Sitting Cessation Programs?
By: Neil Mrkvicka Workers need to quit a nasty habit they have developed at work. Is it time for employers to take a stand on this growing health hazard? You’ve probably… Read more >
Vacation—the Quest for Requested Benefits
By: Neil Mrkvicka With Labor Day past and another summer officially coming to an end—Have you taken all your vacation days? Vacation days are often cited by employees as one… Read more >
September 3, 2014 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Vacation Read more >
Clap Along If You Know What Happiness Is to You . . . and the Role Money Plays
By: Neil Mrkvicka There appears to be a growing trend in the employee benefits world of organizations providing financial wellness education. Their goal is to increase the financial savings and security… Read more >
July 22, 2014 Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Human Resources (HR), Vacation, Wellness Read more >
Top 10 Employee ACA Questions
By: Neil Mrkvicka and Julie Stich Employee interest in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has spiked in the last 12 months, according to the 2014 Employer-Sponsored Health Care: ACA’s Impact—the International… Read more >
July 15, 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Benefits, Health Care Read more >
Well-Being Index Uncovers Opportunities for Employers
By: Neil Mrkvicka The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is a barometer of Americans’ well-being that provides governments, communities, employers and health plans unmatched insight into the health of their populations. The… Read more >
July 8, 2014 Employee Benefits, Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
Play or Pay? . . . Employers say more like “Play AND Pay”
By: Neil Mrkvicka The employer penalty is coming. Is everybody ready? Beginning in 2015, many employers will face penalties if they do not offer minimum essential coverage to their employees… Read more >
June 12, 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Benefits, Health Care Read more >
ACA–Year in Review
By: Neil Mrkvicka In anticipation of next week’s release of 2014 Employer-Sponsored Health Care: ACA’s Impact survey results, let’s look back at some of the key findings of last year’s… Read more >
June 5, 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Benefits, Health Care Read more >
Talent Remains Top Employer Priority
By: Neil Mrkvicka Attracting, motivating and retaining talent ranks as both top priority and top challenge for HR leadership over the next three years. The 2014 Global Top Five Total… Read more >
May 30, 2014 Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR) Read more >