Everyone is aware of office politics, but what about politics in the office? Whether you label yourself as a republican, democrat, independent, liberal, conservative, or anything else, it’s best to keep your opinions to yourself.
Everyone is aware of office politics, but what about politics in the office? Whether you label yourself as a republican, democrat, independent, liberal, conservative, or anything else, it’s best to keep your opinions to yourself.
By Elizabeth Kay, Compliance & Retention Analyst AEIS Advisors A UBA Partner Firm I have worked with my fair share of companies, both large and small, from companies that are just starting out to those that have been well established for 30 or more years. It has been my experience that most companies, no matter … Continued
By Matt Weimer, Director of Strategic Solutions Diversified Insurance Solutions, Inc., a UBA Partner Firm Health insurance premium renewal rates increased an average of 6.2 percent for all plans in 2015, up from the previous year’s 5.6 percent increase, according to UBA’s Health Plan Survey. Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, which account for … Continued
When it comes to business fashion, my two favorite quotes are “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” by Mark Twain and “You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.” by Zig Ziglar. But do clothes really make the man (or woman)?
When it comes to business fashion, my two favorite quotes are “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” by Mark Twain and “You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.” by Zig Ziglar. But do clothes really make the man (or woman)?
By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors Every workplace has its fair share of slackers and goof-offs, but it’s what an employer does with those employees that solidifies its corporate culture as one of high or low performance. Employers that ignore low-performing employees risk more than just productivity. In an article titled, … Continued
By Jennifer Kupper In-house Counsel & Compliance Officer for iaCONSULTING a UBA Partner Firm In the earlier days of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a common question among employers and benefit advisors was whether there would still be a need for COBRA, the Federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. Many … Continued
To quote singer Warren Zevon, “I’ve been to Paris and it ain’t that pretty at all.” Many people often think of business travel as a “free vacation” or that it’s all champagne and caviar (and if it is for you, I want to know where you work), but the reality is that it’s often very stressful.
To quote singer Warren Zevon, “I’ve been to Paris and it ain’t that pretty at all.” Many people often think of business travel as a “free vacation” or that it’s all champagne and caviar (and if it is for you, I want to know where you work), but the reality is that it’s often very stressful.