They did it again! Congress just passed yet another extension to the COBRA subsidy … and then some. Here’s what you need to know this time.
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Tags: COBRA extension, COBRA subsidy, Deadline, March 31, New penalties, Qualifying events, Recently departed employees, Safety net, Sept. 1, Subsidy eligibility
In the cheesy romantic comedy “In Good Company,” Dennis Quaid’s character has a major problem when he’s forced to work for a much younger supervisor. Is this reaction common when older employees have to answer to a younger boss?
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Tags: CareerBuilder survey, Dennis Quaid, Directions, Favorites, In Good Company, Younger boss, Younger supervisor
These days, everyone is on the hunt for quick ways to save a buck. But if you fail to account for the bigger picture, your savings strategy could end up costing you big time — just look at Toyota.
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Tags: Execs, Floor mat, Full recall, Lexus' gas pedal, Limited callback, PR nightmare, Toyota, Toyota memo
Here’s a sobering stat: The average case of employee fraud goes on for two years before the victimized employer catches wind of it.
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Tags: ACFE, Anti-fraud trade group, Certified Fraud Examiners, Employee fraud, Fraudster, Personal finances, Red flags
Whether it’s a minor change to existing benefits or switching providers at open enrollment, getting employees to understand the ins and outs of their benefits is always a challenge.
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Tags: Benefits, Dental plan, Insurance brokers, Open enrollment, RTiMarket Research, Turnover
The existence of ghosts, or other paranormal entities, is up for debate. But the existence of — and damage caused by — ghost employees has been well documented.
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Tags: Accounting staffer, Bank statements, Ghost employees, Nonexistent employees, Payroll clerk, Payroll fraud, Processing payroll
If you’re thinking about investing in new hires in the near future, you’ll want to be sure you can keep ’em. To ensure a new hire’s success, it’s vital that managers make the right moves — starting on day one.
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Tags: A/R staffer, Customer service, First day, new hires, One-week mark, Six-month anniversary, Three-part strategy
On the whole, the reputation of the banking industry has taken some hits. Some former stalwarts are the least trusted now.
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Tags: Banking institutions, Citibank, Customer Advocacy, Forrester's, HSBC, Least-trusted pants, Wells Fargo/Wachovia
Simple, right? Your company orders goods, they arrive, the bill comes, you pay it. Not always.
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Tags: Contract, Courey International Inc. v. Designer Floors of Texas Inc., Holley Performance Products Inc. v. Smith-CNC China Network Co. et al, Invoice, Payment disputes, Supplier's goods, Valspar Refinish Inc. v. Gaylord's Inc.
Portrait of the American worker: longer hours, increased workloads, fewer resources and little to no work/life balance — all for the same paycheck.
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Tags: Additional responsibilities, American worker, CareerBuilder survey, Overworked employees, Top-performers
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Sometimes an old dog has the right tricks. Sustaining ethical behavior is not a new idea. Solid guidelines were established long before Enron and WorldCom. So, where do companies go wrong? Find out how your organization measures against 10 factors that affect tone at the top.
