Employer Strategies

Three in four workers want a personal touch added to their program, says HealthFitness exec Ann Wyatt.

When reviewing medical and pharmacy contracts, employers should look out for language including medical coverage contact, network integration and rebates.

Employees who participated in the company’s “Million Step Challenge” improved their overall health risk status by more than 6% and their physical activity risk by 17%.

Rates are likely to remain low, which will have a negative effect on retirees and older workers who are adjusting their portfolios in preparation for retirement.

In a perfect world, the largest expenses in retirement would be for fun things like travel and entertainment. In the real world, retiree healthcare costs can take an unconscionably big bite out of savings.

The services are aimed at educating employees on how to maximize adoption and utilization of CDH benefit programs, such as HSAs, FSAs and HRAs.

Women are spending fewer years being married, new research finds, a change that “has significant implications for financial planning.”

The firm has shifted to a year-round experience, with future product enhancements to focus on personalization and mobile capabilities.

Snagajob uses single platform to streamline workflows, help new hires manage their schedules, swap shifts and communicate

With the goal of improved participant outcomes, a simplified approach using straightforward language could be more attractive to employees.