By Erica Oh Nataren www.lifehappens.org Many people in their 40s are facing an uncomfortable fact: They simply aren’t where they’d hoped to be financially. Fortunately, all their life experience can help correct for past mistakes. “There’s a different trigger moment for everybody,” says Jay Howard, financial advisor and partner at MHD Financial in San Antonio, … Continued
By Melanie Jones www.livestrong.com Children may have to become the caregivers of aging parents. These parents may be faced with health issues and altered mental issues as they age. Occasionally, children may have to have their parents enrolled on their insurance plans as a dependent. Parents enrolled on a qualified medical insurance plan will ensure … Continued
www.thinkhr.com Question: How do we address a situation where an employee is coming to work dressed too casually even for our more relaxed summer dress code? Answer: As the summer months make for hotter days, it’s common for people to wear more comfortable clothes such as flip-flops and tank tops; but if you don’t specify … Continued
Abridged from www.healthcare.gov A change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby, or losing health coverage – that can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, allowing you to enroll in health insurance outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period. There are 4 basic types of qualifying life events. (The following are … Continued
By Tom Ceconi www.hr360.com Winter time can lead to less productivity and lower morale If you’ve noticed your employees acting a little less than chipper during the winter, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, lack of sunlight has been linked to feelings of sluggishness and mood changes, so winter’s shorter … Continued
By Erica Oh Nataren www.lifehappens.org Life as a young adult may be wrinkle-free, but it isn’t always pretty. When we asked Helaine Olen, personal finance columnist at Slate.com and author of The Index Card, what she sees as one of the biggest stumbling blocks to financial well-being for 20-Somethings, student loans came to the fore. … Continued
www.thinkhr.com The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DFTA) was signed into law (and became effective) on May 11, 2016. The act takes effect immediately for all employers and applies to any act that occurs on or after the date of enactment. The DFTA generally provides immunity for an employee’s action that would have otherwise constituted trade … Continued
Posted by Tom Ceconi www.hr360.com Your final step in making the decision to hire a candidate is to check his or her references. All too often, this is treated as a formality—a last box to check before extending an offer of employment. However, reference checks play a key role in the hiring process. In addition … Continued
By Maggie Leyes www.lifehappens.org Many people make the assumption that life insurance is for married couples and those with kids. While it is true that not all single people need life insurance, there are a number of reasons when it can make (really) good sense. 1. You have student loan debt. Many people assume that … Continued
www.hr360.com According to management expert and dean of Harvard Business School, Nitin Nohria, communication is the real work of leadership. And that doesn’t apply only to Fortune 500 companies. No matter the size of the organization, effective managers must be strong communicators to inspire and lead their teams. Unfortunately, with day-to-day business demands, communication skills … Continued
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