Health and wellness

Employers need to understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies and ensure that app developers they do business with are compliant, says lawyer Stefano Quintini.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

While the programs are popular, they’re all too often reactionary and don’t take enough of a holistic approach to worker well-being, according to Corporate Synergies’ Robert Stumper.

Employers host a variety of valuable employee data such as age range, marital status, number of dependants and more, yet many are not able to take advantage of the insight it can provide, says Brenden Mielke of Thomsons Online Benefits.

Withing’s Cedric Huthings and other experts share insights on how technology is changing the benefits landscape — and why employers must embrace the transition.

The company acquires enrollment and communications firm Univers in a bid to increase its presence in the ancillary benefits market.

A reduction in employer contributions and rising prescription drug costs are drivers of growth in healthcare costs, according to new data from consulting and actuarial firm Milliman.

Most organizations have come to terms with the Affordable Care Act, but repeal of the Cadillac tax still appears on many wish lists.

A sabbatical policy should be clear and straightforward and address such issues as continuation of benefits, length of time off and compensation.

While the programs are popular, they’re all too often reactionary and don’t take enough of a holistic approach to worker well-being, according to Corporate Synergies’ Robert Stumper.

The brokerage and benefits company is looking to create of an ‘end-to-end’ solution for clients with the move.

Industry experts, such as Withing’s Cedric Huthings, discuss how wellness technology is changing the benefits landscape — and how employers can embrace it.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

DOL outlines companies’ obligation under the statute, but still leaves many issues unresolved, says attorney Jeff Nowak.

Severn Trent Services’ global benefits manager embraced technology when she launched her company’s first wellness program last year.

Severn Trent Services’ global benefits manager embraced technology when she launched her company’s first wellness program last year.

Workplace flexibility leads to better work-life balance and healthier, more productive employees, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

Workplace flexibility and well-being programs should be tied together to increase the success of both benefits, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the ACA.

Even though most employers have come to terms with the Affordable Care Act, there are still changes they would like to see, says Willis Towers Watson’s John Barkett, including a repeal of the Cadillac tax.