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If you're like most employers, you're constantly making decisions about the best way to allocate scarce resources. This is a difficult and high-stakes task that has only been made more important by rising costs, a down economy, and a red-hot labor market. OneDigital is here to help with the Moneyball Benefits Podcast.
In this series, Director of Compliance and Innovation Scott Wham takes inspiration from the "Moneyball" philosophy that revolutionized professional sports in the 2000s and applies it to the world of human capital management. In episode five, Scott is joined by National Health and Wellbeing Practice Leader Shira Wilensky to talk about how a modernized population health management strategy can save employers money.
If you're like most employers, you're constantly making decisions about the best way to allocate scarce resources. This is a difficult and high-stakes task that has only been made more important by rising costs, a down economy, and a red-hot labor market. OneDigital is here to help with the Moneyball Benefits Podcast.
In this series, Director of Compliance and Innovation Scott Wham takes inspiration from the "Moneyball" philosophy that revolutionized professional sports in the 2000s and applies it to the world of human capital management. In episode four, Scott is joined by Director of Analytics Cassandra Schlarb to discuss one of the most radical and effective ways that organizations can reign in health costs.
If you're like most employers, you're constantly making decisions about the best way to allocate scarce resources. This is a difficult and high-stakes task that has only been made more important by rising costs, a down economy, and a red-hot labor market. OneDigital is here to help with the Moneyball Benefits Podcast.
In this series, Director of Compliance and Innovation Scott Wham takes inspiration from the "Moneyball" philosophy that revolutionized professional sports in the 2000s and applies it to the world of human capital management. In episode three, Scott is joined by Vice President of Retirement Adam Monson to discuss the many ways employers and employees can leverage non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
If you're like most employers, you're constantly making decisions about the best way to allocate scarce resources. This is a difficult and high-stakes task that has only been made more important by rising costs, a down economy, and a red-hot labor market. OneDigital is here to help with the Moneyball Benefits Podcast.
In this series, Director of Compliance and Innovation Scott Wham takes inspiration from the "Moneyball" philosophy that revolutionized professional sports in the 2000s and applies it to the world of human capital management. In episode three, Scott is joined by Director of Clinical Services Richard Lo, the head of OneDigital's pharmacy team and in-house expert on cost control mechanisms for employer-sponsored pharma plans.
The intersection between mental health and pharmacy is becoming increasingly important. In this podcast, we're joined by special guest Lucy Roberts, PhD, to discuss how to pair your organization’s mental health strategy with pharmacy benefits in order to provide a best-in-class offering to the "whole" person.
Travis Dommert, SVP of Talent, and David Hughes, HR Practice Leader of Georgia, engage in a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the American labor market. Together, they cover the trends and forces that are causing America’s labor pool to dry up, common mistakes that companies make in the ‘War for Talent’, and how today’s businesses can prepare for a future where qualified workers are increasingly scarce.
Senior Client Executive Dan Maass and VP of Member Engagement Heather Rabinowitz sit down with a longtime client to discuss how to build an exceptional benefits culture from the ground up.
Friendly debates between knowledgeable experts on compelling employer-employee issues. In this series, OneDigital employees engage moderated discussions on hot topics in the world of workforce management and strategy. Go to OneDigital’s LinkedIn account to vote for the side you think is right.
As employers think about preparing for 2022, what are some of the biggest items to consider? The team dives into three areas of consideration. Employee and workplace dynamics, exponential cost increase of health care, and what's on the horizon in the regulatory environment.
The final episode in the series on Wellbeing, the team covers community wellbeing. Community wellbeing is a sense of engagement you have with the area where you live. The team tackle what makes community so significant to people, what are the biggest community obstacles and what can employers do in this area to encourage community wellbeing.
What is social wellbeing and why is it important? The countless challenges we have faced over the last few years, have directly impacted our ability to create and grow meaningful relationships, virtually and in-person. Building relationships is fundamental to worker resiliency and developing thriving organizations that withstand turmoil. In this episode, the team addresses why employers should be concerned about their employees' social wellbeing and how to help them cultivate connections in and outside of work.
Continuing the discussion on wellbeing, the team dives into what is financial wellbeing. Financial wellbeing does not mean being wealthy, but rather when a person is able to manage their financial obligations and feel secure in their financial future. A significant number of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck. The team dives into what potential impacts can come from financial stress.
The team continues the discussion on Gallup’s five essential elements with the focus on physical wellbeing. Physical wellbeing does not mean looking like the epitome of physical fitness and being free of disease. Rather, it can be boiled down to managing one’s health that allows us to have energy to get through the day without undue fatigue or physical stress. The team discusses what incremental changes employees can make to foster better physical wellbeing.
What can employers do to combat the Great Resignation? Continuing the discussion on Career Wellbeing, the team explores why employees are leaving their jobs and what employers can do to improve retention.
To dive a little deeper into whole health care, the team explores one of Gallup’s five essential elements of wellbeing: Career Wellbeing. With the uptick in stress, burnout in the workplace is becoming more prevalent, affecting over 75% of employees who report feeling burnt out at work some of the time. The team discusses the factors leading to burnout and how employers can support employees and address the causes to prevent burnout.
This episode continues the discussion on whole health care and employee wellbeing, including the importance of thriving in all five areas of wellbeing to improve productivity. In the new world we live in, work-life and personal life have been blended, especially for those who work remotely. The team discusses how employers can help foster wellbeing and encourage their employees to thrive.
During this episode, the team introduces a new series to dive into what’s impacting the health care landscape at large. With the recent uptick in anxiety and depression, we’re finding a third of Americans are showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression within the first year of the pandemic. Mental health related issues have gone up 4X the amount since the start of COVID. Thinking about this trajectory and the hopeful end of the pandemic, the team discusses whether they foresee a continued uptick or de-escalation and what employers may do to help their employee population.
With the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, employers may still be wondering what compliance implications surround the vaccination status of employees. During this episode, the team is joined by OneDigital HR Consulting VP of Legal Counsel Jamie Webb-Akasaka and Senior Employee Benefits Attorney Sarah Burns to discuss the various laws that apply to mandating vaccinations. They also dive into employer considerations in implementing a vaccine incentive program, return to work reminders, and what happens if an employee gets injured from the vaccine. The group closes with takeaway thoughts on how employers should balance vaccination-related business decisions with key compliance considerations.
As follow up to Episode 16, during which the team explores the challenges of the health care system today, they share how if they could wave a magic wand to “fix” the broken system, what actions they would take to change things and improve the system.
On Part 5 of “Today’s Health Care” a miniseries, Ron Bargatze delves into a roadmap of the evolution of health care and how we got to the system we know today.
The team is joined by Senior Employee Benefits Attorney Jesse Hansen to discuss the key aspects of the recently released No Surprises Act interim final rule and the implications for employers.
On this follow up episode to Mental Health Parity Compliance in 2021, the team welcomes Sarah Burns, Senior Employee Benefits Attorney, to discuss the recent Tri-Departments Mental Health Parity FAQs for group health plans having to perform comparative analysis on NQTLs. The team discusses what actions employers may want to take based of these FAQs and how they can make a good faith effort to comply with the requirements.
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee reporting is coming. Samantha Malovrh is joined by Anjali Radia, Employee Benefits Attorney at OneDigital, to go over the basics of the PCORI fee and what employers of self-insured health plans need to be aware of.
The third landmark decision is in. The Supreme Court’s latest decision in the ongoing saga regarding the Affordable Care Act skirts the big questions. This episode breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision, what it means to stakeholders, how it effects the future of the ACA and health care, and what, if anything, may be on the horizon.
On this episode, Samantha is joined by Peter Graf, senior compliance consultant at OneDigital, to discuss the basics of the annual Department of Labor’s report, the Form 5500.
As a follow up to Episode 9 where we tackled the shortage of primary physicians, we wanted to get real feedback from someone closer to the situation. Dr. Brian Hill, founder and CEO of HIPnation, an innovative company tackling better delivery of health care, joins us to share his take on defining what an effective primary care relationship looks like, pros and cons of the fee-for-service model, the reasons behind the shortage of primary care doctors, and how innovative arrangements can improve patient, employer, and overall health outcomes.
The U.S. is facing a growing shortage of primary care and specialty physicians. During Part 3 of “Today’s Healthcare,” a miniseries, the team discusses the reasons for the shortage, how the shortage impacts healthcare costs, future challenges and potential resolutions.
Committing to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) is not about having a feel-good story; it’s not even about being an employer of choice. DEI&B is about the success of your business and, quite frankly, doing the right thing. The world is changing and prioritizing having a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where every employee, at every level of the organization, knows they can bring their whole self to work is key.
After over a year of mask mandates, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently relaxed many COVID-19 safety recommendations for fully vaccinated people – seemingly overnight.
But where do employers go from here?
How can leaders effectively manage the workforce while complying with continuously changing rules? Can employers revise their mask requirements and social-distancing policies?
Listen to this webinar for an overview and examination of the more complicated questions employers are facing as they navigate and interpret the guidance from the CDC, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released much needed guidance regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) COBRA premium assistance subsidy. During this timely episode, Annette and Samantha highlight the guidance as it relates to common employer questions surrounding ARPA. Does reduction of hours include voluntary and involuntary? What is involuntary termination? How do employers obtain the credit?
If we think about health care efforts and legislative efforts we see today, most of it is focused on access rather than the systemic issues associated with health care programs and costs. During Part 2 of “Today’s Healthcare,” a miniseries, the team delves into the discrepancies we see between the cost of care and outcomes, the reinforcing causes behind excess care and what consumers can do to take back some of their power.
No matter how prepared, how healthy or careful you are, there’s no way to predict when you may need to access care, how much you’ll need and what it will cost. Yet, compared with any other consumer experience, people hardly know their options, and it’s generally not encouraged to ask what the cost is or shop around. Join our Health Care Happenings team for the introductory episode in the miniseries “Today’s Healthcare” dedicated to tackling the state of health care today, what each stakeholder wants, the concerns and opportunities for each of us.
You might be tired of hearing about it: COVID, COVID, COVID. But don’t tune out just yet. Listen in on this brief podcast for a real dialogue on the discourse happening in communities regarding the vaccine, leading to awareness of larger healthcare issues that needs to be addressed and discussed.
Vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem with serious consequences. While concerns about safety, fear of the unknown, side effects and misinformation are the primary drivers of this distrust, there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Tune into this Employer Advisory Podcast for a thoughtful discussion around the context for this hesitancy within your workforce and how organizations might be able to bridge the trust gap.
Now that the dust (and panic) has settled, our team of compliance leaders review the latest guidance released by the DOL. Although there are still more questions than answers, they examine what we do know, the required notifications and what employers may want to consider enacting today.
Since 2012, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has been involved in a class-action lawsuit pertaining to their alleged national anti-competitive policies. So then, why are leaders receiving calls from third-party vendors offering to submit claims? And why do so many of these vendors’ websites appear to look exactly like the official Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement page? OneDigital’s team of compliance leaders discuss what’s really going on, the steps if any employers may wish to take and how to determine if it’s worth your organization’s time to take any next steps.
Dive into the recent Health Care Happenings Podcast episode for a review of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement now.
Tune in to the last Health Care Happenings Episode here: The American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 + COBRA Premium Subsidies.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on our lives for a year and our mental health and wellness have felt the strain.
According to a survey by a mental health benefits provider, two-thirds of employees report poor mental health has undercut job performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 40% of employees are battling burnout.
Two kinds of stress combine to make COVID-19 a significantly difficult situation – intense stress and prolonged stress. However, employers and business leaders must do more than simply make it acceptable to talk about stress. Without proactive strategies and transparent communication to ensure employees are supported, they risk alienating their workforce, significant losses in productivity and harming their corporate brand for years to come.
Join our wellbeing and HR leaders as they discuss how leadership can champion a new culture of wellbeing, the integral role management plays in recognizing the signs of stress and access resources and tools to help execute these newfound strategies.
Following the signing of the latest COVID-19 relief law, employers and plan managers everywhere are scrambling to understand the implications on the employee benefits program, their people and the business. But by far, the section most are concerned by are the COBRA premium subsidies.
Many leaders and plan managers are feeling frustrated, trying to interpret and understand the requirements to determine what is being asked of them today. Our compliance leaders discuss the latest updates, action items and timeframes known today. While there is plenty of information in this 600-page law, but they focus on the items that impact employers.
Their biggest takeaway for all leaders? Keep calm and stay tuned for additional guidance.
The Mental Health Parity prevents mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment from being more onerous than other medical or surgical treatments.
In other words, you can’t have higher copays, larger deductibles or more unique deductibles; really, any extra “hoops” to jump through. Although these rules have been in place for a while, the new rules are more challenging for employers to follow. The new rules have caught many off guard and they’re effective immediately.
Our compliance experts welcome podcast guest Compliance Strategist Ron Bargatze for episode two of the Health Care Happenings Podcast, to break down the new rules, explore the comparative analysis and how best to handle non-quantitative coverage. They also break down the conversations to have with carriers to access and clarify this information and make available and recommended actions.
The health care industry and benefits landscape are continually evolving and there’s never a dull moment.
But health care costs continue to escalate, and while the pandemic upended certain expenses for a time, large employers in the U.S. expect benefits costs will rise 5.3 percent in 2021. It’s clear there is much work to be done to address this unsustainable increase and improve the health care experience.
Our compliance leaders have a unique passion for innovating in this space and offer novel and practical solutions to help organizations navigate this complex environment and make a long-term impact.
During the inaugural episode of Health Care Happenings, an Employer Advisory Podcast, OneDigital’s compliance leaders share their passion for advancing the political health care landscape, their recent virtual visit to the Hill and discussions with Congress about what the most pressing topics are for employers. Tune in for the lighthearted banter, stay for the critical intel around the latest developments around the COVID-19 crisis, market stabilizers and public option.
Tune into this podcast to hear what we can expect from the new administration and the impact on employer requirements, compliance around COVID-19, employee benefits and the healthcare landscape at large.
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To say employees are working under unique circumstances in 2020 would be considered an understatement by most.
We are dealing with an intersection of stressors between the global pandemic, the impact of the resulting economic downturn, political divisions in an election year, and social unrest. Add in the upcoming holiday season and it may seem like a plunge in employee morale is inevitable, but is it? The short answer: it doesn’t have to be. Managing morale in the face of crisis can be challenging but it can also provide an opportunity for self-examination, realignment, affirmation, celebration, team building and growth.
On Monday, December 21, Congress enacted a $900 billion stimulus package to support American workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The long-awaited, nearly 6,000-page bill offers critical economic relief to businesses and workers. Listen to the latest Employer Advisory Podcast for an overview of the key highlights and provisions that apply to employers, including restarting and expanding the Paycheck Protection Program, clarifying and expanding loan forgiveness and providing new updates on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Employee benefits compliance is ever-changing with the introduction of new legislation and regulations. Join us on December 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST for our fourth quarter update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals and changes.
During this session, attendees will learn:
- Latest Developments on Health Care Reform
- Proposed Federal Legislation Impacting Your Employee Benefits
- Newly Issued Federal Employee Benefits Regulations
- Emerging Legal Cases and Agency Guidance
- Preeminent State Law Issues
In today's rapidly changing environment, the needs of your business and employees are evolving at unprecedented rates.
Leaders can no longer afford to haphazardly react to stressors their workforce faces and must proactively implement long-term strategies that mitigate the adverse effects on their workforce. As a new year approaches, leaders are assessing their benefits to ensure employees have the essential support and programs to stay healthy, productive and engaged. Join OneDigital strategists for a discussion on the evolving workforce trends and creative solutions forward-thinking employers are implementing to support their workforce through 2021.
During this webinar, you’ll discover:
- A blueprint for employers to support their workforce through increasingly difficult times, including mental health challenges, child-care solutions, grief and COVID-19 fatigue
- Strategies to drive business performance and improve employee satisfaction, help employees manage stress, feel more encouraged and engaged at work
- How to map out the employee journey and engagement plan and why this is a critical component to prioritize
As a result of the pandemic, many organizations have had to transition to remote work, accelerating the need for companies to redesign the benefits strategy for 2021. In many cases, the shift to remote work has left money, typically spent on traveling and physical office space, on the table; money that could be invested back into employees to improve engagement, alleviate added stress and improve wellbeing during this challenging time. While many companies recognize the accelerated need to adjust and evolve typical business and people operations to accommodate a new world of work, many fail to see the benefit of doing the same with their benefits strategy. Yet, failure to recognize the link between benefits that meet the needs of the workforce today and overall productivity – puts any company at risk.
It’s nearly impossible to say what the economy and the business climate will look like over the next month, let alone year. Leaders have been laser-focused on taking the steps necessary to keep the doors open, their workforce protected, and their customers supported through increasingly complicated and uncertain times. Despite everything going on this year, they must continue to focus on making the right benefits decisions for themselves and their employees. Unfortunately, many leaders fail to realize that these benefits decisions, influenced by the outcome of the election, COVID-19, the changing healthcare landscape and the unique circumstances of their employees, will set the tone for the employer-employee relationship and define the corporate brand for years to come.
Join OneDigital’s strategic benefits leaders as they reflect on the top trends that arose this year and impart the insights that employers must utilize while preparing and planning the 2021 benefits strategy to align with long-term business success.
In a year that has already upended so many expectations and norms, it’s unlikely the election, and the weeks to follow will be any different.
The presidential election will do more than make headlines – it will have real consequences for the future of healthcare, regardless of the outcome. Not to mention, this election will also determine the House representatives and no more than a week later, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is constitutional.
Like everything else this year, it’s reasonable to believe the situation will be evolving by the hour. Join our team of compliance and benefits leaders as they provide a timely update on the current situation, translating recent developments so that you can prepare your long-term program and offerings accordingly.
What do the presidential election, employee benefits, and COVID-19 have in common?With so many variables surrounding what our country’s healthcare benefits will look like based on the results of the presidential election, mixed with employee healthcare cost adjustments due to the pandemic and ever-changing employee benefits compliance regulations, employers are struggling to proactively plan for 2021. Join us as we discuss the “what-if’s” surrounding the upcoming election, potential impacts of post-election results and COVID-19 on the coming year’s employee benefits programs, and how employers should start analyzing their business strategy updates for 2021.
As financial stressors escalate for Americans in response to the global pandemic and related business implications, organizations must arm themselves with the strategies and tools to support their workforce. With financial stress and workplace productivity inextricably linked, it’s in business leaders' best interest to ensure their workforce has all the appropriate resources to feel safe and supported.
Join OneDigital’s Retirement + Wealth leaders as they cover how recent changes in legislation may have impacted key deadlines and expand your knowledge of the opportunities that exist to update your retirement and financial wellbeing benefits within a holistic workforce strategy. During this session, you’ll gain critical retirement plan knowledge to and key information to review in the fourth quarter.
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As the presidential election grows nearer, it is developing into one of the most contentious exchanges in American history. A broad range of variables around healthcare benefits, cost ramifications from the pandemic and compliance regulations leave employers unsure of the potential impact on their organizations.
Join OneDigital leaders for a webinar to learn how the 116th Congress has impacted employers up to this point, what we know about candidate platforms today and provide a handle on the far-reaching implications the election will have on business operations, benefits offerings and healthcare.
For many business leaders, deciphering ways to control costs without compromising employee’s benefits package is crucial – to survive now and post pandemic. Prescription drugs are not only an integral component of the benefits package but also deliver quality healthcare.
In this episode, our compliance experts discuss the current advances and focus of the existing 116th Congress, explore the challenges facing the benefits marketplace and compare each candidate's focus, priorities, and health care policy platforms in the upcoming election. Tune in to discover the latest legislative and regulatory updates in the midst of the pandemic.
Historically, for employers, HR leaders and employees alike, open enrollment has been a significantly time-consuming process leading to stress and overwhelm. Considering this year’s exceptional circumstances, the intensity will be amplified Tune in to discover how to navigate this new open enrollment landscape in the midst of a pandemic.
Working parents are facing a unique set of challenges as they attempt to balance the needs of their children – especially their schooling – with concerns about work, finances and health. Tune in to hear from OneDigital’s business and HR leaders as they discuss the immediate actions employers can take to offset the immense pressure placed on the parents in their workforce.
Developing and adjusting a strategy to enact diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within your organization requires a nuanced approach for lasting change. Tune in to hear a facilitated discussion exploring the elements needed to continue building the foundations for change in the workplace.
In this episode, OneDigital’s HR and compliance leaders discuss the ramifications of the unemployment benefits coming to an end, how to navigate conversations with furloughed workers and incentives to improve morale and engagement as the fate of this program is decided.
The unique communications challenges COVID-19 introduced also provide a chance to transform the way you approach benefits communication and education. Not only does benefits communication increase your employee’s benefits perception, benefits communication is a critical component of engagement. Hear from two of our benefits and employee engagement leaders as they cover the strategies and initiatives to successfully implement any communications plan, especially as it applies in today’s environment.
As businesses across the country welcome employees back, leaders are determining how to navigate this new work landscape while managing workforce reductions and changes in revenue.
Between the latest Paycheck Protection Program updates, the IRS changes and evolving critical COVID-19 guidelines as employees start returning to the office, managing compliance today has become increasingly demanding. However, the risks associated with mishandled compliance requirements are now greater than ever. Tune in to get an update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals and changes.
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In this episode, our team of retirement and wealth advisors, discuss key considerations for employers that may be wondering what plan level decisions they could consider, what other companies are doing to adapt and how to adopt/implement the CARES Act provisions. Additionally, they introduce best practices for communicating with employees and providing financial guidance and ongoing support to improve retirement outcomes.
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In response to a rapidly changing economic and health environment business and HR leaders have been forced to take unprecedented actions to protect employees and the organization. Bold action requires taking a holistic look at what drives the business, with a focus on efficiency and managing human capital risk.
The return to the workplace for non-essential workers has begun in all 50 states. The data is showing that while many of these workers are looking forward to returning, but not to the same office they left. In this episode, our team of HR and compliance leaders address questions in three key areas affecting returning to the workplace: Safety and Compliance, Paid Sick Leave, and the Family First Act and some of the remote working realities that you may not yet be thinking about.
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Tune in for an overview of recent benefits compliance changes, translated by OneDigital’s SVP of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Annette Bechtold. Learn about the current regulatory and legislative landscape, including the current constitutional challenges, administrative developments, advocacy agendas and brief analysis of the candidates’ healthcare platforms in the upcoming election.
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In this episode, Julie Voges, Regional Managing Director, OneDigital HR Consulting, discusses 5 strategic questions for leadership teams to answer when planning their return to work timeline and policy.
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Following the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, organizations across the nation responded by pivoting rapidly to accommodate the safety of their workforce and the community while navigating the challenges related to business continuity—in a matter of weeks.
As businesses look ahead toward reopening the workplace, leaders are trying to understand the new and unfamiliar adjustments required in this ‘new normal.’ However, reopening for business without the right strategy in place leaves your organization open to unnecessary compliance penalties or, worse, risking the health and safety of their workforce.
Join this continuation of last week’s discussion led by OneDigital’s team of HR strategists as they answer the question on everyone’s mind: what should our return to work action plan be and how do we do it?
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Following the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, organizations across the nation responded by pivoting rapidly to accommodate the safety of their workforce and the community while navigating the challenges related to business continuity—in a matter of weeks.
As businesses begin reopening slowly, employers are looking ahead at the many new and unfamiliar adjustments required in this ‘new normal.’ What many fail to realize is that without the right strategy in place, reopening for business too quickly will risk unnecessary compliance fines, an influx of reasonable accommodation requests – or worse – the health and safety of their workforce.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital's HR and Compliance experts to discover strategic HR considerations to take into account during the return to work evolution.
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Brydon DeWitt is joined by OneDigital’s David Blanchard, to discuss key considerations for employers contemplating furloughs, layoffs or addressing other leave scenarios and how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act may help. This episode originally aired on Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion podcast and is being redistributed with permission of the author.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
Due in large part to the rapidly changing economic and health environment, business and HR leaders have been forced to take on an unprecedented action to protect employees and their organization. In this episode, you'll learn to decipher how to survive and assess the immediate implications on the economy, your customers, and business.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, OneDigital's compliance and business leaders discuss actionable information specific to small businesses to help them capitalize on the $2 trillion of relief and economic stimulus. Learn how to benefit from the CARES Act, specifically the "Paycheck Protection" SBA loan program and explore strategies unique to your business situation and offer advice on what your company should be doing now.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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Maintaining Business Continuity During Times of Crisis
In this episode, Jeff Gentile, Managing Principal Global Benefits, OneDigital Corporate, discusses several FAQs in response to COVID-19 regarding global business travel and best practices for employees working outside the US.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
Until recently, employers have lacked the tools to forecast the frequency and severity of COVID-19 on their own workforce and health plan. During this episode, learn about OneDigital’s proprietary COVID-19 Health Plan Cost Impact Tool and the importance of forecasting for your business. Gain an understanding of how the model works specifically to your organization's geography, demographics and industry, as well as discuss trends in the data and potential impacts both short and long term on insurance costs.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
The pandemic has greatly impacted daily life as we know it and is taking its toll on all of us. Businesses are focused on surviving and so are your employees. Employee wellbeing is important now more than ever and taking care of your employees is part of taking care of your business.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital's wellbeing experts as they discuss actionable ways to support your employee's mental health and wellbeing during this uncertain time.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital's business leaders as they discuss actionable information needed to capitalize on the $2 trillion of relief and economic stimulus that was signed into law Friday, March 27, 2020, and the top ten questions regarding the CARES Act.
UPDATE AS OF 4/3: As expected, the launch of SBA applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has created a frenzy of activity from business leaders and overwhelmed many lenders who were unprepared for the onslaught of applications. If the amount of early activity is any indication, the $349 billion allocated for this program will be gone in short order.
In addition, in the interim final regulations published last night there were a few important changes/clarifications to the initial guidance:
- 1099 employees are not to be included in the employer's payroll calculation. However, they are free to apply on their own as a sole proprietor beginning April 10, 2020.
- The final interest rate for unforgiven portions of the loan will be 1% and the term of the loan has been shortened to 2 years.
Please see our complete review of the interim final regulations here.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Interim Final Rule Released
In this episode, David Hughes, OneDigital Human Resources Practice Leader, Southeast, discusses how employers can create a thorough plan when making the difficult decision to reduce their workforce.
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital's business leaders as they discuss the key details of the CARES Act with a special focus on the “Paycheck Protection” SBA loan program and the opportunity to essentially convert some or all of those loan proceeds into an outright grant through the “Loan Forgiveness” provisions of the law.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
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As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital's compliance and retirement and wealth leaders as they discuss the latest developments to the Stimulus Bill and Families First Act, especially related to the allocation of funds to certain industries impacted the hardest by COVID-19. Also, get an overview of the state of the market and retirement plan considerations for employers in light of this continually evolving situation.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
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OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital’s benefits and compliance leaders as they delve into benefits plan design implications, contribution changes and buydowns, and items specific for self-funded employers, including ERISA and ACA considerations.
The situation is evolving minute-by-minute, and so are your challenges.
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- OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
- COVID-19 Furloughs, Layoffs & Leaves: How It Affects Your Employee’s Health Benefits
- Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) Update: Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Rules on Affordability
- State by State Information on Public Health Exchanges
- Template: Amendment to Benefits Plan Eligibility
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital’s HR Consulting and compliance leaders as they delve into FMLA provisions and requirements, guidance and best practices around furlough and workforce reductions and more.
The situation is evolving minute-by-minute, and so are your challenges.
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OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
As more businesses feel the effects and plan for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative for organizations to proactively manage their workforce and respond to the outbreak and the potential workplace disruption.
In this episode, hear from OneDigital’s compliance, benefits and human resource leaders as they share an overview of the outbreak’s ongoing effects on the workforce and address your most pressing questions.
Looking to further understand and mitigate the coronavirus pandemic on your business operations and workforce? View more COVID-19 Employer Advisory Sessions to hear from OneDigital advisors addressing and translating the evolving coronavirus pandemic for employers. Take action now to alleviate the long-term impact and proactively develop business planning strategies.
Resources
OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub