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Additional Resources
General Disclaimer: This site has been created by a group of Northern Kentucky University students and is intended for informational purposes only. There is no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information contained herein or within linking sites. Presence of a link does not indicate endorsement by Northern Kentucky University. Copyright 2000
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 Fundamentals
of Employee Benefit Programs, Fourth Edition, 1990
Publication shelved at Steely Library, Second Floor, Call No. HD 4928 .N62 U634 Fifth Edition in circulation, but not available at Steely Library Fundamentals of Employee Benefit Programs is a comprehensive resource guide written by members of the Employee Benefits Research Institute (“EBRI”). Because EBRI is a respected non-profit organization dedicated to the research and education of employee benefits, the book is considered to be a highly reliable resource on the subject and is intended for the users of the benefits (employees). The book gives you a general
overview of employee benefits and Social Security benefits in the United
States. However, the main focus is to introduce to and provide an
informative narration on the various components that comprise an employee
benefit plan such as pension and retirement plans and insurance coverage
for health, dental, vision, life and disability. The book clearly
defines common terms in the benefits and insurance industries which you
may encounter in your consumption of such benefits such as “exclusion”,
“life expectancy” and “contributory plans.” In some areas of the
book, comparisons are provided (such as PPO versus HMO insurance
coverage),
which are intended to help you make an educated decision as to which
coverage
may be most suitable for your personal insurance needs. Each
benefit (401k, pension plan, dental, health, life) is covered in a
separate
chapter and can easily be found by simply referring to the Table of
Contents.
New versions of the periodical are issued on a quarterly basis and contain various resources related to wage, health, insurance, labor or retirement issues in the U.S. workplace. Data tables such as the Employment Cost Index, the National Compensation Survey and Employee Benefits Survey are updated and provided in each issue. The most recent issue will always be shown as the “Current Issue” in the website. However, you also able to access the periodical’s archives if you wish to obtain articles from previous issues as far back as 1996. Each
issue covers different topics so there is a possibility that you will come
across information that is not relevant to your research of wages and
benefits.
For instance, some articles published are pertinent to a specific industry
(such as manufacturing) or to a particular group of individuals (such as
private sector employees). Nevertheless, much of the
information
is very useful and can give you insight into matters such as relocation
for employment, employee costs associated with 401k plans and health
insurance
plans. The site is extremely reliable and is definitely worth a
visit.
Although the site is geared mainly toward the employee benefits professional, the information provided within the site is also applicable to individuals who are the recipients of employee benefits. The site contains an extremely useful glossary which can be accessed from the home page by clicking on the icon entitled "Employee Benefits Glossary". This glossary contains over 2500 terms and 800 acronyms that are encountered in the employee benefits world such as "job sharing", "net cash value", "reasonable and customary charges", and "beneficiary". The glossary is organized alphabetically and you can find your desired definition by simply clicking on the appropriate letter and scrolling down to the appropriate word. This site also provides industry news and gives you the latest on "hot topics" which are based off of members' requests for employee benefits topics such as vacation benefits, COBRA and flexible benefits plans. You will also find other useful links within the site (including government and professional sites) which will help you to find answers to questions on a variety of related employee benefits topics, including health insurance, pension, 401k, and disability.
The
web site at
www.beneglobe.com is
a resource for employees and Human Resource directors to research a
variety
of benefits, ranging from life insurance to retirement options. From
the Home page, the user can choose a country and find the benefits that
will most likely be available choosing. For instance, if the user
chose the United States, they would get a list of options geared towards
employees and employers. In the Benefit Types section, an employee
would find basic information on insurance, medical and dental plans, and
retirement options that the majority of companies in the United States
offer. Under the Newsroom tab, the user would find a variety of
articles
on Healthcare issues, Women's health issues, and Corporate
globalization.
In the Search section, the user can search the site or specific parts of
it for information on particular benefits. The web site offers the
user solid basic information on the types of benefits are out there and
how each one can benefit them.
The
"Senior Career Guide" published by Northern
Kentucky University is an excellent resource for the graduating
student.
The guide is available through the Career
Development
Center located on the third floor of the University Center on
the NKU campus. It provides information on resume referral services
provided by the Career Development Center. Under "tools for the job
search" the job seeker will find topics such as, self-evaluation,
networking,
researching an employer, writing an effective resume, letter writing,
interviewing
skills, evaluating job offers, and making the most of your new job.
Under the topic of interviewing skills examples of typical interview
questions
are listed. This guide provides information for those entering the
marketplace for the first time and for that first professional job search
after graduating. By following the advice in this publication the
job seeker may eliminate the pre-interview jitters that typically
accompany
an interview. |
