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
Study Finds a $550 Incentive Doesn’t Motivate Workers to Lose Weight
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Promising workers lower health insurance premiums for losing weight did nothing to help them take off the pounds, a … Read more
Employers Offering Plans That Provide Lump Sums For Critical Illnesses
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Insurance policies that pay a lump sum if workers get cancer or another serious illness are being offered in … Read more
Here’s What Is Important About the Latest EEOC Guidance on Wellness Programs
By Eric B. Meyer The EEOC — the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — has issued proposed rules on the Genetic Information … Read more
Feds Propose New Rule For Collecting Employee Wellness Information
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Federal regulators announced a proposed rule Thursday allowing voluntary employer workplace wellness programs to ask … Read more
Here’s an Early HR Scare: 5 Ways That the IRS 1095 Form Reminds Us of Halloween
Hot on the heels of annual enrollment, employers’ next benefits communication challenge is just around the corner. In a few months, HR will need to send … Read more
I Can Do Without Yoga as HR’s Latest Mandatory Team Building Activity
Something is in the water. Yoga is the new HR team-building activity. I say this because I’ve been to several human resources meetings, this year, and … Read more
4 Reasons Companies are Turning to Private Exchanges For Health Care
The Affordable Care Act has changed the way American people and businesses approach health insurance. In fact, many companies are deciding to forego their … Read more
Are Workplace Wellness Programs Improving Health, or a Recipe For Overtesting?
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News As health insurance open season heats up for businesses across the country, many employees will discover that … Read more
7 Questions Your Employee’s Need You To Answer About Your Wellness Privacy
By Jay Hancock and Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News If your company hasn’t launched a wellness program, this might be the year. Yes, more employers than … Read more