Category Archives: Human Resources

New Law Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Unemployment Status

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Group Services

The Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012 was recently signed by the Mayor of District of Columbia, which prohibits employers and employee agencies from discriminating against job applicants based on their unemployment status. As legislators across the nation are gaining interest … Continue reading →

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Iowa Group Health Insurance: Prepare Your Health Plan for 2012

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Group Services

What changes are in store for employee healthcare benefits in 2012? Increasingly employers are turning to high-deductible health plans to control their healthcare costs. In 2011, 31 percent of workers with health insurance have high-deductible health plans. Consulting firm Segal … Continue reading →

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How to Utilize Effective HR Systems

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Group Services

Group Services Seminar Reminder — Learn How to Control Health Care Costs Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Breakfast Included Stoney Creek Inn, 101 18th Street, Moline, IL Register today for our seminar: “Are Your Payroll, Accounting and … Continue reading →

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Retain Your Top Talent

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Group Services

A recent article in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) highlights ways to keep your top, valued employees on board and happy. A study done in 2010 by the Corporate Leadership Council of the Corporate Executive Board showed the … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar from Benefits Advisors Network and World Synergy

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Group Services

Free Webinar from Benefits Advisors Network and World Synergy “Social Media Checkup: Succeed the Legal Way” Thursday, June 23, 1:00 PM Learn how companies involved in health care can establish or adapt social media practices to avoid legal hassles down … Continue reading →

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Survey Finds Employee Recognition Down

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Group Services

Recognition programs are down slightly in 2011, according to a survey conducted by WorldatWork. Since 2008, recognition programs have gone down from 89% of companies using them to the current rate of 86%. The top recognition program used by companies … Continue reading →

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Human Resource Solutions

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Group Services

At Group Services Inc., we offer HR solutions for businesses. We can help employers identify top HR priorities and create resolutions to achieve these goals. We can assist with basic HR challenges such as creating employee performance improvement, legal compliance, … Continue reading →

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