
The Importance of Training and Development Programs
When a new employee is hired at a company, they likely start their new position with some of the skills, knowledge, and abilities (SKAs) needed to be successful in their new role. But that’s only the starting point. What is your organization doing to contribute to the continued training and development of all employees, both new and tenured? Many companies struggle with employee engagement and retention, and a primary reason for low engagement is a lack of development oppo

Employer Responsibilities Under COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives employees and their families the right to choose to continue their health care benefits for a limited time if their health care coverage is lost due to a qualifying event. These qualifying events include but are not limited to voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, a covered spouse’s divorce or legal separation from the employee, or a covered dependent’s change in status. Employers nee