Bringing HR knowledge, expertise and resources into focusIssue 8• 07/24/2008
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HR NEWS FOCUS
Legal and Compliance
HSA GUIDANCE: KEEP THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS TAX-FREE
The IRS recently added to its guidance on HSAs by providing detailed answers to some of the day-to-day operational questions…
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SINCE YOU ASKED: HOW WILL OUR PLAN BE AFFECTED BY SAME-SEX MARRIAGE?
A continuation from our previous issue, about the impact of the recent California Supreme Court ruling on how the state defines marriage…
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GENERAL HEALTHCARE/ERISA REFORM
Many states and municipalities have lobbied the federal government to ask for waivers from ERISA and several bills …
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MAINE: HEALTH REFORM ACT
In 2003, Maine enacted the Dirigo Health Reform Act. The law’s goal was to provide all residents of Maine with access to healthcare by 2009…
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Benefits
WELLNESS: WHAT IS THE VALUE?
Last issue we examined the ROI of a wellness program. In this issue, we will discuss more and better ways employers can measure the value of wellness…
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News and Trends
BABY BOOMERS NOT RETIRING IN BIG NUMBERS
Although many employers continue to prepare for an anticipated workforce shortage, recent research suggests that the shortage may be smaller than previously thought...
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STUDY: RECORD USAGE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Findings of a study that demonstrates widespread prescription drug use in the United States are being reported by USA Today. The surge of prescription drug usage can be attributed to...
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INSTANT POLL
Do you conduct formal exit interviews?






(You will immediately see how other decision makers have answered)
WEBCAST & EVENTS
Webcast & Events
Winning With Willis

Click  here to view details for the August 7th webcast during which  Willis North American Employee Benefits Chairman, Mike Barton, will discuss Willis Rewards, the Client Portal, HR Tools & Resources and more on how to Win with Willis!

 

2008 Educational Webcast Series

 • August 12 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
FMLA Administration, Jennifer Barton
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• September 16 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Understanding the Correlation between Medical, Rx & Disability, John Fortin
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• October 14 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Employee Monitoring in the Workplace, David Mohl
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Product Focus
Products and Services Directory

Click below for more information on the Willis North America Employee Benefits Team

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VENDOR FOCUS
Vendor Focus

LIVESTRONG

Willis introduces a new initiative, the LIVESTRONG™ SurvivorPlan which helps educate employees on the resources available to them through the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF).
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INSTANT POLL RESULTS
 
Results from our June 2008 HRFocus poll on flexible work programs:
What flexible work programs do you currently provide?
 
  Response
Flex-time/schedules Response equal to 46 46%
Telecommuting Response equal to 11 11%
Alternative work sites Response equal to 2 2%
Compressed work week Response equal to 11 11%
Part-time employment Response equal to 26 26%
Job sharing Response equal to 4 4%
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