by Suzi Wear | Jan 18, 2016 | Benefits
The Affordable Care Act has been a rather confusing piece of legislation for many employers, as it’s impacted what they are required to do and report to the IRS regarding their health insurance plan. Read on for a list of 2016 reporting requirements, the extended IRS...
by Suzi Wear | Dec 17, 2015 | Employment Law
As we conclude 2015, be sure you are prepared for the Oregon employer legal measures that become effective on January 1, 2016: ✓ Ban the Box Employers will no longer be able to inquire into or consider a job applicant’s conviction history on a job application or prior...
by Suzi Wear | Apr 7, 2015 | Book Review
I recommended this book to the Xenium Book Club after becoming intrigued by what I have read about Google and their positive culture. Search Inside Yourself, a course that has received recognition by business and thought leaders, was spearheaded by Chade-Meng Tan, an...
by Suzi Wear | Feb 4, 2015 | Wellness
I have always known that when I get a solid 8-9 hours of sleep, I feel better and am more productive; yet I was surprised to learn about the far-reaching benefits and risks associated with “good” sleep. With the pressure to get more done, many Americans are not...
by Suzi Wear | May 22, 2014 | Wellness
In our high-speed world, unlimited access to technology and attempts to multi-task have made it increasingly difficult for us to focus and be fully present. If you are anything like me, even on vacation I find it difficult to fully disconnect from my iPhone and...