Delicious/GeorgesEmploymentBlawg/employee.benefits

Workers in growing number of companies stand to win by losing -- weight, that is

georgesemploymentblawg — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:21:30 +0000

People can be encouraged to lose pounds in any number of ways, but financial incentives are among the most successful approaches.

Medical News: Employer-Based Insurance Survey Called into Question

georgesemploymentblawg — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:15:52 +0000

A recent survey of employers on the effect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might have on benefits revealed that 30 percent will "definitely" or "probably" stop offering employer-sponsored insurance when ACA goes into effect.

Younger Employees Taking Keener Interest in Workplace Benefits, According to Survey

georgesemploymentblawg — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:17:35 +0000

Employees age 18 to 32 are taking more interest in familiarizing themselves with benefits, such as retirement accounts, as they try to establish careers in the present shaky economy.

Health care reform—Guidance and then some

georgesemploymentblawg — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:34:59 +0000

Summary of key changes now in place and guidance issued by various government agencies involved with implementing healthcare reform.

Another Survey Says Workers Are Fed Up and Ready to Bolt – And Why

georgesemploymentblawg — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:16:13 +0000

Study reveals huge "disconnect" between employers and employees, with employers unaware of significant drop in employee loyalty.

What Are You Doing to Help Retiring Workers With Health Care Needs?

georgesemploymentblawg — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:38:12 +0000

There are five questions that employees should ask --and employers answer -- pre-retirement to ensure that their future healthcare needs will be met.

Survey: Most Employers Believe Employees Are Happy with Benefits

georgesemploymentblawg — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:02:49 +0000

According to the 2011 Benefits Communication Survey, 78 percent of employers believe that their employees are satisfied with their benefits packages.

Benefit Costs, Employee Engagement Are Top Challenges As Businesses Recover From the Recession

georgesemploymentblawg — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:11:52 +0000

A survey by the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and Unum shows that human resources decision-makers are focused primarily on managing the costs of employee benefits and ensuring that employees are engaged in the work force.

Return on Wellness – An Investment Worth Making

georgesemploymentblawg — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:59:09 +0000

Recent study by Harvard Business Review detailed how one company saved estimated quarter-billion dollars over 10 years through wellness programs.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Employee Benefit Survey: very detailed!

georgesemploymentblawg — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:46:46 +0000

Table after table on what employers provide in the way of benefits. Potentially very useful in benchmarking.