Employer Strategies

What will happen when patients finally feel comfortable returning to their healthcare providers’ offices? One survey projects a possible 5.3% increase in health plan costs for large employers in 2021.

Our Rising Star Awards nomination deadline has been extended. And don’t miss these top workplace benefit stories from EBN’s editorial team.

In honor of MLK Day, here are employers who are working to create a more inclusive workplace.

The company is working to identify programs run by people in underrepresented communities.

Employers should consider adding student loan benefits, if they want to attract potential hires.

“A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners,” says Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong.

With so much stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace, managers and colleagues are often afraid of asking how someone is doing. Yet, noticing small warning signs and checking in with the employee shows caring and concern.

The new cards allow consumers to earn rewards on health and wellness products.

Hourly employees will get the equivalent of four hours of pay after getting the vaccine, while salaried workers will receive additional store labor hours to accommodate their time away from the store.

The rule permitting a plan sponsor to allow qualified individuals to delay their loan payments that may generate the most lasting impact for plan sponsors.