Wellness Programs Really Do Work
A study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has raised questions about the value of workplace wellness programs.
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Oprah Winfrey on Learning to Be a Leader
Learning is when you remember the “a-ha” of knowing the truth. The common language we all share is the truth about ourselves. Oprah Winfrey, the global media leader, philanthropist, producer, and actress, gave these and other insights about leadership and talent development in her keynote session at the 2019 ATD International Conference and Exposition in […]
Take Your Job Videos from ‘Meh’ to ‘Mamma Mia’
Job videos are supposed to tell a story about the role you’re hiring for and what it’s like to work at your company. However, if your videos are an absolute snooze-fest, then obviously jobseekers will pass over your company. Sure, video is great at showing what can’t be easily communicated to candidates, but they’re only […]
How Well Are You Evaluating Your Employee Training Efforts?
Companies spend a lot of time and money on employee training, often with less-than-certain results. It’s crucial to evaluate the impact and success of your employee training efforts for several reasons.
Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, but Maybe Volunteering Does
According to a recent study, 27% of U.S. travelers are planning to volunteer on a trip this year. Volunteerism, thankfully, is becoming a stronger trend, and in the case of potential employees in the Millennial generation, who, as a group, highly value volunteerism, it’s important to recognize this need in a benefits program. In fact, companies […]
The Job Perks Millennials Really Want
Two factors have been merging during the last few years to drive companies to bend over backwards in order to attract and retain top talent.
Travelers Offers Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Match
By the year 2025, it’s estimated that Millennials will make up roughly 75% of the American workforce. This means that HR professionals, business owners, hiring managers, and anyone else involved in the recruitment process needs to have a solid understanding of this demographic if they hope to compete in the market.
4 Teambuilding Activities to Help Build Trust
We’ve recently looked at four suggested teambuilding activities. Here we look at the next four.
Talk to My Cousin—or My Patient Advocate: Filing ERISA Plan Claims
No one likes going to the hospital, or paying bills, but paying bills from the hospital can be confusing for even the most astute patients. Deciphering an explanation of benefits (EOB) from a health insurance company and trying to determine what you owe and to whom can cause some serious headaches. (Which hopefully don’t lead […]
Travelers Offers Student Loan Repayment, 401(k) Match
By the year 2025, it’s estimated that Millennials will make up roughly 75% of the American workforce. This means that HR professionals, business owners, hiring managers, and anyone else involved in the recruitment process needs to have a solid understanding of this demographic if they hope to compete in the market.