Benefits
BenefitsPro
With 2019 freshly kicked off, it’s up to HR and benefits advisors to anticipate what new benefits employees are looking for, or risk losing their competitive edge.
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Modern Healthcare
People are essentially paying more for the same amount of care. Average utilization across all sectors only grew 0.5 percent from 2016 to 2017, but spending rose 4.2 percent, according to a new report.
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HR Daily Advisor
While having a basic level of financial literacy is important, it doesn’t mean that Millennials should know exactly where to invest or feel like they have to do their taxes alone. There’s clearly a need for financial planning guidance, and employers can use this opportunity to provide valuable resources to their young employees.
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Forbes
“Extravagant” workplace perks have seen their fair share of media attention over the years. While fun perks might be helpful to attract candidates, employee retention comes from determining which benefits will enhance the unique employee experience at your organization and developing programs accordingly.
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CNBC
On average, American workers only use about half of their eligible vacation time. Starting next year, employees at Unum can trade up to five days, or 40 hours, of that unused paid time off for a payment against their student loan debt.
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401k Specialist
A new report is calling for retirement plan options for millions of workers who lack access to traditional employer-based plans
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Culture of Health
Workforce
Legislation may be easing restrictions on both recreational and medical marijuana use, but it’s complicating workplace policies for many employers. Here are five tips on how employers can handle the use of marijuana in their workplaces.
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Corporate Wellness Magazine
Digital technology is fast changing how we do things in the workplace. So what changes is wearable technology bringing to the fore for an employee and what do employers stand to gain?
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Human Resources Today
Loneliness is not the same as being alone. In a recent New York Times article, “The Surprising Effects of Loneliness on Health”, the author shares that loneliness can raise stress levels, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
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Employee Benefits News
A new app seeks to help stressed out workers better combat their worries. Health technology company Big Health released Daylight, a smartphone application that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help workers handle negative thoughts and feelings.
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World at Work
According to Mercer’s latest survey, “Health Benefit Trends & Insights You Can Use in 2019,” employers are focusing on four key areas when it comes to health care: managing rising costs, affordability, quality and employee engagement.
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