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January 29, 2018
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Lawmakers challenge Medicaid work requirements
Lawmakers challenge Medicaid work requirements
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Seventy-two House members have signed a letter asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to revoke rules that let states impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients and to reject related waiver requests. The lawmakers argue the measures violate the Constitution.
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6 Culture Trends for 2018
Organizations are trying to improve the employee experience and build cultures that employees want to engage with, yet every year brings new changes and challenges. What should organizations expect for 2018? Download our Orange Paper for what's to come.
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Recruiting & Retention
Take 3 precautions when hiring friends, family
It's right to be wary of taking on friends and family as employees. But A1 Garage Doors founder Tommy Mello writes that it can be done if you take three precautions, beginning with writing out clear expectations.
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How much harm can one cyber attack do?
That's the question we asked cyber security and risk experts. Can a single cyber attack affect tens, hundreds, even thousands of institutions at the same time? Our experts gave their thoughts on this, which industries are most vulnerable, and the greatest threats we face. Read our Cyber Risk whitepaper to learn more.
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Benefits & Compensation
Healthier employees participate more in wellness programs, but still save money
Offering incentives for completing wellness activities might be more cost-effective than offering incentives for wellness screening, a recent study of a comprehensive program found. Wellness programs might attract mostly employees who are already fitness-conscious, but the potential to attract healthy employees whose medical spending is already low could nonetheless be a boon to employers, the researchers found.
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The HR Leader
Build these workplace policies into your business
Natural disasters are not the only thing small-business owners need to worry about, writes executive coach Leanne Hoagland-Smith. An entrepreneur needs an employee handbook with written policies about bad behavior, such as substance abuse, sexual misconduct and violence.
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The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens.
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