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WHAT is better to communicate and WHEN. Information Overload: we’re all suffering and we’re all guilty. There is a way to overcome this in your benefits communications. The vast majority of employer groups regularly try to cram all benefits enrollment information into one time a year, during open enrollment. This…

OSHA has delivered their final rule on the recordkeeping requirements. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2017 and has a three year phase in plan. These dates are July 1, 2017 (only 300A summation information), July 1, 2018 (partial requirement for all forms for large companies), and March 2,…

Counseling, screenings, wellness visits. These are a just a few avenues that employers take to help employees improve health, increase productivity and reduce costs. View our latest infographic from osWell Health Management, “Why Preventive Care,” featuring facts and figures on the current health environment, as well as the potential impact of preventive care solutions.…

The complexities surrounding risk management and compliance are daunting. Companies are challenged to stay on top of training, tracking and reporting requirements. Moreover, the penalties can be costly in more ways than one: government fines, business interruption, claims, litigation, less-than-favorable insurance programs, your time and resources, and beyond. Knowledge is…

Planning to travel this spring and summer holiday season? Whether for business or personal reasons, many of us travel frequently, and yet we give little thought to how we keep our identity and data safe while doing so. To keep us informed and vigilant during our travels, Assurex Global asked…

Do you subscribe to the mantra below? Be yourself. Those who matter don’t mind; and those who mind, don’t matter.  There are several versions of this quote, but the core idea is the same: the important people in your life will know your value. What about in business? Do the…

Important Tips and Considerations while on the web. LIKE A THIEF CUTS THROUGH A BIKE LOCK, hackers can override your technology’s security measures. To keep us mindful of security best practices, Assurex Global’s “go to” resource for digital forensics and cybersecurity, LIFARS, has answered questions we should all be asking.…

We count steps and we count calories. We monitor our heart rate and how much we exercise each day. Individuals and organizations are collecting untold amounts of data, but what do we do with it? The future is here today. Some organizations offer unique plan designs involving personal data transmitted…

The management of workforce health can be a costly cascade for organizations. The costs of doing nothing can far outweigh investments in health and wellness programing. Employers continue to adopt wellness programs—either standalone or as part of a health insurance discount—to encourage employee wellness and lower plan costs. Simple wellness actions can…

Reporting doesn’t help employers offer the most efficient benefits—data analytics does. But data is nothing without the ability to see correlations, find causes and predict effects. All of this requires a deft hand and knowledgeable professionals. The Human Touch Systems and software are marvels when targeting precise needs. But even the…