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.
A survey conducted on behalf of Zocdoc Insurance by Kelton Global found that more than a quarter of respondents are not always confident that the doctors they book appointments with will be in-network.
Employers are responding to the increase in health care premiums by continuing to pass the costs onto workers and also reducing their prescription drug coverage.
Employers will one day be able to use artificial intelligence to guide the way in helping workers more clearly understand how to use their benefits correctly.
More than half of organizations are now leveraging labor automation and online talent platforms as a keystone act when addressing the talent requirements of a new business project and seeking out gig workers.
While virtually every worker cares about achieving financial security and maintaining positive relationships, the differences in how workers manage their wellbeing can vary widely by age, gender, income.
A majority of employers wish that their pharmacy benefit managers would focus less on rebates and more on discounts and value-based insurance design, according to a recent survey.
While the vast majority of board directors dont think that a general discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace need happen at the board level, directors for more heavily scrutinized venture capital companies are beginning to tackle the issues head on.
While only about 5 percent of all jobs will be phased out entirely due to automation, most jobs will continue to change and workers will be redeployed. To remain viable, workers will need to beef up their skills in creativity, collaboration and communication.
In keeping up with the "on-demand" lifestyle of today's younger generations, a growing number franchisees for hotels and restaurants, including McDonalds, are now giving their workers the option of being paid on a daily basis.