Any benefits or human resources professional who has been through an open enrollment season knows the important role of internal communications in ensuring that the process goes smoothly. So what can you do when you have a less-than-enthusiastic response during the open enrollment? Given the complexity of benefit choices offered during open enrollment, communication and … Continue reading Planning for a Successful Open Enrollment Season
President’s Letter
By: Courtney Templin - Chicago SHRM 2019 President President - JB Training Solutions It’s the holiday season and one of my most cherished times of the year. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Growing up, I loved how we would go around the table and share something we were grateful for. And of course, I loved … Continue reading President’s Letter
2019 October President’s Letter
By: Courtney Templin, President of Chicago SHRM, President of JB Training Solutions ELEVATE.Our ELEVATE conference this month got me thinking about this word and how it applies in my work and our work as Chicago SHRM volunteers. As you may have read from previous articles, the theme for the Chicago SHRM board this year is … Continue reading 2019 October President’s Letter
Educate Your Employees about Their Benefits to Maximize Your Bottom Line
Author: HUB International Article originally published on hubinternational.com According to Unum's 2014 employee benefits report Beyond the Usual Benefits, employees who believe their benefits were effectively communicated are much more likely to feel engaged at work. And according to a 2013 Gallup study, companies with engaged workforces have higher earnings per share (EPS) and recovered … Continue reading Educate Your Employees about Their Benefits to Maximize Your Bottom Line
U.S. Department of Labor Raises the Minimum Salary Level for Overtime Exemptions
By: Neal Gerber Eisenberg On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) finally unveiled its long-awaited final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) which officially will increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemptions applicable to executive, administrative and professional employees. For some context, the minimum salary level was … Continue reading U.S. Department of Labor Raises the Minimum Salary Level for Overtime Exemptions
