Type 2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance, is increasing among U.S. adults, and that translates into high costs for employers—more than $20 billion annually due to unplanned, missed days of work. Employers in collaboration with health care providers can make available lifestyle management programs and education specifically targeted at those with diabetes and prediabetes.
Rising Diabetes Rates Are Costly for Employers
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For 2018, Expect Steeper Health Plan Premium Increases
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Costs, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The average premium hike for employer-sponsored health plans next year is expected to be the highest since 2011. But...
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Fast-Food Chains Enrich Their Education and Financial Wellness Benefits
Janet L. Heins|Educational Assistance, News, Relationship Management, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
KFC, Taco Bell and McDonald’s recently announced new or enhanced benefits to help employees, many of whom are hourly...
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Thinking About Using Payroll Debit Cards? Read This First
Janet L. Heins|News, Payroll, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Some businesses may prefer paying workers with payroll debit cards rather than by check or direct deposit, but employers...
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Mayor Signs Law Adding Safe Time to NYC Earned Sick Time
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, New York, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a new law requiring employers to provide paid time off for...
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Pay Fairness Perception Beats Higher Pay for Improving Employee Engagement
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A fair and transparent pay process boosts employee engagement even more than providing additional pay does, new research reveals....
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FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition...
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IRS Lowers 2018 Family HSA Contribution Limit by $50
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2018 contribution limit for health savings accounts (HSAs) linked to family coverage will be $6,850—not $6,900, as the...
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Why More Employers Should Provide 'Mental Health First Aid'
Janet L. Heins|Consultation, Health Care Benefits, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Training employees to better understand mental illness can keep workers and organizations healthy.
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