Last year open enrollment was unlike any year before it. Employees had to make benefits decisions in a time of uncertainty—their health, their finances, the political landscape, and social unrest. Here’s our advice on how to approach this enrollment season.
Managers have long played key roles in organizations, affecting everything from employee engagement to organizational performance, and the pandemic has only reaffirmed the crucial role managers play. Today’s organizations are leaning on their managers more than ever before. But as managers deal with the stress of their workers, they’re also dealing with their own stress. Here are 5 ways you can help your managers succeed and provide them new ways to support their teams.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind everywhere—especially among employers. No longer does it pass muster if you merely say your organization is socially responsible and that it fosters inclusivity. When it comes to DEI, it’s what you do that counts. In today’s world, your policies and practices must be inclusive, available, and accessible to all your people. And this includes your benefits website
Live events have long been a popular mainstay of business culture. Folks gather for training, peruse the tables at health fairs or chat with vendors at annual enrollment benefits fairs, and even get their party hats on for the annual holiday celebration. There’s simply nothing quite like getting all your people together under one roof. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic quickly put the brakes on the live events. So, are virtual events here to stay? We believe the answer is a resounding Yes!
As more people are getting vaccinated, organizations are making plans to get their people back to the workplace. But what will this look like, and how can organizations reimagine their work experiences for the better? Here’s what you need to know.
Social distancing and isolations have taken their tolls on employees. As organizations prepare to welcome their people back to the workplace, they shouldn’t expect that their social wellness will magically return to pre-pandemic levels. Here’s how you can help your people safely and successfully return to the workplace and reconnect with others.
People love to share their opinions, but orchestrating feedback can often feel too challenging, especially when it comes to focus groups. However, that’s exactly where we discover the richest insights, and now it’s easier than ever with online focus groups.
How you communicate about your benefits during the pandemic is crucial. The benefits, resources, and tools you offer to your people are only as valuable as your communications about them. Here are 5 ways to make sure your benefits communications reach, and resonate with, your people no matter where they are.
When telling your people about COVID-19 vaccines, your communications should include the most up-to-date research to encourage them to get vaccinated. Your communications should also address concerns regarding vaccination hesitancy that exists within the Black community. If you’re not aware of the concerns, your communications efforts may not hit the mark.
At this week’s HR Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference, Jen, along with Jessica Brooks, CEO of Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, and Andrea Trudelle, former global benefits leader for Box and NVIDIA, will have a candid conversation on how employers can address racial disparities in health care.