See update below. It was frequent TLNT contributor (and health and wellness expert) Fran Melmed who seemed to have the right perspective on the big push … Read more
Helping Employees Take Advantage of (and Keep) New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the first week of the year, and your employees have made personal vows to eat better, exercise more, and manage stress. As health care advocates, you … Read more
The Power of Employee Energy in the Health Care Industry
You have to applaud the dedication and hard work of people who are in health care. They work hard, long hours, save lives and seem to be constantly facing … Read more
What Pew’s Generations Study Says About Health Communications Trends
The Pew Generations 2010 study offers some interesting food for thought for those in charge of employee health communications. 1. Health information tops … Read more
5 Ways to Help Your Employees Understand Health Care Reform
There’s a load of difference between informing and communicating. Informing — I’m sure you know what I mean by that. By communicating, I mean changing what … Read more
If You Really Want it to Work, Stop Calling it a Wellness Program
When I was on HR Happy Hour recently talking about workplace wellness, the first point I wanted to make was that we need to stop calling efforts to improve … Read more
Do You Know How to Talk to Senior Execs About Health Care Reform?
You’re on the third floor waiting for the elevator, on the way down to grab your morning cup of coffee. The elevator doors open and standing there is the … Read more
It Will Take Teamwork to Navigate the Bumpy Road to Health Care Reform
If you haven’t taken the time to grab a cup of coffee with the folks at legal, or had lunch with your friends in accounting, now would be a good time. Over … Read more
Employee Health Benefits: For Employers, Maybe They Really Are Priceless
By simple accounting standards, employers should be dancing in the street at the possibility of eliminating health care benefits in 2014. It’s not like … Read more
Credit or Debit? It Matters For Employees With Dependent Care Costs
Paper or plastic? Credit or debit? These are common questions you hear at the grocery store, but do your employees consider what is the best way, credit … Read more