EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BUZZ: NEWS AND TRENDS FOR WEEK OF 6/27/2016
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness News:
The work perk employees will actually use
http://www.benefitnews.com/opinion/the-work-perk-employees-will-actually-use
5 reasons student loan repayment is the next big benefit
http://www.benefitnews.com/slideshow/5-reasons-student-loan-repayment-is-the-next-big-benefit
The Employee Experience Is As Important As The Customer Experience
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/the-employee-experience-is-as-important-as-the-customer-experience/
The Good, Bad And Very Bad Benefits News For Older Workers
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2016/06/27/the-good-bad-and-very-bad-benefits-news-for-older-workers/#1808c7763db2
Companies increasingly see office environments as key to worker well-being
https://mibiz.com/item/23775-companies-increasingly-see-office-environments-as-key-to-worker-well-being
5 ways a financial health component can boost a wellness plan
http://www.benefitnews.com/5-ways-a-financial-health-component-can-boost-a-wellness-plan
5 ways employee benefits have changed in 20 years: SHRM survey
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/06/5_ways_employee_benefits_have.html
Broker/Sales News:
5 ways brokers can personalize the client experience
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/06/22/5-ways-brokers-can-personalize-the-client-experien
BenefitMall Expands Online Benefits Administration System
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/benefitmall-expands-online-benefits-administration-system-300287593.html
Dire straits for women and retirement preparedness
http://www.benefitspro.com/2016/06/22/dire-straits-for-women-and-retirement-preparedness
Analysis Suggests Anthem Deal Could Raise Health Costs
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2016/06/23/analysis-suggests-anthem-deal-could-raise-health-costs.html
Work/Life and Concierge News:
How Taking Your Dog to Work Benefits Your Company’s Bottom Line (Video)
http://www.wsj.com/video/how-taking-your-dog-to-work-benefits-your-company-bottom-line/3FFBD117-D450-4B01-8E21-174243E25D93.html
These Are Job Seekers’ Top 3 Priorities Right Now, According To LinkedIn
http://www.fastcompany.com/3061250/the-future-of-work/these-are-job-seekers-top-3-priorities-right-now-according-to-linkedin
You Need Full-Blown Apps Less Than Ever, And Slack’s New Buttons Prove It
http://www.fastcompany.com/3061275/you-need-full-blown-apps-less-than-ever-and-slacks-new-buttons-prove-it
5 Ways to Boost Your Resilience at Work
https://hbr.org/2016/06/627-building-resilience-ic-5-ways-to-build-your-personal-resilience-at-work
Pet insurance popular with millennials who see animals as family
http://www.benefitnews.com/news/pet-insurance-popular-with-millennials-who-see-animals-as-family
To Emoji Or Not To Emoji?
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/to-emoji-or-not-to-emoji/
Student Assistance News
Report: Colleges Expel Students Seeking Mental Health Resources to Avoid “Bad PR”
https://mic.com/articles/146710/report-colleges-expel-students-seeking-mental-health-resources-to-avoid-bad-pr#.xKqjcEmsa
New Student Assistance Regulations Are Faux Accountability
http://www.forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2016/06/27/new-student-assistance-regulations-are-faux-accountability/#6433d2c12b8f