Two Areas Impacting Benefits When the COVID-19 Emergencies End

When the COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency were declared in 2020, no one anticipated they would still be in place in 2023. On January 30, 2023, the President announced the intent to end the emergencies on May 11, 2023. The impact of the emergencies on employer-sponsored benefits affected certain coverages, reimbursements, and timelines. [...]

Two Areas Impacting Benefits When the COVID-19 Emergencies End2023-04-10T10:15:27-05:00

Fact Sheet for Consumers About the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a consumer-facing fact sheet to help people know what to expect at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal PHE and the COVID-19 national emergency to expire at the end of the day on [...]

Fact Sheet for Consumers About the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency2023-04-06T14:27:09-05:00

Retention Ideas in a Recession

Employee engagement is the top priority of respondents to HR Exchange Network’s latest State of HR survey. Obviously, employers are keen to engage employees to increase productivity and retention. However, the economic downturn and inflation is complicating matters, and Human Resources leaders are seeking new ways to reach talent. Recently, Eric Mochnacz, strategic senior HR leader and Director [...]

Retention Ideas in a Recession2023-03-31T18:29:10-05:00

5 HR Trends in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition During Layoffs

As businesses big and small struggle with high inflation and an economic downturn that may turn into a recession, recruiting and talent acquisition often gets pushed aside. Human Resources leaders are doing more with less and trying to handle the additional stresses of the times. As a result, strategizing for the future - when the economy may [...]

5 HR Trends in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition During Layoffs2023-03-13T10:20:30-05:00

Employee Benefit Communication: It’s Not Just About Open Enrollment

Employee benefits and open enrollment may be something you only think about a few times a year, and for your employees, it might be even less often. However, with a thoughtful, year-round communications plan, your business can increase employee engagement and smart benefits utilization. Many employees don’t know what benefits are available or how to utilize [...]

Employee Benefit Communication: It’s Not Just About Open Enrollment2023-03-10T11:00:24-06:00

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Health care is expensive but there is good news: Most insurance plans come with free preventive care and benefits.  There is a lot of confusion around what is and isn’t preventive care – and why it matters.  Here is what you need to know. What is Preventive Care and Why Is It Important? Preventive care [...]

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure2023-03-10T11:06:53-06:00

Take Action Toward Better Heart Health: Know and Control Your Heart Health Numbers

It is important to keep track of how much you exercise, your blood pressure, your weight, and your cholesterol numbers as ways to meet your heart health goals. Here’s some ways you can do this: Keep a log of your activity to help you track your progress. Consider wearing a device that counts your steps to [...]

Take Action Toward Better Heart Health: Know and Control Your Heart Health Numbers2023-02-21T11:11:30-06:00

4 Employee Handbook Policies to Watch in 2023

There aren’t rules for how frequently you should update your handbook, but given laws do change, it’s smart to be proactive so you don’t get caught off guard. An updated employee handbook helps employees understand what’s expected of them, and helps managers ensure company policies are followed. We’ve identified four reasons to revisit your employee [...]

4 Employee Handbook Policies to Watch in 20232023-02-13T13:28:47-06:00
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