With the beginning of each New Year, many individuals contemplate a set of New Year’s resolutions. Webster’s Dictionary defines a resolution as a firm commitment to do or not to do something. In what ways can employers develop resolutions for employees and their benefits package? To identify what I believe is a priority in this …
Legal Updates & Reminders: New Model FMLA Notices & Medical Certification Forms are now available on the gov website. The content of the notices and certifications has not changed; just the expiration dates, extending to August 31, 2021. Nevertheless, make sure you start using these new forms immediately. New DOL Office: The U.S. Department of …
The first part of an article is often used to convince the reader of the writer’s credibility, right? Here goes… I’ve been in the benefits industry for over 10 years and consult with clients that have 1,000s of members and those with 100s. Over the last five years we have plans with flat to negative …
Lessons Learned on Being Human Again Have you read the novel, “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter”? Neither have I. My daughter, cleaning out her room before heading back to college, left a copy of it on the hallway table. The title caught my attention and I began to consider what the storyline might be. …
While growing up in rural Georgia just east of Athens, I adored my mother who served as a senior class teacher of English Grammar. I was barely a teenager when she would routinely bring home her grammar quizzes to challenge my acumen at a much higher academic level than I had earned. I might add; …
By Jack W. Bruce, SPHR, SHRM-SCP As a credentialed HR professional, I take note of any sweeping statement attempting to put us in pigeonholes — particularly if they lump us together with some unfavorable trait. At a recent gathering, I heard the speaker confidently refer to HR as the “Business Preventive Group.” What this speaker …
Recently, 60 Minutes hosted an expose’ about healthcare cost increases which are driven by waste/price manipulation in the pharmaceutical industry. Please click on the below link to view a brief/informative documentary on the subject,. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-problem-with-prescription-drug-prices/ You may want to know what strategies can be deployed to address this issue. First, every employer’s situation …
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 …
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 …
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