HR Bobbleheads – Episode 4: New Benefits from HR Bobbleheads on Vimeo.
In this episode: Fremulon, Inc. announces their new, all-inclusive “Benefits Package.” Unfortunately, the package isn’t as comprehensive as it might seem.
Previous episodes:
HR Bobbleheads Episode 3: Layoffs
The economic crunch means it’s time to “trim the fat” at Fremulon, Inc. Will our faithful employees stay loyal [...]

CNN is reporting that AARP is suspending its 401(k) match for employees. Since I’m just a few months away from being a member, I’ve paid a lot more attention to AARP. Wow…even the people who are helping people who hope to retire some day are going to have to delay retiring some day. YIkes. Remind [...]

HumanMarkets is back at full force had an article called 401(k) and Ethics that outlines the steps we need to consider when talking to employees about saving for retirement. The article frames up the multiple facets facing us:
This is an ethical question, then a human capital one, then a legal one, then a “I [...]

What are you saying to your employees about saving in their 401(k)? Do you find it hard to give them good advice about saving for retirement when you’re scared yourself? How do you counteract the advice they’re getting from all their friends and relatives to save money under their mattresses?
These are the questions we [...]

Benefits have always been important, but now they’re taking on added importance in this down economy. Total comp statements are going to have to be retooled to decrease emphasis on wealth creation and pump up the volume on the value of benefits. Never before has having medical insurance looked so sweet.
Now’s the time for HR [...]