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Rules for QHP Transparency Soon Will Apply to Employers
Insurers and plan sponsors soon will have to report to the government (and list on a web page) their policies on: out-of-network liability and balance billing; enrollee claim submission; claims and denials; recoupment of overpayments; medical necessity; prior authorization; drug exception timeframes; explanations of benefits; and coordination of benefits. Guidance HHS published on Aug. 12 […]
Followership and Branding—Are You Green and Growing … or Ripe and Rotting?
Yesterday’s Advisor presented expert Cory Bouck’s definition of “followership” and the roles a follower needs to fill in a dodgeball world. Today, Bouck shares the best career management advice he’s ever received, along with more skills necessary for good followership.
Mutual Fund Companies Tend to Favor Own Funds in 401(k) Menus
Who has the most influence on an employer’s 401(k) retirement plan investment menu — you as the plan sponsor? Participants? The company’s ERISA attorneys or investment committee? Chances are, it’s the plan’s mutual fund manager. A new study from two U.S. university business professors and an economist for the U.S. Federal Reserve concludes that fund […]
What Are Contingent Workers?
Have you heard the term “contingent worker”? What does that mean? Who does it include?
Employee Leave—What’s Really Happening?
Employers struggle to provide a balanced and fair leave package for their employees. What’s happening with employee leave in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
What’s the Scoop on Employee File Management?
Is your HR team currently spending way too much time managing documents? Are you struggling to comply with changing laws? What’s happening with document management in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
What Employee Benefits Are Required by Law?
When it comes to employee benefits, surprisingly few are required by law in the United States. For example, the United States, unlike most other countries, does not mandate that employers provide vacation days, sick days, or maternity or paternity leave.
Want Happier Workers? Consider Flextime.
Yesterday, we revealed tips on how to organize flextime (even when every employee has to be physically on-site every day) courtesy of Megan Lee, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Today, we present more about Lee’s program—as well as the extraordinary results she achieved.
The Logistics of Offering Flextime
Flextime is one of the most highly rated perks for attracting top talent to your organization. However, it isn’t always easy to offer—what about a company where every employee has to be on-site, in person, every day? Today, Megan Lee, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, shares how she did it.