Most Active Articles 2013-05-25T12:46:32.761-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:employee-benefits Lou Tosto ltosto624 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1714307037714748372-76ab5fabd014b4e34ca32271ba4aeaee 2013-04-11T08:53:59.957-04:00

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania. http://www.lawrence-financial-consulting.com/blog/2013/04/11/But-New-Jersey-has-State-disability-.aspx Christopher Lawrence clawrence549 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11068245707935413606-ef6bef74e64545ee10512deb7be8cbc7 2013-04-24T01:13:41.275-04:00

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania. http://www.lawrence-financial-consulting.com/blog/2013/04/19/The-Airlinethe-group-health-plan-the-lawyer-ERISA-and-equitable-law-common-fund-doctrine-.aspx Christopher Lawrence clawrence549 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5671056664302312472-0d7a95005fc967c0b45989f2f032bc03 2013-03-11T14:32:15.663-04:00

There are a surprising number of blog posts about the characteristics of creative people. However, most of these seem to focus either on an idealised vision of an artist or the blog-writers idealised self image! Here is my take on the characteristics of highly creative people. However, what I have done is look at how creative people think -- based on my understanding of the latest research -- and applied it behaviour.

There are a surprising number of blog posts about the characteristics of creative people. However, most of these seem to focus either on an idealised vision of an artist or the blog-writers idealised self image! Here is my take on the characteristics of highly creative people. However, what I have done is look at how creative people think -- based on my understanding of the latest research -- and applied it behaviour. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2013/02/13/characteristics-of-highly-creative-people/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1403212995428440777-46f992db70a0740d1d34a1fbc752156e 2012-10-10T17:16:13.543-04:00

In '€œThe Peak Time for Everything'€ in the Wall Street Journal, Sue Shellenbarger presents the results of a variety of research studies focusing on the linkages between the internal body clock (circadian rhythms) and varying performance levels that can be expected from humans at those times of the day. The innovation practitioner can leverage these concepts to improve his or her ability to deliver better results from innovation sessions.

In '€œThe Peak Time for Everything'€ in the Wall Street Journal, Sue Shellenbarger presents the results of a variety of research studies focusing on the linkages between the internal body clock (circadian rhythms) and varying performance levels that can be expected from humans at those times of the day. The innovation practitioner can leverage these concepts to improve his or her ability to deliver better results from innovation sessions. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/10/innovation-around-the-clock/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14789581106547218708-7a1f57802848db7a773e602300fcc1cf 2013-03-08T12:36:36.897-05:00

Gone are the days when temporary labor meant the image of the "Kelly Girl," administrative personnel who can to fill in for a few days. Today, the number of professionals being hired on a contingent basis is on the rise....

Gone are the days when temporary labor meant the image of the "Kelly Girl," administrative personnel who can to fill in for a few days. Today, the number of professionals being hired on a contingent basis is on the rise.... http://www.coachingtip.com/2013/03/a-new-labor-model.html John Agno jagno444 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11413287379585601910-2690a13c11e2a3bb5ff570f45f35564c 2013-04-24T21:48:52.094-04:00

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania. http://www.lawrence-financial-consulting.com/blog/2013/04/24/The-issue-of-employer-liability-toward-PEOs-according-to-PPACA.aspx Christopher Lawrence clawrence549 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2943561618687790810-b2731153f099f5c2e1693a0e746e05e4 2013-04-25T11:07:27.370-04:00

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

Christopher J. Lawrence, Insurance Based Financial Consultant, Independent Broker - Somers Point, NJ. 08244 - Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania. http://www.lawrence-financial-consulting.com/blog/2013/04/24/American-women-The-sandwich-generation-and-the-ways-to-lessen-the-burden-.aspx Christopher Lawrence clawrence549 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8311007092464699088-738a784944d00a07ad0b7b0913022930 2012-10-04T19:29:04.065-04:00

Two recent articles in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times present interesting ideas on the insight that an innovator can gain through alternative approaches to sleep.

Two recent articles in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times present interesting ideas on the insight that an innovator can gain through alternative approaches to sleep. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/03/second-sleep-and-flip-day-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11481462605927345083-8e475113e9bb3ad618be9d30d995c1e5 2012-09-10T10:36:58.367-04:00

Engineers fear social media, but shouldn't. Our fear comes from lack of knowledge around information flow. Because we don’t understand how information flow works, we stay away. But our fear is misplaced – with social media information flow is controllable.

Engineers fear social media, but shouldn't. Our fear comes from lack of knowledge around information flow. Because we don’t understand how information flow works, we stay away. But our fear is misplaced – with social media information flow is controllable. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/08/how-to-accelerate-engineers-into-social-media/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7893197297725507254-e56a91720925d11b1add60f3c7bd849e 2013-04-23T09:14:32.839-04:00

There's a growing trend of companies that charge those with bad health extra for their health insurance. Is it fair? See some arguments.

There's a growing trend of companies that charge those with bad health extra for their health insurance. Is it fair? See some arguments. http://freefrombroke.com/should-pay-extra-health-insurance-because-bad-health/ Glen Craig gcraig656 9 6 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17291687407973264879-dc6c02d31ec6faf69e1e9d977a11ff28 2012-09-25T13:23:35.248-04:00

It happened many months ago, when I was meeting with some people from one of the world's leading consumer goods manufacturers. This is a company where you would expect innovation to have been honed down to a fine art because it has launched a slew of successful innovations over the course of its long, proud history.

It happened many months ago, when I was meeting with some people from one of the world's leading consumer goods manufacturers. This is a company where you would expect innovation to have been honed down to a fine art because it has launched a slew of successful innovations over the course of its long, proud history. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/22/keeping-innovation-ideas-flowing/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16484254802285924591-6ba0cf3c8ac9fcd0ad98e1eceb0f3c36 2012-07-26T19:00:02.126-04:00

Thank Your SysAdmin and They Might Win a Nexus 7, Skydiving Trip, Gaming Room and Many Other Prizes.

Thank Your SysAdmin and They Might Win a Nexus 7, Skydiving Trip, Gaming Room and Many Other Prizes. http://ow.ly/cwhBT ManageEngine --- m725339 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10249528583619355751-176f76dad6ba21cb4be1690a97849b9a 2012-06-01T00:27:28.007-04:00

Five star in-room entertainment for miners Employee retention is one of the major priorities of organizations and companies. In the resource industry, keeping your human resources is just as integral...

Five star in-room entertainment for miners Employee retention is one of the major priorities of organizations and companies. In the resource industry, keeping your human resources is just as integral... http://technologyinventory.tumblr.com/post/24116451645/five-star-in-room-entertainment-for-miners Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5930303729078604553-fd35808f4d53428d0126d6f68ffd9aaa 2012-06-08T10:53:25.409-04:00

People speak of creating the social business. What does that phrase mean? Do we sip lattes and play foosball in the break room? How does this magical entity differ from its anti-social brethren? In this article I explore the intent and possibilities that define the social business.

People speak of creating the social business. What does that phrase mean? Do we sip lattes and play foosball in the break room? How does this magical entity differ from its anti-social brethren? In this article I explore the intent and possibilities that define the social business. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/06/08/finding-the-social-in-social-business/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2289205565434483796-a8a9a6d1f3d91c03b4cbfb9a468f4ee7 2012-06-07T11:48:25.206-04:00

Employee engagement and participation in learning and development programs has always been a challenge. Leaders are now looking for methods to tackle this issue head-on, and driving demand for changes in learning management. Enter gamification.

Employee engagement and participation in learning and development programs has always been a challenge. Leaders are now looking for methods to tackle this issue head-on, and driving demand for changes in learning management. Enter gamification. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/06/07/a-conversation-about-learning-and-gamification/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5205234303314932171-286140325b4a5ab232c25f94d71d4456 2012-06-07T09:23:54.708-04:00

Sometimes tweaks aren'€™t enough. Sometimes nothing short of reinventing yourself, your organization, or your community is called for. The start of the 21st century is one of those times. If anything is certain...

Sometimes tweaks aren'€™t enough. Sometimes nothing short of reinventing yourself, your organization, or your community is called for. The start of the 21st century is one of those times. If anything is certain... http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/06/07/ceos-cant-tweak-their-way-to-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8006041458720319792-11fbb6705701685c23c3b529f9963143 2012-06-04T14:20:21.099-04:00

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that senior account executive Tina Brink has again been recognized by Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines as a 'Top Employee Benefits Consultant' in 2012. Brink is one of only 18 benefits professionals nationwide to be selected for the honor this year. Brink was also named a Top Consultant in 2011., Dana Liedel, Dan Francis, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines, retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, EPIC, Tina Brink, San Francisco, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, Send2Press News Wire - Business, Entertainment and Technology News and Targeted News Distribution since 1983, Neotrope News Network, Torrance, California, USA

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that senior account executive Tina Brink has again been recognized by Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines as a 'Top Employee Benefits Consultant' in 2012. Brink is one of only 18 benefits professionals nationwide to be selected for the honor this year. Brink was also named a Top Consultant in 2011., Dana Liedel, Dan Francis, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines, retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, EPIC, Tina Brink, San Francisco, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, Send2Press News Wire - Business, Entertainment and Technology News and Targeted News Distribution since 1983, Neotrope News Network, Torrance, California, USA http://www.send2press.com/newswire/Tina-Brink-of-EPIC-Receives-Top-Employee-Benefits-Consultant-Honor-from-Leading-Industry-Publications-2012-06-0604-001.shtml Christopher Simmons csimmons281 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2999359619457189537-156e3c21a408d105df601c3c9d2e511f 2012-11-19T20:24:19.641-05:00

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating.

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/11/19/hostess-twinkie-defense-is-a-failure/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2318596566495137708-fb35073edca38212d5d717d501793d91 2013-03-19T07:13:25.261-04:00

http://bit.ly/16Grqyl Alison Davis adavis142 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16614723611690322978-3a2cd344beed8fbd1b7f982c2f220da7 2012-05-21T10:54:26.420-04:00

The Tracey Bell Clinics are delighted to announce the opening of two new clinics in the UK. And everything you can enjoy in their Kensington Clinic can now be enjoyed not only in Liverpool and in Satellite clinics across the North West but also in Glasgow and Selfridges (Manchester Exchange Place). Dr Bell’s expert team will offer dental and injectable treatments including their massively successful Wrinkle Free Wednesday, Incredible Injectable and Perfect Pout Packages, together with an array of medical services including: CoolSculpting (non-surgical liposcution/fat loss), skin tightening, varicose vein removal and Direct Hair Implantation (the DHI Technique). And let’s not forget their non invasive lunchtime facelifts! We spoke to CEO, founder and director of the clinics, Tracey Bell who told us: “Expansion is always challenging but exciting. The growth in the UK’s demand for the provision of beauty, cosmetic treatments and private medical services has continued to increase and as Isle of Man residents already know, our brand caters for just that! Our clients at home and elsewhere are savvy, educated consumers who simply want treatments that work. We always provide the very best in treatments as well as customer service. Our clinics aim to take away the clinic door and provide an almost transparent ‘information centre’ for all procedures involving teeth, skin, shape, height, vascular problems and even hair loss – with a list that continues to grow as quickly as our client database! Nothing can shock us and anything is possible, everything is affordable” In Glasgow & Selfridges Manchester, the business has collaborated with Fake Bake. CEO Sandra McLumpha, the hugely successful businesswoman and owner of the globally renowned tanning systems told us: “I’m really excited about the collaboration between Fake Bake and The Tracey Bell Brand. Both Tracey and I have the same outlook, work ethos and vision and aim to build a global brand providing the very best proven treatments and procedures for our clients in what Tracey has called, ‘Evidence based medicine’.” But what does this mean for the Isle of Man? By implementing a call centre, and increasing distribution of her increasingly popular SkinScription, SlimScription, SmileScription, SpaScription and SurgicalScription services Tracey Bell is currently increasing her local workforce by 40%. And let’s not forget that she’s helping us to save our skin. The Isle of Man clinic has been chosen to be an appointed Fake Bake Boutique . Perhaps you were a recent participant in Tracey’s “Isle of Tan” Skin-Safe Manx Cancer Help promotion in the Strand Shopping Centre? Hundreds of you were. “There is no such thing as ‘Lady Luck’” Tracey tells us, “It’s about preparation and opportunity and hard work. The Isle of Man is a great central base for distribution and remains our educational site. My expansion in the UK can only benefit the people who, like me, live on the island that I love.”

The Tracey Bell Clinics are delighted to announce the opening of two new clinics in the UK. And everything you can enjoy in their Kensington Clinic can now be enjoyed not only in Liverpool and in Satellite clinics across the North West but also in Glasgow and Selfridges (Manchester Exchange Place). Dr Bell’s expert team will offer dental and injectable treatments including their massively successful Wrinkle Free Wednesday, Incredible Injectable and Perfect Pout Packages, together with an array of medical services including: CoolSculpting (non-surgical liposcution/fat loss), skin tightening, varicose vein removal and Direct Hair Implantation (the DHI Technique). And let’s not forget their non invasive lunchtime facelifts! We spoke to CEO, founder and director of the clinics, Tracey Bell who told us: “Expansion is always challenging but exciting. The growth in the UK’s demand for the provision of beauty, cosmetic treatments and private medical services has continued to increase and as Isle of Man residents already know, our brand caters for just that! Our clients at home and elsewhere are savvy, educated consumers who simply want treatments that work. We always provide the very best in treatments as well as customer service. Our clinics aim to take away the clinic door and provide an almost transparent ‘information centre’ for all procedures involving teeth, skin, shape, height, vascular problems and even hair loss – with a list that continues to grow as quickly as our client database! Nothing can shock us and anything is possible, everything is affordable” In Glasgow & Selfridges Manchester, the business has collaborated with Fake Bake. CEO Sandra McLumpha, the hugely successful businesswoman and owner of the globally renowned tanning systems told us: “I’m really excited about the collaboration between Fake Bake and The Tracey Bell Brand. Both Tracey and I have the same outlook, work ethos and vision and aim to build a global brand providing the very best proven treatments and procedures for our clients in what Tracey has called, ‘Evidence based medicine’.” But what does this mean for the Isle of Man? By implementing a call centre, and increasing distribution of her increasingly popular SkinScription, SlimScription, SmileScription, SpaScription and SurgicalScription services Tracey Bell is currently increasing her local workforce by 40%. And let’s not forget that she’s helping us to save our skin. The Isle of Man clinic has been chosen to be an appointed Fake Bake Boutique . Perhaps you were a recent participant in Tracey’s “Isle of Tan” Skin-Safe Manx Cancer Help promotion in the Strand Shopping Centre? Hundreds of you were. “There is no such thing as ‘Lady Luck’” Tracey tells us, “It’s about preparation and opportunity and hard work. The Isle of Man is a great central base for distribution and remains our educational site. My expansion in the UK can only benefit the people who, like me, live on the island that I love.” http://www.isleofmannews.co.uk/content/isle-man%E2%80%99s-own-tracey-bell-brand-expands-across-uk Tracey Bell tbell468 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4696525096361990810-22cb420724f359875b111b9c1f9d3a53 2012-07-03T11:49:55.648-04:00

Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one -€“ talk less and listen more. The best leaders are proactive, strategic, and intuitive listeners. They recognize knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening.

Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one -€“ talk less and listen more. The best leaders are proactive, strategic, and intuitive listeners. They recognize knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/03/leadership-and-the-power-of-listening/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14648857490362695877-5fed63a7f59a855083e4570155b0aade 2012-11-06T11:46:57.851-05:00

A significant aspect of the budgeting process is planning for the possibility of 2013 pay increases. The shaky economy has had organizations apprehensive about increasing their overall costs and many businesses have been slow to bring back raises. This is coupled with the fact that unemployment remains high and there is a lot of competition for jobs, which holds back the pressure to significantly increase salaries.

A significant aspect of the budgeting process is planning for the possibility of 2013 pay increases. The shaky economy has had organizations apprehensive about increasing their overall costs and many businesses have been slow to bring back raises. This is coupled with the fact that unemployment remains high and there is a lot of competition for jobs, which holds back the pressure to significantly increase salaries. http://thethrivingsmallbusiness.com/articles/2012-raises-average-pay-increase-projections/ Patricia Lotich kclark934 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7038206524514845766-d82497a8c5c0d6c405c5c52de0023cc2 2013-01-22T06:14:49.926-05:00

Unpaid, exploitative internships embody the reluctance of employers in all sectors to invest in employees

Unpaid, exploitative internships embody the reluctance of employers in all sectors to invest in employees http://www.thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/1039-the-bottom-rung-why-unpaid-internships-are-the-new-entry-level-jobs Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 10 8 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2000351800168579889-fb5f0fbff300776e173aeb0ac0ed56d1 2013-01-03T15:38:50.601-05:00

http://www.davisandco.com/insights-blog/employee-communication-2013-13-predictions Alison Davis adavis142 10 7 0 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1198420251849261499-9b3d6517b187c4c5bb6e7235bbf4cf08 2011-09-01T10:45:31.672-04:00

Unemployment rates may be high and layoffs abundant, but for many companies -- especially those reliant on technical expertise -- retaining employees is crucial.

Unemployment rates may be high and layoffs abundant, but for many companies -- especially those reliant on technical expertise -- retaining employees is crucial. http://www.businessinsider.com/turns-out-employers-have-an-alternative-motive-for-providing-luxury-perks-2011-8?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29 Marie Eleanor Villena mvillena425 176 176 0 0