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• When Employees Deploy

  BNET - 2005-04-22

  When was the last time a benefits announcement garnered a round of applause at the quarterly meeting? For Dallas-based Atmos Energy Corp., that moment came when the company unveiled a policy for military reservists that went beyond what the law dictated. Not only would the company hold a reservist's job...

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• Companies Should Pay Close Attention to Language in Employee Handbooks

  BNET - 2005-04-22

  Companies typically use an employee handbook as a guide for workforce orientations and as a reference tool for existing employees. Essentially, a handbook informs employees of what they can expect from the company. It also notifies employees of what the company expects from them. The problem, however, is that an...

  Tags: Employee Handbook, Employee, American City Business Journals Inc., Handbook, Policies And Procedures, Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Management, Payroll Solutions, Human Resources

• Employers Need to Determine Obligations to Same-Sex Spouse

  BNET - 2004-06-11

  Many employers are concerned about the extension of benefits, such as health care, to same-sex spouses or domestic partners. Because most employee benefit plans, including health plans and retirements plans, are governed by federal law - the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ERISA - employers' obligations to provide benefits to...

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• Overview: Tough Times Drive Down Employee Benefits, Attitudes

  BNET - 2003-07-22

  As the economy continues its slow rebound, companies are struggling to maintain employee morale while management trims expenses and considers, or even implements layoffs. In this paper, The Business Journal takes a look at how well employers are coping with these obstacles in their fifth annual Great Places to Work...

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• Nonprofits Can Compete With Employee Benefits

  BNET - 2002-12-20

  Working for nonprofit organizations can bring employees the pleasure of following an interest or a conviction, but nonprofits are not depending on that alone to sustain their work forces. Some nonprofits try to be competitive on salaries, but for many, the key can be providing other incentives to retain employees.

  Tags: Employee Benefit, American City Business Journals Inc., Nonprofit, Payroll Solutions, Benefits, Sales Force Management, Human Resources, Sales

• Non-Union Shops Face Roadblocks in Providing Employee Benefit Plans

  BNET - 2002-07-26

  During the past several years there has been a great deal of confusion concerning compliance with New York state prevailing wage regulations, both as they apply to employee benefit plans and to their enforcement by the New York state Department of Labor. The Labor Department has issued a significant change...

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• The Benefits Cushion Gets Thinner

  BNET - 2002-04-05

  With companies both large and small looking to control costs, employee benefits consulting firms are staying busy these days designing new benefits packages. More than ever, the bottom line reigns supreme, particularly in light of the recession, the Sept. 11 attacks and fallout from the Enron Corp. debacle. The needs...

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