Military veterans offer unique skills that can benefit employers, including adaptability, performing under pressure and leadership, Julianna Lopez writes. Lopez outlines what employers should know when hiring veterans and offers several resources to help find and recruit from this talent pool. Business News Daily (11/11)
Flexible work plans and tips to ensure they succeed Flexible work policies are a low-cost way to attract talent, and small businesses can start them quickly since they don't have the level of bureaucracy of large employers, write Mona Bushnell and Chad Brooks. They share options for flexible work and tips on how to implement them. Business News Daily (11/10)
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Strategies for Success from TrainingMag.com
Fostering a culture of accountability A culture of accountability requires leaders to clearly articulate and follow through on expectations, says Bruce Tulgan, founder and CEO of RainmakerThinking. Tulgan outlines seven common obstacles to accountability, including waiting for other employees and reporting to multiple managers. Training magazine (11/11)
Benefits & Compensation
A pre-tax option for health care reimbursement Businesses with fewer than 50 employees can reimburse workers' health care spending with a pre-tax allowance through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Automated platforms, including PeopleKeep, offer help administering this alternative to group insurance. Forbes (11/10)
The HR Leader
How to handle an absentee manager An absentee manager can be harmful to employees, especially if that manager also shuts out workers from decision-making and networking opportunities. Here are some suggestions for handling this situation. Fast Company online (11/9)
