Claire McInerny
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Accidental data breaches remain the leading cause of loss
Although ransomware gets more publicity, accidental data breaches account for major losses, according to a new report. → Read More
How is automation impacting the workforce?
Technology is dramatically changing many aspects of our lives — including how we work. → Read More
Cruz-Lee amendment makes insurers wary
The latest Senate health bill proposal includes a controversial amendment which loosens insurer rules. → Read More
Talking politics in the office
Some studies show that while productivity may not be affected by political chatter, engagement might be. → Read More
ACA limbo leaves insurers wondering
Oliver Wyman Health released a survey this week, which shows 96 percent of insurers say they are committed to staying in the exchanges. → Read More
Diabetes continues to take toll on obese Americans
For obese people, the most common ages to be diagnosed with diabetes is between 35 and 39. → Read More
HR may struggle in 2017 to address critical issues
Are HR teams in for a rough year? According to one report, demands on human resources professionals might come to a head in 2017. → Read More
Trump takes on opioid epidemic
President Trump puts New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at the helm of a commission tasked with tackling opioid addiction. → Read More
Absent management programs result in more productivity
The hope is an employer who implements certain elements of an absence management program will have better outcomes for their business and employee experience if they take long-term time off. → Read More
Global talent trends shed light on employee desires
While some of the attitudes are misaligned, 93 percent of executives report plans to make some sort of change to their company in the next two years. → Read More
Discrimination in the workplace can be common, unmanageable
Over a quarter of those who face workplace discrimination say it happens regularly enough to affect their day-to-day work life. → Read More
As-is health care consumerism isn't working
Cindi Slater, CMO at ConsumerMedical, says health care consumers don't know what type of care they need, their treatment options, or how to figure out if providers are high quality. → Read More
More employees will take on caregiving duties as U.S. ages
As the U.S. ages, more employees will take on caregiver duties, potentially affecting their productivity. → Read More
Resiliency key to overcoming toxic work environments
The study defines resiliency in this case as the 'ability to manage stress and bounce back from adversity.' → Read More
Hospital medical supply waste adds to high health care costs
In spite of disagreement over ACA replacement plans, almost everyone agrees the high cost of health care needs to be addressed, including one less known cause -- the waste of unused medical supplies. → Read More
Benefits experts weigh in on ACA replacement
We spoke with some insurance industry experts to find out what they're thinking about the new health care reform bill from the Trump administration. Here is what they had to say. → Read More
March Madness is around the corner
A majority of employee says watching and celebrating sports in the office improve employee morale. → Read More
More perks, more loyalty?
Acknowledging the growth of millennial employees in the workforce, employers are beginning to tailor benefits and perks to meet their needs, but employees across all generations are taking advantage. → Read More
Student debt hurts employees' financial responsibility
Many of the young people surveyed say health insurance and retirement are not enough to make a competitive benefits package, with so many carrying serious student debt. → Read More