Human Resources: Concierge

Personal Services Agencies for Recruitment and Retention
While few workers would accept a job or switch jobs for a subsidized massage or car wash, the convenience provided by concierge services sends the right message to your staff. Their time is important and you´re demonstrating your respect for that by providing this benefit - helping them in their war for time as you fight the war for talent.

FAQ-How to fairly distribute a corporate bonus?
Frequently asked ask@hr.com question concerning the distribution of bonuses.

FAQ-Should we provide an acting allowance?
Frequently asked ask@hr.com question regarding acting allowances.

FAQ-How do most companies calculate year-end bonuses?
Frequently ask ask@hr.com question regarding calculating year-end bonuses.

Stock Options and Alternative Minimum Tax
If you´ve been working for an IT firm and exercised but didn´t sell your stock options last year, you´ll be finding out soon (if you haven´t already) about a little known tax called the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).

Overtime Inconvenience Allowances Are De Minimis Fringe Benefits
Court of Federal Claims decides in favor of employer in unpublished opinion.

Personal Concierge Services as a Benefit
A recent online survey found that employees continue to struggle with the pressure from their demanding schedules --- both on the job and off.

Ruling on Payment for On-Call Time for Nurses
-Hospital workers not owed federal minimum wage for on-call time. Judges find nurses´ time not spent predominantly for employer´s benefit.

Enviego-Comparing Lifestyle Management in the UK and the US
Ever wish for a personal assistant? No you can have one...

Tip: Intra-Capital Rewards-All In The Family
-Offer intra-capital reward quarterly.

Third Circuit Upholds Ruling on Abuse of VEBAs
-Court affirms Tax Court holding that employers claimed excessive deductions.

Simple Recognition and Celebration: Simple Things To Do Now
- Does employee recognition and celebration belong in your company total reward formula?

Companies Turn To Incentive Programs To Compensate For Loss Of Dot.Com Era Perks
-These days, lunch with the boss isn''t going to motivate employees

When Is It Okay To Shop Online At Work?
-Employees going online to "shop" for employee incentive program rewards.

Effective Total Rewards Strategies
-Compensation surveys, communications strategy, and HRIS implementation are among some the biggest issues in implementing an effective total reward strategy.

Incentive Strategies for 2004: Time to Cut to the Core?
-According to several sources, 2004 won´t be "the talent business as usual". "Experts" call the prospects of 2004 a "jobless" recovery.

Employees Can Exclude Reimbursements Substantiated Electronically
-For those expenses to be excludible, the arrangement must meet certain requirements of an accountable plan.

Japan''s Hitachi Switches To Merit-Based Pay System
-One of Japan''s major electronic manufacturers announced they would abolish their seniority-based annual pay increase system beginning April 2004.

Housing Contributions:Part I
-Housing is one of the components of the compensation balance sheet that many companies utilize to compensate their international assignees.

ACI Named Psychologically Healthy Award Finalist for Second Consecutive Year
Faced with skyrocketing healthcare costs, global competition and economic uncertainty, employers are concerned about attracting and retaining high-quality employees and keeping up morale. Minimizing workplace stress plays a significant role in the employee retention equation as organizations look to optimize their human capital.

Looming Foreclosures Dent Productivity ACI Offers Hope and Management
Projections of a slow real estate market and rising foreclosure rates are taking its toll on the emotional and physical state of thousands of individuals nationwide, which can lead to stress, absenteeism and decreased productivity in the workplace.

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ACI Launches New Onsite Flu Vaccination Program
Just in time for flu season, ACI Specialty Benefits launches a new on-site flu vaccination program designed to help employers combat the spread of influenza throughout the office.

ACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mall
ACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mall – to ensure that all employees and family members receive necessary crisis counseling, grief counseling, and other helpful resources during this critical time.

For Companies Going Through Job ReduRiseSmart Offers a New, More Proactive Approach to Outplacement
Through RiseSmart Transition Management Services, “Job Concierges” Help Laid-Off Employees Find Their Next Job

New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness Programs
Six-step pre-planning tool from ACI Specialty Benefits helps companies take wellness programs from idea to successful reality