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Complying with the Affordable Care Acts employer shared responsibility rules could add up for employers. Here are five strategies to recommend to your clients today, according to consulting firm Mercer. [Photos: ThinkStock]
With April being National Financial Literacy Month, its an ideal time for employers to encourage healthy financial habits among employees. According to a Harris poll, 44% of employees worry about personal finances while at work.
Teaming up with a partner not only makes benefits sales more fun, but can also help boost your revenue and effectiveness. Here are some ideas on how to execute this plan from business coach C.J. Hayden.
Everyone appreciates a little recognition for their professionalism, their dedication to their work and to their employees and the world of benefits decision-makers is no different. Its once again time to take a moment and see if this is the year you or one of your colleagues might be the right pick for our annual Benny Awards.
As the use of cloud computing and mobile devices continues to make remote work more convenient than ever, employers are increasingly incorporating telework into their workplace structure. In fact, the number of employees that telecommute multiple days per week increased almost 80% from 2005 to 2012, according GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. Here are the most popular jobs offering telecommuting possibilities, according to FlexJobs.
Biometric screenings and health risk assessments are the foundation of many corporate wellness programs. But there can be additional costs associated with onsite biometric screening events beyond the per employee price that employers need to be aware of. Companies may make costly mistakes by not asking the right questions of their wellness providers, says Alan Kohll, founder and CEO of TotalWellness. He recommends employers ask the following six questions of onsite biometric screening providers:
As the use of cloud computing and mobile devices continues to make remote work more convenient than ever, the number of employees that telecommute multiple days per week increased almost 80% from 2005 to 2012, according GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. Here are the most popular jobs offering telecommuting possibilities, according to FlexJobs.
An ancient idea is becoming a contemporary cure for the high cost of health care in the United States and barriers to access elsewhere: medical tourism, also known as, global health care, whereby patients seek health services overseas.
Lower salaries and longer life expectancies are two of several factors that put women at a greater risk for not achieving a financially secure retirement. In fact, only 7% of women are very confident in their ability to retire comfortably, according to the 14th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Workers. Here are a few ways advisers can help their employers ensure female employees are ready. [Images: Thinkstock]
Benefits contribute up to an additional one-third to employees total compensation, according to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. As the industry celebrates National Employee Benefits Day on April 2, employers can encourage workers to make the most of their benefits.
Overall spending on traditional prescription drugs mostly pills used to treat common conditions such as high cholesterol and depression will decline 4% by the end of 2015, largely because of the availability of generic medications, according Express Scripts. Here are 10 of the top brand-name drugs that had generic equivalents become available in 2013 or are expected to have generics available this year, courtesy of Express Scripts.
As open enrollment officially comes to a close, there have been many milestones on the way. Here are ten key dates, in reverse order, on how we got to where we are.
The traditional workplace has become a thing of the past as the number of remote staff continues to grow. Employers can now retain high quality talent without the auspices of requiring office space. However, despite these benefits, the remote worker is an additional concern for C-suite executives who are looking to expand their business. Here are seven management techniques from Lighthouse Consulting Services that can help management get ahead of the curve.
Commentary: Your company, as a 401(k) sponsor, is an ERISA fiduciary. Here's how to take a step back and figure out what to do about it.
From brokers and advisers to industry and political leaders, influential groups across the nation spoke with EBA on the most pressing and interesting benefit topics of the month. See the most important news you may have missed from Employee Benefit Adviser stories in March.
In recent years, employers of globally mobile employees have been focused on maximizing the return on their investment. Depending upon the home and host location, a move to host terms can sometimes result in unintended consequences to the detriment of the employee and/or the employer.
Overall spending on traditional prescription drugs — mostly pills used to treat common conditions such as high cholesterol and depression — will decline 4% by the end of 2015, largely because of the availability of generic medications, according Express Scripts. Here are 10 of the top brand-name drugs that had generic equivalents become available in 2013 or are expected to have generics available this year, courtesy of Express Scripts.
Work-life isn't about being trendy or jumping on a bandwagon, it's a solid business strategy that allows companies to leverage one of its most key assets human capital," says Kathie Lingle, executive director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress. WorldatWork recognized two outstanding professionals for their success as work-life rising stars and honored two companies as recipients of the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award, which recognizes organizations that have raised the bar on work-life innovation.
The Department of Labors proposed rule to amend 408(b)(2) fee disclosure regulations is likely to help employers get a better handle of their retirement plans fees. However, some have argued that it doesnt do enough.
Many Americans feel tired, stressed and overburdened by their high-intensity, fast-paced workplace. Author, lecturer and motivation coach Andy Core offers tips on how to beat the stress, stop struggling and start thriving. He says, Instead of a worker whose actions are dictated by supervisors and to-do lists, youll need to begin acting like the CEO of your own life.
