Fall has officially arrived. The leaves are changing, the holidays are right around the corner, and HR professionals are entering one of the busiest times of the year: evaluating employee benefits programs. Insurance carriers are probably already sending you quotes for the next plan year. According to the National Business Group on Health, chances … Continued
If you’ve ever experienced a non-emergency illness, you probably faced these three options: Wait 24 hours for your primary doctor to fit you in Visit the local urgent care Or make a trip to the emergency room You also likely had to wait 20-60 minutes in whichever waiting room you chose, only to spend about … Continued
If you are like most Americans, sleep deprivation is a way of life. We work longer hours than most of our European counterparts, and the culture of technology and instant gratification have made us feel that it’s necessary to be constantly connected to email and social media. However, the habits that make us feel … Continued
In a recent survey conducted by ADP, nearly 70 percent of employers say they are “very concerned” or “extremely concerned” about the rising cost of benefits. If you share this concern, you may be wondering what options you have to control these costs. For many employers, the answer is a self-funded insurance plan. I know … Continued
Protect your employees from the flu virus and safeguard your company’s bottom line by implementing your flu prevention strategy now. Did you know that each year the flu costs businesses billions of dollars in medical claims for hospitalizations, outpatient visits, and lost productivity? Not only that – the flu can be particularly dangerous for … Continued
