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Employee Benefits Audio Conference--May 29
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that when fiduciary misconduct reduces the value of an individual account in a defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k), the harmed employee can sue for damages. Because of this new ruling, employers that offer defined contribution plans could soon see a deluge of employee claims over losses in individual accounts. How can you protect yourself?
Join us on May 29 for an in-depth audio conference all about this new ruling and what it means for you.
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C-Suite or Runway: Who Makes More, Supermodels or CEOs?
If you are dreaming of the "big bucks," you may want to drop out of that prestigious "B-school" and try to get on "Project Runway" or "America's Next Top Model," according to figures compiled by Forbes.com, which just released a list of the highest-paid female models.
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Obese Workers Costing Employers $45 Billion
A new report on obesity presents some stunning statistics: Over 1 in 3 American adults fit the definition of "obese." The rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the past 30 years. Healthcare costs associated with obesity are higher than those for smoking or problem drinking.
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This Week's Poll
Has the overall health of your workforce improved over the last 5 years?
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Last Week's Poll
About 1 in 3 of you report that you conduct annual audits of your compensation plan, but many more of you don't see the need, or lack the time or resources to do so.
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Tool of the Week
Grade A Job
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Describe, Write, and Price Any Job!
The Job Analyzer: BLR's Complete Guide to Analyzing, Evaluating, Pricing & Writing Jobs explains the theory behind job analysis, job evaluation, and job pricing, allowing employers to create the jobs necessary to their organization.
This process saves employers money because it shows them how to hire employees with the skills for the jobs that need to be done in the organization, as well as how to determine the right amount to pay for the job being performed.
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More Employers Tap Internship Program for New Hires
A new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) finds that employers are increasingly tapping their current roster of interns when looking to hire new employees.
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Gas Prices Prompt Changes in Business Travel
Escalating gas prices have caused nearly half of companies to make changes regarding their business travel, according to a Compensation.BLR.com poll.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Featured Article
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Credit Union Memberships Can Save Employees Money
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You may not be able to insulate your employees from the escalating costs of health care, gas, and groceries. Once your salaries are set at a competitive level, you may feel like there isn't much more you can do to help them through this rough economy. But what if you could save your employees more than $800 a year, without costing your company anything?
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Is it legal for an exempt employee to also be paid an hourly wage for performing additional duties?
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HR Challenge®: Child Labor
Under federal law, what is the maximum number of hours a 17-year-old employee may work per week?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Retroactive Designation of FMLA
An HR Forum subscriber recently found out that an employee was on sick leave for 2 consecutive weeks a few months ago. The time was not reported by the employee's supervisor as possible FMLA leave. The subsrcriber is wondering if they should retroactively designate the time as FMLA leave.
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FLSA: Wage and Hour Self-Audit Guide--Download
Download this guide to easily determine whether you are in an industry or employ the type of worker that is most typically at risk. It will help you quickly determine the most cost-effective method of compliance with the revised Fair Labor Standards Act.
FMLA: What You Need to Know
Here's the easy way to educate your employees about their rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Fundamentals of Executive Compensation
This practical handbook, which includes a model employment agreement and sample equity plans, shows you how to recruit the talent that can lead your organization ahead of the competition, while aligning their compensation with your organizational goals.
Payroll Inserts
Deliver a message every month that helps your employees improve their performance, reduce waste, and strengthen your profits!
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