White Papers
Self Funded Plans
There are many different opinions concerning the status of healthcare options in the United States. For the purposes of this discussion self funded healthcare plans will be examined. The research will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of self funded plans. The investigation will also focus on when self funding is appropriate and what precautions should be taken.
Wellness Programs
The popularity of wellness programs is on the rise because of the benefits associated with offering employees the services explained in this paper. The overall goal of a wellness program is to provide employees with the opportunity to live the healthiest lives that they can. In doing this organizations are able to reduce costs and increase productivity. In the long run, maintaining a healthy staff results in a great deal of profitability for the organizations.
Employee Benefits Communication Strategy
In order to effectively engage employees and to truly express the value of a company's benefits package, a strong communication strategy should be developed. It is very important that employees understand that their total compensation goes far beyond their take-home pay. When properly leveraging communication tools, benefits can foster an environment full of loyalty and increase productivity.
Voluntary Benefits
As the economy continues to fluctuate, voluntary benefits may allow some employers to remain profitable, and with rising insurance costs, they may be the only way many small businesses can continue to offer any kind of healthcare benefits to their employees.
Assessing the Future of Employee Health Benefits
In successfully managed health benefits programs, new initiatives are based on the unmet needs of employees and as a result over time HMO costs significantly decrease. The future of employee health benefits depends on the culture of an organization and its commitment to create programs that holistically treat employees.
The Growth of Consumer Driven Healthcare
In a slowing economy, the implementation of CDHPs is an important tool in cost reduction. The benefits to the employers in terms of cost control make successful introduction of CDHP imperative.
Delivering Healthcare in Multinational Environments
Designing global benefits packages presents significant challenges for multinationals. Healthcare in particular is difficult to manage. Some of the key challenges in this area are the management of national differences, working within the organizational structure, and adapting to shifting regulatory environments.
Value Based Benefits
Companies are paying more attention to what their employees want and are trying to offer them benefits that will help to enhance both their productivity and their health. This ultimately means greater success for the company and for the employees as well, so it is being seen in more settings, and not just in companies where it would 'make sense' such as those that are affiliated with healthcare.
