Aaron MacDonald, Director of Small Group Sales and External Distribution at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Dr. David Share, Senior Vice President, Value Partnerships at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan talk about …
Many employers actively support the use of fitness trackers such as Fitbits in their workplace wellness programs. The goal is to encourage employees to have healthier lifestyles in order to reduce the organization’s healthcare costs.
Five approaches to talent and culture that tear down typical corporate polices.
To be or not to be Exempt? In today’s article, we will look at how changing a salaried employee to non-exempt could impact an organization’s work flow and scheduling needs.
Momentum is growing around obstructing the implementation of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) change to the salary level test for exemption from Wage and Hour overtime and recordkeeping requirements. This rule is scheduled to …
Are your employees classified correctly under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
We’ve all read article after article about the workplace generational great divide. The Millennials tend to take quite a beating and take the brunt of most criticism and blame. But with up to five generations …
We're often asked if an employer can post a plan's Summary Plan Description (SPD) on its company's intranet website. The answer is a qualified yes, as long as certain rules are followed.
Is targeting retention the wrong focus for organizations? Might owners be better served becoming talent magnets and talent developers?
A new study shows that many working parents are dissatisfied at work, and worse yet—their managers are oblivious.
The Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to release a final rule this week requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers with at least seven days’ paid sick leave per year.
Have you been paying attention? The new FLSA regulations may be concerning when you consider the impact on the Company and their bottom line. To be classified as “exempt”, employees will have to make at …
There is a growing line of thought that salary history of applicants is not relevant when negotiating salaries of new hires. In fact, the pundits believe that applicant salaries should be set based on market …
This is a guide on how to coach your applicants as they come in, as well as the workers you already have, to make sure they end up in positions that they’re well-suited for.
Success in business starts with the people you hire. A poor approach to staffing can work against the growth and financial stability of your store or restaurant.
Hear all about the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Personal Choice PPO product.
As technology continues to evolve at a dizzying speed, it has provided employees with immense amounts of flexibility and mobility when it comes to the ability to perform work outside the office.
There is no doubt that this year’s presidential election has been controversial. Especially with next week’s presidential debate coming up, there is little doubt that discussions on politics (more than sports and company gossip) will …
