4 myths about ‘weed at work’ that are tripping up HR pros
Here are four areas employers should consider when making policies about weed at work.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alcoholics and FMLA: How far can they push the envelope?
This worker clearly had an alcohol problem. But did her employer do what was required to help her?
Are employees' mental health issues costing your firm millions?
Wellness initiatives like walking programs or weight-loss competitions may get all the press, but employers are selling their workforce short by not tackling another wellness issue: mental health.
Benchmarking benefit plans: What's offered out there — and to how many
To help themselves survive the recession, more employers are cutting back their benefits packages than expanding them. But what exactly are employers cutting, and what are they keeping?
Benefits pros have until Feb. 22 before feds enforce new HIPAA regs
You have some new steps to take should employees’ health info be seen by prying eyes.
Characteristics successful wellness programs have in common
Over the years here at HR Morning, our staff has pored over hundreds of wellness program studies and success stories — and we’ve compiled five traits highly successful programs have in common.
Easing the fears of an anxious workforce
Here’s a disturbing statistic: More than eight of 10 employees participating in a recent poll said they’d be actively looking for a new job in the coming year.
He suspects colleague is in an abusive relationship: What should he do?
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Helping employees overcome financial fears
The fastest-growing use of employee assistance programs (EAPs) has been tied to employees’ financial worries.
How drastic will health cost increases be in 2013?
It’s no surprise healthcare costs will increase in 2013. They increase every year. But what may surprise you is the extent to which they’ll increase.
IRS clears up W-2 health cost reporting rules
The latest round of IRS guidance helps answer questions employers have raised about the requirement to report the cost of workers’ health insurance on W-2s.
Lighter Side: Government worker reprimanded for passing gas
Let’s hope you never have to discipline an employee with a problem this pungent.
Made EAP services more convenient and boosted engagement: Here’s how
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Men just as interested in work/life balance as women: Study
Think a healthy work/life balance is chiefly an issue for female employees? If so, you’d be wrong.
Millennials more susceptible to depression than other generations: Study
It’s no surprise that depression is a leading cause of workers seeking help from their companies’ employee assistance programs. But you might be shocked to hear which group is most often affected: Millennials.
Obamacare: What HR needs to know about final excepted benefits rule
There are a number of benefits — such as dental and vision coverage — that the Affordable Care Act addresses in the “excepted benefits” rules. So HR will definitely want to take a look at the feds’ final rule on this subject.
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