Archive for August, 2011

New laws. New employment trends. Compliance changes and challenges.

All these can complicate the job for a human resources professional. As an owner firm of United Benefit Advisors,® we can help you keep up-to-date on the latest HR related news and events with HR Elements,® an exclusive monthly newsletter that covers the major news and events that affect HR and employers. HR Elements’ brief articles cover a wide variety of topics and are designed to deliver the news in a fast and easy-to-read format. HR Elements can save you the trouble of searching the internet or combing through piles of industry journals by giving you a reliable source for HR news.

Click here for our August 2011 HR Elements Bulletin

This month’s topics include:
Health Care Reform
Prescription Drugs
Retention

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