Some employers are so tired of ever-increasing health insurance costs that they are ready to throw in the towel. The advent of the mandated Health Insurance Exchanges (Marketplaces) developed through passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act permit anyone to buy insurance, even if they are unhealthy.
03-19-2014 The Department of Labor on March 7 said it would not meet its March deadline for issuing the final Persuader rule, which would limit ways in which employers can communicate with their employees as they decide whether to unionize.
03-07-2014 The Obama Administration late yesterday announced a second delay of the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Employers with 50 to 99 employees will be given until 2016 to provide insurance coverage for their workers.
02-11-2014 As 2014 gets underway, close to 40,000 state laws passed in 2013 are going into effect, the National Conference of State Legislatures reported. Legislation taking effect includes measures on everything from minimum wage to human trafficking.
01-02-2014 The legacy of the Bill Moon Scholarship continued again in 2013 when five students received $5,000 each to put towards their studies.
01-01-2014 Welcome to the newest post in our blog series, Truckstop and Travel Plaza Training. Training is an essential element in the success of any operation. Truckstops and travel plaza that […]
12-17-2013 Democratic Leaders in the Senate are looking to advance legislation in early 2014 that will significantly increase the minimum wage for employees. Legislation titled “The Minimum Wage Fairness Act,” S.1737, sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) would increase the federal minimum wage nearly 40 percent from the current $7.25 an hour to $10.10 over two years and automatically index the wage rate to inflation thereafter.
12-13-2013 Truckstop operators share how, when and by whom do they train their employees?
10-25-2013 Employees are the glue that holds businesses together, yet hiring and keeping excellent staff are the most challenging aspects of nearly every business. Natso members and human resources experts are getting creative to ensure their locations are filled with employees who care.
10-25-2013 During our recent visits to members in south Texas and Louisiana, we were frequently asked by members how best to communicate with cashiers.
Creating a robust communication program takes time, energy and commitment.
I’ll go ahead and list the 10 key communication vehicles that worked for me, but I would appreciate others adding to the list and sharing what works for them in the comments.
10-17-2013 To find and keep top talent, operators are constantly looking for potential employees and are thinking out of the box during the interview to gain deeper insight into applicants. Once hired, training and engaging employees helps keep them onboard, benefitting both the business and the customers it serves.
“Great organizations capitalize on their people,” said human resource expert Michelle Fenton who spoke during The NATSO Show 2013 in Savannah, Ga. “The only thing that makes me stop with you instead of your competitor 20 miles down the road is the people who are inside of your business. People are going to stop because of the people they’re interacting with, not just the product you’re selling.”
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