Live Well, Work Well – 3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health (February)
3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that heart disease causes 1 in every 5 deaths. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions. Coronary artery disease—caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries—is the most common. Other forms of heart disease include heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia and congenital heart defects.
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HR Brief – 3 HR Trends to Monitor in 2024 (February)
In today’s market, HR professionals must adapt to the changing expectations of organizations and employees amid difficult economic conditions. To aid HR professionals in meeting these challenges, here are three HR trends to follow in 2024.
Artificial Intelligence
In 2023, many employers adopted artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance workflows and improve customer experience. Looking forward, employers will increasingly leverage AI in workforce and organizational operations. As such, AI will likely play a greater role in helping HR professionals make employment decisions, complete repetitive tasks and
evaluate organizational data. However, as AI becomes commonplace, employers will have to shift their focus to prioritize ethics and compliance-related issues associated with this technology.
2024 HR Calendar Monthly Reminders
Between navigating the changing economic environment, addressing new attraction and retention
trends and balancing day-to-day operations, 2024 will likely be a busy and challenging year
for HR professionals. So, now is the time for HR teams to prepare their organizations and employees
for 2024. Creating a calendar of reminders will allow HR professionals to be more organized
and productive throughout the year.
Benefits Buzz – Health Plans Must Expand Price Comparison Tool for 2024
Beginning in 2024, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand the internet-based price comparison tool they make available to participants, beneficiaries and enrollees so that it includes all covered items, services and drugs. The purpose of this tool is to provide consumers with real-time estimates of their cost-sharing liability from different providers for covered items and services so they can shop and compare prices before receiving care.
Live Well, Work Well – How to Make – and Keep – Your New Year’s Resolution (January)
How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution
As a new year begins, you may be reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting a New Year’s resolution to help you grow as a person. Many New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-February due to a lack of self discipline, with only 1 in 5 people sticking with them all year. That’s why setting yourself up for success when choosing a
resolution is important.
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HR Brief – NLRB Delays Joint-employer Rule effective Date to February (January)
NLRB Delays Joint-employer Rule Effective Date to February
Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced it would push the effective date of the new joint-employer rule to Feb. 26, 2024. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 27, 2023, and was initially set to become effective on Dec. 26, 2023. However, the agency has delayed the effective date by two months to facilitate the resolution of legal challenges regarding the new rule. Notice of the extension will be published in the Federal Register.
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
