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The majority of Americans, including many small business owners, are still confused about the health reform legislation, according to agent training and support organization Health Partners America. Here are 10 common FAQs small group clients have about the ACA so that you can be prepared to answer them.
Summer is the perfect time to make a dent in your reading list. As you lounge by the pool or relax beach side, EBN has you covered with a list of 2014s must-read books.
From brokers and advisers to industry and political leaders, influential groups across the country spoke up about the most pressing benefit issues. And they had a lot to say. Here are the most interesting comments made to EBAs editors in June.
SHRMs CEO illustrates that the robotic tools once thought science fiction are now making their way into many workplaces, though the displacement of human talent will certainly require some new ways of thinking about optimizing the role people play in the workforce.
Choosing Wisely is a national campaign initiated by the ABIM Foundation, supported by several physician groups, business coalitions such as the Minnesota Health Action Group, and Consumer Reports, to encourage physician and patient conversations about overuse and misuse of tests and procedures to help patients make smart care choices. Here are five situations where employers can encourage employees to have conversations with their physicians to ensure they choose care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm and truly necessary.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is probably already distracting your employees on a day-to-day basis, with some games starting during normal business hours. But why fight the global sporting events appeal? Halley Bock, the president and CEO of Fierce, Inc., a leadership and development company, recommends that managers embrace the magic that is the World Cup by implementing these three workplace benefits.
In an industry ripe with experienced talent, it can be intimidating for a new generation to enter the market and sell. The following tips from Brent Kelly, founder of Empowering Insurance Sales and an agent himself who started at age 22, can help new and young agents get acclimated to the business.
As Fathers Day nears, financial professionals surveyed by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling share work and money lessons they learned from their own dads — ones employers may want to share with employees.
More than 80% of employers with 50 or more employees offer wellness programs and more than two-thirds offer financial incentives to employees, yet many employers still say their wellness programs dont work, according to Elizabeth Bierbower, president of Humana's employer group segment. Here are 6 mistakes she says employers often make with their wellness programs that advisers can help them avoid:
As people live longer and healthier lives, theyll continue to find satisfaction from work even after they retire from their primary career. Employers wanting to tap into this new workforce and retain older workers can do so through offering benefits such as sabbaticals, mentoring opportunities and flex time, says Ken Dychwald, Ph.D., founding president and CEO of Age Wave, a research company. Here are four myths employers can help debunk for employees uncertain about retirement.
More than two-thirds of Americans say that work is a major source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. This is evidence enough that both employers and employees need to figure out whats triggering the stress and find a solution. However, new research from Towers Watson indicates that employers and employees couldn't be any farther apart when reporting their top sources of stress.
Personal power is integral to successful leadership, according to Lynda Chervil author of Fools Return, a life lesson book. The key to personal power is being emotionally intelligent about ourselves and here are five components benefits professionals should start with when trying to improve in this area:
Groom Law Group outlines ten potential issues that employers may have questions about with the health law and gives tips on how benefit advisers can clarify these areas for their clients. [All images: Fotolia]
Despite time away from work being a key ingredient to work-life balance, many Americans dont take full advantage of their paid vacation benefits. Fifty-nine percent of respondents to a recent survey by Purchasing Power said they left at least one paid time off day unused at the end of last year, while 35% of them left five days or more. Here are five ways benefits professionals can help end Americas vacation deprivation from Vitesse Consultings Shani Magosky, and one new voluntary benefit to consider.
Even if they began saving late or have yet to begin, it's important for your plan participants to know they are not alone, and there are steps they can take to kick-start their retirement plan. Merrill Lynch has provided the following tips to help boost their savings – no matter what their stage of life – and pursue the retirement they envision.
From brokers and advisers to industry and political leaders, influential groups across the country spoke up about the most pressing benefit issues. And they had a lot to say. Here are the most interesting comments made to EBAs editors in May.
Engaging a companys manual laborers in a wellness program can be a challenge with remote locations and limited access to technology, among other things. Here are five tips to help your employer clients with this type of workforce activate wellness conversations.
As Memorial Day approaches, its a good time to consider how veterans unique skills might be a good fit for your organization. Veterans make the ultimate employees, says Megan Hawker, clinical manager with ACI Specialty Benefits. A veteran herself, Hawker shares three reasons to consider hiring a veteran and two tips for recruiting one.
A benefit advisers day is usually packed to the brim, so getting off to a good start is important. Here are some examples of how brokers across the U.S. kick-start their morning to ensure a productive day.
Automatic enrollment for retirement plans can be very effective at increasing participation rates. Still, many employers are hesitant to use auto features due to misconceptions. Here are seven misconceptions plan sponsors have about retirement plan auto features that advisers can dispel.
