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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

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Health insurance is often the biggest-ticket item in any company’s benefits package, and the cost of health insurance rises on average each year , historically. Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees.

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COVID-19 vaccinations for employees: Can employers mandate it?

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In this article, we will: Provide links to federal guidelines on the topic Consider possible pros and cons of requiring vaccines for employees Outline four common approaches Explore exceptions employees may seek to vaccination mandates Identify five potential legal issues related to the topic. Incentivizing vaccines.

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5 ways insurance brokers benefit from working with a PEO

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Insurance brokers and professional employer organizations (PEOs) are supposed to be competitors, right? Working independently or as part of a larger brokerage group, brokers earn a commission on the insurance plans they sell to clients. PEOs, however, don’t sell insurance. Let’s explore how.

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A return-to-work process after an extended employee absence

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Essential elements of the return-to-work process: Communicate the process and all expectations in writing to the employee at a designated time before they’re expected to return. Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. However, the return-to-work process certainly could be its own policy.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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If your military employee deploys for weeks or even months, your company is legally required to hold their job for them for the duration of the deployment. Communicate this to the rest of the team to avoid any misunderstandings or resentment stemming from lack of knowledge. Communicate about deployment and return dates.

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

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Everyone wants less expensive benefits and insurance (and without having to scale back on coverage). No matter what, you must commit to open communication , transparency and active listening with employees. Employers may tend to focus mainly on hard costs when evaluating business efficiencies and savings.

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

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Their benefits include: Healthier employees, which can help companies contain health insurance costs Less absenteeism and, therefore, greater productivity Higher morale A sense among employees that their employer cares about them in a holistic manner – beyond their functional role at work – which can strengthen loyalty and improve retention.

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