Are you ready for a harsh dose of reality? At their current rate of savings, most of your employees will be unable to retire comfortably and independently … Read more
Weekly Wrap: $720 Million Spent on Engagement and This Is All We Get?
Employee engagement is one of those topics that people can’t seem to get enough of. There are a lot of reasons for that, but mainly, I think it is … Read more
Hospitals Name Their Least Favorite Health Insurer to Deal With
It is a truth universally acknowledged that health insurance companies can be a pain for patients. What may be a surprise is that hospitals often complain, … Read more
Should We Use Rewards to Entice Employees to Be Different?
A new book about innovation is structured around a central question, which the author (Michael Schrage) calls the Ask. The central question (and the title … Read more
As Year-End Approaches, Are You Asking Any of These Questions?
Year-end creeps up earlier these days, it seems. At one time, I considered year-end to be approaching when the leaves turned color and the air turned … Read more
There Are Employee Perks. And Then There Are Google-Employee Perks…
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I came across this article from Meghan Casserly on Forbes.com, which discusses the benefits that Google provides its employees … Read more
Cost of Health Care Reform: 60% of Businesses Expect an Increase
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled and the dust is starting to settle on health care reform, employers are starting to focus — especially on what … Read more
Going For the Gold Can Be Taxing to Your Workers, Too
As the Olympics come to an end, I’m proud of how many medals our American team is coming home with, but not quite as thrilled with the tax bill they’ll … Read more
Some Employers Health Plans Deny Pregnancy Coverage For Dependents
The health care overhaul provides a safety net for young adult children, who can now stay on their parents’ health plans until they reach age 26. But … Read more
Survey Shows How Employers Are Dealing With Rising Health Care Costs
Employers expect health care costs to rise an average of 7 percent next year, forcing organizations to employ a variety of cost- control measures that … Read more