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How to Win in Africa

Leading Blog

Training for entry-level and frontline employees is essential. They look at Africa’s high levels of poverty; its gaps in infrastructure, education, and health care; and its governance problems, and they don’t just see barriers to business, but human issues they feel responsible for solving.” Turnover is high.

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Why The Health Care Reform Debate Makes Me Sick

The Recovering Engineer

In that post, I listed a number of things common to the political process that are terrible examples of how to behave when you are really trying to solve a problem or resolve a conflict. As I look at the health care reform debate, I see a number of these behaviors in the way the discussion(s) is (are) proceeding.

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Why The Health Care Reform Debate Makes Me Sick

The Recovering Engineer

In that post, I listed a number of things common to the political process that are terrible examples of how to behave when you are really trying to solve a problem or resolve a conflict. As I look at the health care reform debate, I see a number of these behaviors in the way the discussion(s) is (are) proceeding.

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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

From mandated health insurance plans to free snacks, benefits and perks can play a big role in talent attraction and employee retention. So the question is how to design an employee benefit plan, and for that one needs to consider a variety of factors, such as: 1. Health care flexible spending accounts 3.

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The Potential For Human Augmentation

The Horizons Tracker

Augmenting humans Some technologies are still new and not clear in how they’re used, and not many people are using them. We don’t really get how much impact they have. But, we need to be careful—they could also be used to control people. Some jobs, like in making things or health care, can use these tech tools now.

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The Happiest Jobs + How to Find Them

HR Digest

This post will give you a breakdown of the top happiest jobs in America, as well as tips on how to find them. Health Care Management. A passion for cooking could bring delight to people’s health and well-being. The post The Happiest Jobs + How to Find Them appeared first on The HR Digest. Creative arts.

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Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money? We Find Out.

HR Digest

An International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans report showed that most North American employers saved $1 to $3 in their overall health care costs for every dollar spent on an employee wellness program. The benefits include savings from decreases in health care costs and employee sick leave. Engagement. We Find Out.

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