December 8, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions
By John E. Garber, Jr. MSHRD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Managing Director According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee deductibles for health insurance have increased 67 percent from 2010 to 2015. A 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) Plan remains the most common plan type in 2016, enrolling 48%, however, “29% of covered workers […]
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Medical Plan Spend Benchmarks; Is Your Medical Plan Competitively Priced?
February 21, 2020 / by KMRD Partners / Blog / 0 comments
Why employers should focus more on their PEPY spend for their medical insurance plan rather than year to year change percentages. Too often, organizations focus on the percentage increase or, in rare cases, decrease in the pricing of their medical plan when deciding what actions to take instead of focusing on their gross dollars spent. […]
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New Delaware Law to Require Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program; What You Need to Know to Secure Your Business
September 18, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions
By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP The State of Delaware joins a list of states mandating sexual harassment prevention training; KMRD recommends all Delaware employers provide interactive training as part of a comprehensive employment practices risk management program. On August 29th, it was announced that the State of Delaware has joined a growing list of […]
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Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach (Part Two)
March 8, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions
By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Read Part One of this blog series here Part Two: Addressing the Challenge Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach As we stated in our previous blog post, the risks associated with a culture of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct are clear. How should they be addressed? […]
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Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: The Intersection of Human Resources, Legal Compliance and Risk Management (Part One)
January 31, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions
By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Part One: The Challenge What is going on? News surrounding Matt Lauer, Bill O’Reilly, Charlie Rose, Al Franken, Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein and many others should be prompting organizations to examine their sexual harassment policies, procedures and more importantly, their organizational culture. It has become […]
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How a Consumerism Strategy Can Improve Healthcare Benefits and Control Costs
December 8, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions
By John E. Garber, Jr. MSHRD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Managing Director According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee deductibles for health insurance have increased 67 percent from 2010 to 2015. A 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) Plan remains the most common plan type in 2016, enrolling 48%, however, “29% of covered workers […]
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Why Employers Should Consider Colonial Life’s College Tuition Rewards Program
November 27, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, One Minute From Normal Series
One of the largest concerns for people and their families is how to pay for college. Four-year tuition and fees at private and public institutions have skyrocketed in the past decade and families and students in every state are finding it harder to afford tuition. Paying for college has become a financial stress for families all […]
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HR Compliance Digest – 3rd Quarter 2016
November 10, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / HR Compliance Digest
Check out KMRD’s HR Compliance Digest! KMRD’s new quarterly newsletter featuring HR Compliance issues such as the latest on Healthcare Reform and Legislative Updates. Note: This content is provided as general background information and should not be taken as legal advice or financial advice for your particular situation. Make sure to get individual advice […]
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Total Rewards: A Key Building Block to an Effective Talent Management Strategy
October 18, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
The business climate is hyper-competitive and in order for an organization to excel in the marketplace, attracting, retaining and motivating talent is essential. There is compelling evidence among top performing organizations that there is a solid link between business performance and effective talent management. Whether you are a growth-oriented middle market organization or a large […]
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