July 16, 2024
Workplace Culture | Embracing Generational Diversity
Effective communication is essential for embracing generational diversity and fostering inclusive workplaces. Recognizing that personality differences, rather than age, often drive workplace conflicts can help improve communication and collaboration. Studies show that paying attention to ...
July 9, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Interested in Soft Fridays
Dear HR Manager, My team is thinking about starting Soft Fridays to boost well-being and productivity. Do you have any tips to roll this out? – Interested in Soft Fridays Dear Interested in Soft Fridays, “Soft Fridays” sounds like a great idea. Giving employees the flexibility to choose how ...
July 3, 2024
Compliance Recap | June 2024
June saw the ACA Preventive Care Mandate upheld, with an exception that could open it up for future challenges. There was more movement on reproduction rights and privacy, where healthcare providers are barred from disclosing sensitive information to law enforcement without patient consent. ...
June 20, 2024
Advocacy in Action | Labor and Delivery Bills
A member contacted her Patient Advocate to request an audit of delivery bills for her newborn baby. The Patient Advocate reviewed the EOB’s and discovered that the insurance carrier had over-applied her deductible. It appeared that the member had met her deductible and out of pocket expenses of ...
June 18, 2024
Employee Benefits | Offering Financial Wellness
Financial wellness is essential to employee satisfaction and organizational success in the rapidly evolving modern workplace. Financial wellness benefits can alleviate employee stress, leading to increased productivity, reduced turnover, and a more engaged workforce. Understanding Financial ...
June 11, 2024
Workplace Culture | Embracing No-Meeting Fridays
As companies strive to enhance productivity and employee well-being, No-Meeting Fridays is gaining traction. This initiative aims to tackle the inefficiencies associated with frequent meetings and create a more focused work environment. Without the constant interruptions of meetings, employees ...
June 4, 2024
Compliance Recap | May 2024
In May, employers sponsoring self-funded medical plans or an applicable HRA began preparing to submit the PCORI fee, due July 31. The IRS released inflation-adjusted amounts for 2025 HSAs, EBHRAs, and HDHPs. The ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination regulations were finalized, broadening the ...
June 4, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Advocate for Mindful Breaks
Dear HR Manager, My team often eats their lunch while multitasking between bites or during Zoom calls. How can I encourage them to take mindful, restorative breaks instead? – Advocate for Mindful Breaks Dear Advocate for Mindful Breaks, Encouraging meaningful breaks can help enhance ...
May 21, 2024
Employee Benefits | Pay Equity
In the modern workplace, pay equity is not just a matter of fairness but a fundamental aspect of organizational health and employee satisfaction. Ensuring that all employees receive equal pay for substantially similar work is a legal mandate and can be a strategic advantage. Legal Foundations ...
May 18, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions about the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee
Updated May 2024 Q1: What plans does the PCORI fee apply to? A1: All plans that provide medical coverage to employees owe this fee. Medical coverage includes preferred provider (PPO) plans, health maintenance organization (HMO) plans, point-of-service (POS) plans, high deductible health plans ...
