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A common problem with employer wellness programs is that they don’t really drive behavior change that improves health outcomes.   In a typical homegrown wellness program, an employer incentivizes their employees to complete basic health activities like an annual physical and lab work. The rewards often range from $150 to over $2,000 per year in some…

In case you haven’t noticed, we are in the midst of the greatest advancements in technology in the history of humankind. No longer burdened by “snail mail,” “in-person applications,” “letter writing,” “paper checks” and hundreds of other time-consuming tasks, technology has changed our world. Mostly for the better (although I know I will get some…

Benefits administration (ben admin) technology platforms are often miscategorized as merely “enrollment systems.” As a result, the innovation focus has primarily been on the employee annual enrollment experience. But now, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), ben admin technology providers are bringing year-round value and efficiency to both HR administrators and their employees. System Configuration and…

While companies are increasingly adopting microsites, apps, HRIS systems, and other technologies to communicate their plans to employees, the benefits guide remains a common practice for organizations to showcase their insurance options and rewards or to use as a recruitment tool.   But there’s a common dilemma when it comes to benefits guides—one I often…