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5 Reasons Employers Should Champion the EAP
Give them an E! Give them an A! Give them a P! Give them an EAP! Many companies offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) as part of their benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. These programs offer employees a variety of resources to help them be productive contributors, such as confidential short-term counseling, assistance…
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Stellar Internship Program
Starting an Internship Program. Internships can be a great way for companies to gain administrative assistance, a fresh perspective and most of all – a great way to build and groom a pipeline of future talent. Interns are often eager to soak up whatever worldly business experience and knowledge you’re willing to give them and…
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2020 HSA Limits Set to Moderately Rise
Health Savings Account Limits Set to Moderately Rise in 2020. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released the Health Savings Account (HSA) limits to take effect on January 1, 2020. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2019 HSA limits. [table id=15 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling.…
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2019 HSA Limits Set to Rise
Health Savings Account Limits Set to Rise in 2019 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released the Health Savings Account (HSA) limits to take effect on January 1, 2019. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2018 HSA limits. [table id=9 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling. In addition…
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2018 HSA Limits Announced by IRS
HSA Limits Set to Rise in 2018. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the Health Savings Account or HSA limits to take effect January 1, 2018. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2017 HSA limits. [table id=1 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling. In order for you…
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Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing
Reasonable Suspicion. Have you ever suspected an employee was under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Did you turn your head, questioning your own judgment? Or perhaps you were hesitant to handle the matter on your own? Recognizing the signs of drug/alcohol abuse will make an uncomfortable situation smoother while protecting your employees’ health and…
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Where Does Your Insurance Premium Dollar Go?
Insurance Premiums. With increasing medical costs, the rise of chronic illness and obesity, decreasing insurer competition and skyrocketing pharmacy costs, healthcare insurance premiums are on the rise. When you pay all of your portion of your healthcare premiums, whether through your company or directly – do you understand where that money goes? Most people understand…
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Closeout 2016 Successfully and Plan for 2017
Closeout 2016 Successfully. Business owners and executives – we’re all dreaming of what lies ahead in 2017, but have you completed all you need to closeout 2016 successfully and plan for 2017? Check out this quick video blog to find out what 4 Human Resource things you should not forget! Tandem HR A Professional…
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How Many Exemptions Do I Claim On My W-4 Form?
W-4 Form Exemptions. One of the most important forms you fill out when you begin a new job is a W-4 form. If you aren’t required to fill one out – get worried. You may not be getting paid! Other times you may opt to complete a new W-4 form include a change in marital…
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Offering Health Insurance
Companies Offering Health Insurance Stipend Instead of Group Health Coverage are not Getting the Biggest Bang for their Buck. Articles like Obamacare Options? In Many Parts of the Country, Only One Insurer Will Remain written by the New York Times or Forbes’ article Health Insurance Premiums Have Continued To Rise Faster Than Worker Wages Under…