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Oregon Bereavement Leave Laws Explained

HR Digest

Effective January 1, 2014, Oregon is the first state to require certain private-sector employers to provide bereavement leave to their covered employees. Your employee may require extra time to travel or consult with estate attorneys. History of Oregon’s Bereavement Leave Benefit. Recommendations for Employers . Special Requests .

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4 Ways to Increase Retention and Employee Engagement

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2014 that the median number of years workers had been with their current employer was 4.6 It also shows employees that they’re trusted with corporate communications and that they’re accountable for their work while traveling on business trips. Ask for Feedback.

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Is This the Hospital That Will Finally Push the Expensive U.S. Health Care System to Innovate?

Harvard Business Review

That’s what Narayana Health (NH) did in 2014 by opening a hospital in the Cayman Islands — Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI) — which was close to America but outside its regulatory ambit. Even with zero copays and deductibles and free travel for the patient and a chaperone for 1-2 weeks, insurers would save a lot of money.

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The Commencement Speech Parents Need to Hear

Harvard Business Review

Throughout the May and June rituals of Class Day celebrations and graduation ceremonies, successful members of older generations will urge this year’s crop of Millennials to pursue their dreams and, by extension, travel the same path they did. Generational issues Human resources Talent management'

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How Regular Exercise Helps You Balance Work and Family

Harvard Business Review

On top of continual domestic travel, countless dinners with donors, and constant planning meetings, Matthew is also a married father of four children. Here’s to your success and happiness in 2014. Matthew Beason is a well-respected executive at a non-profit with a multi-billion dollar endowment.

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Research: Hiring Managers Are Biased Against People with Longer Commutes

Harvard Business Review

during the summer of 2014. Likewise, frequently changing work schedules may disrupt precarious travel arrangements for otherwise productive workers. I was particularly interested in whether perceptions of place can perpetuate poverty and inequality. We sent 2260 résumés from fictional people to these jobs.

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Stop Noise from Ruining Your Open Office

Harvard Business Review

A 2013 study from the University of Sydney found that a lack of sound privacy was far and away the biggest drain on employee morale : Further, a 2014 study by Steelcase and Ipsos found that workers lost as much as 86 minutes per day due to noise distractions. But an open office has downsides.