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8 Ways to Measure the Effectiveness of DEIB Initiatives
Posted: December 20, 2023
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is a priority for many employees. But it requires resources and, as a result, buy-in from leaders. To get people to commit to investing in anything, HR must have data and performance metrics to prove the value. However, DEIB efforts – aside from sheer representation – are not always easy […]
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Why Health Insurance is Important
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Protection from high medical costs Health insurance provides important financial protection in case you have a serious accident or sickness. People without health coverage are exposed to these costs. This can sometimes lead people without coverage into deep debt or even into bankruptcy. It’s easy to underestimate how much medical care can cost: Fixing a […]
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What Businesses Need to Know about the U.S. Executive Order on AI
Posted: December 14, 2023
Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order designed to install guardrails on generative artificial intelligence (AI), and there are many implications for businesses. Human Resources must be mindful about these new regulations as they apply to the workforce. The comprehensive order provides guidance on the development and use of a technology that has been unregulated […]
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Ho, Ho, Ho-ld Off on the Bad Habits This Holiday Season
Posted: December 4, 2023
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods, and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie. While the notion of enjoying “healthy holidays” has a nice ring to it, reaching that goal can be […]
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Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Posted: November 29, 2023
If you have a health plan through a job, you can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for health care costs, like deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some drugs. They can lower your taxes. How Flexible Spending Accounts work A Flexible Spending Account (FSA, also called a “flexible spending arrangement”) is a special account […]
