September is Suicide Awareness Month. Learn tips on elevating conversations to build trust and discover strategies from the R U OK? Campaign, including steps to prepare for difficult conversations with loved ones.
California employers, beware: the state’s top prosecutor just announced his office is conducting an investigative sweep of whether and how large California employers have complied with data privacy and consumer protection requirements as they relate to employees and job applicants. Find the summary and a 5 step plan here.
Discover ways to thoughtfully kick off open enrollment efforts, including offering competitive benefits to meet workforce needs, crafting employee messaging and effectively communicating benefits offerings.
Employee referral programs allow existing employees to recommend candidates for open positions. Let’s explore the benefits and discover strategies for creating and maintaining successful employee referral programs.
Due to a variety of factors, benefit offerings are changing, placing new demands on employees and employers during open enrollment. To make the enrollment process as smooth as possible, it is important that employers educate and communicate with their employees effectively.
Discover mindfulness practices and resources along with an explanation of types of therapists and how to seek additional support in a 30-minute recording.
Legal Update: On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I‑9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Employers are required to use this form to verify that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can begin using the new form Aug. 1, 2023.
Build on the meaning, happiness, and health in your life by revisiting your 2023 intentions. Personal progression is a lifelong process that requires moments of reflection and evaluation to ensure you are living with purpose. Review this month’s resources for tips, tricks and activities to complete on your personal development journey.
Discover ways to maintain good mental health in today’s fast-paced world. We cover a range of practical lifestyle strategies that individuals can use to achieve balance and prioritize their mental health.
Discover the important role that social connection plays in our overall health and well-being. Social connection refers to the feeling of belongingness and connection to others, including friends, family, and community.
Explore the critical connection between self-care habits and emotional well-being, while discovering tools and techniques needed for behavior change. We delve into the importance of developing self-care habits such as healthy eating, regular exercise, good sleep hygiene, and stress-management techniques, while also examining the impact of negative habits such as maladaptive coping behaviors, poor work-life balance strategies, and negative self-talk on emotional well-being.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in June 2023.
Several key deadlines that affect employer-sponsored health plans were extended during an “Outbreak Period” associated with the COVID-19 National Emergency. These extensions are now coming to an end.
Over the past few decades, technology has streamlined work and home life. However, it has increased time spent sitting at a desk, in a car, or on the couch. A growing amount of evidence suggests that a sedentary lifestyle (one made up largely of sitting) plays a significant role in the rise of multiple chronic diseases.
As we face a national shortage of ADHD medications, some individuals are taking this as an opportunity to turn to alternative treatment options in complement or in place of medication therapy for ADHD.