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Haven't listened to the podcast yet, but I'm really interested in how an event like this could put a sharp point on the whole presenteeism issue. It seems employers like to talk out of both sides of their mouth about curbing presenteeism. Sure spreading illness at the worksite will sink productivity,…
In light of the swine flu outbreak, it's a good idea for employers to review and perhaps update their disaster preparedness/response plans to specifically address what individual employees and your company as a whole will do in case of a pandemic.
Okay, full disclosure: This data comes from a company that sells prepaid benefit cards, but still — if you're looking to implement an HSA, HRA or FSA, a survey from Evolution Benefits shows that a benefit card could make all the difference.
I received this week from Mercer citing alternatives to layoffs, furloughs and suspending 401(k) matches, while still cutting costs. About halfway through, I saw this nugget:
Time to get in with the in-crowd? A new study looking at the performance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) shows the organizations can save billions in annual health care and related costs savings. And let's be honest: Who doesn't want to save every dollar they can?
We've all heard the saying, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it." Benefits communications experts certainly know this to be the case, but it appears that it's also true of consumers and annuities.
This sounded like potato po-tah-to to me, but in an exclusive to BenefitNews.com, the folks from yourSABBATICAL make their case for not only why an unpaid sabbatical isn't a euphemism for layoff, but also why implementing a sabbatical program could help employers prevent conducting actual layoffs.
Oh, just when you thought HIPAA couldn't get any more complicated, along comes HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ), which amends notification procedures when a breach has occurred in protected health information.
I recently read news from MetLife that many Gen Y workers lack disability and life insurance and thought, "There go those youngsters thinking they're invincible again."
While the current recession is hitting employees hard financially, it may be taking even a greater toll on their mental health. A 2008 survey from the American Psychological Association found that 80% of Americans say the economy is a significant source of stress. Among those surveyed, 49% said they felt…
Socializing healthcare will be a disaster. If you want proof ask the Brits and Canadians.
Perhaps great minds think alike. Fresh off of EBN's April coverage of health care disparities, the National Business Group on Health las week released an issue brief, "Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: A Business Case Update for Employers," part of a two-year major initiative to help…
A rarely talked about but common condition, "mattressitis" is the "urge to withdraw assets intended for retirement and hide them under one's mattress."
Fairly or unfairly, the 401(k) is getting an awfully bad rap lately. Among the most recent jabs was from last Sunday's piece on "60 Minutes," which profiled tales of ordinary Americans who — although traveling different career and financial paths — met the same fate: unable to secure the retirement…
Nay – 90% of health insurance decisions as well as many of the provider decisions are based on the federal tax code. You can change the entire health care arena by changing the code – in other words financial incentives work. The command and control leftists in charge of the federal government would never…
I know you're looking to save every penny these days, so I wanted to bring your attention to this month's EBN report that finds the annual cost of migraines to employers is $50 billion in absenteeism, lost productivity and medical expenses, according to the National Headache Foundation.
Will employers soon be following indices for the Dow and disease management all at once? Quite possibly, according to an April EBN report.
It's ironic; thanks to the recession, target-date funds may have a bullseye on them. In EBN this month, one consultant said the funds' '08 performance was "like a bad Greek tragedy," and a high-profile senator recently teed up the funds for a closer look from lawmakers.
Today, the Supreme Court is expected to hear Ricci v. DeStefano, a case involving reverse discrimination that could change the way companies hire employees.
EBN contributor Jack Kwicien starts a five-part series this month on creating and executing a multi-year strategic benefits plan. He makes a strong case for why you should get started and pronto: