First the pandemic brought suicide prevention to the forefront. Then the recent death of Stephen “Twitch” Boss, TV personality, dancer and DJ, brought the topic front and center for the holidays. Even if people didn’t know of Twitch or watch…
Health Care
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…
Common knowledge tells us that eating more fruits and vegetables, and cutting out processed foods is better than filling up on empty calories when it comes to managing weight and supporting overall health. However, the connection between food and well-being…
In the darkest days of COVID, many of your employees may have turned to online retailers to meet household needs. Seizing an opportunity, Amazon Pharmacy launched in November 2020. John Love, the vice-president of Amazon Pharmacy and PillPack, said a…
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.…
With inflation driving the cost of goods and services steadily higher, your employees are looking for opportunities to save on essential expenses. Fortunately for many of these individuals, health savings accounts (HSAs) have become a tool for managing healthcare costs.…
To effectively support employee health and well-being, business leaders and benefits professionals must think beyond the walls of the workplace. This became a high priority for employers when the pandemic began, and they realized that in order to maintain a…
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…
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…
The past few years have been extremely hard on everyone, but some more than others. So, when the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on July 23, some…
When the pandemic first hit, video-meeting technology, like Zoom and Teams, saved the day for many businesses. Then video-meeting fatigue hit and everyone started complaining, saying they were tied to their computers because people were holding too many meetings. Fast…
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are seeing your healthcare benefits costs rising, you're not alone. HR leaders across the country are sharing that their employers are seeing healthcare benefits costs skyrocket over the…
Fifty-three percent of employees say they’re actively looking for new opportunities or at risk of leaving, according to a new study. And if you want to keep them it’s going to take boosting two benefits. The two key benefits to…
Unfortunately, obesity and diabetes go hand-in-hand for many people. A person who’s obese has a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, and it causes diabetes to worsen faster. Not to mention the fact that both conditions can lead to…
The more money Benefit pros can save their employers and employees while still meeting their benefits and compensation needs, the better. Especially in today’s pandemic environment, people are watching every dollar they spend. So, here’s something you might want to…
What’s this world coming to when the U.S. government can’t even require its federal employees to be vaccinated? But that’s what happened when a Texas federal judge said “NO” to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers. Jan. 21…
