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“Vacation shaming”—a phenomenon where coworkers make other employees feel shame or guilt for taking a vacation—has become common in the American workplace, and the tactic is most often aimed at Millennials, according to findings from the 2016 Alamo Family Vacation Survey.
The idea of hiring an unpaid “Intern” might be just what you are looking for. Who doesn’t want a capable worker whom you don’t have to pay? Better slow down, things are not as they seem.
Although most American workers are satisfied with the health insurance benefits they have now, there is a long-term trend toward wanting more cash and fewer benefits, according to a new survey by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
A safety management system is a formal way to systematically ensure health and safety throughout the organization. It should be fully comprehensive and should integrate all related teams and systems together to have the greatest effectiveness throughout the organization. The safety management system should:
In its most recent National Behavioral Health Barometer report, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) highlights many important trends in behavioral health across the nation. Results from the report suggest the behavioral health of the United States is improving. The Barometer reports no change in the level of adults seeking treatment for serious mental illness, which […]
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have determined that employer-based health interventions may be effective in improving some health behaviors, according to the results of research recently published in Scientific Reports.
By Heidi Bowman, senior vice president and general manager, Weight Watchers Health Solutions Guiding your employees through the health-plan process is undeniably important. However, we have found that when planning for open enrollment season, many companies tend to overlook a vital spoke in their hub—wellness programs.
By James M. Leva, JD, Day Pitney LLP A New Jersey federal court recently dismissed a disabled employee’s state-law contract claim, holding that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempted it.
Which is faring better in today’s health insurance market—health reimbursement arrangements or health savings accounts? To find out, United Benefits Advisors (UBA) surveyed more than 10,000 employers representing more than 5 million total lives for its special report, 2015 Health Plan Survey, “HSAs and HRAs: How They’re Doing. UBA broke out the survey data on how employers […]
ERIP stands for Early Retirement Incentive Plan. Employers have been using ERIPs for years—they’re an effective way to influence the workforce and even sometimes to avoid implementing a layoff.