7 tips from wellness winners
Winners of the HERO Employee Health Management Awards and C. Everett Koop National Health Awards share their wellness strategies.
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Tips for sticking to New Year’s resolutions
Sticking to New Years resolution can be tough, but Cathy Kenworthy, CEO of outcomes-based wellness provider Interactive Health, has a few tips to help you keep up with your goals and make wellness a year-round focus.
Top five 401(k) plan trends for 2015
Engaging employees in a 401(k) plan takes planning and strategy. Here are the top 401(k) plan trends employers and their advisers should be considering, according to Robert Lawton of Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants.
Top 10 challenges facing HHS
From the complicated management of the health care exchanges to the sometimes daunting task of securing the nations supply of prescription drugs and medical devices, the Department of Health and Human Services faces many challenges today and will continue to do so in 2015 The Office of Inspector General has identified 10 of the top management and performance challenges for HHS.
Top trends in the benefits industry in 2014
Benefit advisers in 2014 have had to keep abreast of a host of changes to the Affordable Care Act, new approaches to wellness, and the continued transition away from acting as a benefit broker and more as a trusted adviser. Its been a busy year. Here are some of the top trends affecting the benefits industry in 2014.
5 important Supreme Court labor and employment law decisions of 2014
The Supreme Court in 2014 weighed in on key labor and employment cases, delivering opinions that promise to have significant ramifications for employers and benefit plans.
How good managers can hire good people
Through the use of several management techniques to find and hire great people, author of the book, "The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired," Lou Adler provides five core principles of performance-based hiring approaches that will allow employment managers to get the cream of the crop.
Top 20 401(k) plans, part 2
Recognizing companies with the best 401(k) plans with more than $1 billion in assets, BrightScope has compiled a year-end ranking of the top 401(k) plans, based on factors such as total plan costs, company generosity, salary deferrals and account balances.
Top 20 401(k) plans, part 1
BrightScope has compiled a year-end ranking of the top 401(k) plans, recognizing companies with the best 401(k) plans with more than $1 billion in assets, based on factors such as total plan costs, company generosity, salary deferrals and account balances.
10 health care trends to watch in 2015
Whether it's increased emphasis on employee health care consumerism, or a focus on putting a price on positive health outcomes, here are 10 top trends that will affect health care and employer-sponsored benefits in 2015.
Top 25 employers offering work-from-home jobs
With cloud computing and mobile devices making remote work more convenient than ever, employers are increasingly offering telecommuting or work-from-home hours as part of their benefits package. Here are the top 25 employers listing at-home positions for hire on FlexJobs.
42 changes that have been made to the ACA
Since being enacted, the Affordable Care Act has gone through several changes 42 according to the Galen Institute. Heres a rundown of those changes:
Office etiquette rules everyone should follow
Easy to turn into a successful New Year's resolution – and create a better working environment in 2015 – here are some simple workplace etiquette rules everyone should follow, courtesy of the online community.
5 unique ways to spend FSA dollars
With recent changes to the use-it-or-lose-it rule for flexible spending accounts employers can now offer a carryover of up to $500 in funds or allow a two-and-a-half month grace period at the end of the year FSAs may become a more appealing savings option for employees. Heres what you need to know about the new rules, along with five lesser-known ways employees can spend their FSA dollars.
The top best ofs for employers to consider in the New Year
As the Affordable Care Act continues to evolve and retirement begins to take more center stage on the minds of benefits professionals, this list of lists provides some of the more thought-provoking concepts that can help you start your new year off on the right foot.
5 trends in benefits for 2015
From changes to the ACA to social media playing a larger role to cost-shifting continuing, benefit advisers will have plenty to keep an eye on next year. Here are some of the top trends expected in the benefits industry in 2015.
The 2015 ABCs of employee benefits, part 2
From ERISA 510 to skinny plans and private health care exchanges, the ABCs of employee benefits outlines the issues benefit decision-makers need to be aware of in the coming year.
5 top business travel apps
Business travel can be taxing and benefit advisers do a lot of it. Whether you need to order food, check on your flight or book a hotel, here are the top five business travel apps, according to travel and expense management firm Certify.
The 2015 ABC’s of employee benefits
Given the tremendous amount of activity and volatility in the employee benefits space, 2015's version of EBN's annual benefits ABCs can be summed up in one sentence: Surround yourself with quality, interested and engaged help or else it will be a very long and painful year.
Best places to work in 2015
Based on employee feedback, the Glassdoor company has complied a list of the best small and large companies to work for in 2015. Workers were asked how satisfied they are with their company overall, how they feel their CEO is leading the company, and detailed some of the perks of working at the firm.