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Lawsuits targeting employers’ work with PBMs put HR on alert

HR Brew

Similar lawsuits were filed against Johnson & Johnson and Wells Fargo , though the latter case was dismissed by a federal judge on Mar. When employers negotiate a health plan for their workforce, they typically work with health consultants and brokers, as well as a PBM, which serves as a middleman between drugmakers and insurers.

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LinkedIn has transformed HR over the last 20+ years. Its execs have big plans for its AI-powered future.

HR Brew

When LinkedIn debuted in May 2003, it emerged as a digital networking tool to help professionals connect and share career updates. million from Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures, among others between 2003 and 2009, according to Crunchbase. More members flooded the site and so did the dollars.

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. Throughout the 2010s , the platform continued to evolve, releasing tools like its skills endorsement feature, as well as apps for recruiters and job-seekers. Fast-forward.

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Steve Boese: Coronavirus and the challenge to HR everywhere

HRExecutive

Well, that is obviously not what has transpired in the last month. If anything, the disruptions to life, work and people from the continuing coronavirus pandemic are much, much more profound than certainly I, and I imagine many of you as well, could have imagined. in June of 2003. But the rate only reached a post-Sept.

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Coaching for Better Health: Innovative Approaches to Employee Well-Being in the Modern Workplace

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If that isn’t your style, you can always try a more wellness-oriented approach. Personalized wellness plans exist to boost both physical and mental performance, whichever you prefer. The methods can vary from person to person as well as the results. It’s a good way to let off some steam after a hard day’s work.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips. From typewriters to fax machines to personal computers, the process of writing and submitting résumés became much faster and easier.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Thinking about the people factor and keeping it top of mind,” is what made the process go well Hartigan said, noting that she focused on what flexibility, culture, talent acquisition, and compensation would look like going forward. “We Stepping out and in.