Benefits pros on the move: HealthJoy, Sterling Administration, and HealthSavings
Before COVID-19 kept everyone still, these key executives made some strategic moves within the benefits space.
Practice and client management
How internships are adapting to the pandemic’s wrath
Internships are deeply ingrained in the recruiting process for some industries like finance and consulting, and the pandemic hasn’t changed that.
Benefits Think Is value-based insurance design experiencing a renaissance?
The growing costs faced by today’s health care purchasers and plan members have many returning to proven strategies like V-BID, which lowers or eliminates the out-of-pocket cost for high-value services or medications.
Ryan Olmstead
Catalyst for Payment Reform
Americans excel at coronavirus safety precautions
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Americans responded quickly and thoroughly to directions from federal, state and local leaders, to combat coronavirus.
New buzzing wristbands could keep workers at safe distances
The social-distancing device could be part of a broader array of new safety protocols put in place.
Benefits Think 7 ways for advisers to boost video engagement
Business will have to make virtual engagement central to their strategy. The firms that get a head start with video now are the ones who will thrive tomorrow.
Megan Carpenter
FiComm Partners
Bosses stretch the definition of who is ‘essential’ — and workers take the risk
There is wide variety in how aggressively the rules are issued and applied during the coronavirus pandemic, and businesses often don’t know which way to turn.
Employers need to have a game plan now for returning to work after coronavirus
The medical community isn’t sure when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, but a labor attorney says employers need to have office policies in place well beforehand.
Benefits Think In remembrance of David Moore
Capital Insurance Agency’s David M. Moore, Sr., (1940-2020), led with his “heart, passion and grace.”
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
What’s missing in the coronavirus response
Public health specialists said a range of tools, high-tech strategies and old-school public health interventions could help tamp down the spread of COVID-19.
In coronavirus relief effort, congress fell short on paid sick leave
Sen. Bernie Sanders is making his case for what a supplemental rescue package should include ― guaranteed paid sick leave.
Podcast The economic winners and losers from the coronavirus crisis
A great redistribution of knowledge workers is afoot, says entrepreneur and founder of Russian Exchange Bank Alex Konanykhin, CEO of TransparentBusiness, who also says the coronavirus pandemic is producing a few winners (Zoom) and a huge swath of economic losers.
Employers can use positive psychology to connect with employees in times of crisis
Managers can project gratitude and resilience using positive psychology methods, which will help employees weather the challenges of coronavirus and other workplace adjustments.
Benefits Think 5 things employers need to know about the CARES Act
Within the bill are several important provisions affecting employers, including requirements for coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatments, as well as the potential impact to group health plans.
Colleen Bruce
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Benefits Think Connecting with clients and prospects during a pandemic
Face it, your clients and prospects do not want to meet you in person, but here’s how you can still stay connected.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Amazon hiring boom neglects proper coronavirus precautions
The absence of social distancing at Amazon hiring events recently made the rounds on social media, as the retail giant seeks to bring on more essential workers.
Benefits Think Free benefits administration: Establishing its value
Brokers and their clients can save money with a high-quality, no-cost solution.
Daniel Freund
Common Census
Should your clients stop contributing to their 401(k) in a crisis?
Market volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic may present a great time to invest, as many stocks are being sold at bargain prices.
New urgency to c-suite backup plans as high-level executives contract coronavirus
“For public company executives, who by nature of their position have to be out and about, the risk can be quite high.”
Aching work-at-home backs driving demand for ergonomic chairs
Online searches for the term “office chair” increased 150% between March 9 and March 20 as many switch to remote work.
