Wages and hiring growing fastest among small businesses in Northeast amid coronavirus
As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania businesses benefited.
Economy
Pinterest nixes big San Francisco lease deal in COVID scaleback
Pinterest canceled a large office lease at a building to be constructed near its San Francisco headquarters, marking one of the most significant moves yet by a big tech company to scale back real estate plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alphabet’s Verily plans to use big data as health insurance tool
The company will sell stop-loss insurance, a type that helps cover unexpectedly large claims against employers who self-fund their health-benefit policies.
Views 5 ways to prepare for open enrollment during COVID-19
In a world where it feels like health is out of the individual’s control, we all want, at the very least, to feel control over our coverage.
Americans rush to be their own bosses as COVID hits job market
The number of people applying for Employer Identification Numbers has doubled in recent weeks.
Uber, Lyft must convert drivers into employees
Uber and Lyft were ordered to convert their California drivers from independent contractors to employees with benefits but the ruling won’t be the last word, as the companies vowed to appeal the preliminary injunction.
How three major companies are getting their employees back to the office
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic requires striking a balance between safety and productivity. Here’s how employers in the healthcare, insurance and manufacturing industries did it.
White House, Democrats aim for virus relief deal by end of week
The White House and Democrats aim to strike a deal on virus-relief legislation by the end of the week 一 even though the two sides remain far apart on some key issues.
California lockdown’s job losses spell trouble for the nation
The renewed job losses in California might have a preliminary impact in the July U.S. jobs report due Friday 一 and an even bigger effect in August. Analysts are expecting a sharp slowing of job gains, with payrolls projected to have risen 1.5 million in July following 4.8 million in June.
Here’s how Columbia Sportswear is shifting their business travel policies for COVID-19
Business travel is changing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out what industry leaders are doing to keep employees safe.
Benefits Think Will virtual doctor visits support healthcare’s drive to value?
While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.
Brian Klepper
Worksite Health Advisors
‘Alexa, refill my prescription.’ Anthem launches voice-activated health plan assistant
The insurance provider is expanding its efforts to provide users with a digital first healthcare experience.
Biden proposes $775 billion child and elder care plan funded by real estate taxes
Biden unveiled a plan to bolster child care and care for the elderly that would be financed by taxes on real-estate investors — a “caring economy.”
U.S. airlines face the end of business travel as they knew it
Business travel, which makes up 60% to 70% of industry sales according to estimates by the trade group Airlines for America, is under threat in the wake of an unprecedented collapse in passengers that started four months ago.
American Airlines sees 25,000 jobs at risk when U.S. aid expires
The cuts are needed because the coronavirus pandemic is still battering demand for flights, the company told employees Wednesday.
Uber pledges to double Black leadership at company by 2025
The ride-hailing company is also revamping its services to be more inclusive and equitable, while offering anti-bias training for riders and drivers.
Benefits Think How a clinical management strategy can reduce pharmacy spend and improve employee health
For most employers, just 1% of their members are driving 40% or more of pharmacy benefits costs.
Bryan Statham
RxBenefits
The coronavirus recession may wreak havoc on your incentive plans. How should your firm respond?
The recession caused by COVID-19 is pushing firms like Ralph Lauren and WestRock Company to adjust their compensation. Find out what experts are seeing, and whether you should be making changes.
Walmart enters health insurance industry
The retail giant is looking to hire Medicare insurance agents to get the new venture off the ground.
HealthJoy partnership aims to lower costs in the TPA industry
The partnership will provide employees with better quality healthcare at a fair price, saving money for both employees and their employers.
