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When it came time for us to plan a strategy for the team's future he had big goals,… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/the-value-of-values-building-environments-of-trust) Dec 23 ## [Federal COBRA Subsidy Extended into 2010](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Compensation](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compensation), [Compliance](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compliance), [Healthcare](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/healthcare) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010#comments-listing) Well it is official, the Federal COBRA Subsidy has been extended into 2010. What does that mean to you and your company? [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010) Dec 02 ## [Tech Executive Pay Raises Way Down](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Recruiting](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/recruiting), [Technology](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/technology), [Venture Capital](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/venture-capital), [Compensation](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compensation), [Finance](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/finance) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down#comments-listing) According to a recent article in one of our favorite online publications, Xconomy, the raises for tech executives are the lowest they have ever been, even lower then the bubble burst of 2000-2001. [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down) Nov 30 ## [So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything!](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything) By [Caprice Pine](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/caprice-pine) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Best Practices](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/best-practices), [Compensation](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compensation), [Finance](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/finance), [Legal](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/legal), [Compliance](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compliance) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything#comments-listing) So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything! [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything) Nov 29 ## [OSHA is increasing its injury audits, so what?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Legal](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/legal) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what#comments-listing) OSHA, The Occupational Safety And Health Administration said it will be increasing their number of audits on employer's injury and illness records and doing more employee interviews at each audit.… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what) Nov 08 ## [Are Employees Biding Their Time?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-employees-biding-their-time) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Compensation](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/compensation) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-employees-biding-their-time#comments-listing) In the November 16, 2009 Business Week, there was an interesting article suggesting that the high unemployment rate was scaring employees in to staying put until the economy turned around. [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-employees-biding-their-time) Nov 02 ## [Engaging Gen Y's in a Tough Economy](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy) By [Laura Schildkraut](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/laura-schildkraut) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources), [Recruiting](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/recruiting), [Best Practices](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/best-practices) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy#comments-listing) Many Gen Y's were raised with soccer on Monday, piano on Tuesday, language immersion on Wednesday, art on Thursday, and community service on Friday. They are multi-taskers extraordinaire who expect… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy) Aug 05 ## [Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition) By [Bob Burgess](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/bob-burgess) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition#comments-listing) As a leader, how often have you experienced resistance to a change when you are attempting to make improvements? Even in cases where changes seem minimal, resistance oftentimes occurs. All companies… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition) Aug 05 ## [The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers) By [Devora Lindeman](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/devora-lindeman) | [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers#comments-listing) Are we ready for Congress to require that employers provide paid sick days to all employees? Five states (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii and California) plus Puerto Rico mandate that… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers) Jul 14 ## [Outsourcing Human Resources is saving companies time and money](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Consulting](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/consulting), [Human Resources](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money#comments-listing) According to a study recently published by Ceridian, a global business services company, and sponsored by the American Payroll Association (APA), outsourcing is becoming a more appealing and… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money) [Previous](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources/page/1) [Next](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources/page/3) Search ### Subscribe Here! ### RECENT POSTS ### ARCHIVES - [August 2009 (5)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/archive/2009/08) - [November 2009 (5)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/archive/2009/11) - [May 2009 (4)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/archive/2009/05) - [January 2019 (4)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/archive/2019/01) - [December 2009 (3)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/archive/2009/12) ### CATEGORIES - [Leadership (33)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership) - [Human Resources (24)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/human-resources) - [Best Practices (14)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/best-practices) - [Recruiting (14)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/recruiting) - [Venture Capital (11)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/venture-capital) ![Swift Solutions](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SwiftHrSolutions_November2018/Images/swifthr-logo-webfoot.png?width=300&height=48&name=swifthr-logo-webfoot.png) **Seattle** 1100 Bellevue Way NE Ste. 8-A, #501 Bellevue WA 98004 888-768-5920   **Portland** 1819 SW 5th AVE #110 Portland, OR 97201 888-768-5920 **Colorado** Summit HR Solutions 926 Arapahoe Ct Louisville, CO 80027 720-979-4172 ### RECENT POSTS © 2026 Swift HR Solutions, Inc. | [Privacy Policy](https://swifthrsolutions.com/privacy-policy/) - - -