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…
Benefits
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…
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…
A solid employee recognition program can make almost everything in an organization better. When employees are consistently recognized, they're more motivated and productive, according to research from Gallup. Recognition boosts engagement and makes employees feel valued for their contributions, which…
One of the demands placed on human resources professionals who manage employer-sponsored retirement plans is keeping in stride with employee expectations and desires. These two elements are anything but static, changing as generational and consumer tastes evolve. Moreover, an HR…
Many people adopted furry friends during the pandemic. And while they bring needed companionship, pets also bring high medical bills. The solution to this problem ... pet insurance benefits. Forty-five percent of pet owners will spend the same amount or…
Controlling ever-increasing healthcare benefits costs is a top priority for two out of three employers over the next three years. And that’s not going to be easy, as costs are expected to continue their upward trajectory for the foreseeable future.…
Millions of employees are seeking new career opportunities and making moves to organizations that demonstrate they put their employees front and center. One of the best ways employers can show this is to reevaluate health benefits and offer a design…
Employee surveys have become a popular way for employers to demonstrate their interest in their employees’ concerns. But if no action is taken as a result of what you learn from them, your survey efforts will have little benefit and could…
The tight labor market is pushing some employers to hire outside the U.S., while other global companies have been doing it for years! However, if you’re hiring globally, here’s one factor you must realize immediately: One size does not fit…
It’s time for companies to dust off their outplacement services offerings and give them a good once-over to make sure they have what employees might need in the case of a reduction in force (RIF). Because as salaries climb to…
Looking to up your benefits program? Take some hints from a recent Reddit thread of the coolest, most unique benefits that users have at their workplace. Time off When you hear “benefits,” paid time off (PTO) and holidays are probably…
The war for talent is tough, there’s no debating that. And offering new and different benefits is a great way to attract talent. But when is enough, enough? When do “out of the box” benefits go too far? Maybe when…
As employers look for ways to attract and retain employees in a competitive job market, healthcare benefits are quickly becoming an important factor in employees’ decisions to join or sometimes leave a company. If HR can do a great job…
Many factors affect turnover, like employee engagement, job satisfaction, organizational politics and lack of communication. But there are two major factors HR can keep a look out for that can damage employee retention – depression and anxiety. Both of these…
If HR wants younger employees they hire to be “all in,” organizational leaders will want to take the charge with benefits programs structured around supporting whole-person wellness. While benefits like annual raises and an employee assistance program (EAP) with appointment…
