In the midst of Open Enrollment Season, we have taken a moment to reflect on the services we provide and more importantly the expectations of our clients. We think it looks a lot like working with an extension of your company. The truth is, however, few take this approach. Many companies instead end up with the […]
It is unfortunate but true that work is often cited as a significant source of stress, and there’s plenty to go around. One in three workers surveyed, in fact, said they felt chronic stress on the job, according to the American Psychological Association. But employers and managers need not be powerless to these forces that can be […]
For those who work with medical benefits, fall is an intensive time of year as open enrollment ramps up. Whether you are doing an active enrollment, complete with gatherings and power points, or taking an approach where employees come to you, strong preparation is key to success. Communication You already know that employees don’t like thinking about […]
Social media is practically a marketing utility, an easy, go-to place for customers to connect with the companies they want to do business with. That’s why it’s important to be watchful and ready for a social media cyber attack, which isn’t a matter of if, but a matter of when. After all, if a social media founder’s […]
A year ago, millennials became the largest generation represented in the workforce, at more than 53 million strong. What may surprise you about this generation, though, is that conventional wisdom might be wrong. If more longevity and loyalty is what you’d like from your younger workers, it turns out that may not be such a tall […]
Anyone can see that technology is making health care easier and faster. And people are eager to embrace it, as they wear devices that track their vital signs and movements around the clock, and order at-home genetic screening kits to learn about their DNA. On top of that, new advances in non-invasive testing and analysis mean patients can get a diagnosis more quickly than […]
Open-enrollment season takes place during a frantic time of year. In the workplace, employees hustle to tidy up contracts after summer’s peaceful lull. Home is also busy, with kids back in school, holiday schedules and budgets. When it comes time to call people to this meeting to talk about your company’s array of benefits, making the process […]
When you were smaller, partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) made sense. It shifted some taskes and liabilities off your shoulders and allowed you to afford to offer good health benefits to your employees. Most of all, outsourcing your human resources, benefits, and payroll gave you space to concentrate on growing your business. Though co-employment had a role […]
In today’s interconnected world, online fraudsters can infiltrate even the best-managed organizations through cyber crime. Also known as social engineering fraud, phishing as well as whaling, these fraudsters pose as vendors, clients or colleagues, gaining the confidence of an employee and instructing him or her to transfer money or securities to fraudulent accounts. Fraudsters are becoming very clever in their tactics […]
Medical research, whether it’s part of developing a pharmaceutical or a medical device, sometimes needs to take place in a faraway country. Most often, companies are seeking the most relevant pool of patients. As companies prepare for their first-ever overseas trials, few think of this one critical thing until very late in their preparations: Getting the appropriate insurance. Yet, […]
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