Browsing Month November, 2010
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29 November 2010 at 19 : 21 PM
G&A HR Blog re-design – new face, but same great content
Notice something different? A new haircut? A new pair of shoes? Nah, it's our new G&A Partners HR blog re-design! G&A Partners is re-vamping our online blog space to focus on relevant HR topics, business growth practices and industry news. As always, our blog will serve as a go-to resource for businesses wanting to stay informed ...
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26 November 2010 at 08 : 40 AM
Business and HR Links of the Week – 11/26/10
We've got a potluck of links this week at GNA Partners. Check out what we're reading: How much of what employees say on social networking sites is considered protected? Ellen Simon takes a look at Facebook firings on TodaysWorkplace.org. Kristen Frasch shares the latest information about how job security fears plus holiday spending is impacting ...
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24 November 2010 at 15 : 58 PM
Do’s and Don’t's of Office Holiday Etiquette
Ahhh, office holiday etiquette. HR-friendly employee behavior is more than just remembering to bring your potluck dish to the holiday party. While every company has its own culture, the G&A Partners team has some tips that can help anyone walk the line between business and social this holiday season. Before checking out our list of DO'S, check out the ...
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23 November 2010 at 14 : 49 PM
When Expressing Thanks, Think Outside the Food Basket
Is it really any wonder Americans struggle with obesity? Just look at Thanksgiving -- this uniquely American holiday has become more about food and feasting than about giving thanks. Thanksgiving and the holiday season, however, provide us the perfect opportunity to express our appreciation to customers. But what’s a good way to sincerely say ...
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19 November 2010 at 08 : 25 AM
Business and HR Links of the Week 11/19/10
November brings about thoughts of things we're thankful to have or know. This week our G&A partners link round-up highlights pivotal moments in careers and questions surrounding them: Bill Clinton’s in the Hangover 2, and that makes Mirsa Keegan at Fistful of Talent consider “What’s Next?” Check out her advice on navigating through ...
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18 November 2010 at 17 : 04 PM
Legislative Amendment to Grandfathered Status
On November 15, the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services jointly announced an amendment to the original “grandfather” regulations that were published last June under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) concerning how employers can maintain grandfathered health plan status. The amendment “allows all ...
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16 November 2010 at 19 : 34 PM
OSHA summary logs must be posted by year end
Most employers with 11 or more workers, including part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees, at any establishment at any time during the year must prepare and maintain records of all occupational fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. The OSHA 300 Log, OSHA 301 Incident Report, and OSHA 300A Summary forms have to be kept up to date by every employer who is ...
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2 November 2010 at 14 : 41 PM
Cough Up More For Benefits
Aon Hewitt recently surveyed 350 large employers nationwide, including 99 with offices in Houston. They found that the average cost of health insurance for a Houston employee will go up $4,946 a year, or 12% over last year. The average cost for their employer will increase to $10,221 a year, or 8.7% higher than last year. They attribute these expected ...
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