In recent months, discussions about the student loan debt crisis have centered around the numbers: 44 million Americans who owe about $37,172 each for college loans. That’s approximately $1.6 trillion! The numbers are staggering. Consider four effects of the student loan debt crisis, as well as BenefitEd, a repayment assistance benefit employers can offer employees. … Read Full Article
Approximately 39 percent of U.S. households have at least one dog. Although many people spend considerable time with their pet, it’s easy to miss early signs that their four-legged friend is experiencing vision problems
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When employees don’t feel well and miss work, business operations can suffer. Dental, vision and hearing benefits can help keep workers healthy. Dental health Sometimes people put off dealing with tooth pain, hoping it will go away. Unfortunately, the pain may be a symptom of decay or other oral problems. If the pain gets intense, … Read Full Article
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
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
