How is the economic uncertainty affecting employers and their workers? Since it’s open enrollment time, let’s talk about workers first. One big way economic uncertainty is affecting your employees is they’re hesitant to contribute as much as they did this year – or more – to their consumer-driven health (CDH) accounts, like health savings accounts […]
The growth of remote-first work opportunities means HR professionals are managing the needs of employees who might never share the same office. Meanwhile, changing attitudes about well-being and work-life balance have reshaped expectations about the wellness support employers should offer. It’s a daunting task. For example, there were 11.5 million job openings at the end […]
The increased use of telehealth during the pandemic showed how willing your employees are to adapt to digital health care methods. In fact, between March 2019 and March 2021 the use of, and willingness to use, video telehealth jumped from 51% to 62%, according to a study by RAND Corporation. But are your people and […]
There is one group of people whom HR may be overlooking when it comes to benefits – people going through menopause. This means you aren’t providing a menopause-friendly workplace. What most people don’t know is menopause has 34 symptoms associated with it. They include many things, from the well-known hot flashes to headaches to tingling […]
Open enrollment means one thing for HR pros: Your inbox and voicemail will be full of questions, and employees will be knocking on your door to get their questions answered. They’re confused before it even starts. And they need your help. The best way to help: Know what employees most often misunderstand about open enrollment […]
Open enrollment for 2023 plans will be different because employees’ expectations and needs are changing. Amid inflation and the pandemic, employees are evaluating healthcare coverage options differently than they were a few years ago. As the economy continues shifting, employers must offer employees flexibility and personalization to make sure their needs are properly addressed during […]
A health savings account (HSA) is a powerful, flexible resource for helping employees pay for health care, and that’s something everyone appreciates. Yet, despite the sustained popularity of HSAs, your employees likely don’t fully understand how to maximize this benefit to protect their health and pocketbook. Consider the fact that just 57% of employees and […]
Companies have been expanding their family benefits offerings for a few years now. But will the economic uncertainty surrounding 2023 slow down this benefits expansion? To find out, Maven surveyed more than 100 benefits decision-makers across a variety of industries (health care, finance, tech and manufacturing). What they found was somewhat surprising. Despite everything that’s […]
The government will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for millions of other student loan borrowers. That’s obviously good news for many of the country’s student loan borrowers. What’s less obvious is the opportunity this creates for employers to expand and highlight a student loan […]
