HR Insights

In today's highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative for businesses. One increasingly popular approach to gaining a competitive edge is offering onsite healthcare clinics for employees. Employer-sponsored clinics continue to be a key health and benefits strategy, especially among large employers. Nearly a third of all organizations with at least 5,000 employees offer a primary care clinic to their employees. This rises to 38% for employers with 20,000 or more employees (Mercer, 2021). These clinics not only provide essential medical services but also serve as a powerful tool for talent acquisition and retention.

Open enrollment season is a crucial time for both employees and HR professionals. It's the period when employees can make changes to their benefit plans to ensure their selection works best for them and their dependents. For HR teams, open enrollment involves intricate planning and execution to ensure a smooth and successful process. We’ve compiled proven tips and best practices that HR professionals can follow to navigate open enrollment with confidence.

HR managers everywhere are working hard to prioritize the well-being of their employees. Implementing an employee wellness program is an effective strategy to create a healthier work environment, boost productivity, and reduce turnover rates. Wellness programs typically include a range of services designed to address wellness, including physical health, mental well-being, and work-life balance. For more benefits of wellness programs, check out our previous blog on the 5 Reasons to Implement an Employee Wellness Program in 2023.

In today's fast-paced work environment, employee wellness has become more important than ever. As an HR manager, you play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of your workforce. One effective way to prioritize employee wellness is by implementing a comprehensive employee wellness program. In this article, we will explore five compelling reasons why every HR manager should consider implementing an employee wellness program in 2023. But before we begin, let’s get clear on what we mean by an employee wellness program.  

If you don’t have a recognition program in place, the new year is a perfect time to start one. While some management staff, or even HR professionals, dismiss recognition and reward programs as merely "feel good" activities, evidence suggests a strong link exists between such programs and improved job performance. A salary alone does not show appreciation. In terms of showing appreciation, a salary covers physical needs, but giving praise through a rewards program goes further to provide for the psychological needs of your employees. According to a Globoforce study, “The number one reason most Americans leave their jobs is that they don’t feel appreciated.” Employees who feel appreciated will have better morale, and therefore, better results at work.

 The rise of technology and the digitization of many aspects of business have led to some dramatic changes in the workplace as we know it. As technology continues to progress, the workplace is an ever-changing environment. The future of the workplace is about the future of people. As we change – as we become increasingly dependent on mobile devices and as we work faster and become less tolerant of inefficient processes and technologies – we expect changes in the workplace. Start now to build the workplace of the future—one that is efficient, offers a flexible schedule, and is employee-centric.

Most companies have an annual enrollment period. This is an important window of time during which employees can make adjustments to their benefits package for the upcoming year. Important as this period is, and valuable as it can be, many times employees have trouble staying engaged in the annual benefits presentations. This is useful information that you don’t want them to miss. How can you make these presentations more engaging and fun for your employees?

Open enrollment can be a stressful time for HR professionals, but it doesn’t have to be. A little preparation goes a long way. Putting in the time to create clear, engaging communication can work wonder for your employees. Consider the findings from “What Your Employees Think About Your Benefits Communication: Research from Jellyvision Conducted by Harris Poll”, a 2016 survey with some surprising facts:

It’s no secret that email is the default mode of communication in most companies. When it comes to informing your employees about open enrollment, emailing them is fast, convenient, and ideally, efficient. But how can you make sure your emails are going to actually be read? Just as emails are fast, convenient, and efficient for you to send out, they need to be the same for your employees to read. Here are some suggestions on how to make the most of emailing your employees during open enrollment.