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Ways to Improve Remote Worker Communications

Posted on May 14, 2019 by steveg

A key to success in any business is great communication between an employer and its employees. Whether you are hosting a meeting, emailing back and forth, putting together a proposal or on the phone with a client, communication is at the forefront of everything. There is a big shift in employers offering their employees the option to work remotely or from home— it is the way of the future for a modern-day workplace. While this is a huge benefit for employees, it can often lead to new challenges for managers trying to engage and motivate their team. Even with the presence of advanced communication technology

Understanding the Different Types of Health Plans – PPO, HMO, HDHP, EPO

Posted on May 1, 2019 by steveg

It’s good to have choices when it comes to health insurance that way you can find one that best suits you as an individual or you and your family. While there are a variety of health plan options to choose from, the most common plan types are an HMO, PPO, HDHP and EPO. Generally speaking, the difference in most health plans includes the size of the plan network, the ability to see specialists, the plan costs and the coverage for out-of-network services. Let’s take a closer look at each plan type to see how they’re alike, how they differ, and how you can choose the

What’s a Stay Interview and How Can It Save Your Business Money

Posted on April 20, 2019 by steveg

As a business, it is important to know how your employees feel about their job and what improvements can be made to make not only them, but your business, more successful. If you are looking to improve engagement and retain key employees, there is one simple step you can take – a “stay” interview. Stay interviews are designed to engage employees before they become dissatisfied. But you have to do them correctly. It takes more time, money and resources to find or replace an employee than it does to retain them. That’s why conducting a stay interview is so important. To pull off a perfect

How to Use Rx or Prescription Benefits

Posted on April 10, 2019 by steveg

One might argue that access to affordable prescription drugs is just as important as the ability to choose your own doctor. That’s why many health insurance policies include a prescription drug benefit. If you plan on taking prescription medications – whether for long term or short-term treatment, here’s a deeper look at how to use your Rx or prescription benefits. If you or someone in your family takes regular prescription medication, it’s important to understand how that’s covered in your health insurance policy. In some health plans, you’ll have to reach your annual deductible before the insurance company starts helping pay for the cost of

What Are the Benefits of an HSA (Health Savings Account)?

Posted on March 29, 2019 by steveg

As the cost of healthcare has increased, HSAs, also known as a Health Savings Account, have become more and more popular. An HSA is a great way to save for medical expenses while also reducing taxable income. HSAs are often used in conjunction with a high deductible health plan (HDHP). With a high deductible health plan, you pay a lower monthly premium, but in the event that you do need medical care, you end up paying a larger cost up front. Thus, a Health Savings Account is a great option for individuals who want a lower cost health insurance plan like an HDHP, but still

How to Implement a Health & Wellness Program for Your Business

Posted on February 18, 2019 by steveg

Employee Wellness is vital for a company’s success; not only can this help save you costs in the long-run, but it can also help build the foundation for a strong company culture. Employee Wellness programs show you care about your employee’s mental and physical health in and outside of the workday. While there isn’t ‘one correct way’ of building an employee wellness program, we can offer some insight into what a successful program looks like. Tips for Developing a Successful Employee Wellness Program: Survey Your Employees: You don’t want to spend a significant amount of time creating a wellness program only to realize that your employees

Staying Compliant with ThinkHR

Posted on January 16, 2019 by steveg

Introduction to ThinkHR: This is Part 3 of a series of blog posts we’ll be sharing on our preferred HR technology platform, ThinkHR. You can read Part 1: How Think HR Can Help Reduce Your Business Expenses here and Part 2: How ThinkHR Can help Your Business Create an Employee Handbook here. In this post, we’ll be discussing ThinkHR’s unique Compliance tool. There are new laws and updates constantly, and it is vital to make sure your company is up-to-date with any new compliance acts. This tool includes useful features, such as: a Q&A Database, Employee Handbook Builder, Classification Tools, Job Description Builder, Health Care Reform, and

How ThinkHR Can Help Your Business Create An Employee Handbook

Posted on December 10, 2018 by steveg

Introduction to ThinkHR: This is Part 2 of a series of blog posts we’ll be sharing on our preferred HR technology platform, ThinkHR. In this post, we’ll be providing an overview on how to create an employee handbook, and the importance of one in your business. ThinkHR makes this component of your business easy, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Providing your employees with an Employee Handbook creates better communication and clarification regarding rules, procedures and what is expected from your employees. Without an Employee Handbook, there can often be some confusion surrounding vague or changing policies. While this can certainly hurt your employees, it can also negatively

A Millennial’s Guide to Buying Health Insurance

Posted on November 26, 2018 by steveg

How to do your taxes, how to start & manage your retirement plan, and how to select a health insurance plan. These are just a few things they don’t teach you in college — but they should. As a young adult, you already have a lot of new responsibilities like getting a job, paying your bills, renting an apartment and the list goes on and on. So if you’re young and healthy, why should you invest in a health insurance plan? You probably rarely see a doctor anyways… The truth is that getting a health insurance plan could actually save you money in the long

How ThinkHR Can Help Your Business Reduce Expenses

Posted on October 11, 2018 by steveg

Introduction to ThinkHR: This is Part 1 of a series of blog posts we’ll be sharing on our preferred HR technology platform, ThinkHR. In this post, we’ll be discussing an overview of the tool and how it can help your business reduce expenses. Have you ever found yourself faced with an impossible decision as an employer regarding HR responsibilities? Or have you been frustrated with all of the changing rules and regulations, and most importantly, the impending costs to make sure you’re compliant with those changes? With the constant growth of new laws, it makes it more and more difficult to have all the resources you

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