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Survey Demonstrates Importance of Post-COVID Workplace Flexibility

What seemed to many like a temporary shift to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched out for almost a year, with no end in sight. As companies look deep into 2021 when considering when and even if to bring staff back to the office, it’s important for companies to be […]

I hate surprises!

I’m not very big on surprises. Years ago, for my 40th birthday, my wife threw me a surprise party. A lot of thought and planning went into it. Friends and family flew in from across the country.     I had no clue what she was up to, so when I walked in the back […]

Where Are Benefits Headed? VBBD

Where are benefits heading? To Value-Based Benefits Design (VBBD), says consultant Carla McCormick. If you are not evaluating VBBD for your company, you are ignoring large potential savings, she adds. What is VBBD? It’s about taking a comprehensive approach to helping employees be healthier—and helping the company save money. McCormick, a consultant with Fallon Benefits […]

The Biggest Recruitment Challenges Right Now

Recruitment has always had its fair share of challenges. That’s why the recruitment industry isn’t for the faint of heart. Recruiters are basically employment matchmakers; they’re working hard to pair the right people in the right positions in order to help companies better serve their customers. But that’s much easier said than done, and can […]

Is There a Perfect Employment Screening Tool?

In recruiting new talent, employers want to know who the candidates are. Information is typically gathered through application forms, interviews, and background checks. Conducting a background check after a conditional offer is becoming more commonplace. According to a recent study from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), 74% of employers conduct background checks following a […]

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Employers Exploring What Changes a Biden Administration Will Bring

Now that the presidential race has been called for Joe Biden, employers are studying the impact a new administration will have on policies affecting the workplace. The COVID-19 response, the economy, health care, a change in direction at federal agencies—those issues and so much more are on employers’ radar.