EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BUZZ: NEWS AND TRENDS FOR WEEK OF 9/13/2016
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness News:
7 Ways to Help Younger Employees Improve
http://smallbiztrends.com/2016/09/managing-young-employees.html
Two 17-Year-Olds Explain How To Engage The ‘New Millennials’
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2016/09/11/two-17-year-olds-explain-how-to-engage-the-new-millennials/#180a00605e67
Employees of medical centers report high stress, negative health behaviors
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160908165052.htm
8 Ways To Communicate Your Company Culture
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/8-ways-to-communicate-your-company-culture/
Broker/Sales News:
Benefits bundling seen as a strategic advantage
http://www.employeebenefitadviser.com/news/benefits-bundling-seen-as-a-strategic-advantage?feed=00000152-175e-d933-a573-ff5ef1df0000
PBE Index sees 12-month gain; more growth expected
http://www.benefitnews.com/news/pbe-index-sees-12-month-gain-more-growth-expected?feed=00000152-175c-d933-a573-ff5e96340000
Aetna to quit most ACA markets, joining major insurers
http://www.employeebenefitadviser.com/news/aetna-to-quit-most-aca-markets-joining-major-insurers?feed=00000152-175c-d933-a573-ff5e96340000
Work/Life and Concierge News:
Downsizing Slows, Job Openings Reach New High
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/downsizing-slows-job-openings-high.aspx
Businesswoman leaves corporate world to start concierge company (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/southern-businesswoman-leaves-corporate-world-to-start_us_57d1b287e4b0273330ac38f2?section=us_business
A Conversation With A Pioneering Advocate For Flexible Work
http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/a-conversation-with-a-pioneering-advocate-for-flexible-work/
This new paid leave policy may be the smartest perk for families yet
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2016/09/12/this-new-paid-leave-policy-may-be-the-smartest-perk-for-families-yet/
IT Employers Would Pay 15 Percent More for Top Talent, Study Shows
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/technology/pages/it-employers-would-pay-15-percent-more-for-top-talent.aspx
Student Assistance News
How to Look After Your College Student’s Health
http://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2016-09-12/how-to-look-after-your-college-students-health
More College Students Seeking Help with Mental Health
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/college-students-mental-health/3500408.html