American Workers Are Burned Out; Employers Can Help
American employers are trying to meet their workers' mental health needs as they struggle with burnout and stress from their jobs and finances, according to a new report. The annual "Aflac WorkForces Report" found that more than 50% of American
EEOC Ramping Up Workplace Anti-Discrimination Efforts
Employers should brace for increased enforcement by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after it received a budget boost and has a new board member, breaking a deadlock that's been going on for nearly a year. Here's the latest EEOC news
More Employers Offering Deductible-Free Plans
As more Americans struggle with medical costs and rising out-of-pocket expenses, more employers are starting to offer deductible-free plans, according to a new report.Mercer's "2023-2024 Inside Employees' Minds" survey results jibe with other reports that some insurers' fastest growing group
Chronic Conditions Driving Health Care Costs
A new report has found that the top driver of health care costs in the U.S. is chronic conditions, emphasizing the role that employers can assume in helping their employees better maintain these ailments. Chronic diseases are a major strain on
Open Enrollment: Help Younger Workers Understand Their Coverage
A new study's findings that many workers have a poor understanding of their employer-sponsored health insurance benefits, presents an opportunity for businesses to extend targeted support to staff during open enrollment.The "2023 Optavise Healthcare Literacy Survey" found that 32% of employees are