Category: HR

Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | Pennsylvania Benefit Brokers

Apr 11, 2018

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LR Webber

in 401k, benefits, budgets, education, education benefits, Employees, Employers, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, higher education, HR, Human Resources, investments, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, SHRM, workers

When evaluating employee benefits, essentials such as health and dental plans, vacation time and 401(k) contributions quickly come to mind. Another benefit employers should consider involves subsidizing learning as well as ambitions. Grants and reimbursements toward advanced degrees and continuing education can be a smart investment for both employers and employees. Educational benefits are strongly…
The Perks of Holiday Parties: How They’re Still an Asset to Your Company | PA Benefit Advisors

Dec 6, 2017

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LR Webber

in budgets, christmas, Company events, Employees, Employers, holiday party, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Workplace

The end of the year is upon us and a majority of companies celebrate with an end-of-year/holiday party. Although the trend of holiday parties has diminished in recent years, it’s still a good idea to commemorate the year with an office perk like a fun, festive party. BENEFITS OF A YEAR-END CELEBRATION Holiday staff parties…
Ask the Experts: Can a well qualified older candidate fit on a much younger team? | PA Benefit Advisors

Nov 10, 2017

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LR Webber

in Civil Rights Act, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Workplace

Question: We recently interviewed an older candidate for a position. She’s well qualified, but the team she would be working with is made up of people who are much younger, and we are worried about how she will fit in. Can the criteria to hire for cultural fit outweigh potential age discrimination concerns? Answer: Your…
It’s Open Enrollment Time! | PA Benefit Advisors

Oct 26, 2017

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LR Webber

in Employees, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, Workplace

Fall. With it comes cooler temperatures’, falling leaves, warm seasonal scents like turkey and pumpkin pie, and Open Enrollment. It goes without saying; employees who understand the effectiveness of their benefits are much more pleased with those packages, happier with their employers, and more engaged in their work. So, as your company gears up for…
Ask the Experts: How to Calculate Minimum Wage | PA Benefit Advisors

Aug 8, 2017

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LR Webber

in FLSA, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Minimum Wage

Question: Is minimum wage calculated on hours worked or hours worked plus performance-based earnings, thus subject to change each pay period? For instance, a nonexempt employee is paid $320 for 40 hours worked with $60 added for performance goals, totaling $380. Which amount is used to determine the employee’s minimum wage; $320 or $380? The…
OSHA Online Portal for Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Reports Opens August 1 | PA Benefit Advisors

Aug 4, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, HR, Insurance, OSHA

On August 1, 2017, Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) injury tracking application (ITA) portal will be available to employers. The portal allows employers to electronically report information about workplace injuries and illnesses. Establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, as well as employers with…
Keeping Your Summer Events Sunny | PA Benefit Advisors

Jun 19, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, Company events, Company Picnics, Employees, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Workplace

With the official start of summer just around the corner, many companies are planning company picnics, barbecues, and outings to celebrate the season. The good news is that these events are a great opportunity to thank employees for hard work and to encourage them to mingle outside of the normal work setting. The less fun…
Flex Work: Advantages in the New Workforce | PA Benefit Advisors

Apr 20, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, Flex Work, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Telecommuting, Work from home, Workplace

Flex Work. No doubt you’ve heard this term (or some variation) floating around the last decade or so, but what exactly does it mean? Flexible work can vary by definition depending on who you ask, but one thing is for sure, it’s here to stay and changing the way we view the workforce. According to…
3 steps employers can take to rethink benefits strategy | PA Benefit Advisors

Mar 7, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, digital communication, Health Care, Health Insurance, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Workplace

Historically, employee benefits have been viewed as a routine piece of the HR process. However, the mentality of employees today has shifted, especially among the growing population of millennial employees. Today’s workforce expects more from their employers than the traditional healthcare and retirement options, in terms of both specific benefit offerings and communications about those…
New Administration, New Rules: “Am I a fiduciary or not?” | PA Benefit Advisors

Feb 19, 2017

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LR Webber

in DOL, fiduciary rule, HR, Human Resources, Latest News

As anticipated, and consistent with his stance on reducing government regulation, President Trump signed an executive order late last week directing a review of the retirement plan fiduciary rule (the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, passed in 2010). The fiduciary rule, developed under the Obama Administration, imposes strict requirements on financial advisers. The…