With the stimulus package recently enacted, and subsequent Cobra subsidy through employers shows a step in the right direction, with keeping the delivery of health benefits through the employer based system. The COBRA subsidy is not directly given to the employee, which is definitely a good thing. Another good sign that "Universal Healthcare" is not in the works is that Obama has met with the CEO of Aetna several times over the last few months, which gives a little hope that he is not just listening to his political fundraisers. Universal Healthcare, would literally break the bank of the Federal gov. There is no way we would be able to support that cost associated with that type of spending.
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Desk workers are spending nearly 100 hours a week on screens, a new survey finds, with most saying eye strain is affecting their work performance.
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Starting July 1, 2026 Parent PLUS loans will no longer be eligible for flexible repayment options.
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When personalized, holistic financial offerings are available and well communicated, employee productivity, retention and recruitment improves.
March 17
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This is a good time for benefit leaders to highlight financial offerings, flexibility and alternative commuting practices to help offset price hikes.
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EBN is seeking their next class of exceptional benefit managers and HR leaders for this annual honor.
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Employers now face an inflection point: recognize leaves as an opportunity to strengthen workplace culture or continue to treat them as a disruption.
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