Until we meet again
Editor-in-chief Kelley M. Butler bids a fond farewell to readers and colleagues.
Kelley Butler
Editor-In-Chief and Conference Co-Chair
Yahoo’s face-time-only policy sends wrong message
Teleworkers are happier, healthier, more satisfied in their jobs, more productive, more loyal to their companies and more likely to recommend their company to someone else.
You get what you give
Random acts of workplace kindness boost employee satisfaction and engagement levels at The Online 401(k). Maybe everyone should RAWK out more.
Why bother going to work? So you can RAWK out
Random acts of kindness in the workplace make for a rousing and engaging culture at The Online 401(k).
Cost-cutting survival tool
Called the Swiss Army knife of its kind, a vendor management system from Sonic Boom aims to streamline wellness incentive administration.
At home and abroad, ‘Thank you for smoking’ seems to be more than a movie title
Some 29 states have so-called lifestyle laws that protect smokers rights.
State of the Union fact-check: Is PPACA slowing health care cost growth?
In his annual State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama said that already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health care costs. Is it? EBN asked one health care expert to help fact-check the claim.
20th anniversary of FMLA offers mixed reviews
The Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law 20 years ago today, offering an opportunity to dissect its successes and stumbles in offering workers expanded access to protected leave.
Making the exchanges work for brokers and employers
What employers and brokers need to know and do to success under the new health care reform model.
DC plans don’t reduce retirement readiness. Really?!
The Investment Company Institute suggests defined contribution plans dont reduce retirement readiness but editor-in-chief Kelley Butler disagrees.
The 3 Cs of success in the exchange marketplace
An insurance exchange executive and benefits communication expert discuss how employers can succeed in the new health care model exchanges will bring.
The 3 Cs of success in the exchange marketplace: Customization, communication, collaboration
As the health insurance exchange marketplace continues to expand, industry trailblazers and benefits experts are weighing in on what it takes for employers to succeed within this relatively new health care model.
Women underestimate the dollar value of the work they do as part of the second shift and dont buy enough life insurance
Women make up about half of the workforce and are becoming breadwinners of their families yet many dont take advantage of group life insurance.
Employers implement PPACA following presidential election
Less than one week after Obama won a second term in office, dozens of employers already were setting about the business of offsetting the impending business costs of implementing health care reform or other Obama policies they view as unfriendly to their industry.
Experts question employees readiness for consumer-driven health care
As private exchanges expand and companies consider a future beyond the traditional employer-sponsored health care system, benefits experts weigh in on consumers readiness for defined contribution health.
Mercer: Employees prefer benefits with short-term value
Given the choice, employees worldwide tend to select benefits that offer immediate gratification rather than those that potentially deliver value over the long term, according to a survey of 10,400 workers in 10 key markets.
EBN legal contributor: Romney cant repeal PPACA on day one
Repealing health care reform would be no easy task for a President-elect Romney, says employee benefits attorney Frank Palmieri, adding that if Obama is re-elected, he has lots of work to do to keep implementation going smoothly.
New chapter, new addition, new insurance
Editor in chief explains why she moved over to a new health insurance plan that includes a health reimbursement account debit card and why the new plan is a better fit for her family.
Supreme Court upholds PPACA: Final thoughts
Ever since the Supreme Court issued its ruling to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in June, family, friends and colleagues have been asking me, "What do you think of the ruling? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it matter?"
NPR takes a look at how the other health care half lives
I'm not going to sugarcoat it for you: Pregnancy – even at its best – is difficult. However, pregnancy with a high-deductible health plan is even more difficult. Want to get educated about the true cost of high-quality health care in a hurry? Enroll in an HDHP and then have a baby.