The cost of missing open enrollment: $500+
November 18, 2009 by Christian Schappel
One way to boost open enrollment participation: Tell workers it’ll cost them $500 to $2,500 if they fail to participate. More…
November 18, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Boost flu shot participation: Incentives that work
November 5, 2009 by Christian Schappel
How do you convince the needlephobes and “I’m too busy” types to come out and get a flu shot? More…
Get employees to take health seriously: What’s working
September 23, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Another consequence of the poor economy: Employees are cutting back on preventive healthcare measures in an effort to reduce expenses. More…
My best HR management idea: A wellness program that gets real results
September 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
HR manager W.D. Glisson wanted to institute a wellness program that actually led to some real benefits for the company. Here’s how he did it. More…
Same treatment, different cost
August 14, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
In a value-based health plan, the idea is to reward employees for seeking specific treatments that promote wellness. More…
Why smaller companies embrace disease management
August 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
A recent survey finds nearly 42% of employers with 200 or fewer employees have some sort of disease management and/or smoking cessation program. More…
Wellness works for small firms, too
July 29, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Somewhere along the line, some benefits analysts got the idea that wellness programs worked best — and got the most ROI — for bigger companies. The actual numbers tell a different story.
Can HR ban smoking – on AND off the job?
July 28, 2009 by Carol Warner
Restricting employees’ off-duty conduct can be pretty tricky business. Do employers have the right to decide what workers can — and can’t — do after hours? More…
Employee health info: How much are you entitled to know?
July 8, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
When it comes to obtaining and using employees’ health info, your firm’s health plan has more HIPAA rights than you may think. More…
Despite slump, firms still promote — and pay for — wellness
July 7, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A new survey shows that — even amid cuts in salaries and 401(k) contributions — many firms still are willing to invest in employee wellness. And another survey explains why we get fatter as the economy drops.
