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Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
Pay equity is increasingly becoming top of mind for HR professionals.
Consumers with more than $250,000 in total drug costs per year make up 0.0275 percent of the population but 8.6 percent of spending.
Well-being programs are also becoming table stakes to attract and retain talent, especially younger generations.
The rest of the time is wasted with unproductive meetings, excessive emails and a lack of standard processes for workflow.
In addition to helping workers with the financial basics, employers are offering helplines, coaching and well-being assessments.
What employees do after work can have a big impact on stress levels and job satisfaction.
The agency projects that 24.4 million people with Medicare will enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for 2020 – an all-time high.
Diabetes continues to be a complex issue for both employers and employees.
Mental health, virtual care and decision-support tools are finding their way into more employers' benefits plans.
Controlling costs is still a top factor, but employers are looking to better connect with employees and their benefit needs.