When it comes to the reason a bill wasn’t paid on time, customers often have a few go-to excuses they rely on. Here are two of the most common, as well as ways to handle them effectively. (more…)
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It seems that an increase in job duties and responsibilities doesn't automatically guarantee a nice bump in pay any longer. (more…)
If your company is of the 33% that offer unpaid internships, you'll want to double check you're complying with the feds' guidelines. (more…)
Employers that don’t use pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to process and pay prescription drug claims have become the minority. (more…)
When it comes to reducing energy usage, companies intend to do much more than encourage staffers to turn off the lights or shut down their computers for the weekend. Here's what they have planned -- and why. (more…)
Heads up: You don't have much longer to apply for a waiver that would free you from the health reform’s restrictions on setting annual limits for healthcare coverage. (more…)
The pro-employer verdict in this highly publicized lawsuit against Wal-Mart should bring a sigh of relief to employers everywhere. (more…)
Jerry Seinfeld summed up most people's feelings on public speaking best: "To the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." Even so, sometimes you're forced to do it. (more…)
When workers feel they haven't been adequately compensated for the time they've spent on-call, it could result in legal headaches and costly settlements for their employer -- as this company recently found out. (more…)
Even with all the new technology, spreadsheets are still the most relied upon tool in Finance. But there are certain situations where you should use something else. (more…)
If your staffers are attending virtual meetings where they can create avatars -- computer representations of themselves -- you'd better remind them the company dress code is still in effect. (more…)
It's a common scenario: Employees are clamoring for some extra financial education, but their employers don't have the budget to bring in financial advisors. Here's another option. (more…)
