The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced here that it had issued issued final rules on how the Americans with Disabilities Act and … Read more
Should You Consider Self-Funding Your Health Plan?
In an age when healthcare benefit plans have a direct correlation with employee morale and the ability to attract and retain talent, getting the most out … Read more
Why Telemedicine Won’t Save Your Company A Dime
How I wish I could simply call a doctor to find out if this sickness is something I can just “wait-out.” It is 11:30 PM and my nagging cold symptoms are … Read more
Pennsylvania Is Legalizing Medical Marijuana: What Employers Need to Know
By Eric B. Meyer Pennsylvania is about to become the second Commonwealth in the United States to legalize medical marijuana. (23 states — la di da, states … Read more
Workplace Wellness: Is It Your Competitive Advantage for the Best Talent?
The search for top talent is heating up, with 38 percent of employers having difficulty filling jobs, according to a 2015 survey by Manpower Group.To … Read more
California Employers Push Back Over Health Care Arbitration Agreements
By Chad Terune, Kaiser Health News Sutter Health, long accused of abusing its market power in California, is squaring off against major U.S. employers in a … Read more
Survey: Workers Would Rather Have More Wages, Less Health Insurance
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News More wages, less health insurance. In a recent survey, one in five people with employer-based coverage said they … Read more
5 Reasons Your Corporate Wellness Program Will Fail in 2016 (If Nothing Changes)
More and more employers are implementing corporate wellness initiatives with lofty goals in mind. They set out to create healthier, happier populations and … Read more
Behind the Big Blow-Up and Controversial CEO Resignation at Zenefits
For the past few years Zenefits, the startup HR technology company, has seemed invincible. Investors everywhere were clamoring to be a part of what was … Read more
Should Handling Employee Benefits Be Handled by HR?
I have been having a debate with myself. It’s becoming both annoying and non-productive. So I thought I would invite you all into the dialogue. As I speak … Read more