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Supreme Court Makes ERISA Sausage
Written on 27 Feb, 2008 at 0:17
"Laws are like sausages. It's better not to see them being made." Otto von Bismarck This quote came to mind as my fatigued late-night-blogging mind struggled through last week's Supreme Court decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Assoc.,... (Continue reading)
2008 Workworld Predictions: Looking into the Crystal Ball, Part I — Big Picture Trends
Written on 10 Jan, 2008 at 0:32
An effort to summarize 2008 workplace trend forecasts from a number of sources and assemble them in one place for quick comparison, followed by a few humble thoughts of my own. ... (Continue reading)
Hospital Comparison Tool May Lead to More Affordable Healthcare
Written on 2 Jul, 2007 at 23:26
In my humble opinion, the health insurance crisis in the U.S. has many causes, and the “solution” is a puzzle with many pieces. I am extremely leery of solutions that merely shift costs (such as to a single government payer), without... (Continue reading)
What’s happening with employment opportunities for the “older worker”?
Written on 11 Mar, 2007 at 23:33
The subject of this post was suggested by Granite Solutions Groupe, a recruiting firm specializing in senior-level managers, analysts, and IT contractors in the financial services and high-tech industries. As demand for highly qualified financial services and IT workers continues... (Continue reading)
Health Care Cost Crisis Inspires Sucessful New Strategies
Written on 14 Sep, 2006 at 8:45
Some things to consider in looking for savings. The rising cost of healthcare and unaffordability of health insurance is, of course, a national problem. But with our employer-provided insurance model, it is above all a crisis for employers seeking to... (Continue reading)
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