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May 27, 2012

Philip Eide asked a question

When trying to sell an internet based marketing service/portal, what is the best call to action on a landing page?

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May 3, 2012

Philip Eide asked a question

Is the era of "employer based benefits" coming to an end in favor of individual plans and choice?

April 28, 2012

Persis Persis and 1 other person answered this question

What are the latest certifications/courses for Compensation and Benefits Specialists in HR?

Since you are an accountant by education, I imagine you are more analytical type than amiable, right. So the change might be risky!
FYI
HR profession is very much a gender biased profession, and in my experience most hiring managers prefer female to a male ... more

March 26, 2012

Meghan Keaney and 4 other people answered this question

What organizations have the most progressive HR department/policies and why?

I work for a Cambridge based software company, HubSpot, that also has an unlimited vacation policy. We actually don't have an "HR department" but do have an annual review process and several policies that encourage learning in the workplace --from bringing in field experts for ... more

Feb. 24, 2012

Maria Marsala and 2 other people answered this question

How beneficial is it to provide financial advisors as part of my employees' benefits package?

John,
Having someone come into your shop, that you trust, who works with the type of clients your employees are, IMO, is a great benefit. So too is an accountant, etc.
Maybe having a personal development series, based on topics your staff wants to learn ... more

Feb. 13, 2012

Darren St.Romain asked a question

What are your thoughts on the progress of the EHR system?

Feb. 7, 2012

Kristian Svindland and 4 other people answered this question

Is it really the responsibility of employers to provide employee benefits?

No, but the caveat is that you get what you pay for. If a business decides to not offer benefits, then they will be competing for talent with without a full arsenal. In addition, not only will this business have trouble attracting talent, but turnover ... more

Feb. 6, 2012

Helen Bereschinova asked a question

How are you going to convert your setbacks into benefits this week?

Feb. 1, 2012

Philip Eide asked a question

Why are the insurance and benefits industries reluctant to embrace inbound marketing?

Jan. 13, 2012

E. James (Jim) Brennan and 5 other people answered this question

Should accounting/finance (rather than HR) own payroll, compensation, benefits and retirement plans?

Sean: Can't reply to a reply, but... Yes. Some do it otherwise, but I agree with your approach. HR controls content and fin/acctg controls check delivery and record-keeping. Just like the Corporte Proxy is owned by the Corporate Secretary, but the content is supplied by ... more

Jan. 7, 2012

Ehsan Alikhani and 2 other people answered this question

Working from a home office: best or worst thing?

@ Jeff
It is a very important criteria: Have a Professional Appearance is very difficult while you are working at home. Personal Branding is in also more difficult since you have less interaction with other people meaning less real friends and networking! Virtual networking will ... more

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