Staying Heart Healthy for American Heart Month

As part of American Heart Month, we’re focusing on women and ways to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths yearly. Unfortunately, heart disease impacts some women at higher rates than others. However, the simple truth is that most cardiovascular diseases are preventable … Continued

Hiring During Tough Times: Utilizing Tech Tips to Enhance Productivity

With predictions of a global recession on the horizon, several organizations have been slowing down their recruitment or cutting back on their workforce. However, there are other vital approaches that businesses should consider to manage their talent needs. As enterprises have actively utilized digital technologies over the last couple of years, it would be helpful … Continued

HSA Employer Contributions that work with Tech

Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account are a valuable way to encourage employees to enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with an HSA. If your organization is considering offering an HSA with an employer contribution, it is vital that you consider if your benefits administration technology can accommodate the intended contribution strategy. … Continued

HR Tech Trends for 2023

­­­­­­­­­­­­The pandemic has created a paradigm shift in work models. HR Tech has become an essential part of the HR function for businesses to survive. As with every sector, the trends in HR Tech, too, are evolving. With just a month left in 2022, companies will begin gearing up for 2023 with new opportunities and … Continued

The Most Popular “Person” in the HR Tech? Talent Management

Talent management solutions reign supreme at the top of the HR Tech list. The focus is on the employee (or future employee). “Talent Marketplace” will replace “Talent Management,” according to industry juggernaut Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company and Josh Bersin Academy. At the 2022 HR Tech Conference, Josh was a … Continued

HSA Employer Contributions that work with Technology

Employer contributions to an HSA (Health Savings Account) are a helpful way to encourage employees to enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with an HSA. If your organization is considering offering an HSA with an employer contribution, your benefits administration (Ben Admin) technology must be able to accommodate the intended contribution strategy. Exploring … Continued

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are Important – Do you have the right technology in place?

In a 2021 report on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) Tools, research noted that the total number of DEIB tech vendors increased by 87%. There are various solutions with suggested tools offered by vendors across four overarching categories and multiple subcategories: Acquire: Includes candidate sourcing and selection. Advance/Develop: Includes learning and development, performance management, … Continued

Success Story: Controlling Costs Through Benefits Strategy

The Challenge The medical prescription spend for a western Pennsylvania university was spiraling out of control. The per employee per month (PEPM) drug cost for specialty medications accounted for nearly 50% of the total medical/Rx claim cost. In 2020, the university faced a high double-digit increase from their benefits provider with no programs to mitigate … Continued

ICHRA: An Rx for Medical Insurance

by Chris Shipley, Vice President, Employee Benefits   Today’s employees want more freedom to choose a benefits package-including medical- that meets their individual and family health and lifestyle needs. Employers, especially in today’s economy, desire programs that reduce costs, offer more control and predictability, and simplify administration. Bridging these seemingly opposite needs is a new … Continued