Every job can be stressful in its own way, but burnout takes that stress to an unhealthy, extreme level. The Mayo Clinic defines it as a state of physical, … Read more
4 Ways to Deal With an Employee’s Social Anxiety
It’s relatively easy to manage the charismatic, sociable employee who gets along with her co-workers and clients. But what about the perpetually … Read more
Court Sends Wellness Incentive Rules Back to EEOC
This week, a federal judge had some scathing words for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as he tossed back its rules on the wellness program … Read more
Will Facebook One Day Monitor Your Employees’ Mood?
Journalist Kari Paul wrote an article in Vice about how creepy it was when Facebook’s analytics decided she was depressed and started feeding her ads on … Read more
Are You Treating Open Enrollment as a Step-Child?
Benefits may not be the glamorous part of human resources, but for employees, benefits rank right up there with pay in importance. A mediocre benefits … Read more
How a University Wellness Program Improved Health and Saved Millions
Faced with surging employee health care costs, many employers have embraced the concept of wellness as a way to improve the overall health of their workers … Read more
Healthcare Greatest Hits: Our Growing Voice in the Sourcing Community
When I first started writing about sourcing in healthcare, my goal was to write a total of three articles. Over the last few years, I’ve come to … Read more
What Do You Do If Your Employee Gets Sick Abroad?
In 2016, U.S. residents logged 457.4 million person‑trips for business purposes. Life on the road can give employees an opportunity to see new places and … Read more
What to Consider When You Self-Fund Your Health Plan
When deciding to use a TPA (third-party administrator) to administer your self-funded healthcare plan, the first consideration is often what your … Read more
What Employers Can Expect In the First Days of the Trump Administration
There are many pieces of legislation or policy matters affecting the employee experience that are likely to be in flux during the first part of Mr. Trump’s … Read more