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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five American adults lives with a mental illness, and one in 25 lives with one that seriously interferes with major life activities. Among individuals aged 18-44 – a large group of working-age Americans – mental health disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorder are […]

Lose weight, quit smoking, eat healthier, save money: Any of those ring a bell? According to Statista, over 30% of Americans had one or more of these aspirations on their New Year’s resolution list. Unfortunately, even the most well-thought-out New Year’s resolutions usually don’t come to fruition. In fact, almost half are broken by the […]

You don’t know me, but I’m gonna get real here: Several years ago, I faced the Absolute Worst Time in My Life. While such things never operate on a convenient schedule, this one arrived at a most inopportune time: shortly after I began a new job. The circumstances in my personal life were so enormous, […]

The employer-employee relationship is just that — a relationship. And relationships come with certain expectations, even in the business world. Employees want to feel they’re being taken care of. After all, they’ve committed themselves and proven their worth to you. That’s why you hired them. In exchange for their commitment, they expect to be paid […]

It’s that season again! Pumpkin spice, football, sweaters, open enrollment, falling leaves … While most non-HR people don’t add open enrollment to this particular list, the fall season brings just that to many organizations. Employees are gearing up to make big decisions regarding health insurance and other benefit options, which can be stressful not only […]

Let’s be open about the importance of open enrollment: The benefits you offer not only help attract talented people to work for you, but help keep those valued employees from fleeing to the competition. Research proves it. According to last year’s findings of Aflac’s annual WorkForces Report, at 80%, a strong correlation exists between employees’ […]

College tuition is a bigger strain on the bank account than it used to be, and recent graduates know this all too well. In fact, student loan debt has escalated to new heights, with 44 million people owing more than $1.5 trillion. For the ever-ballooning generation of millennials feeling this financial burden, that’s a lot […]

Open enrollment can strike fear in the hearts and minds of many. Because let’s face it: Benefits can be confusing – and frustrating. According to the 2017 AFLAC Workforces Report, 74% of employees say there are a least a few things they don’t understand about their policies, such as their deductibles, copays or in-network providers. […]

By now, most of us are well aware physical wellness should be a priority for employees and employers. Being physically active helps employees perform at a high level and brings a host of work-related benefits, including increased mental stamina, better concentration and memory, and the ability to learn more quickly. Studies have shown working out […]

Today’s businesses navigate an ever-shifting balancing act between productivity and retention of talent. In many workplaces, efficiency and output are paramount to compete in a fast-paced, globalized economy. However, retaining top talent is also crucial, and numerous employers regularly combat workforce shortages and additional expenses associated with turnover. One way to maintain this balance is […]

HR departments, take note: A recent United Healthcare survey found that 70% of employees stated having interest in taking proactive steps to improve their health. In a recent episode of Paycom’s HR Break Room podcast, we spoke with Leigh Stringer, workplace design expert and author of The Healthy Workplace, about current wellness and ergonomics trends […]

This year, the state of Oregon will launch a landmark, statewide retirement program: OregonSaves. This program requires private employers to automatically enroll employees in retirement accounts. The goal is to benefit almost 1 million Oregonians who currently lack access to employer-sponsored retirement programs. OregonSaves has been in the works for the last few years and […]