Healthcare costs have become the most difficult part of employees' total compensation. This author, Steve Purkapile, suggests that Referenced-Based Pricing (RBP) may be part of the answer.
What is your organization doing to manage these costs?
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This article provides an introduction to Suzy Welch's new book "Becoming You". It reminds everyone - not just job seekers - to seek career roles with focus on your values and strengths rather than titles. https://t.co/0KgZaZ35cj
I've observed various methods companies use to adapt their culture to improve flexibility and reduce stress. But I haven't heard about implementing a four-day workweek as a potential answer. It will be intriguing to see how effective this approach is.
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This article is interesting on many fronts: (1) demographic & economic evolution in this country creating the growth in dollar stores and (2) its potential social impacts. But also the software (3) and analytics (4) used to uncover it. https://t.co/kzSb4eXe1l
Mr. English (@Englishrail) provides some encouraging arguments re:increasing mass transit in the U.S. While we lag behind Europe & Asia, there are still opportunities to reduce the need for cars in our big cities. Thoughts? https://t.co/tQKMVgBIxI
@MindaZetlin makes an interesting point in this article. While one might disagree with some of her advice, I think we all agree with the long term benefits of helping our kids deal with failures and finding creative ways to solve their own problems. https://t.co/nftO0Wgm0N
This is a really cool graphic from #NationalGeographic. One can see the impact of the Great Depression & WWII. Also the explosive growth from Latin America in th 70's, 80's & 90's. https://t.co/IcBzuwP1U1. Surprisingly things have slowed since 2000.
This is an interesting discussion on zero-based budgeting. While this tool can help realign financial plans to meet company objectives, it needs strong leadership vision, organizational alignment & fit with company culture. Thoughts? https://t.co/dvWFadU2Yn
Mr. McCracken provides a comprehensive look at Evernote's history & future. I have become a big fan of @Evernote and rely on it manage contacts, research and even recipes. You might want to check it out if you have not already done so. https://t.co/dKUXzRYWMe
Mr. Bradley has captured some great insights from business leaders. In my experience, freeing up resources is the most challenging hurdle when pursuing a new initiative. What do you think? https://t.co/qMzE3WE8T5
Technological advances in robotics are creating new opportunities to integrate automation into production. The key success factor is that not only are they capable of performing dynamic tasks but they are also more cost effective. https://t.co/3w42NvawvF