Despite some positive economic signs, many employees are reluctant to begin making sizable contributions to their 401(k) plans again. Result: More employers are taking action to encourage them. (more…)
Benefits
The disparity between the benefits offered by large firms and those offered by small and mid-sized firms seems to be shrinking like the polar ice caps. (more…)
True, you may not have to don a headset and man the company’s 800 number. But Finance does need to put its best customer service face forward. So how well are you doing? (more…)
A deadly incident of workplace violence is every employer's greatest fear. One recent case has links, to the company's finance department. (more…)
The latest sign employers are optimistic about the year ahead: the return of the 401(k) match. (more…)
Giving kudos to superstars in your Finance department has probably become second nature at this point -- but what about constructive criticism? (more…)
A difficult year has caused many staffers to reconsider the tradition of giving gifts to co-workers this holiday. Consider these low-cost options before you join ’em. (more…)
Newton may have rethought his theory that "what goes up, must come down," if he lived to see the increases in healthcare costs over the past decade. (more…)
Even though the majority of employees know not to lie about their T&E expenses, tools like this may make it too tempting for some. (more…)
It may feel like there’s little to be grateful for at the office these days. But a little thanks can go a long way. Here are seven ways to start. (more…)
Here's something that's sure to keep employers up at night: As healthcare premiums continue to rise by double digits each year, employees' overall health is declining steadily. (more…)
Sniff, sniff, cough, cough! How many folks are actually sick ... and how many are trying to avoid losing their accrued time? (more…)
