Help your health benefit clients hop on a spinning circle of positive outcomes
It’s not uncommon to be run ragged by employees asking routine questions about their health plan.
Wellness
How Quest Diagnostics’ mental health pilot program improved access to care
Untreated stress, anxiety and depression are bad for employees and “bad for business” — here’s what the employer did to fix it.
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions launches five-year plan on mental health
“The mental health crisis has been growing, getting worse,” says National Alliance CEO Michael Thompson.
Working mom’s child care needs lead to new benefits company
Shadiah Sigala helped to found Kinside when she was seeking out the right employee benefits for working parents.
Benefits Think Breaking the silence on mental health
The overall health impact of loneliness and social isolation is on par with smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Michael Thompson
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Former congressman says employers need to do more to address mental health at work
Patrick Kennedy and the CEO of benefits company Optum discuss the state of mental health benefits at HLTH.
Advances in technology may be making it harder for employees to be resilient at work
Digital tools could be causing more stress for employees at work. But it also could help workers get better access to mental healthcare.
Benefits for the gig economy
The ever-changing employment contract increasingly values flexible hours, convenience and purpose. So how can benefits and perks help employers win the new talent war?
Strategies to promote emotional well-being in the workplace
Employers should make clear that promoting mental wellness is part of the culture and is something they value.
10 best states for retirement
Virginia and Colorado are among the most-appealing locations for employees to spend their later years, due in part to affordability and overall quality of life, a new survey found.
Benefits Think Why mental health in the workplace matters — and what you can do about it
Mental health issues in the workplace are much more prevalent than you might think — and Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6–12) is a great time for employers to raise awareness about some of the serious ripple effects.
Michelle Jackson
Unum
5 ways clients can make diabetes education programs more inclusive
Workers struggling with the condition may hide it from their employer, but these tips can help break the cycle.
5 ways employers can make diabetes education programs more inclusive
Workers struggling with the condition may hide it from their company, but these tips can help break the cycle.
Horizon Media adds subsidized childcare benefit
The agency joins a relatively small number of employers offering childcare to workers.
Breast milk shipping benefit seen as becoming the ‘norm’
“You don’t stop being a parent just because you’re on the clock,” SAP’s Jason Russell said at the 2019 Benefits Forum and Expo.
6 voluntary benefits employees want
Offering a range of perks can help clients meet the needs of employees at all life stages.
6 voluntary benefits your employees want
Offering a range of perks can help meet the needs of employees at all life stages.
Amazon launches e-health clinic for its Seattle employees
The pilot program, called Amazon Care, provides a mobile app that enables workers to access virtual and in-person healthcare services
Can credit unions keep shirking paid parental leave benefits?
As more employers offer paid parental leave, credit unions are considering how best to meet employees needs in a tight labor market while controlling for expenses.
10 most stressful jobs
Police officers and cab drivers are among the most trying careers, according to a new ranking by CareerCast.