When sitting in a noisy meeting, restaurant or family gathering, there are many times when you can’t hear comments from the person next to you. Sometimes people blame hearing difficulties on the noisy situation, but employers are discovering an increasing number of employees are hearing impaired. Many now are adding hearing benefits and education to … Read Full Article
Do employees need carrots or sticks to encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyle habits? That’s the quandary many employers tackle when deciding whether to offer incentives and rewards to encourage employees to participate in wellness programs. Intention vs. action Most people like the thought of working out and becoming healthier, but they struggle to make … Read Full Article
When employees don’t feel well and miss work, business operations can suffer. While many are sick due to common cold viruses or the flu, problems with dental, vision and hearing also can impact employees’ health and productivity. However, insurance benefits can make a difference by helping employees pay for the health they need. Dental health … Read Full Article
Finding and keeping excellent employees is a challenge faced by employers across the country. Many are struggling with a 35 percent turnover rate. In fact, a Willis Towers Watson 2016 survey revealed that 3 in 10 employees will more than likely leave their current job within the next two years. Competition for talent In response … Read Full Article
In the U.S., approximately 27 million small businesses employ over 60 million workers. Small business owners rely on employees to work with customers and keep operations running smoothly. However, finding and keeping great employees can be challenging. Providing benefits and perks enable businesses to recruit and retain top team members, and helps keep them healthy … Read Full Article
You can increase employee productivity by creating a work environment that provides challenging responsibilities and assistance with health and personal needs. Many work cultures are infused with high pressure and demands. This causes employees to become stressed as they strive to meet expectations. However, focusing on employee well-being is one way employers can encourage performance … Read Full Article
Over the past 50 years, new medical advancements have dramatically improved people’s lives: antibiotics, vaccinations, CT imaging and MRI scanning, statins, kidney dialysis and liver and kidney transplants. Researchers are working continually to identify new treatment options. Consider five new advancements that soon will be introduced, as featured in Women’s Health: 1. Saving hair during … Read Full Article
In the final months of the 2016 presidential elections, the candidates will share their positions on many issues. One of the key topics is the future of America’s health care system. During debates and speeches, the candidates may use many unfamiliar terms, such as three ideas featured in Forbes. 1. Pay-for-value health care – Physicians … Read Full Article
Insurance benefits are becoming more complex. The continual changes in government regulations, modifications in medical coverage, increases in premiums, rising costs for health care services and mergers of insurance carriers create many challenges for brokers (also known as producers, agents or consultants) in serving clients and growing business. Consider four ways brokers can improve … Read Full Article
Over 20 percent of people avoid scheduling dental appointments due to fear and anxiety, often due to the sounds of the dental drill. According to WebMD, these fears soon may be eased as dentists explore three new treatment techniques: Air abrasion – Some dentists are using an air abrasion tool to spray away decay. It … Read Full Article
