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3 User Friendly and Low-Cost Tools for Background Checks

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

5 Best Practices for Onboarding [Onboarding 101: The Series]

SHERI WEAVER, HNI Training & Quality Assurance Manager
& THERESA DEW, HNI HR Manager

So you've found the perfect job candidate and they've said "YES!" Way to go! But your work is far from over. We've covered why strong onboarding matters and how to blow it with a new hire. The final piece of the onboarding puzzle is, of course, tips for success.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Wellness Program Incentive Ideas You Can Count On

Wellness programs are an important tool employers can use to encourage healthier employee behavior. They provide companies with significant opportunities for short- and long-term cost savings — but only if employees actually participate in a meaningful way.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Work Comp: When Are Commuting Employees Covered?

For the most part, employees on their way to and leaving from work are not eligible for workers' compensation. This is referred to as the "coming-and-going rule." In other words, accidents during these times are an employee's business, and her employer is not on the hook. It also should be noted that employees who are running errands during a work day that are substantially unrelated to their employment also are not covered by workers' compensation.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Final Rules for Wellness Programs Under Health Care Reform Released

GWEN SNYDER
HNI Account Executive

The federal government last week released final rules on wellness programs under the Affordable Care Act. In all, these final rules are not dramatically different from the tentative ACA regulations that came out in November 2012. The final rules, however, expand on two subcategories of health-contingent wellness programs.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Business Income Insurance: Your Frenemy

SETH KAIMAN
HNI Account Manager

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

How to Lose a New Employee in 5 Days [Onboarding 101: The Series]

SHERI WEAVER
HNI Training and Quality Assurance Manager

Weak employee onboarding could spell disaster for a new recruit — and for the long-term health of your business. Here's a five-day plan for a terrible first week of work for a new employee. Let's hope these steps aren't part of your onboarding process!

Topics: Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Is Your Team Ready to Take the Field?

JILL WITTING
HNI Vice President and Relationship Manager

It takes an entire team to win the game – are you ready to take the field?  As a baseball fan, I can’t help but make an analogy about my line of work to America’s favorite pastime.  So who’s on your team?

Topics: Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Why Strong Employee Onboarding Matters [Onboarding 101: The Series]

SHERI WEAVER
HNI Training and Quality Assurance Manager

Employee onboarding is the getting-to-know-you period for a new worker and his or her employer. And it's as much about the employee getting to know the
employer as it is about the employee learning how to do a job!

Topics: Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Guidance on Notifying Employees of Public Health Exchanges Released

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits