Merit pay is one of the most frequently used methods to pay an employee based on individual performance.  The essential goal of a merit pay program is to link pay to performance in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the organization.  ...

It’s mid-December.  Prime time for Seasonal Affective Disorder and, for those operating calendar year plans, its sinister cousin: Benefits Affective Disorder or B.A.D..  The days have literally grown shorter while the work days have grown longer....

Human Resources has traditionally been defined as the total of all activities relating to recruiting, training and retaining the people who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to advance the objectives of an organization. Today, smart companie...

Many people think of nondiscrimination and affirmative action as the same.  However, there is a difference.  Nondiscrimination requires the elimination of all existing discriminatory practices and conditions.  Affirmative action requires special e...

UNCERTAIN THAT YOUR EMPLOYMENT POLICIES COMPLY WITH THE LAW? How does a company protect itself against the myriad of possible exposures that can impact its public image, brand, employee relations, and bottom line? More and more, the business tool of ...

As a leader in the Benefits Administration/Outsourcing arena, Vantagen provides customized, affordable benefit administration solutions that work. As an extension of your Human Resources or Compensation team, we offer a combination of technical and t...