Author: LR Webber
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How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19 | PA Benefits Team
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financial hardship, additional challenges with childcare and school cancellations, job loss, reduced hours, sickness, and grief. The future is uncertain, and the present is extra stressful. And to make matters worse, many of the networks and practices that people use to…
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Tools for the Remote Workplace | PA Employee Benefits Advisors
The traditional workplace of physical offices and desks has changed. The new normal we are all experiencing is the remote workplace. While some are adjusting to this change without any growing pains, some may find it difficult to transition. Follow these tips to help manage your time in this new space. SET UP A PHYSICAL…
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Vaping in the Workplace | Pennsylvania Benefits Group
The health of our businesses during these uncertain times may be called “sickly” but the health of your employees and your bottom line doesn’t have to be. While we know cigarettes are a danger to your health, we are just now learning the risks associated with vaping. This trendy new method of nicotine delivery may…
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Relief for COBRA, Special Enrollment and Other Timeframes during “Outbreak”
We are committed to keeping you informed of changes and updates relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to download our PDF document outlining the emergency guidance released by the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services.
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5 Tips for Building Trust When Employees Return to Work | Pennsylvania Benefits Advisors
The day where people return to normal routines around work doesn’t seem as far off today as it did just a few weeks ago. As politicians itching to “re-open” the world look at ways to revive normalcy, companies now have to do the same as they consider operational needs and employee safety. As the work…
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CBD: Fact or Fiction? | PA Employee Benefits Agency
The cannabidiol (CBD) market in the United States has taken off like a rocket. Some projections have this market reaching $16 billion by 2025. After years of singing its praises for treating, albeit illegally, a myriad of health issues, supporters of cannabis have seen an uptick of mainstream support in the last 2 years with…
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A Financial Lifeline You May Have Forgotten About | PA Employee Benefits Firm
So much has happened in the last few days and weeks that I feel like months have passed. Social distancing is now on everyone’s lips. And the goal is noble: flatten “the curve” and prevent more people from getting sick from the Coronavirus. The impact, though, is being felt in so many ways by so…
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The Cause of Disengagement | Pennsylvania Benefits Team
For decades, employee engagement has been the gold standard in measuring the way employees interact with the business. In today’s world, especially where the coronavirus is concerned, it’s not just about the interaction but also the level of commitment to the company. While all human resources professionals would like to believe their employees are committed…
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Stop. Stay Home. Start Something | PA Benefits Consultants
We are seeing so many changes to our work, personal, and social life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While these changes can seem daunting and the obstacles they create insurmountable, this can be a time of healthy change. There is always the chance for good to happen when you stop, stay home, and start something.…
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8 Creative Ways to Move More When You Are Stuck at Home | PA Employee Benefits Group
The latest coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to be a major source of concern. Sports teams have cancelled seasons, companies are urging employees to work from home and social distancing is in full swing — all of which has anxiety at an all-time high. One way to help calm your nerves: exercise. “It can help reduce tension and elevate…
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