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Risk Control: Should You Own or Rent Your Risk?

JILL WITTING
Vice President and Relationship Manager

We live and breathe all-things risk here at HNI, and when it comes to risk control, a concept we like to explore with clients and prospects is owning vs. renting your risk.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

Latest IRS Forms Add to Health Care Reform Requirements for Employers

BARB RAND
Compliance Advisor

There are two more health care reform requirements for employers to be aware of: IRC Section 6055 and IRC Section 6065. (IRC stands for Internal Revenue Code.) These filings aren't due until the beginning of 2016 (for coverage offered in 2015), but collecting the data you need to complete the forms will require some legwork that you can prepare for now by implementing new processes or HR technology.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Wicked Problems are Beautiful

MIKE NATALIZIO
HNI CEO

If you’ve been hanging around here lately, you know that one of our hot buttons is the topic of wicked problems. Wicked business problems are different from any old type of problem — we define them as the kind of problems you can’t just write a check to make go away.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

4 Key Takeaways from Our Hazcom and GHS Training Webinar

KYLE MEINERT
Risk Advisor 

Our recent webinar on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (aka GHS) gave employers a useful overview of what the new hazard communication rules are all about, as well as explaining the why of OSHA's decision to switch to this international program.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Don't Get Busted with 'Guilty' Incentive Based Wellness Programs

BARB RAND
Compliance Advisor

Getting in trouble with the law is pretty much the last thing on someone’s mind when starting a wellness program, right? Of course!

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Building Trust at Work Starts with Committing to Transparency

MIKE NATALIZIO
HNI CEO

More employers are creating a culture of transparency, because building trust at work sets a foundation for open communication and innovation.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

How Medical Marijuana Insurance Issues Affect Your Work Comp Policies

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

Employers are paying attention to medical marijuana insurance issues, especially after a recent ruling by the New Mexico Court of Appeals regarding coverage of medical marijuana to treat a work-related injuries.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

How to Conquer Your Business Weaknesses in 3 Easy Steps

KYLE MEINERT
Risk Advisor

If you're a leader in your organization, it's 3-n-3 time. No, I'm not talking about a basketball tournament.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

What Employers Should Know About the Ruling on the Obamacare Health Insurance Subsidy

BARB RAND
Compliance Advisor

An appeals court ruling this week on who gets an Obamacare health insurance subsidy could have a significant impact on employers — if the decision withstands the inevitable challenges from the Obama administration.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Human Resources Advice: What to Do When the Best of the Worst is Still Bad

THERESA DEW
HNI Human Resources Manager

We see this all the time — organizations take a pool of not-so-hot applicants, pick the top three to interview, and then hire the best one. But if you’re starting with a deficient pool of candidates, the best of the worst is usually still bad.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits