Benefits Think Navigating complex paid leave policies related to COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and business has only reinforced the importance of leave policies and the value of protection offered through disability insurance.
Healthcare benefits
Benefits Think Creating a confident, healthy workforce amidst pandemic concerns
Getting back to work requires thoughtful planning to ease employee fears and optimize mental and physical health.
Allison Velez
Paladina Health
Redesigning your healthcare plan during coronavirus
Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.
Stand out with a strategy for mental health
Several months ago, mental health in the workplace was an important topic.
Why employers need to address low healthcare literacy
Employees’ lack of knowledge of their healthcare benefits options can have a huge financial impact on both them and their employers, says Kim Buckey, vice president of client services at DirectPath.
How benefits and HR tech companies are responding to coronavirus
Health insurance, benefits and HR platforms are at the forefront of helping businesses navigate unprecedented challenges brought forth by the pandemic.
New opportunities to support employee mental health
For advisers and their clients, the crisis has ushered in a new era for mental health, caregiving and telemedicine platforms
Employees in the veterinary field are underserved by mental health and financial well-being benefits
For a veterinarian, the emotional aspects and financial strain of their profession can have a lasting impact on their mental health.
Benefits Think Managing post-COVID elective surgery demand
According to some estimates from a leading national health insurer, there could be more than 2.3 million people who will seek elective surgeries in the coming year.
Randy Hawkins
ConsumerMedical
Happify Health designs benefit for remote access to mental health services
One in five people will experience a mental illness within a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, 70% never seek treatment.
Why working parents need extra support during coronavirus
Now is an “opportunity to advance the conversation around mental health and well-being,” says Aetna’s head of behavioral health.
Using self-funded health plans to cut costs for company health plans
Employers in three metropolitan areas will have access to the cost-saving health plan.
Worker burnout is soaring. Here’s how to reach your employees before it’s too late
Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.
CVS Caremark limits the purchase of essential medication to avoid stockpiling
Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.
Telehealth benefit takes aim at rising healthcare costs
“Short-term telehealth options make it possible for businesses to navigate a very uncertain time,” says Bill Goodwin, CEO of telehealth provider MeMD.
Coronavirus fallout is ‘big wake-up call’ for small businesses
As more U.S. states order widespread shutdowns, small companies provide a test case for the bigger challenges in store.
Benefits Think How employees can address the true cost of mental health issues in the workplace
It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.
Christin Kuretich
Trustmark
Mental health and telehealth apps come of age amid coronavirus crisis
Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.
Starbucks offers all employees access to free therapy
The company’s U.S. employees and eligible family members will receive 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.
Employees will sacrifice a pay raise for better benefits
Choice and flexibility in benefit options are top of mind for employees, a new Willis Towers Watson survey finds.
