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• See something good, say something good
  August 19, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  The best employee recognition practices are often the simplest. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Our best management idea, Recognition programs

  
• The legal risk that’s found in every workplace
  August 19, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  Allowing employees to bring camera phones to work can carry hidden legal risks. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Company culture, Latest News & Views

  
• Smoking cessation: What’s in and what’s out
  August 18, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  Has your organization started a formal smoking cessation program? Even if it’s not in the budget, you can adopt some of the newer employee education techniques used in successful plans. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Employee education, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

  
• Choosing with their hearts, not their heads
  August 18, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  Can you trust your employees to become savvy to both the cost and quality of their care? More…

  
  

  Posted in: Company culture, Employee education, HIPAA, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Open enrollment

  
• Is tough economy a signal to increase compensation?
  August 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  With many employers in a pay-scale holding pattern, some firms have found success by taking the opposite approach. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Work-life programs

  
• Wellness vs. work
  August 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

  One of the biggest challenges for firms with wellness programs is to encourage employees to exercise without interfering with their work responsibilities. More…

  
  

  Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

  

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  When it comes to wellness programs, it can be tough to get past all the hype. Here’s how to avoid the three most common traps employers fall into. More…

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