Since eight out of 10 Chief Financial Officers are involved in health care decisions, according to IBI (Integrated Benefits Institute)’s 2011 CFO survey … Read more
Some 11,102 Miles Later, This Is a Wellness Program That Really Works
With all due respect to The Proclaimers, the folks at Horizon Software International have walked 11,102 miles and far from falling down at anyone’s … Read more
No-Hire Tobacco Policies: Why They Are a Communication and Cultural Challenge
Should companies not hire tobacco users? I’ve been wrestling with this question as the media continues to spotlight this particular “stick” companies yield … Read more
Regular People Return as Most Credible Trusted Sources, Study Finds
Regular employees and “people like me” are once again among our top three most trusted, credible sources, according to the 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Reverse Mentoring Cuts Through the Generational Logjam
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I don’t understand the generational issues in the workplace that we’re constantly … Read more
Health Savings Accounts: Is It Time to Make a Change For Your Workforce?
Last week’s mail started the avalanche of end of year statements and one of the first to arrive was my HSA statement. I am lucky to be in pretty good … Read more
How You Can Help Employees Cope With Their Medical Bills
Flying home last week from the wintry Northwest, I heard lots of sneezing and sniffles from my fellow travelers. Although we’ve been lucky to have such a … Read more
Best Places to Work? It’s Not a Big Surprise That Google is No. 1
Google rightly gets a lot of accolades for its innovative work environment — including being named this week as No. 1 in Fortune magazine’s … Read more
Is Health Care Reform Comic Worthy?
We love innovative ways to educate. Particularly around hairy concepts like health care reform. Check out these two we’ve recently discovered. New graphic … Read more
Medical Tourism: Why It’s a Smart and Growing Option For Your Employees
What are your thoughts on medical tourism? Would you travel abroad for a medical/surgical procedure? Would you do it if you could save 50 percent or more? … Read more