How to Implement a Successful Employee Wellness Program Some businesses may eliminate their employee wellness program or avoid starting one all-together to control their finances, without realizing that poor health among employees causes work absence, which can cost two to three times greater than the direct medical expenses for companies. Integrating a wellness program into your employee benefits will be … Read More
Connecticut Employee Benefits & Wellness: Communicate Through Change
Connecticut Employee Benefits & Wellness: Communicate Through Change Especially with the upcoming healthcare reforms, employee benefits plans are going through some serious changes. It is essential to establish a strong line of communication. Employee benefits can be a great draw for employees, boosting loyalty and retention rates. However, if they are unaware or uncomfortable using the resources, both the business … Read More
Connecticut Employee Benefits: The “Do-it-myself” Mentality
Connecticut Employee Benefits: The “Do-it-myself” Mentality Deloitte conducted a survey that examined different obstacles that prevent insurers and annuity companies from effectively reaching prospects when it comes to retirement-related products and services. The survey examined almost 4,500 consumers from a wide range of age and income groups. They identified five barriers: conflicting financial priorities, a failure to communicate effectively with … Read More
Wallingford Health Insurance: Business Owners Weighing Both Sides
Wallingford Health Insurance: Business Owners Weighing Both Sides There is a lot of uncertainty about how the healthcare reforms will affect business owners as the changes begin to roll out, especially in terms of cost. Now required to provide health insurance for all employees, business owners are debating forgoing the health insurance and paying the fee. Under the Affordable Care … Read More
Employee Benefits: Financial Wellness
The importance of Employee Benefits remains a crucially high priority business owners should provide for their employees. The Employee Benefit Research Institute conducted a study examining Americans’ satisfaction with health care. According to the EBRI, 69 percent of respondents reported that benefits were very important when choosing a job- another 20 percent indicated they were somewhat important. And health insurance … Read More
Employee Benefits: The Anatomy of the Workspace
Employee Benefits: The Anatomy of the Workspace Most Americans spend 8.6 hours a day working. It is the number one activity in our day, followed at a close second by sleeping, which sadly only constitutes 7.6 hours. We spend a large chunk of our lifetime at work. How and where we work, is a central part of our day. But … Read More
Employee Benefits: Health Perception Vs. Reality
Employee Benefits Health Perception Vs. Reality A new survey indicates that many American workers and their families have inaccurate perceptions about their weight, health condition, and how much their healthcare actually costs, according to Employee Benefit News. Over 2,800 employees and their dependents were asked question about their thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors regarding health and wellness. Eighty-seven percent of respondents reported being … Read More
Employee Wellness Plans: Heart Attacks Costly on all Sides
Employee Wellness Plans: Heart Attacks Costly on all Sides Heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases are tragic, costly, and painful. The goal of employee benefits and wellness plans is to reduce risk of chronic disease and improve employees’ health. But what exactly are the costs? Why are employee wellness plans so important? According to Employee Benefit News, a study presented at the … Read More
Employee Benefits: Benefits of a Healthy Workplace
Employee Benefits: Benefits of a Healthy Workplace There is a flurry of activity regarding our health. Between the healthcare reforms, obesity crisis, fast food availability, there are thousands of articles, experts, and institutions all discussing healthcare, our health, and what can be done to improve it. But what exactly are the benefits of maintaining a healthy workplace? The cost of … Read More
Employee Benefits: The Value of Flexible Benefits Plans
Employee Benefits: The Value of Flexible Benefits Plans New concerns have made significant changes in our approach to healthcare & flexible employee benefits According to a survey by a major national consultancy, 62% of employers currently offer flexible benefits packages and a further 21% plan to do so in the future. Flexibility in options can be a great draw to … Read More