Employee Benefits
Empathia, Inc. Publishes Article on Transgender Support in the Workplace in Employee Assistance Report
MILWAUKEE, Wis. / August 29, 2012 — National behavioral solutions firm Empathia, Inc. recently published an article in the Employee Assistance Report on how employers can support transgender employees at work. With about .5 percent of the U.S. population identifying themselves as transsexual, transgender issues may be a less common diversity issue than, say, ethnicity…
Read MoreZywave names Winnipeg office Center of Excellence for Enterprise Services and Support
Company emphasizes commitment to top clients and recognizes Winnipeg branch Milwaukee, WI — August 28, 2012 — Zywave, Inc. today designated its Winnipeg, Manitoba office as the company Center of Excellence for Enterprise Services and Support, a demonstration of both Zywave’s commitment to the support of enterprise-level customers and recognition of the Winnipeg office’s outstanding…
Read MoreManufacturing & Distribution Employers Scramble to Find Relief on Prescription Costs
Kansas City, Kan.— According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans filled more than 3.7 billion prescriptions in 2010. Because the rate at which individuals developing chronic health conditions continues to increase, the expected decline in drug costs comes as little comfort to manufacturing and distribution employers who are largely footing the bill, as an overwhelming…
Read MoreSCI Companies Announces Open Architecture 401(k) Solutions for 2012 and Beyond
Atlanta, GA — August 21, 2012 — SCI Companies today announced significant enhancements to its 401(k) solutions, in an effort to increase participation rates among its clients and their employees. The move is intended to overcome the many objections employees have toward participating in their retirement plan. SCI Companies delivers outsourced HR solutions to small…
Read MoreMedical Insurance Costs Continue Trending Upward for Insurance Employers
Kansas City, Kan.— It’s no surprise that with a looming nursing shortage, obesity at epidemic levels and baby boomers entering their golden years that there isn’t any foreseeable end in sight to the rising cost of healthcare. In fact, the 2012 Compensation Data Insurance survey results reported the average annual cost of insurance per employee…
Read MoreARAG's Legal Woes Study Shows Legal Life Events Are on The Rise
Three out of Four People Deal with Family, Financial, Home and Auto Legal Issues Des Moines, IA (August 21, 2012) — A new ARAG® study reports that family, financial, home and auto-related legal issues are on the rise. Three out of four people — more than 74 percent — experienced at least one legal life…
Read MoreZywave launches enhanced Canadian NaviPlan Select to expand planning capabilities and boost engagement
Zywave launches enhanced Canadian NaviPlan Select to expand planning capabilities and boost engagement Milwaukee, WI — Aug. 20, 2012 Zywave today announced high-impact enhancements to Canadian NaviPlan Select version 12.2 that expand planning options, increase flexibility and promote advisor effectiveness for new types of clients. The new version gives advisors new ways to drive business…
Read MoreEmpathia, Inc. Introduces Change1st Behavior Modification Program to Deliver Lasting Positive Behavior Change
MILWAUKEE / August 15, 2012 — Building on 30 years of success in the employee assistance and behavioral health fields, Empathia has launched Change1st, a program that helps organizations assist their employees in making positive behavior changes to deliver lasting results. Several organizations have piloted Change1st, including ProHealth Care, Inc., a large health care system…
Read MoreUnited Benefit Advisors To Host Webinars on Family and Medical Leave Act For Employers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, August 15, 2012—United Benefit Advisors (UBA), in conjunction with Unum, will hold two free webinars for employers and HR professionals on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The first webinar, “Curbing FMLA Abuse: The Top 10 FMLA Mistakes and Best Practices,” will cover the most common mistakes employers make in administering FMLA.…
Read MoreUtilities Employers Turn to Wellness Programs to Suppress Rising Costs
Kansas City, Kan.— In 2012, roughly two-thirds of utilities industry employers experienced increases to their medical insurance premiums, according to the 2012 Compensation Data Utilities survey results. The average increase reported by these organizations was 11.6 percent, down from 12.5 percent reported in 2011. Despite the drop in the average premium increase, utilities organizations still…
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