During the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting well-being resources may have taken a backseat to communicating COVID-19 prevention, safety protocols, and new tools for working virtually. But a quick review of the data from COVID-19 cases to determine who recovers quickly, who becomes severely ill, who survives, and who dies reveals a pattern: The risk of ICU admissions for COVID-19 is linked to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, highlighting why wellness is more important than ever.
This is an incredibly challenging time both personally and professionally. But even before the coronavirus changed the world as we know it, technology was quickly changing benefits and benefits communication. Here’s what you need to know about how the current crisis and technological advancements are reshaping how we reach people.
Retirement communications that are well designed, written simply, and inspire comprehension are not just nice to have. They help your employees understand their retirement plans. And that’s even more important now in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
As a benefits leader, you’re dealing with a lot to help your people through the coronavirus pandemic. But don’t forget about your people who are in their 20s. Working from home and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for them.
As a benefits leader, you’re likely involved in your organization’s emergency preparations and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the recent legislation passed to combat the fallout. So what should you tell your employees now? What messages should you prioritize? And what should you include in your communications?
As a benefits leader, you’re likely involved in your organization’s emergency preparations and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There are a lot of great resources you can leverage as you think through how this may affect your people, their families, and your organization. But with so much anxiety about the spread of the coronavirus, what should you tell your employees? And what messages should you prioritize?
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Benefits ambassadors—employees who promote the programs you offer—can be powerful parts of your benefits communication plan. When you’re trying to explain a complicated health platform, get people jazzed about a new benefit, or increase participation, your own people are often the best way to get your message across.
When the greatest barrier to benefit engagement has nothing to do with your communications, it’s time for a reset. The best tips and techniques for successful benefits communication won’t make a difference if you’re still holding on to these 7 common misconceptions.
Personalization is a top priority for large employers, and thinking about ease of access is key to making that effort work.