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The Affordable Care Act raises new questions and challenges for employers in many areas of benefits, with some re-examining whether they should make health insurance available to all their employees. Recently, one employer asked HNI the following question:
The Obama administration announced Tuesday plans to delay by one year the enforcement of the employer pay or play health care reform penalty.
Baby boomers have unique wellbeing needs, and as long as they're part of the workforce, it's up to employers to offer wellness strategies customized for this mature population. Their wellbeing is more than blood pressure and weight management. Boomers also need programs to address fiscal health and the health of family members, especially their elderly parents.
So you've found the perfect job candidate and they've said "YES!" Way to go! But your work is far from over. We've covered why strong onboarding matters and how to blow it with a new hire. The final piece of the onboarding puzzle is, of course, tips for success.
Wellness programs are an important tool employers can use to encourage healthier employee behavior. They provide companies with significant opportunities for short- and long-term cost savings — but only if employees actually participate in a meaningful way.
The federal government last week released final rules on wellness programs under the Affordable Care Act. In all, these final rules are not dramatically different from the tentative ACA regulations that came out in November 2012. The final rules, however, expand on two subcategories of health-contingent wellness programs.
Driver wellness is a huge issue is the transportation industry, but designing a program that works for drivers is tough. Lack of healthy food options, ergonomically unfriendly work spaces (truck cabs), extreme fatigue, and always being on the road are just a few barriers companies face.
Weak employee onboarding could spell disaster for a new recruit — and for the long-term health of your business. Here's a five-day plan for a terrible first week of work for a new employee. Let's hope these steps aren't part of your onboarding process!
HNI works with high-performing companies to help them address the hidden risks in their business and avoid The Insurance Dependency Trap. This is done by proactively DE-RISKING their business so they can be less dependent on insurance.
HNI also offers the basic services of insurance and employee benefits. HNI has offices in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis.