Poll: Healthcare reform must stay on Washington’s agenda

Americans strongly support further efforts to reform the healthcare system if the Affordable Care Act is declared unconstitutional.

Preparing for the Supreme Court Decision on Health Care Reform

How the Court rules is anybody’s guess. What is certain, however, is that the decision will seriously shape employer-sponsored benefits in the short and long term.

Bigger Changes May Be in Store for FSAs

New guidance from the IRS and bills floating in Congress may bring significant changes for employers that sponsor flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to their employees.

In Brief: HSAs; Plan Fees; Health Care Reform

Beware of Facebook Foibles in Recruiting

Asking job candidates to supply passwords to their social media accounts likely will generate a big “Unlike” from the prospective hire — and perhaps from the government.

Globe Plotting: Overseas Benefits Require Research, Careful Strategy

As more small and midsize U.S. businesses take the plunge into overseas markets, HR leaders are learning how to shape their company’s compensation and culture to recruit and retain the best workers globally.

Consumerism Can Keep Prevention Costs in Check

While preventive medicine can save on costs in the long run, employees should be educated to make smart choices when getting a checkup.

Hotter Economy Can Spark Retention Challenges

As the economy improves, employers should re-evaluate their benefits now so they are better positioned to hang on to top performers, experts say.

What’s the Difference between Performance & Proficiency?

There’s no single right answer for what companies *should* reward

June Webinar: Health FSAs

Learn the benefits and constraints of flexible spending accounts and how you can craft the best benefit for your employees.