(8 min read) As businesses today face rising costs in areas like raw materials, payroll, and advertising, one thing’s for sure. Many organizations are learning to do more with less. This requires vision and the discipline, and leadership to guide the company into the future. But on a practical level, it comes down to budgeting and . . .
(3 min read)AI-powered analytics will predict health events and lower costs, but employers can do even more to promote physical and mental wellness. HR Answers: 4 Health Management Trends Execs Need to Know. Scott’s recent article was featured in HR Answers. You can read the interview and article in Credit Union Management by following this link. . . .
(4 min read) When it comes to customer satisfaction, quality assurance, and market competitiveness, leaders rely on the data. They reference case studies, surveys, and research and compare multiple options before committing and implementing. Yet when it comes to wellness programs, many organizations have either built internally or purchased bandwagon programs designed around trending topics in workplace . . .
(3 min read) Legislation and employer policy have addressed tobacco use in the workforce, but today the CDC reports that the number of Americans who vape is rapidly catching up to those who smoke. Employers who haven’t reviewed their policies will be at risk going forward, so it’s time to dust off the old smoking policies . . .
(3 min read) The pandemic hasn’t ended yet, but we know things will get better. While we’re waiting for that to happen, there are some things we can do to start getting ready for normal – or at least a version of it – when the quarantines, lockdowns, and stay-at-home orders are lifted. Working toward our goals . . .
(5.5 min read) No matter what field you’re in, effective leadership is key to success. But managing a team — especially in critical fields — can sometimes leave leaders feel like they’re walking on eggshells… and the times are definitely changing. In the past, management typically flowed from the top down, with leaders operating in “command and . . .
The following article is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice. An attorney should be contacted for specific legal guidance. On the surface, financial incentives to encourage employee participation in a corporate wellness program may sound like a no brainer. Employees are rewarded for making healthier lifestyle . . .
The 20th Annual Conference of the National Business Coalition on Health, held November 16-18, 2015, in Dallas, brought together an extensive array of key health care stakeholders. The conference focused on improving health outcomes and reducing excessive cost by benefit design, enhanced care management, payment reform, and reducing waste. Employer health leaders gathered around the . . .
