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NEW IRS RULES
Health Risk Assessments Face Bias Hurdle
By Joanne Wojcik
Under IRS rules associated with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, employers are prohibited from collecting genetic information—defined as family medical history—in health risk assessments if that information will be used for ‘underwriting’ purposes. That includes offering employees discounts on their monthly premium contributions or lowering deductibles for completing a health risk assessment.
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RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS
U.S. and U.K. Pension Agencies to Share Information
November 6, 2009 7:50 AM PT
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. will share non-confidential information on defined-benefit plans with the United Kingdom’s Pensions Regulator and Pension Protection Fund.
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The Business of Management
Workforce Management editor John Hollon analyzes and comments on business, management and the art of leading a workforce.
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WHITE PAPER: Best Practices in Compensation
Compensation represents the largest of all expenses in most organizations. With such high stakes on the table, there is enormous demand for innovative business practices requires more than traditional compensation packages and a closer look at pay-for-performance models for more effective bottom-line business results. Download our Best Practices in Compensation white paper to learn how leading companies are designing new strategies and implementing creative compensation programs which are driving immediate results for long-term sustainability in this complex environment.
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Wednesday, December 9
Beginning at 10 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST
This webcast is complimentary for Workforce.com members
Don't miss this exclusive online conference dedicated to HR strategies for post-recession success.
With no cost to you and no travel required, you'll hear from a host of industry leaders from your desktop.
Featured keynote address: Keeping Up in a Down Economy
By Bob Nelson, PhD, best-selling author
and president, Nelson Motivation, Inc.
This exclusive conference will cover special benefit topics including “The Employers' Perspective on Health-Care Reform" by Andrew Webber, National Business Coalition on Health and “Getting on a Faster Track to Post-Recession Success with Commuter Benefits” by presenting sponsor, TransitChek.
Other conference topics include: employee engagement, workforce planning, compensation, rewards & recognition, technology, and more!
Our online conference hall features top HR vendors and the opportunity to network with other HR professionals through our networking lounge and online show environment.
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Tools and Resources
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MetLife provides suggestions you can share with your employees to help them make important benefits decisions for themselves and their families.
The Wellness Council of America notes that November is American Diabetes Month, a good time for employers and employees alike to become aware of the toll that the disease takes.
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Complete archive of features and news articles, assessments, surveys,
worksheets, sample documents and links to additional resources.
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UPCOMING— Complimentary Web Seminars | | LIVE -- November 17 @ 2:00 p.m. ET
Brand From the Inside:
How HR Can Be the Driving Force 
Based on the bestselling book, Brand from the Inside, this one-hour webinar will highlight how HR can build the employer brand from the inside to emotionally engage employees and recruit and retain the best people.
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| Dear Workforce |
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A question-and-answer newsletter addressing some of the most common and most
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question about whatever's important to you-whether it's HR, recruiting,
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Avoid subjective criteria. Rely on objective measures built around your organizations core values.
Offer resources on financial planning and various aspects of 'lifestyle planning' to make the passage less stressful and help hardworking employees ease into their new existence.
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Section: Building Engagement in an Economic Crisis
Even without the threat of layoffs, many employees are
worried about how today's turbulent economy could affect their job security, employee
benefits or 401(k)s. Indeed, employee engagement has never been more critical. Consider
these strategies to help your employees stay positive, calm and committed.
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Special Reports
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With billions of dollars earmarked for telemedicine in the stimulus package, health care payers are taking a look at how technology is being used to manage health care.
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