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The Affordable Care Act, and Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It [UPDATE]

ACA Times

As a nation we spent roughly $1,000 per person on health care in 1980; close to $3,000 in 1990; almost $5,000 in 2000, and about $8,500 in 2010. In 1980, health care was just over 8% of the economy; by 2010, it was nearly 18%. Searching for a solution, in 2010 Congress passed the ACA. Why is health care coverage different?

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Creating a Culture of Well-being: The Key to Organizational Wellness

Terryberry

Businesses that prioritize the well being of their employees experience improved productivity, higher engagement, and a boost in profits. Ultimately, investing in organizational wellness results in a thriving work environment where employees are inspired to do their best. for every dollar spent on wellness programs.

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Driving Innovative Business Models through Workforce Planning

hrQ

It can help determine the right investments in recruiting, compensation, training, and a host of other things. Just as a refresher, a business model, according to Ostwalder and Pigneur (2010) , “describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value” The building blocks of a business model are: .

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Has 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation Done Enough to Level the Playing Field? Not Even Close.

Trusaic

On its fiftieth anniversary, it is important to reflect on what the Act accomplished in terms of progress towards workplace equality, as well as how much is still left to be done. In 2010, the Equal Pay Act 1970 was incorporated into the Equality Act 2010, along with other civil rights legislation.

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Rehiring ‘boomerang’ employees? What to consider first

HRExecutive

of all job switches; in 2010, it was less than 2%. months in 2010. While compensation can be the most obvious issue, it may not capture the real reason someone became disengaged. Discussions about compensation expectations should be front and center. boomerang hires is 17.3 months after employees leave; it was 21.8

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The big boom: The ABCs of preparing your company for the exodus of retiring baby boomers

Rehmann

In 2010, the percentage of retired baby boomers was 10 percent; that figure has nearly doubled today. The task force should include members of the executive team and HR department, as well as managers who handle day-to-day operations. Review your compensation and benefits packages regularly and make necessary adjustments.

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Pay Data Reporting is Not Going Away

Trusaic

Experts from across the legal, accounting, human capital, and human resources industries recommend a pay equity audit to accurately understand your compensation structure and its hidden risks. the Equality Act of 2010 requires public and private employers with 250 or more employees to publish the following data: Their mean gender pay gap.

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