As open enrollment kicks off, here’s an under-the-radar issue to be mindful of as you shop around for group health plans: employee’s rights after a mastectomy. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In observance, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a reminder about the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA)…
Employers must follow the PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. But it may take offering family health benefits – and going beyond what’s legally required – in order to stand out in a competitive hiring market. This includes paid parental leave and care leave, caregiver support, fertility and family building support, and reproductive health…
For most employers, open enrollment season is just months – if not weeks – away. While stressful for employees, open enrollment can be equally frustrating for employers, particularly those who have invested in new plans and programs for their workforce. Surveys have found that consumers are confused about both the enrollment process and their own…
As open enrollment season looms, HR departments need to prepare to help employees with questions and give them the information they need to make the best decisions about their benefits. In fact, according to data from MetLife’s Employee Benefit Trends Study, 76% of workers who understand their benefits are happy and 82% believe their benefits…
The traditional definition for total rewards is the financial and non-financial rewards an organization offers employees for their time and work. Because of this definition, most leaders immediately think of compensation and benefits as the foundation of their total rewards. However, compensation and traditional benefits (such as insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, etc.) perhaps shouldn’t be…
When was the last time your employees were pleasantly surprised by their healthcare benefits like health savings accounts (HSAs)? It’s safe to say that when it comes to their covered benefits, employees hope for reliable coverage and security for their personal needs and those of their dependents, reasonable premiums and minimal administrative hassle. That’s not…
The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2025 – two short years away – more than 25% of the workforce will be comprised of Gen Z individuals. These resourceful digital natives, born around the turn of the millennium, are graduating college and coming to work with unique perspectives and expectations about work, life and wellbeing…
Employee health benefits – including well-being – are often a major hook for attracting and retaining top talent. But if you’re one of those employers with four or more generations, a traditional health plan could result in dissatisfied employees because of a disjointed program with dozens of underutilized services. Keep in mind that a Boomer,…
The American workforce has faced a tremendous number of obstacles over the past three years. From layoffs and furloughs to ever-changing perspectives on hybrid work, it’s no wonder that employers struggle to maintain an engaged and motivated employee base. Employers have had their own share of challenges, as they must balance employee attraction and retention…
