Forgiveness. It’s a frequent point of discussion in religious settings, but does it belong in the workplace? Within two minutes, I hope you find the answer to be YES as we discover that forgiveness is an essential component of well-being and, like gratitude, belongs in our employee wellness strategies. Certainly, a work environment would be …

The Benefit Company continues to grow!  We are pleased to announce the addition of Bri Pierson and Debbie Green to our team of professionals.   Both have experience in the world of employee benefits and will add deep strength to serve you and your clients proactively.   Bri Pierson, a native of Roanoke, Virginia joined TBC …

Legal/Regulatory Updates and Reminders: Occupational Employment Statistics Report in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor— if your company is located in NC or SC and you receive this request for information, you best complete it. Providing this information is voluntary under federal law, but mandatory under state law in those two states. However, you …

A War is Coming! A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan announcing their new venture into the health insurance space.  My first question in the blog was, “Has major healthcare disruption just been launched?”  Based on the news yesterday that Walmart is in talks to buy Humana, the …

As you may be aware, BCBSGa and Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. (with the exception of Piedmont Rockdale Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional) did not reach an agreement as of March 31, 2018.  The parties, however, are still in active negotiations, but as of now, effective April 1, 2018, Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. is not an in-network health …

Ah Spring…. Flowers blooming, warmer weather, and the feeling of renewal and rejuvenation.  It also brings everyone’s favorite pastime…”spring cleaning”!  I know, I know, cleaning out the garage and straightening up the attic is not the most exciting way to spend a Saturday.  All jokes aside though, Spring is an energizing time of the year …

Last month, I outlined the 3-stage process (desk audit, on-site review, and off-site analysis) the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) goes through to perform a review of your AAP. I included the itemized list of documents you are required to send them, so that they can perform their desk audit. This month, I …

Last month I mentioned the importance of getting your Affirmative Action Program (AAP) updated early in the year, just in case you get a letter from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) saying your company is going to be audited. If you are required to produce an AAP but have never been audited, …

If Employees Do Not Believe, Will Your Customers? As the Director of Communications for an industry-leading employee benefits consulting firm, I often find myself wearing many hats during the week.  I like it.  It’s what keeps me excited about my career.   We recently had a meeting with a health sector service provider as a …

Carey’s love for Georgia Tech was felt prior to his arrival at the Techwood Dorm in the. Fall of 1964.    While at Tech, Carey served as President of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha and of the Student Government Association.  While President of the Student Government Association, Carey was instrumental in the building of the Student Athletic …