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Diabetes: The Costly Health Care Crisis at Your Door

A staggering 29 million Americans have diabetes, and a further 86 million have pre-diabetes, which is defined as a blood sugar level that is higher than normal but not yet high enough to qualify as type 2 diabetes, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While these numbers are staggering […]

How to Manage an Employee with a Mental Health Issue

Nearly 45 million adults in the United States suffered from a mental health issue in 2016. This represents about one in five adults, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Mental Health. However, less than half (19.1 million) received mental health treatment in the same year, suggesting that some of those who […]

What Are the Biggest Changes in HR?

Recent updates to equal pay and salary history legislation are presenting new challenges for business owners looking to establish competitive compensation packages or even interview potential employees. The new laws, which are very specific and carry steep penalties for mistakes, are still emerging in many markets and are somewhat nebulous even in those where they […]

Why Keeping Up with Immigration Reform is Important

Immigration reform was a hot-button issue long before President Donald Trump stepped foot in the White House. In fact, every president of our time has vowed to tackle – and ultimately solve – the issue and yet not a single one has been able to usher in a solution that is clear, fair and ultimately […]

The Opioid Crisis and its Impact on Your Business

Employee health and medication use are grey, tricky areas for employers. Employee medical conditions are protected under health care privacy laws, but the effects of their illness, particularly side effects of their medications, are a concern for your business and liability. One of the biggest concerns is the ongoing opioid epidemic that is gripping the […]

Checklist: Enrollment Time Doesn’t Have to be Hard

For the small business owner, the annual benefits enrollment process can be complex, especially since employees want to be educated about benefits and any changes that result from federal and state reforms. They will be looking to you, their employer, to provide this knowledge. Majority of employees (77 percent) spend 60 minutes or less preparing for and […]