EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BUZZ: NEWS AND TRENDS FOR WEEK OF 4/18/2016
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness News:
How Companies Can Best Recruit and Retain Millennials
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/how-companies-can-best-recruit-and-retain-millennials/
Building a Connected Culture – It Takes Thoughtful Planning and Intention
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/building-a-connected-culture-it-takes-thoughtful-planning-and-intention/
Getting Behind the Latest Workforce Trend: Finding a Little Joy at Work
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/getting-behind-the-latest-workforce-trend-finding-a-little-joy-at-work/
You Need a Smart Retention Strategy, Because It’s Not 2011 Anymore
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/you-need-a-smart-retention-strategy-because-its-not-2011-anymore-2/
Yes, an Authentic Company Culture Really Can Drive Retention
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/yes-an-authentic-company-culture-really-can-drive-retention/
Can Employee Engagement be a Matter of Life or Death?
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/can-employee-engagement-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death/
Broker/Sales News:
Voluntary benefits and HSAs: Adding value by filling gaps
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/04/13/voluntary-benefits-and-hsas-adding-value-by-fillin
The State of the Benefits Market: What Keeps Your Clients Up At Night?
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/04/13/the-state-of-the-benefits-market-what-keeps-your-c
How technology is changing the game for health insurance brokers
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/04/14/how-technology-is-changing-the-game-for-health-ins
Financial wellness programs: 4 components
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/04/17/financial-wellness-programs-4-components
Employer Health Benefits for U.S. Retirees Keep Declining
http://wealthmanagement.com/retirement-planning/employer-health-benefits-us-retirees-keep-declining
Work/Life and Concierge News:
Millennials Value Quality of Work Life over Money
http://ehstoday.com/safety-leadership/millennials-value-quality-work-life-over-money
Workplace Wellness: Is It Your Competitive Advantage for the Best Talent?
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/workplace-wellness-is-it-your-competitive-advantage-for-the-best-talent/
10 Reasons Your Best Employees Are Looking Elsewhere
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/10-reasons-your-best-employees-are-looking-elsewhere/
This company pays workers hundreds of dollars a month if they buy healthier groceries
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/for-500-a-month-would-you-tell-your-boss-what-groceries-you-buy-2016-04-12
The art of finding work-life balance with your smartphone
http://mashable.com/2016/04/16/work-life-balance-phone/#DXeTfQCQH5qc
Student Assistance News
BREAKING: Head of embattled for-profit-college agency resigns.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/04/18/head-embattled-profit-college-accrediting-agency-resigns
A College Rejects Posse
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/04/18/grinnell-severs-ties-posse-foundation
For-Profit Colleges Seek Reprieve on ‘Gainful Employment’ Rule
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/04/15/profit-colleges-seek-reprieve-%E2%80%98gainful-employment%E2%80%99-rule