One of the joys of the trucking business is the ability to travel across the country and experience the beauty of different roads from coast to coast. However, this also means you must prepare for various types of driving conditions.
On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) and one of the largest platforms for managing health insurance billing and payments in the United States, experienced a large-scale cyberattack. This attack forced the company to shut down over 100 services across its system for multiple weeks, affecting millions of health care providers and patients across the country.
Workplace violence in the healthcare industry has been declining, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely absent from hospitals and other medical clinics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost half of non-fatal injuries from occupational assaults and violence occur in healthcare and social services settings.
The frigid temperatures of winter can make it necessary to ask more of your home’s furnace and heating systems. However, these increased demands can quickly put a strain on your wallet through rising heating costs.
Compensation growth slowed slightly in the third quarter of the year, signaling that the white-hot labor market is cooling off.
Wellness programs aim to improve employee health and well-being. But many miss the mark on inclusivity, potentially doing more harm than good by alienating swaths of the workforce. Experts say now is the time for employers to take a hard look at their offerings to ensure programs nurture all employees.
American workers continue to report alarmingly low levels of overall well-being, according to the latest research. Just one-third say they are doing well when their physical health, mental health, and financial stability are taken into account.
Mitigating mold and moisture risks is essential for ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment in school facilities. Excess moisture from leaks, high humidity, or poor ventilation creates ideal conditions for mold growth, which can compromise air quality and pose health risks like respiratory issues and allergies, potentially leading to increased absenteeism and liability concerns.
Federal regulators are moving to classify earned wage access programs as consumer loans, signaling a major shift for this rapidly growing employee benefit. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed rule could reshape how companies like Walmart, Bath & Body Works and McDonald's offer early access to earned wages.
A significant generational shift in retirement planning is reshaping how employers need to think about their benefits packages. While older generations have traditionally viewed Social Security as their primary source of retirement income, younger workers are increasingly putting their faith—and their money—into personal retirement accounts.
