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Most people tend to avoid anything with the word “compliance” in it, but compliance is an inescapable part of all areas in your business. Compliance management obligations used to be tasks that you could “check-off” once you achieved them, but the business world is not static anymore, and slips in compliance can mean big costs to your company. New legislation is continuing to change requirements in all areas of your business, which means that your compliance goal is like a moving target.
Wellness programs tend to emphasize exercise and eating right. We certainly can’t criticize that, but make sure to take into account the following aspects of wellness that affect an employee’s entire state of health and wellbeing. A holistic approach to wellness is one that emphasizes care for the whole person.
With health care costs continually climbing, employers are looking to consumer-driven plans to help soften the blow. Depending on the model, these plans typically include a tax-advantaged account and a high deductible health plan. But what are the differences between these varying types of accounts?
A favorite event for many companies is the annual company picnic. After a long winter and a year of hard work, taking a moment to celebrate is a great way to show employees how much you appreciate them. But have you stopped to consider the potential exposures that may arise from such an event?
You gotta love the Olympics. There’s nothing like lounging on the sofa while watching extreme feats of athleticism – like the ridiculous abs on our swim team and the graceful routines of our gymnasts (I’m rooting for Gabby Douglas). But have you ever wondered what kind of insurance goes into preserving the health of our Olympic athletes? I’m guessing not, but I did a little research to find out.
With the Supreme Court recently upholding the majority of the health care reform, employers are continuing to see new provisions of the law go into effect. One that many will soon take notice of is the medical loss ratio provision, as hundreds of thousands of people will soon receive rebate checks in the mail in accordance with the law.
Regulations for CMV drivers are changing, in particular with regards to medical cards. The changes affect various kinds of drivers differently. The rules remain the same as to which drivers need a federal medical certificate (Fed Med card) while operating a commercial vehicle, but drivers will now have to provide an up-to-date copy of this card to the DMV when they obtain it.
ANDREA TARRELL
Marketing Coordinator
A friend of mine is a do-it-yourself home repair guy. He wanted a new deck, so he built one. The vinyl siding on his house needed cleaning, so he rented a power washer and spent his Saturday on a ladder. His son knocked a hole in the drywall, so he taught himself how to repair it. His workmanship is pretty good, but I have no doubt a pro could do it better. Build a nicer deck. Make the siding really sparkle. Patch the drywall without leaving a baseball-shaped bulge.
Make it clear that driver retention is a priority for everyone in the company, especially for driver managers. Driver turnover should be measured by driver manager (not just at the company level) and the driver manager’s performance review (and any bonus system) should be tied to this statistic.
HNI works with high-performing companies to help them address the hidden risks in their business and avoid The Insurance Dependency Trap. This is done by proactively DE-RISKING their business so they can be less dependent on insurance.
HNI also offers the basic services of insurance and employee benefits. HNI has offices in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis.