City-Area Chambers of Commerce Unite ...       September 9, 2009
News: New York City's chambers of commerce have joined forces to fight a bill--supported by an overwhelming majority of City Council members--that would compel employers to provide their workers with up to nine paid sick days per year.
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5 Questions for Luan Fox Passive HR in Acquisition ...       September 2, 2009
Feature: With mergers and acquisitions picking up as many potential buyers see good deals to be had, Luan Fox laments that HR at the acquired companies often is too passive. Instead of helping buyers understand their talent management programs ...
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Employers Struggle With Communicating Benefits ...       September 1, 2009
Feature: Employees are aware of the economic downturn, but experts say companies still should tread carefully when deciding how to communicate changes that usually mean ...
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TOOL: Health Observances for September       September 1, 2009
Feature: Employers seeking help in ensuring that employees are mindful of cancer prevention may find valuable resources through Welcoa this month: September is Prostate Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Month and ...
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