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Reporters' notebook from 2008 SHRM conference

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:21:00 GMT

The hottest HR and employment trends, including global talent shortages, new technology in hiring strategies and the imminent retirement of huge numbers of baby boomers, were showcased and analyzed at the Society for Human Resource Management annual conference in Chicago this week.

What to bring to stay healthy on vacation

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:31:00 GMT

If the price of traveling hasn't derailed your vacation plans, you'll need to pack a small arsenal of health items to protect your well-being. These items are listed in a new Harvard Medical School report.

Strategies to address the aging workforce challenge

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:21:00 GMT

The time is right for employers to plan for the effects of an aging workforce population.

Retirement confidence dropping dramatically

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Shaken by the weak economy, declining home values and rising health care expenses, employees' confidence that they will have enough money to retire comfortably has declined significantly.

Featured Podcast: "Five Minutes with ..." Tim Stentiford of Hewitt

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Today's podcast stars Tim Stentiford of Hewitt Associates, who discusses how employers can quash workers' fears about health risk assessments on ebn.podhoster.com. (Brought to you by MemberHealth, Experts in Retiree Group Health Care Plans and a Universal American Company)

Talkin' 'bout Y' generation: Texting demographic requires a whole new approach

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:37:00 GMT

The $73 billion hidden problem' of the health care industry

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:33:00 GMT
Low health literacy costs the United States more than $73 billion annually, the National Academy on an Aging Society estimates.

Maximize the value of benefits enrollment

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:36:00 GMT
Whether it's your annual open enrollment period or the orientation package for new hires, presenting your organization's benefits plan is a tremendous opportunity to raise your company's perception among employees.

Benefits Boot Camp: Beefing up your benefits communication - Keeping workers engaged throughout the year

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:27:00 GMT
Beginning this month and running through the end of June, Employee Benefit News will be bringing you "Benefits Boot Camp," articles on communication, wellness programs and voluntary benefits to help you make 2009's process the best ever.

Calling all innovators

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:11:00 GMT
Consumers want the same qualities from health care that they do from most commodities- personalization, quality service and high value for cost- but they aren't currently getting it, states new research from Deloitte's 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers.