Some of your employees are caregivers on the job, but more also play that role at home. By knowing what support these people need, employers can retain employees and keep them healthier and more productive. According to one survey, over 20% of employees are caregivers to a disabled or ill family member or friend. Nearly three-quarters of individuals said their caregiver responsibilities “significantly” affect their work life; and a similar number reported having to rearrange their work schedule, decrease hours, or take an unpaid leave at some point. Those caregiver for someone with emotional or mental health issues are more likely to require special accommodations. … [Read more...] about Understand Caregivers’ Challenges for Stronger, Happier Workforce
(12/19) Tech Startup Raises $35 Million, Plans to Unveil Virtual Caregiver – Home Health Care News
A health monitoring company has raised $35 million to help solve the home care worker shortage by introducing a virtual caregiver. “Addison,” as the 3D animated companion is called, populates monitors placed strategically around patients’ homes. Using conventional speech, “Addison” makes observations based on movement and helps people follow prescription plans and other activities. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/19) Tech Startup Raises $35 Million, Plans to Unveil Virtual Caregiver – Home Health Care News
Provide a Welcoming Workplace as More Retirees Seek Employment
Increasingly, when people turn 65, they aren’t interested in a gold watch and a rocking chair. Instead, they want a desk with a fully-loaded laptop. HR professionals need to be prepared to help retirees return to the workforce. Burt Mustin, who passed away in 1977 at age 92, appeared in over 150 films and TV shows. What makes this so astounding is that he didn’t start acting until he was 67. Today, a growing number of seniors are following a similar path, seeking new careers and job opportunities after retirement. According to a Rand Corporation study released earlier this year, seniors are transitioning to post-retirement life in non-traditional ways—25.7% are staying in full- or part-time jobs past age 70, and 16.9% are leaving and then reentering the workforce. … [Read more...] about Provide a Welcoming Workplace as More Retirees Seek Employment
(12/18) 13 Essential Etiquette Tips for Today’s Hiring Managers – Forbes
To attract the best and the brightest, HR departments and hiring managers need to impress candidates with basic business etiquette, say top experts. They stress remembering to make job candidates feel welcome and appreciated as individuals, following up with candidates promptly, preparing for interviews (know who you’re talking to and tailor the conversation), setting clear communication expectations, and modeling the behavior you expect. Uphold the organization’s brand and communicate its value, the experts say, and treat candidates like you would a prospective patient/client. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/18) 13 Essential Etiquette Tips for Today’s Hiring Managers – Forbes
Government Seeks Input To Make HIPAA Work Better for Everyone
HIPAA may be changing. Your HR team needs to know about the rules, privacy, and what tools and training employees need to ensure compliance. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is seeking to facilitate information-sharing and improve care coordination—while still protecting privacy. Toward that end, the agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from the public about how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules could be modified to enhance value-based healthcare. … [Read more...] about Government Seeks Input To Make HIPAA Work Better for Everyone
Manage Benefits Like a Business for Best Results
Employee benefits management is a key part of any company, yet it is seldom aligned with organizational objectives. Managing benefits like a business is a strategy that works. Follow a few basic steps, and your benefits program can be leaner and stronger. Start by setting measurable goals. Just as it’s impossible to measure the quality of care using inappropriate or unrealistic goals, you can’t keep your benefits program running smoothly without the right targets. Your goals should address financial outcomes, workforce engagement/enablement, and administrative efficiency. … [Read more...] about Manage Benefits Like a Business for Best Results
Mom and Pop Benefits Can Win Employee Loyalty, Support Positive Parenting
Recruiting and retaining moms and dads alike requires HR to understand what these employees need and want to successfully juggle career and family. The competition for the best and brightest caregivers and other employees is tougher than ever. One way to get ahead of the curve is to ensure that you offer benefits that appeal to both moms and dads raising families. … [Read more...] about Mom and Pop Benefits Can Win Employee Loyalty, Support Positive Parenting
Is Your Organization Ready for New Overtime Regs?
Overtime exemptions have been delayed, but HR should be ready. Employers have been on pins and needles waiting for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) revisions to the rule addressing worker overtime. But they will have to wait a bit longer, as the revised rule was blocked by court order; and the DOL now says it will release a new overtime plan in March 2019. The proposed rule was originally scheduled for release in January. … [Read more...] about Is Your Organization Ready for New Overtime Regs?
(12/13) A Changing Landscape: What’s In Store for Healthcare in 2019 – Employee Benefit News
Looking ahead to 2019, there are some trends in healthcare worth watching. Expect to see more employers looking for ways to negotiate to get better health care deals for their employees. Elsewhere, watch for data-drive healthcare decisions, an increased role for chief medical officers, growing focus on behavioral health, new approaches to cost-sharing, and more. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/13) A Changing Landscape: What’s In Store for Healthcare in 2019 – Employee Benefit News
(12/12) In Times of Low Unemployment, Nursing Home Quality Suffers – Medical Xpress
While low unemployment might be good for the economy, a Georgetown University Medical Center study found that it hurts care in nursing homes (NHs). The authors said that NHs likely have a harder time finding and keeping staff when unemployment is down. When the economy is good, the authors say, there is more competition for good workers and the physically and mentally taxing work in nursing homes may be less appealing to some. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/12) In Times of Low Unemployment, Nursing Home Quality Suffers – Medical Xpress
