Retention Ideas in a Recession | PA Employee Benefits Group
Employee engagement is the top priority of respondents to HR Exchange Network’s latest State of HR survey. Obviously, employers are keen to engage employees to increase productivity and retention. However, the economic downturn and inflation is complicating matters, and Human Resources leaders are seeking new ways to reach talent. Recently, Eric Mochnacz, strategic senior HR leader and Director … Continued
Compliance Recap | February 2023
February saw the start of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting for health coverage provided in 2022. The ACA reporting deadlines range from February 28 to March 31, 2023, and the state deadlines range from January 31,2023 to April 30, 2023. PREPARING FOR THE END OF THE COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY President Biden … Continued
5 HR Trends in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition During Layoffs | PA Benefits Group
As businesses big and small struggle with high inflation and an economic downturn that may turn into a recession, recruiting and talent acquisition often gets pushed aside. Human Resources leaders are doing more with less and trying to handle the additional stresses of the times. As a result, strategizing for the future – when the economy may … Continued
Employee Benefit Communication: It’s Not Just About Open Enrollment | PA Employee Benefits Group
Employee benefits and open enrollment may be something you only think about a few times a year, and for your employees, it might be even less often. However, with a thoughtful, year-round communications plan, your business can increase employee engagement and smart benefits utilization. Many employees don’t know what benefits are available or how to … Continued
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure | Pennsylvania Benefits Agents
Health care is expensive but there is good news: Most insurance plans come with free preventive care and benefits. There is a lot of confusion around what is and isn’t preventive care – and why it matters. Here is what you need to know. What is Preventive Care and Why Is It Important? Preventive care … Continued
Compliance Recap – January 2023 | PA Employee Benefits Group
2023 began quietly as the dust settles around open enrollment and the plan changes that can come with it. PROPOSED END TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND THE COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY In a statement made through the Office of Management and Budget on January 30, President Biden announced his intention to end both the Public Health Emergency … Continued
4 Employee Handbook Policies to Watch in 2023 | PA Benefits Team
There aren’t rules for how frequently you should update your handbook, but given laws do change, it’s smart to be proactive so you don’t get caught off guard. An updated employee handbook helps employees understand what’s expected of them, and helps managers ensure company policies are followed. We’ve identified four reasons to revisit your employee … Continued
New Year, New Benefit Strategy | PA Benefits Group
First quarter, many employers are beginning a new benefit plan while also developing and implementing their yearly and long-term strategic plans, making it a great time to start thinking about refining their benefit strategy. Open Enrollment is always a stressful time as employers juggle increasing cost, avoiding disruption as much as possible, retaining employees, and … Continued
Healthcare 101: Back to Basics | FAIRMOUNT BENEFITS
Getting sick can be expensive. Even minor illnesses and injuries can be very costly to diagnose and treat. Health care coverage helps you get the care you need and protects you and your family financially if you get sick or injured. We’re breaking down the health insurance basics. Because, when you understand it, you’re more … Continued
Virtual Primary Care: The New Doctor’s Office? | PA Benefits Group
The pandemic gave us more reasons, and more options, to see doctors online. More and more, people are seeking out telemedicine services versus the traditional brick and mortar physician’s office. This trend includes telemental health services as well. And much like the necessity of remote work proved its potential to employers, telemedicine took hold as … Continued
