#ICYMI: The importance of recognizing employees for their good acts has never been lost on HR leaders, but new research shows that meaningful recognition may be more important than ever in retaining top employees and keeping pace with competitors. https://goo.gl/aZ4fLG
Can Tech Tools, Incentives and Advice Inspire Health Care Shopping?
#ICYMI: Health care consumerism has mostly failed, but that’s not the end of the story. If employers provide tools and advice that helps their workers to be cost-conscious consumers before they establish a relationship with a health care provider, employees will be more price-sensitive when selecting a doctor, hospital or out-patient clinic. https://goo.gl/aVM1Kr
Your Career Q&A: How to Break in to a New Industry
#ICYMI: Some companies are so big, they will almost always need someone with your skills and experience. You need to catch the right person at the right time. Best-selling author and former career coach Martin Yate explains how to do that. https://goo.gl/14nVrS
IRS Answers Questions on Paid Family Leave Tax Credit
#ICYDK: New IRS guidance answers employers’ questions about the tax credit businesses can take, beginning this year, when they give eligible employees paid family and medical leave. Employers who set up or amend existing paid family leave programs by Dec. 31, 2018, can claim the credit retroactive to the beginning of the 2018 tax year. https://goo.gl/bMXkyP