29 Jan Why your employees need integrative wellness benefits

Posted at 20:08h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, employees, employers, Well-being, Wellness, wellness programs, Workplace, workplace wellness

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As employers look for innovative ways to support employee health and well-being during the pandemic, many have been relying on telehealth options and apps. But these alternatives are leaving employees with critical care gaps. “Conventional care has left people to manage their own healthcare,” says Bill Gianoukos,...

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28 Jan Addicted: How employers are confronting the U.S. opioid crisis

Posted at 19:23h in ClearPath blog, drug costs, employees, employers

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The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 381,000 Americans, but the isolation and remote work environment caused by the rapidly spreading disease has exacerbated an already terrible opioid epidemic in the country. In the 12 months prior to May 2020, the U.S. recorded 81,230 drug overdose deaths, an...

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27 Jan Pandemic drives business support for paid leave, study finds

Posted at 20:20h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, employees, employers

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A new study has found strong support from U.S businesses for a national paid leave policy after months of navigating the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing recession. Researchers found that 75% of U.S. companies and U.K.-based companies with U.S. operations said they support a government leave plan to help cope...

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25 Jan How the latest stimulus bill impacts student loan benefits

Posted at 19:30h in ClearPath blog, employees, employers, Know Your Benefits, Lifestyle, Management

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With passage of the COVID-19 stimulus bill in December, Congress granted a five-year extension to a temporary provision of the CARES Act that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 annually toward each employee's student debt on a tax-free basis. This tax exemption was set to...

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08 Dec 5 open enrollment communication strategies for your remote workforce

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As many lives have been changed to working remotely, it continues to stay the same way. As open enrollment is coming up, it's time for the workforce to strategize their communication during this time. Read this blog post for helpful tips. Even before the COVID-19...

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02 Dec Top 10 year-end tax planning tips

Posted at 05:26h in clearpath blog, cost, custom plans, Employee Benefits, employees, employers, Helpful Tips

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“Year-end tax planning is more important than ever this year,” said Renato Zanichelli, national managing partner of tax services at Grant Thornton, in a statement. “Businesses both large and small have been dealt a tough hand. Having the right tax strategy will help businesses navigate...

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11 Nov Managers: Be Upfront with Staff to Build Workplace Resilience

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Anew pandemic-related study found that workplace resilience—how employees respond to obstacles—is developed when managers and senior leadership keep employees informed about organizational challenges and the near-term future of the business. Workplace engagement expert Marcus Buckingham, head of the ADP Research Institute, surveyed 26,500  employees from 25 countries...

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09 Nov Steer Clear of Misconceptions About FFCRA Tax Credits

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As employers learn about the paid-leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and corresponding tax credits, misconceptions have arisen related to such details as when to claim the credits and which employers are eligible to claim them. The FFCRA requires employers with fewer...

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06 Nov Employees are stressed caring for aging parents. How can employers help?

Posted at 16:07h in ClearPath blog, employees, employers, Helpful Tips

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A growing number of employees are caring for aging parents, parents-in-law and relatives while working full time. One report puts the number of employees caring for aging family members at one in six, while other sources put the number even higher — 73% of employees caring for...

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05 Nov A step-by-step guide to helping your employees combat financial stress

Posted at 15:53h in ClearPath blog, employees, employers, Helpful Tips, Workplace

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Even before the effects of the coronavirus, employers would notice that employees had decreased productivity when there was financial stress upon them. Now more than ever with days of uncertainty, employee productivity is lingering. Read this blog post to learn more. ...

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