Writers Guild of America West President David Goodman (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The Writers Guild of America has directed writers to fire their agents unless agents sign a code of conduct. Many agents receive packaging fees from studios and work as producers, which writers say present conflicts of interest that affect compensation. National Public Radio (4/13)
Give your employees greater financial flexibility. It's no secret that much of today's workforce deal with financial stress on a regular basis. From budgeting for everyday purchases to unexpected expenses, employees feel financially overwhelmed, affecting their happiness and productivity. Don't take our word for it. Take a look at the stats
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Recruiting & Retention
Strategies for overcoming 3 workplace stressors A study finds 78% of respondents say their workplace stress ranks a seven or higher on a 10-point scale, and deadlines, public speaking and learning curves are three of the top causes. Ease some of this stress by coordinating early with colleagues on projects, seeking counsel from others about a task and focusing on the subject of a speech versus the judgment of others. Fast Company online (4/8)
PBM-Plan sponsor relationships may not look different in a post-rebate world With an outcry for greater prescription affordability, state and federal entities are taking action. At the federal level, CMS has proposed a rule change that removes rebates from pharmacy benefit managers (PBM)s. Will that really improve transparency and lower costs? Download the whitepaper.
Create a Culture of Well-being How can you improve the health and well-being of employees at work, home and in their communities? Learn to build a culture of well-being that boosts performance and enhances the employee experience. Explore the five pillars of behavior change today.
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Benefits & Compensation
Azar: Employers can help employees reduce health costs Employers must reduce health care costs and aid workers in navigating the health care system, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said at a conference of HR and employee benefits professionals. Employers have led adoption of consumer-directed health plans that let patients make informed choices, but the system works only if people have tools to compare prices, Azar said, so employers should connect patients with trusted intermediaries who can guide them. Employee Benefit News (free registration) (4/11)
The HR Leader
Take ownership when teams fall apart Wayward or rebellious teams need leaders who will admit to problems, own the issue and seek help in fixing it, writes Lolly Daskal. "The best leaders treat problems as opportunities to do things better the second time around," she writes. Lolly Daskal (4/11)
