Top 10 health conditions costing employers the most
Arthritis, obesity and depression are among the ailments having the biggest impact on rising plan costs, according to research from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.
Employee communications
5 employee feedback programs to follow
ClearCompany, Nortek and Reflektive are among the providers that offer a 360-degree communication platform so workers and managers can maintain open communication.
Kronos, Even partner to offer employees access to advance payday
Employers using the firm’s workforce management tool can offer the Even app, which provides advance wages and budgeting help, to its workers.
EY’s pitch to appeal to millennial employees: volunteer projects
The accounting firm is among the employers using volunteering benefits to create a culture that attracts young talent.
Benefits Think What employers can do to combat risks of workplace opioid abuse
Providing short-term accommodations for employees taking prescribed painkillers is one way companies can mitigate onsite accidents and other risks.
Daniel N. Jolivet
The Standard
Benefits Think Why employee performance management needs an HR tech overhaul
Employers are using a backward-looking evaluation process that is time-consuming for managers, demotivating for workers and of negligible benefit to the company as a whole.
Doug Dennerline
Betterworks
EY’s pitch to appeal to millennial employees: volunteer projects
The accounting firm is among the employers using volunteering benefits to create a culture that attracts young talent.
Women’s digital health startup offers breast milk shipping benefit for employers
Maven is offering the service as a way for employees to transport milk when they are spending time away from a newborn.
Benefits Think Why employee performance management needs an HR tech overhaul
Employers are using a backward-looking evaluation process that is time-consuming for managers, demotivating for workers and of negligible benefit to the company as a whole.
Doug Dennerline
Betterworks
One year since #MeToo: How workplaces have changed
One-third of execs say they’ve changed behavior, SHRM reports. But cases are still prevalent, and employees say HR’s ability to investigate allegations and changing workplace culture are key to curbing incidents.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how employers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
Kronos, Even partner to offer employees access to advance payday
Employers using the firm’s workforce management tool can offer the Even app, which provides advance wages and budgeting help, to its workers.
Women’s digital health startup offers breast milk shipping benefit for employers
Maven is offering the service as a way for employees to transport milk when they are spending time away from a newborn.
Podcast Navigating benefits for non-binary gender employees
Maneuvering healthcare options for non-binary gender workers can be a challenge. Experts weigh in on some best practices for making the process as smooth as possible.
Benefits Think What clients can do to combat risks of workplace opioid abuse
Providing short-term accommodations for employees taking prescribed painkillers is one way companies can mitigate onsite accidents and other risks.
Daniel N. Jolivet
The Standard
War for workers sets off emerging benefit trend: Free college tuition
Bright Horizons, Discover, Disney and U.S. Xpress are among a growing list of employers offering to pay for employees to get college degrees.
Benefits Think 4 best practices for implementing a gamification-based compliance training system
HR professionals, take note: Training doesn’t have to be dull. By turning it into a game, employees will be eager to gain new skills.
Christopher Pappas
eLearning Industry
5 ways employers can leverage tech during open enrollment
Big data, wearables and healthcare transparency resources can not only help benefits managers simplify offerings for employees, but it can also save them money in the process.
Employees don’t understand basic insurance terms. Here’s how advisers can help
Consumers are still not fluent in simple financial concepts, which may lead them to spend more out of pocket on healthcare.
War for workers sets off emerging benefit trend: Free college tuition
Bright Horizons, Discover, Disney and U.S. Xpress are among a growing list of employers offering to pay for employees to get college degrees.
