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A recent Health Affairs study that concludes the 10 modifiable health risks only connect to about 20% of health care spending. Thus, says guest blogger Linda K. Riddell, a realistic benefits manager should acknowledge that the most successful wellness program may only have a limited impact.
The companys holiday office party is typically one of the best occasions for employees to come together. Unfortunately, however, its also an event that can at times bring out the worst in some attendees, which can lead to animosity or even lawsuits. [Images: Thinkstock]
Employee recognition doesn't have to break the bank. Dr. Bob Nelson, Ph.D., author of 1501 Ways to Reward Employees (Workman Publishing, 2012), offers the following low-cost ways to reward or recognize employees this holiday season. For more with Dr. Bob Nelson be sure to read the January issue of EBN.
It takes top-down initiative and commitment to guarantee successful population health management, says Katherine Meacham, vice president of account management for HealthFitness. Here Meacham outlines 10 leadership keys for building and sustaining a culture of health. (Images: Thinkstock)
The second-largest U.S. phone company plans to shift about one-fourth of its pension obligations to Prudential Insurance to remove risk from its balance sheet.
Where are the best undergraduate HR degree programs? Students look at a number of criteria, including courses and job placement services, but their No. 1 benchmark is the schools accreditation, according to SHRM.
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at keeping retirement tax incentives away from the chopping block of tax reform.
After a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision and an aggressively contentious national election, those hoping next year will be calmer could be out of luck. Financial experts weigh in on what changes executives and benefits professionals can expect for 2013. (Images: Thinkstock)
According to author Bob Nelson, Zappos offers new hires $3,000 to agree not to come back as a way to test employees' true desire for their jobs. Sound recruiting, or employment entrapment?
The Supreme Court decision on the health care reform law took center stage this year as the most significant case to affect benefit plan sponsors. And while it certainly was an important case, there were other legal decisions in 2012 that have considerable implications for plan sponsors. EBN asked four benefits lawyers Dickinson Wrights Cynthia Moore, Seyfarth Shaws Mark Casciari, McDermott Will & Emerys Todd Solomon and Proskauers Howard Shapiro for their views on some of the years most important cases. [Images: Thinkstock]
The retired president of the Plan Sponsor Council of America discusses his achievements and cautions the defined contribution retirement system is more vulnerable than people think.
As congressional leaders and President Obama attempt to hammer out a deal to prevent the nation from going over the fiscal cliff a series of tax hikes for individuals and businesses that economists say could imperil the fragile recovery HR/benefits professionals can prepare now, write benefit attorneys Diane Morgenthaler and Ruth Wimer, partners at law firm McDermott Will & Emery. Just in case we go over the fiscal cliff, Morganthaler and Wimers report outlines four benefit and payroll areas that should be top of mind for practitioners. (Images: Thinkstock)
Brits who smoke as well as those who are overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health risks receive anywhere from a 7%-16% higher annuity in retirement income than those with good health. Huh?
Statistics show that about 80% of Americans believe in heaven. A clear majority, to be certain, but reason enough to provide a benefit allowing employees to connect to the afterlife?
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With much turmoil, change and uncertainty in the employee benefit industry thats coupled nationally with a struggling economy and deeply partisan political environment, it can be understandably difficult to remain positive. But as we head into the holiday season, there is indeed much for benefit advisers and brokers to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and beyond. Images: Thinkstock
Strong managers and CEOs customize their leadership styles, finding the most appropriate technique for their team and situation. In their book Primal Leadership, authors Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee describe six leadership styles that have different effects on the emotions and work output of the employees they manage. [Images: Thinkstock]
Past and present winners of the C. Everett Koop National Health Award gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the award program at the Health Enhancement Research Organizations 2012 Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions. Here are some of the innovative programs implemented by this year's winners the State of Nebraska and L.L. Bean and past award recipients, along with their advice for others. [Images courtesy of HERO]
Results from Towers Watsons recent Global Workforce Study that shows almost half of U.S. workers (49%) are willing to trade paid time off and future career advancement opportunities for guaranteed retirement benefits. Why? Do employees think a secure retirement largely is out of their control?
Is it worth it to cut employee hours and/or hire more part-time workers to avoid higher health plan costs under health care reform? Guest blogger Linda K. Riddell looks at both sides.