Dan Jolivet, Ph.D., Workplace Possibilities Practice Consultant, The Standard Income matters to virtually all workers, and the replacement of a percentage of income by disability insurance payments can make a tremendous difference for people who face a disabling injury or illness. But what if their disability insurance could help them remain on the job…
Read MoreThis article originally appeared on the American Fidelity Blog Employers know that each open enrollment season presents unique challenges and opportunities. With enrollments bound to change year to year, how do you keep up with the needs of your employees? An important step is to be aware of the current trends. Listening to what similar…
Read MoreBy Bethany Cissell Your employer’s benefits open enrollment season is an ideal time to consider enrolling in Medicare if you are eligible – meaning you are turning 65 in three months or less, or have been working past age 65. You might be surprised to find that Medicare offers extensive coverage at an affordable rate when…
Read MoreAlexandra Ginieres Chief Marketing Officer, MGIS In a constantly evolving hiring market, employers are looking for ways to recruit and retain the best workers and must competitively search for the right talent. Employees have gained negotiation leverage and want higher salaries, a better benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and improved work-life balance. The labor…
Read MoreI have noticed a lot more mention of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) online and in the print. It got me asking questions . . . how does PFML relate to disability income insurance, group STD and group LTD, FMLA, and other state and federal programs that already are on the books? For the…
Read MoreBefore writing this, I was reading something on Behavioral Economics. I’ve read lots of related material before and always found it interesting. But after this read, I was thinking, “you know, I feel like the Employee Benefits industry is under-utilizing Behavioral Economic concepts.” The more I thought about it, the more I started thinking about…
Read MoreThe short answer is “yes.” Grief is a natural and powerful response to loss that can sometimes overwhelm us. And, few of us grieve in the same way. We might experience it emotionally, physically, or cognitively, but for most of us, grief becomes manageable over time, even if the pain doesn’t fully go away. …
Read MoreFor HR folks, the fall is sort of like their own version of the retail holiday season or the big football final…that’s because it’s open enrollment, the time when employees are able to make major changes to their benefits plans without penalties. And just like retailers start planning their holiday promotions early, so should the…
Read MoreThese days, it’s not uncommon to spend much more time at home, especially if you work remotely. The situation can be tricky if you’re an individual with a disability and your house was not made with your needs in mind. Luckily, you can make many changes and upgrades around your home to be happier, healthier,…
Read MoreYour organization’s ability to achieve goals depends on its biggest stakeholders—the employees. Happy, engaged, and productive employees can steer your company toward success. But how can you steer them toward long-term employee success? What employee success means can vary from company to company. For many, it’s related to the customer success rate and how…
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