Great article from our partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) by Mary Delaney Diabetes is an expensive disease: $322 billion in America! Costs are compounded because diabetes is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, lower limb amputation, and blindness, and also has connections with...
Here's a good read from The Society for Human Resource Management by Bruce Weinstein Accountable employees keep their promises, consider the consequences of their actions, take responsibility for their mistakes, and make amends for those mistakes. The following questions may help you discern a job candidate’s level of accountability. Describe a...
Intriguing article from Benefits Pro by Marty Traynor Walk around any workplace and unless there's a safety issue, almost every employee under 50 is wearing earbuds and remains focused on their own personal music zone. What a perfect metaphor for the barriers we must overcome to gain the...
Here's an interesting article from The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) by David Kovacovich As I enter my tenth year in the Human Capital Management space, I figured it would be beneficial to my readers to reflect on how our industry has (and has not) evolved over the last...
Zachary Tracer clarifies on ACA premiums rising yet again. Originally posted on BenefitsPRO.com Posted October 25, 2016 Premiums for mid-level Obamacare health plans sold on the federal exchanges will see their biggest jump yet next year, another speed bump in the administration’s push for enrollment in the final months...
Helpful insights on pain coping techniques from Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN) Data from a review of U.S.-based clinical trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most popular complementary health approaches — such as yoga, tai chi, and acupuncture — appear...
Great article on options for wellness programs from our partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) by Kathy Ellis Adopting best practices for wellness program designs are important in successfully investing in a workplace environment focused on well-being. Finding the right partners, tools, and interventions, and creating an...
Insightful post from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) by Jillian Caswell Technology and an unending stream of social media messages, notifications, and alerts have invaded our personal lives more than ever before – leaving the door wide open for the bullies of yesterday to get off the...
Here's an informative article on wellness from our partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) by Jennifer Jones While wellness programs and offerings continue to evolve among new trends and regulations, there are seven key components that tend to drive the most successful and effective programs we have seen...
Originally published by our partner, United Benefit Advisors on August 24, 2016. The 2016 UBA Health Plan Survey contains the validated responses of 19,557 health plans and 11,524 employers, who cumulatively employ over two and a half million employees and insure more than five million total...