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Rebecca Bortis

Rebecca is a former HR Assistant at CareATC.
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Companies Are Spending More on Corporate Wellness Programs but Employees Are Leaving Millions on the Table

Posted by Rebecca Bortis on April 6, 2015

A new survey indicates that the average company spends $693 per employee on health and wellness benefits programming, up more than $250 from just five years ago.

Despite increased incentives, participation rates are still lower than desired across the board, leaving employers the task of finding new ways to encourage workers to take advantage of such benefits.

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5 Simple Ways to Promote Wellness in the Workplace

Posted by Rebecca Bortis on April 3, 2015

The workplace is where we spend the majority of our waking hours.

If you are looking for a few easy ways to encourage a healthy lifestyle in your coworkers (and yourself), help them where they spend most of their time.

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The Secret To Succeeding In HR Is NOT Majoring In HR

Posted by Rebecca Bortis on April 2, 2015

Quora HR VP Sarah Smith says that good judgment and people skills are the best qualifications for great HR success.

Students who graduate in fields as diverse as psychology, economics, and philosophy may be better served in an HR career than those who major in Human Resources.

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​5 Keys to Managing Your Company's Pharmacy Benefit

Posted by Rebecca Bortis on March 30, 2015

With pharmacy benefits accounting for 21% of employers' overall healthcare coverage costs, HR Managers and CFOs can find lots of ways to save.

By making the most of generics, promoting low-cost distributors, and three other techniques, there can be huge savings in these benefits, without sacrificing employee care.

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