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Investing in employee mental health benefits

Higginbotham

If employers want to help foster a healthy and productive workforce, they also need to promote mental health. Because mental health issues are so prevalent, employee mental health should be a priority for all employers. By supporting mental health, employers may be able to contain costs. percent of U.S.

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Should substance abuse insurance be part of your employee benefits?

Higginbotham

As an employer, you can support your workers by providing employee health benefits that include substance abuse insurance. Department of Health & Human Services says people with mental health problems may develop substance use disorders if they try to self-medicate. Substance abuse is common and may affect some of your workers.

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How HR Can Help Employees Facing Financial Hardship?

Hppy

Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash Understanding the Problem Prior to devising any remedies, it is paramount to develop a keen awareness of the potential signs indicating financial distress within your workforce. For instance, let’s say an employee is struggling to cover their rent due to an unexpected medical expense.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

  Why employee benefit matter  According to a Society for Human Resource Management study, 60% of employees prioritize employee benefit when deciding to stay with their current employer.   Retirement savings plans : Employer-sponsored retirement plans with matching contributions are highly valued.

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Looking Ahead at 2018: What to Expect in Benefits

Winston Benefits

Hot in 2017, financial benefits are likely to continue to be popular in the coming year. The idea of “financial wellness” is catching on, and more employers are providing benefits that help employees save for college, address debt and plan for their financial futures. Hedging on the ACA. Increased Reliance on Technology.

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Which Job Perks Do Employees Value?

HR Digest

Amazon, Costco and Walmart, have bumped paychecks, Glassdoor’s Employment Confidence Survey found that 4 in 5 employees would choose additional benefits over a pay raise. We offer comprehensive medical and retirement benefits that provide financial protection to our team members and their families.

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Prioritize Financial Well-being in the Workplace

Empuls

💡 "Financial distress (a symptom of poor financial wellbeing has important implications for employee wellbeing and performance. But it goes beyond the employee's financial position; it's also about the employer's mindset towards their employees and their attention towards the things that matter most to them.