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  • May 16, 2012 - “When it comes to benefits, one size of benefits doesn’t fit all, nor does a single approach to how those benefits are communicated," says Jen Benz, founder of Benz Communications, who offers four suggestions for creating targeted benefits communications.
  • May 16, 2012 - Are you correctly paying for overtime in California? What seems like easy math can get very complicated very quickly if you're not up-to-date on state regulations for calculating what you owe. California laws differ significantly from federal rules governing overtime pay, so getting it right can be a challenge for even the most experienced HR manager. For instance, while federal law requires only that you pay overtime for hours in excess of 40 in a given week, California employers are required to abide by both daily overtime and "seventh day" overtime rules.
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  • May 08, 2012 - The world of employee benefits is undergoing a dramatic shift—companies are shifting responsibility for health and financial decisions to their employees. According to Jennifer Benz, this changes what it means for benefits and HR managers to be successful. Benz is founder and chief strategist of Benz Communications, an HR and benefits communication strategy boutique.
  • May 01, 2012 - by Peter A. Soyka, Soyka & Company
    During the past several years, a growing number of companies and other organizations have made commitments to sustainability and greater consideration of environmental, social, and governance factors in their operations. Making this happen on the ground is challenging, and requires several elements, says Peter A. Soyka.
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