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
Technology
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.
AI is leveling playing field in talent acquisition
Greater precision speeds the vetting of candidates, removes menial tasks and eliminates biases, resulting in a more diversified and qualified labor force.
Benefits Think How automation helps employers fill the retirement crisis’s labor gap
Automation technology can relieve the stress workers experience from bigger workloads as a result of the human labor shortage, and drive enterprise-wide benefits in the process.
Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers
With so many people working remotely because of the coronavirus, surveillance software is flying off the virtual shelves.
Hyperpersonalization helps employees navigate benefits, boosts engagement
Communicating through apps, email or text can nudge employees to check up on their benefits, like 401(k) contributions and insurance-covered annual physicals.
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.
Stuck at home? Quarantine is a good time to rethink financial wellness benefits
A financial planning expert from a Goldman Sachs team weighs in on choosing benefits, and communicating those concepts during COVID-19.
Consumers seek early access to wages to soften coronavirus hit
Workers living paycheck to paycheck are borrowing from companies like PayActiv, DailyPay and Branch to survive the economic impact of the pandemic.
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.
Businesses are cashing in on the surge of remote workers
Almost overnight, the pandemic has created a booming work-from-home economy as tens of millions of Americans are thrust into setting up home offices on the fly.
AI may be the missing link to upgrade annual benefits enrollment
Artificial intelligence can ease the stress of picking benefits and provide personalized options for a diverse workplace.
Benefits Think 5 ways tech leaders can manage the COVID-19 crisis
It is of strategic importance that we ensure our information technology is supporting the entirety of the organization and its ability to communicate.
CVS addresses holistic wellness with new suite of benefits
CVS expands their benefits to include voluntary perks like mental health support and caregiving tools.
Benefits Think Using carve-outs to get the most of your self-funded health plan
The benefits of carve-outs are in their ability to offer better options for managing cost and benefits offered by experienced vendors to meet the specific needs of your benefit programs.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
HealthJoy launches instant coronavirus resources on their mobile app
The coronavirus card will include real-time updates from the Centers for Disease Control regarding support and testing.
Coronavirus pushes job interviews for college students online
Even before the outbreak, virtual interviews in the initial stages with a company were already on the rise because of their efficiency and convenience.
Coronavirus pandemic puts the spotlight on mental health resources
Seeking emotional support is crucial during times of uncertainty, especially for those struggling with anxiety disorders.
Benefits Think How AI will improve CX in insurance
Insurers will use AI across different channels – in context – to deliver experiences that make customers happy.
Tom Harrington
Pega
New quiz helps educate employees on coronavirus
Quizzify has created a quiz on the coronavirus to “help people find the sweet spot between hysteria and negligence,” says the company’s CEO.
