by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business I recently asked my 14-year-old daughter to email a photo to me. Her reply – accompanied by an eye roll – was, "No one emails anymore, mom." If I wanted a copy of the photo, my options were varied, according to my daughter. She could post it to Instagram, forward it via iMessage or send me a SnapChat. She could pin it to her Pinterest … [Read more...] about Communicating with the Next-Gen Employee – Are You Ready?
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The Guiding Principles of Healthcare Reform
Reprinted with permission from Plante Moran Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) went into effect nearly three years ago, countless hours have been spent on the evaluation, consideration and implementation of more than half of the reform-related initiatives. Perhaps the reform provisions on the horizon, however, will have the greatest impact on an … [Read more...] about The Guiding Principles of Healthcare Reform
Metro Plastics’ Incentive Plan for Key Employees
Plastics Business Every business has three to five employees who are critical to its successful operation. Metro Plastics Technologies, Noblesville, IN, has incentivized its key people, providing the employees another reason to remain with the company for the long term, while also communicating the employees' value in a tangible way. "We have the traditional 401k plan," … [Read more...] about Metro Plastics’ Incentive Plan for Key Employees
Understanding Workers Compensation: The Role of Frontline Management
by William Wahoff, Scott, Scriven & Wahoff, LLP In today's workforce, it is now more critical than ever to educate and train your company's frontline supervision in understanding workers' compensation and how to minimize company losses as a result of workers' compensation injuries. This article will address how educating your frontline management can reduce work- related … [Read more...] about Understanding Workers Compensation: The Role of Frontline Management
Timeline: Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers
by Miranda Morgan and David Ball, SZD The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), better known as Health Care Reform, signed into law in March 2010, contains a series of measures that will impact employers over the next several years. This article summarizes several of the more significant provisions, including the Employer Mandate, which goes into effect in 2014. … [Read more...] about Timeline: Impact of Health Care Reform on Employers