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Coming to Work Sick Undercuts Productivity
Employees who readily come into work sick, in pain, or otherwise sub-par may be considered dedicated workhorses. But in spite of…
What Employers Should Know about Drug and Alcohol Abuse at Work
Of all the drugs consumed in the world, research shows that approximately 60 percent are consumed by Americans. In a recent survey,…
HRAs Are Subject to ‘COBRA Continuation’
One way employers have attempted to counter the rising costs of health care is to offer what are commonly called…
Urgent Care Clinics Vs. Emergency Room Care
Diverting non-emergency or relatively minor incidents to lower-cost emergency care clinics brings substantial opportunity for cost…
Disability Programs: Save Money, Foster Return to Work
Although the rising cost of health care has grabbed headlines, the cost of employee absences has garnered less attention. And yet, the…
Board Giving
Does your organization have 100% board giving? Board members are responsible for the financial health of the organization. As…
Curbing the Cost of Substance Abuse
Employee substance abuse problems cost businesses billions of dollars each year. According to the one survey on drug use done by the…
What Pharmacy Benefit Management Can Offer
Pharmaceuticals remain the most expensive component of health care for many Americans. This helps explain why pharmacy benefit managers…
The Challenges of Administering Family and Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with the security of job protection for up to 12 weeks for a…
Warn Employees of Antibiotic Overuse
It's time for employers to inform staff members of the risks of the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Here's why: People…
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