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3 employee benefits trends for 2021's 'next normal'
C.J. Marwitz, editor, BenefitsPRO | April 16, 2021
As the country reopens, the workplace of 2021 will be different from that of late 2019 -- and employees' benefits priorities may change as well.
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Going back to work: What HR needs to know
Patricia L. Harman | April 14, 2021
CSAA’s Melissa Jones highlights issues for managing a hybrid workforce and discusses employee benefits in the latest Insurance Speak podcast.
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Be ready for these permanent changes in the workplace
Amy Quarton | April 15, 2021
As we plan for a post-pandemic reality, now is a good opportunity to assess what worked and what didn't. Here are some considerations to keep in mind.
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Vaccination, testing and prevention: 3 keys to returning employees to the workplace
Jeff Levin-Scherz | April 14, 2021
Vaccination efforts and the availability of new at-home COVID-19 tests pave the way for returning employees to the workplace.
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Vaccine adoption in the workplace: Here’s what to ask yourself
Rob LaHayne | April 13, 2021
As vaccines become more widely available, employers need to start planning for how to best prepare and support their employees.
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Back to the office: 3 strategies for a safe return
Jami Doucette | March 11, 2021
Each employer will require a strategy tailored specifically to their industry and workforce, but here are three considerations for everyone.
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Most employers expect return to normal by second or third quarter
Alan Goforth | April 08, 2021
Employers will be turning their focus to improving health, equity and health care value over the next few years.
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OSHA emphasizes enforcement effort for COVID-19 hazards
Taylor E. White | April 08, 2021
Employers in OHSA-targeted industries need to plan and be ready for what is likely to be an intense enforcement effort.
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Return to work: Your window of opportunity to help employees recover
Kristen Beckman | April 02, 2021
This may be a time when employees are more open to discussing the taboo subject of finances, say industry experts, and there are quite a few ways employers can help.
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4 FAQs (and answers) employers may have about COVID vaccinations
Emily Payne | April 06, 2021
Employers should be prepared to communicate their organization’s point of view on any vaccine requirements, says Brent Eberle.
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Employers pivotal to vaccine acceptance and getting back to business
Michael Thompson | March 08, 2021
What our nation needs now is for all employers to help build back confidence in public health and the importance of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Preparing for new OSHA regulations and guidance
Gary Pearce | February 19, 2021
President Biden has urged OSHA to issue an emergency COVID-19 regulation by March 15. Here's what to expect.
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Vaccination coverage requirements for group health plans
Dennis Fiszer | February 10, 2021
Here's a brief overview of compliance obligations affecting group health plans’ coverage of COVID-19 preventive services.
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Automated employment policy tool takes aim at handbook updating pain points
Frank Ready | March 04, 2021
As the pandemic changes the workplace, new policies must be set, from virtual meeting behavior to in-office procedures, and more.
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Employment and HR law in 2021: What to expect
Stacey A. Usiak and Andrew P. Yacyshyn | February 15, 2021
As employers look forward to a new year, there will undoubtedly be lingering and prevalent effects from 2020.
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Boosting vaccination rates: Employers can play a role
Dr. Tista Ghosh | February 18, 2021
Employers should step up and do all they can to ensure their workers understand and act upon scientifically and medically sound health information.
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3 ways to keep women from leaving the workforce
Danielle Andrus | March 10, 2021
A new study suggests ways that leaders can prevent losing female employees to the long-term effects of the pandemic.
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COVID vaccines and employers: A challenging relationship
Travis Foster | February 22, 2021
It's critical that employers and benefits managers be familiar with the legal ramifications regarding vaccination mandates and accommodations.
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Will employers or workers have the upper hand after the pandemic?
John Graham | March 05, 2021
The pandemic released a level of momentum sufficient to turn the world upside down in an instant. What does that mean for the workforce?
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Employer considerations for the COVID-19 vaccine
Uche Enemchukwu | February 24, 2021
Here are 4 steps employers can take to help ensure equitable vaccine access within their workplaces and communities.
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2021 benefit predictions: Where will utilization, costs increase the most?
BenefitsPRO Editors | February 17, 2021
Our readers share their thoughts on how the past year will impact the benefits landscape in 2021.
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Reasonable accommodations in the COVID-19 era: A cautionary tale
Will Stukenberg and Laura Alaniz | February 01, 2021
As they begin to bring employees back to the office, employers must take special care to address previous ADA accommodation requests.
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Coronavirus vaccination rate (time-lapse map)
Anthony Lukasavage | February 19, 2021
Check this map daily to see the progression of vaccine rollout in your area.
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COVID-19 vaccination policies: Legal guidance for employers
Alan Goforth | December 22, 2020
Step 1: Gather as much information as you can before establishing a vaccination policy.
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3 tips to maximize an intentional comeback to culture
Mindi Cox | January 06, 2021
Employers should take advantage of the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on what their company really is and build from there.
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The economic recovery has a child-care problem
Catarina Saraiva, Reade Pickert and Olivia Rockeman | January 29, 2021
“Anything that negatively affects workforce participation — and productivity of workers — has a huge effect on our global competitiveness,” said Robert Kaplan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
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Small businesses don't anticipate relief from COVID-19 until at least May
Kristen Beckman | January 25, 2021
Two-thirds of small businesses said they continue to experience negative impacts of COVID-19, and 46 percent said the impact is significant.
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Take this job and love it? Here's what's in store for the year in work
Richard Binder | February 04, 2021
There's optimism and caution in Monster's latest Future of Work report.
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New California labor laws to look out for in 2021
Sandra Rappaport and Jennifer Yazdi | December 30, 2020
Here's a quick overview of some of the major regulations that California employers will want to be aware of as we begin 2021.
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A peek under the hood: How a mental health company cared for its own during COVID-19
Stephanie Carroll and Reena Pande | December 30, 2020
Here are some of the key takeaways from one company's experience that can inform other employers’ approaches.
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As coronavirus cases surged, large employers paused plans for returning to work
Dan Packel | August 26, 2020
A Pacific Business Group on Health survey found that 57% are waiting until circumstances change before they bring employees back.
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Does location still matter for talent management?
Steve Black | February 03, 2021
International experience, culture and diversity demand the CHRO’s attention in a post-COVID world.
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How do recent graduates build a career while working from home?
Kane Carpenter | January 29, 2021
Traditionally, much of a young professional’s development happened through random conversations with team members and peers.
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Lessons of pandemic are remembered as businesses plan for 2021
Alan Goforth | January 07, 2021
Planning for some bumps in the road.
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Tyson argues federal orders eliminate liability in COVID-19 suits
Amanda Bronstad | December 21, 2020
Tyson's move to assert federal preemption could be a critical defense for companies facing COVID-19-related negligence claims.
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What will 'normal' look like in 2021?
Danielle Andrus | January 15, 2021
COVID-19 brought fundamental changes to businesses and society.
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Americans eye summer for start of next new normal
Danielle Andrus | January 11, 2021
What are Americans most looking forward to? Not having to wear a mask in public, of course.
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A guide to California's new COVID-19 notice and record-keeping requirements
Julia Y. Trankiem and J. Drei Munar | January 28, 2021
AB 685 imposes uniform notice requirements on California employers dealing with a potential COVID-19 exposure or outbreak.
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Rapid rise in child care expenses puts many parents in a financial squeeze
Alan Goforth | January 18, 2021
Child care expenses have spiked by more than 40% during the pandemic, soaring to more than $14,000 annually per child.
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With commutes trimmed to seconds, more older Americans stay on the job
Alex Tanzi | February 01, 2021
Reasons given range from needing more retirement savings to lack of traditional retirement activities due to pandemic.
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COVID-19 continues to have significant impact on financial health of businesses
Alan Goforth | January 26, 2021
Objectives for the next 12 months focus on close attention to serving customers’ needs as a natural way to increase revenue.
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Improving health literacy year-round: Benefits communication planning for 2021
Kim Buckey | January 19, 2021
Low literacy has been linked to higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services, both of which drive up health care costs.
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The case against a fully remote workforce
Meredith Hobbs | August 14, 2020
Employees want to be back in offices to stay connected to colleagues and demand greater space for social-distancing.
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The new economics of office space
Les Shaver | August 13, 2020
As companies downsize, look for them to find cost savings, even if they start leasing “spokes.”
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The mall of the future will offer dinner, movies, and a colonoscopy
Patrick Clark | July 26, 2016
Boomers need health-care services nearby, and malls are losing stores to Amazon. Put those factors together, and voila!
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Pandemic's impact on the labor market will reverberate throughout 2021 and beyond
Alan Goforth | January 18, 2021
The digital transformation has changed everything, from hiring and training workers to technology adoption.
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How goal-setting can motivate employees returning to work after COVID-19
Jack Altman | December 23, 2020
With a COVID vaccine in the works, businesses are starting to hash out reopening plans and how they’ll get employees back on track.
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7 COVID-busting benefits that will help employees return to work
Gary Mangiofico | November 25, 2020
Check out these seven employee benefits that can aid employers in designing their return to work process.
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COVID & workplace safety: How does your company stack up?
Scott Wooldridge | December 17, 2020
A new report examines the mixed feelings employers and employees have about the safety of their workplace.
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Employers' new challenge: Managing a hybrid team
Debra Montero | October 22, 2020
Robert Half Legal vice president Debra Montero provides strategies for managing this new team dynamic.
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Lawsuit tests limits of COVID-related employment litigation
Robert Storace | January 18, 2021
A woman claims she was fired for complaining about pay equity. The company says it was because of the pandemic. Who was right?
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3 FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine and employment issues
Helene Hechtkopf and Emily Hogan Long | January 04, 2021
Employers everywhere are bracing for an onslaught of the next round of COVID-related issues.
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Cheers to a fresh start in the new year: What employers need to know for 2021
Michael Kantor and Brooke Ehrlich | December 29, 2020
Five cocktail-themed legal issues for employers to keep in mind as they ring in the new year.
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A leap into the unknown: Workforce lessons from the pandemic
Dean Aloise | December 24, 2020
As businesses struggle to return to "normal," traditional notions of the workplace are changing, and a whole new set of challenges await.
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Case management services: A different way to support employees who contract COVID-19
Angela Muth | January 04, 2021
Managing employee cases is easier – and more cost-effective – for individuals with access to top-tier case management professionals.
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An employer's guide to COVID-19 vaccines
Lindsay M. Massillon | November 26, 2020
It is not too early for employers to consider how to approach vaccinations and develop a policy.
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What employers should know about the DOL's revised COVID-19 leave regulations
Tony Dulgerian | December 03, 2020
It's imperative that employers continue to monitor pending litigation and regulatory status to stay abreast of the latest best practices.
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The “future of work” isn’t just remote: It’s safe
Tarun Nimmagadda | February 25, 2021
How HR leaders can re-open physical spaces and keep employees healthy.