Recruiting & Personnel

Magazine articles on recruiting and retaining employees, benefit plans, and compensation.

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Managed Care October 2005 MargaretAnn Cross	Medtronic, Early Adopter of CDHP, More Than Satisfied With Result The medical device manufacturer, Definity Health's first client nearly 5 years ago, has moved a fourth of its employees into the new-style consumer-directed health plan.
Managed Care October 2005	Rx Trend Moderates While PPO Costs Increase Trends for prescription drug coverage will slow down in 2006 to levels that are closer to those of medical coverage, according to a survey.
Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Robert Hertzberg	Who's Tops in 401(k)s Fidelity Investments, Nationwide Financial and Principal Financial Group are the top product providers in defined contributions, according to a survey of advisers who administer 401(k) and other qualified plans for U.S. companies.
Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Kathy Gevlin	Bookshelf The New Insurance Solution: How to Get Cheaper, Better Coverage Without a Traditional Employer Plan, by Paul Zane Pilzer, claims that the healthcare revolution has already begun -- most people just haven't realized it.
Financial Advisor November 2005 Rebecca Pomering	Bang For Your Buck People management obviously is a complex area, and one where most advisors are looking for guidance and development. But don't shy away from defining performance expectations for the individuals in your firm and paying them based on their performance.
Investment Advisor November 2005 Kent Buckles	Guiding Light When retirement plan participants are engaged early and effectively in the process of retirement savings and gently guided toward prudent investment decisions, they will be more committed to staying the course because they have helped chart it.
Entrepreneur November 2005 Jennifer Pellet	Power of Choice Can managed competition lower health-care costs?
Entrepreneur November 2005 Mark Henricks	Family Feud Don't let employees without families feel neglected.
IndustryWeek November 1, 2005 Tonya Vinas	Skilled Worker Shortage: It's Time To Fix The Kitchen Sink Census data show that manufacturers that don't invest in employees will have higher turnover rates -- at a time when skilled employees are becoming scarcer.
HBS Working Knowledge October 17, 2005 Stever Robbins	Making it Right with Wronged Employees Here is an emotionally charged situation that brings up many issues including politics, business decisions and their impact on people, and whether layoffs and firings are the best solution to business and interpersonal problems.
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