Better Learning through Social Media

Social media is not often associated with learning — unless you want to learn about the latest gossip concerning your friend or a celebrity — yet it is emerging as the next tool for employers to improve upon the learning environment for their workforce.

Preparing for a DOL Audit with a Mock Interview | Chicago Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors As the likelihood of an audit from the U.S. Department of Labor increases, every organization should be prepared so that this potential disaster can be handled with confidence. Conducting a mock audit can be key part of your prevention and preparation strategy. As with any … Continued

Being Addicted to Improve Workplace Performance

As the use of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications proliferated in children, so too has that carried into adulthood, and sometimes with serious consequences.

Being Addicted to Improve Workplace Performance

As the use of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications proliferated in children, so too has that carried into adulthood, and sometimes with serious consequences.

Employers Procrastinating? | Chicago Employee Benefits

By Peter Freska Benefits Advisor at The LBL Group A UBA Partner Firm Employee Benefit News published an article titled, “Employers procrastinating on ACA recordkeeping compliance.” It is an interesting read, as it refers to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers in which “Only 10% of some 480 employers in 36 industries responding to a recent … Continued

PCORI Fees Due July 31 for Many Health Plans. How Much Do You Owe? | IL Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors PPACA created a private non-profit corporation called the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The Institute’s job is to research the comparative effectiveness of different types of treatment for certain diseases, and to share its findings with the public and the medical community. The goal is … Continued

5 Top Cardio Exercises That Don’t Need The Gym | Illinois Benefits Broker

By Jon Allo www.articlesfactory.com If you want to get fit and get into shape, but the cost of a gym membership is too expensive, there are effective cardio exercises to do at home. Cardio fitness exercises is considered one of the most important elements in any fitness program because it helps to increase energy, improve … Continued

It’s Not a Matter of “If,” But “When” You Get Audited By the U.S. Department of Labor | Chicago Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to a health plan audit by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). And prevention is certainly warranted, according to Jeff Hadden, Partner at … Continued

At Your Service! The Service Contract Act and Employers

This 90-minute basic webinar will help you determine if the Service Contract Act applies to you, and how to comply with its rules.

Economic Trends and Human Resources | Byrne, Byrne & Company

By Robin J. Anderson Senior Economist, Principal Global Investors Global economic trends have a profound impact on human resource management with effects on everything from talent management, hiring, outsourcing, investment strategies, wages, asset management and business development. As globalization continues to shrink the world, human resource departments are transforming themselves into strategic business partners with … Continued

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