ASHHRA Health and Wellness Pulse

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration

Strategy

HR Dive

While many look forward to celebrating with their colleagues at the annual holiday party, the reality is that the event can result in trouble for both employers and employees.

Visit https://www.hrdive.com/news/qa-tips-for-avoiding-holiday-party-liability/512872/ to view the full article online.

 
Benefit Trends

Benefits Pro

Benefit advisors have a lot to consider when it comes to marrying technology to modern employee expectations on behalf of their clients.

Visit http://www.benefitspro.com/2017/12/13/building-better-benefit-experiences-for-a-multi-ge?ref=hp-in-depth to view the full article online.

 
Financial

Fierce Health Care

The American College of Physicians has called for pay equity for all physicians. The physicians’ group adopted a position statement that calls for the elimination of disparities in doctors’ compensation based on personal characteristics.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/american-college-physicians-gender-race-affect-salary to view the full article online.

 

EBN

Only 35 percent of workers surveyed say they are satisfied with their financial situation this year, a sharp drop from 48 percent two years ago.

Visit https://www.benefitnews.com/news/employers-tackle-low-participation-rates-in-financial-stability-programs?tag=00000151-16d0-def7-a1db-97f024160000 to view the full article online.

 
Workplace Programs & Perks

HR Daily Advisor

As 2017 comes to a close and the talent landscape continues to evolve, Randstad US released its expert analysis on hiring and workplace trends for the next year.

Visit http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2017/12/14/2018-trends-watch-6-trends-will-impact-employers/ to view the full article online.

 
Workplace Wellness

HR Daily Advisor

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of U.S. employers aim to improve their health and well-being strategies and programs over the next three years to differentiate themselves from organizations with which they compete for talent.

Visit http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2017/12/14/wellness-initiatives-make-cut-61-employees-say-no/ to view the full article online.

 
Population Health

NPR

Health officials are warning that the United States may have an unusually harsh flu season this year.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/08/569379155/in-the-u-s-flu-season-could-be-unusually-harsh-this-year to view the full article online.

 
Wellness Trends

Health Care Business & Technology

Transgender Americans are being failed by the health care system, including hospitals and other providers, according to a new poll from NPR.

Visit http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/transgender-patients/ to view the full article online.

 
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