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Compliance Alert for Employers: New Look for 2 COBRA Notices

BARB RAND
Compliance Advisor

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently put together some FAQs related to the Affordable Care Act, along with offering new model COBRA notices. The Feds changed the COBRA general notice, which is provided when someone is initially covered, and the COBRA election notice, which is given to participants who experience a COBRA-qualifying event.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Get Ready for Annual CVSA Roadside Inspection Blitz June 3-5

DON JERRELL
Associate Vice President

It's time again for the annual roadside inspection blitz!

Topics: Transportation

4 Key Takeaways from Our Driver Recruiting Summit

JIM DALY
President, HNI Minnesota

Last week was our Driver Recruiting Summit, and it focused on the risks, opportunities, and food for thought associated with filling seats. It was a great event at the Harley-Davidson Museum, with roughly 180 people from across the country. A lot of valuable ideas were offered by both speakers and attendees. For those who missed it, here are some of my key takeaways.

Topics: Transportation

DOT National Registry and how it applies to Motor Carriers

DON JERRELL
Associate Vice President 

After May 21, interstate truck drivers only will be able to get official DOT physicals from medical professionals on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Topics: Transportation

Why More Employers are Creating a Culture of Transparency

MIKE NATALIZO
HNI CEO

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

Worlds Collide: How Marketing and HR Can Join Forces in Recruiting

ANDREA TARRELL
HNI Marketing Director

The war for talent is fiercer than ever. The transportation industry is being slammed with the worst driver shortage we’ve ever seen. In construction and manufacturing, our clients are having a harder time finding qualified talent with the right skills and work ethic. No matter what the industry, companies are finding steep competition for candidates who have what they need. HR pros need all the help they can get when it comes to recruiting talent.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Recruiting Drivers: Play to Your Company’s Strengths

JOHN SIMMS
HNI Vice President Risk-Business Solutions 

Creating an effective driver recruiting strategy begins with taking a good look at yourself in the mirror. Ask yourself the question: why would drivers want to come here and work? What makes your company any different from your competitor down the street?

Topics: Transportation

IRS Announces Increases to Deductible Limits, Contribution Amounts for HSA Health Plans in 2015

GWEN SNYDER
HNI Account Executive

The IRS recently announced limits for coverage and contributions to HSA health plans for 2015. The agency released the news in Revenue Procedure 2014-30 (click here to see the official document).

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Do You Have the Right Person Leading Work Comp Injury Management?

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

Even with the best safety programs in place, accidents still can happen. When an injury occurs, several parties can be involved: the injured worker, their supervisor, medical personnel, human resources, and more. While all these people may be working to help the injured employee, they may not be very clear on how to work together unless they have a coach. Having one person take the lead to coordinate the organization's response is critical to controlling work comp costs.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Exceptions to Your Hiring Criteria Won't Solve the Driver Shortage

HRIS TANKE
HNI Transportation Practice Leader & Associate Vice President

Topics: Transportation