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Dallas Salisbury
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2009-08-31
Going for Half a Loaf?
Will proponents of health reform learn from George W. Bush's failed effort to reform Social Security -- as well as his successful shepherding of the Medicare Part D program -- and opt to modify their healthcare initiatives? A return to calm, reason and a sense of inevitability is required.
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2009-08-03
Staying on the Job
Staying on the Job | Human Resource Executive Online
The downturn in the stock market, the tightening of credit and the increased emphasis by workers on increasing savings will have an impact on employers. Working longer has become the No. 1 retirement-planning strategy for the future.
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2009-07-06
Social Security Reform in the Offing?
Add the possibility of Social Security reform to the continuing likelihood of healthcare reform, and HR leaders have workforce-planning issues of substantial complexity to work through -- including the possibility that workers will remain on the job longer.
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2009-06-08
Health Reform Taking Shape
Health Reform Taking Shape | Human Resource Executive Online
The administration and Congress are working at a feverish pace to craft a new health system -- work that may be completed before the August recess. The possibilities are complex and varied, but the mission may be gearing up for a successful conclusion.
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2009-05-11
Ideological Diversity
Ideological Diversity | Human Resource Executive Online
A look at the Federal Reserve Banks' board selection and director independence -- and its possible relationship to the continuing financial crisis -- offers a lesson for HR leaders, who are frequently involved in the complexity of building a board of directors.
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2009-04-13
On the Fast Track
On the Fast Track | Human Resource Executive Online
Healthcare reform is on the table and could be enacted by the end of the year. And reform could come even quicker if the Democrats choose to short-circuit the legislative process by adopting program changes via the budget reconciliation.
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2009-03-16
HR Choices Ahead
HR Choices Ahead | Human Resource Executive Online
Against the background of economic turmoil, March has been a busy month for discussions about retirement-plan changes. For HR leaders, challenges implicit in all of the talk is that both employers and employees may be required to spend more on retirement programs at a time when both groups are trying to spend less.
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2009-02-16
Congress Begins Review of 401(k)s
Congressional Review of 401(k)s Begins | Human Resource Executive Online
Although retirement-plan design is probably not at the top of any company's agenda in these tumultuous times, delaying such consideration may not be an option for long. With trillions being lost and Congress preparing for hearings, HR leaders may need to start paying more attention to this issue.
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2009-01-19
National Health Reform Begins
National Health Reform Begins | Human Resource Executive Online
Many of those working on health-reform issues in Congress and the new administration were part of the failed effort during the Clinton administration. One of their lessons learned was to make the effort more of an open process -- so now is the time for HR leaders to make their views known.
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2008-12-22
A Wild Ride Ahead in 2009
A Wild Ride Ahead in 2009 | Human Resource Executive Online
One thing is certain about the coming year: It probably won't turn out as forecasted. This year certainly didn't! Benefits-related items on the agenda include health reform and issues affecting retirement savings. With money tight, however, proposals will likely be less expansive than once anticipated.
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2008-11-24
What the Obama Presidency May Bring
What the Obama Presidency May Bring | Human Resource Executive Online
Changes to benefits will likely include an early emphasis on healthcare reform, including the expansion of coverage for children. Changes to retirement benefits may be more likely to come via regulations than legislation, including fee-transparency rules.
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2008-10-27
Errors in Retirement Planning
Errors in Retirement Planning | Human Resource Executive Online
The challenges of saving enough for retirement are enormous -- and today's financial meltdown makes everything harder. Learn some of the common mistakes workers make -- errors that HR leaders could help eliminate by better educating their employees.
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