Often, prescribing medication is based on a trial-and-error approach where physicians take an educated guess on the most appropriate and effective medication for an individual. The emerging area of Pharmacogenomics…
7.17.2019
Better Benefits
Top performing organizations understand the crucial role that benefit offerings can have in attracting and retaining high caliber talent. With a labor pool comprised of five distinct generations each with a very different approach to employment and employee benefits, our job is to help your organization align your benefits programs with your talent strategy to help you win the battle for great talent.
Better Benefits, Healthy People
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Pharmacogenomics: The Intersection of Genetics & Pharmacy
2019 has brought forth hard and fast regulatory changes, new perks for employers to think about when constructing an employee benefits plan, and HR strategies that have the potential for…
7.16.2019
When was the last time you heard an employer say their rates were perfect? I have to imagine, not too recently. Small employers have many expenses and often, health insurance…
7.09.2019
Better Benefits, No Headaches, News
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Nancy Saperstone Talks to The Boston Globe About How to Increase Employee Engagement This Summer
In the past year, the U.S. unemployment rate went from 5.3 percent to 4.9 percent—and the number of employed individuals rose by nearly 60 thousand, according to a recently published…
7.08.2019
Better Benefits, Healthy People, Lower Costs
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3 Ways Employers Can Address Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in the Workplace
Companies and organizations of all sizes have an important role in promoting the health and safety of employees and managing risks in the workplace. Employers who have strong workplace policies,…
7.02.2019
Happy, engaged employees have been shown to have higher motivation, commitment to company goals and increased productivity, but did you know that companies with engaged employees see 233% greater customer…
6.27.2019
For years, employers and employees alike have been significantly impacted by the rising cost of healthcare. But what’s even more alarming, is that according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare…
Leave laws have gained momentum this year and more states and localities are enacting leave protections for workers.Employers are facing challenges accommodating the increase in employee absences as more employees…
6.19.2019
Better Benefits, Lower Costs
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Self-Funded vs. Fully-Funded: Weighing the Cost Savings for Your Business
The other day I was talking with a business owner with 50 employees about his health insurance, and I asked if he had ever self-funded. His reply: “Oh, we’re too…
6.14.2019
Better Benefits, Lower Costs
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The Insider Perspective on Fully-Insured Plans vs. Self-Insured Plans
According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the U.S. spends approximately $3.5 trillion a year on healthcare or nearly $11,000 per person. It’s no surprise that more…
5.31.2019
Better Benefits
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Getting Rewards Right: Adjusting Competitive Rewards Based on Changing Employee Preferences
As organizations look to attract and retain talent, an increasingly multigenerational workforce introduces a new challenge; putting together the right mix of benefits and compensation programs that will engage employees…
5.28.2019