Tag Archive for: Human Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tens of millions of Americans suffer from mental health issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this already severe problem. Employers are paying attention. Many companies report accelerated levels of stress, depression, and…

Top 3 Technology Issues Employers Faced in 2020

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Technology solutions dedicated to the employee benefit and human resources (HR) business continue to be depended upon by more companies, and 2020 was the year that they were put to the ultimate test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers of…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2020 Employer ACA Reporting

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that applicable large employers and all size employers that offer self-insured group health plans provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with information as it relates to offers of coverage and enrollment.…

Staying Connected with Employees During COVID Pandemic

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From the Insurance Journal, August 2020: Employee morale affects a business’ success. There is so much happening outside of our control right now, which will lead to frustration, disconnection, and low morale. But the lack of…

A Culture of Customer Service

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Companies that build a culture where employees feel trusted and empowered to make decisions reap the benefits when team members take ownership of issues and work to resolve them in a positive manner.  And when companies reward that behavior,…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2021 Employer Health & Wellbeing Strategies

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Employee benefits remain a critical aspect of a company’s rewards program. As employers examine their offerings for the next year, many are adopting additional products, limiting financial burdens, or expanding access to resources that are…

Onboarding New Employees & The Assurex Global Learning Academy

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Onboarding new employees is one of the foundational building blocks of hiring success.  Unfortunately, all too often it is a process that’s overlooked and underrated. There are benefits to both the employee and to the firm of having…

Considerations for Enhancing Benefits to Improve Workforce Well-Being in the Midst of Pandemic

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Employers are examining all aspects of their business because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and employee benefit plans will certainly come under review. While the impulse for some may be to cut back on portions of their benefits program, it will…

Answering Your Questions: How to Talk About Racism in the Workplace

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The recent death of George Floyd, as well as a number of other events that preceded and followed his death, sparked a movement that pushed racism and inequality issues to the forefront. Leaders, businesses and other organizations are now faced…