HR Pieces: Human Resource October News

October 2018

Our team at HR Advantage hopes that you are off to a fabulous fall! We've been busy during the month of September with team volunteer activities such as painting at the Dream Center, filling Care To Learn bags at Crosslines, and supporting the Harmony House with their awareness drive this month (information on how you can help below).

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Sincerely,

Lynette Weatherford

President

MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

October Contents

Fundraiser for Harmony House
Happy Anniversary, Camille!
Medicare Part D Notice Requirement
Have an HR Need?
Career Opportunities

Fundraiser for Harmony House

Want to join the HR Advantage team in supporting a good cause?

We are pledging to raise funds during the month of October for the Harmony House Community Awareness campaign. The mission of Springfield's Harmony House is to provide shelter, advocacy, and education to survivors of domestic violence and promote the principle that all individuals have the right to a life free of abuse.

During the month of October, new clients or existing clients with new projects will receive 15% off HR Services. In addition, we are donating 15% of all new projects to Harmony House. Win, win! What a great time to have an HR audit, update or create your employee handbook, or schedule employee training and help out an organization that does good work in our community! If you prefer to donate directly to Harmony House, you can do so on our Facebook page.

We look forward to reaching our goal together!

Happy Anniversary, Camille!

Wishing our very own Camille the best during her anniversary month with HR Advantage.

Camille brings over 20 years of experience in human resources and the insurance industry.

Camille has a passion to provide exceptional HR support to her clients and team members.

She is an asset and a pleasure to work with.

We are happy to have Camille on our team!

Medicare Part D Notice Requirement

Medicare Part D Notice Requirement: Deadline October 14, 2018

Employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage to individuals (both employees and their dependents) who are eligible for Medicare Part D must fulfill disclosure requirements. The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D is October 15 through December 7th, so notices must be provided by October 14th.

Why is it important that my company comply with this requirement?

An eligible individual who fails to enroll in Medicare Part D during the Initial Enrollment Period must maintain "creditable coverage" or pay a late enrollment penalty. The late enrollment penalty will be imposed after a break in creditable coverage that lasts for a period of 63 days or longer (after the Initial Enrollment Period) and will apply for as long as the individual remains enrolled in Part D. Therefore, the disclosure notice informs an individual's decision as to whether they choose to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Additional guidance can be found at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Need more information? Click here.

Have an HR Need?

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Career Opportunities

HR Advantage offers executive recruitment of candidates in C-Suite, Sales, and Administrative positions for our clients. Our firm offers concierge services to both the employer and candidates, helping to assure the perfect match. Additionally, we have a database of thoroughly vetted, qualified candidates who are ready to begin working today.

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This professional will be responsible for performing the recruitment of staff of all levels from entry-level to management. Such duties include circulating position opportunities internally and externally through social media, job fairs, colleges, career centers, and other means in addition to performing pre-screening of incoming applications, setting up interviews, and assisting with job offers and on-boarding. Must have

prior recruitment, or staffing experience, knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication skills. Prefer 3+ years experience in HR performing recruitment, or within staffing industry with BS degree in related field. Send resume to info@hradvantageweb.net.

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