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Conference Board Announces CEOs Plan to Increase Wages by a Minimum of 3%

HR Digest

In an earnings call on Tuesday, UPS CFO Brian Newman reported that the company decreased compensation and benefits by $205 million in the second quarter by eliminating 2,500 managerial positions annually. At a Tuesday earnings call, Donald Bassell, CFO of ARKO, a convenience store operator, reported that personnel costs had increased 6.5%

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1 in 4 Women Business Owners Are Not Fully Protected Against Cyber Risks

Women on Business

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , and a new survey from small business insurer Travelers reveals that one in four women entrepreneurs are not completely confident about their level of protection against cyber threats. Is your business protected against cyber risks?

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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

HR Digest

A MetLife report indicated that employees were 26 percent more likely to accept a role due to its health and wellness programs , indicating the importance of fringe benefits today. A report by T he Conference Board indicated that 86 percent of organizations maintain policies such as parental leave and well-being support.

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The Economic Consequences Of An Aging Population

The Horizons Tracker

A new report from The Conference Board highlights how damaging this is for the economy, and how it could be curtailing the record period of growth experienced by the American economy. The report builds on a previous paper from The Conference Board, which revealed that access to talent was the biggest concern CEOs face at the moment.

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Protection From A Fall, Coming In The Fall

Strategy Driven

Do they have good internet to make sure they are staying on top of their emails, correspondence, conference call schedules , etc? Speak with tried and trusted insurance brokers who can find you the best and most modern business insurance plan. A reporting method. Make sure that you are asking these types of questions.

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WeWork Bankruptcy Filing—What Does This Mean for Employees?

HR Digest

Image of WeWork’s 27 E 28th St New York Office Conference Room Space, available on the website. Now with the latest reports on WeWork’s bankruptcy, it is uncertain how the company will regulate its workforce and ensure they are supported. Does the Wework Bankruptcy Come as a Surprise?

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Will Aetna CEO Transform Healthcare (and CEO Leadership While He’s at it)?

Michael Lee Stallard

At the 2015 World Business Forum in New York City, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini laid out the most important vision at the conference: a vision to save healthcare. When Bertolini was out meeting people who worked on the frontlines of Aetna, he frequently heard people say it was difficult for them to afford the insurance Aetna offered.

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