Category: HR

How Health Insurance Can Win the War for Talent | PA Employee Benefits Agents

Dec 13, 2021

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LR Webber

in Employee Benefits, HR

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on the importance of employer-provided health benefits. Not only have employees been requesting an expansion of their benefits for months, but report after report has indicated that comprehensive plans that also cover mental health or include paid parental leave, for example, are the key to getting people back to…
The Great Resignation: How Companies Can Cope With The Mass Exodus | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Sep 13, 2021

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LR Webber

in Economy, HR, Workforce

American companies are at a serious crossroads right now because of an unexpected consequence of COVID-19 known as the “Great Resignation.” CNBC reported earlier this summer that four million people had quit their jobs. This would be shocking under normal circumstances, yet these people quit stable jobs in the middle of a global pandemic. The majority…
Data Drop: D&I Appetite, Mental Health Struggles and the Expanding Gig Economy | PA Benefits Advisors

Jun 30, 2021

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LR Webber

in HR

There are certain issues that have taken center stage in the collective conscious when talking about the workplace, the future of work and how the current workforce is faring under the current conditions. Naturally, as those things enter the collective conscious, researchers find themselves asking what exactly holds true and what can we learn from…
How to Improve Your Job Postings | PA Employee Benefits Group

Dec 16, 2020

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LR Webber

in HR

A job posting is often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It’s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what distinguishes your workplace from others, what’s exciting about your mission and vision, what you…
Data Drop: Workforce Surveys Reveal Effects of Pandemic | PA Employee Benefits Agents

Nov 9, 2020

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LR Webber

in HR, Work from home

How 2020 will be remembered is largely going to be shaped by the pandemic, both for larger society and the workplace. There is no industry that hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19 and thus, no segment of the workforce that hasn’t felt its impact. We can see this playing out in the data we collect. Perhaps…
In Depth: The Future of Work Part 2 | Pennsylvania Benefits Partners

Aug 4, 2020

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LR Webber

in HR, Productivity

The future of work is now. You’ve probably heard that being said since the onset of COVID-19 and the growth of remote work. Well, it’s true and as the nature of how work gets done changes, so too does the way HR’s function plays out. In part 1, we took a look at current trends,…
Employee Engagement in a Post-COVID Workplace | PA Employee Benefits Advisors

Jul 27, 2020

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LR Webber

in custom content, Employees, HR

“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” – Simon Sinek The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many things. First, it has taught us that empathy and kindness goes a long way. We’ve learned that as individuals, communities, and as a nation, that we can do…
8 Tips for Handling Tough Employee Conversations | PA Employee Benefits

Oct 25, 2018

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LR Webber

in Employees, Employers, Health Insurance Providers, HR, Human Resources, leadership, Workplace

We all get cold feet when it comes to addressing difficult issues with colleagues in the workplace. It’s stressful, and you just can’t help but think of all of the ways that a well-meaning conversation could go sideways. You worry about the longer-lasting effects of a damaged work relationship but know that you must correct…
Healthcare Tax Repeal | PA Benefits Agency

Oct 5, 2018

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LR Webber

in ACA, Benefit consultants, benefits, business, custom content, Employees, Employers, federal law, fefderal law, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, HR, Insurance, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, president, President Trump, tax, tax cuts, tax law, taxes, Workplace

Recently, the President signed a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate (the tax penalty imposed on individuals who are not enrolled in health insurance). While some are praising this action, there are others who are concerned with its aftermath. So how does this affect you and why should you pay attention to this…
What We’re Reading – September 2018 | PA Benefits Firm

Sep 28, 2018

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LR Webber

in ALEs, Benefit consultants, benefits, custom content, EEOC, Employees, Employers, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, HDHP, health, Health Care, HR, Human Resources, lr webber, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PPO, tax cuts, tax law, ThinkHR, Workplace

We scour the web for interesting and actionable HR news and information, so you don’t have to. Here are 10 curated stories that caught our attention this month. Please Say Yes In today’s tight labor market, it’s becoming increasingly common for candidates to turn down offers. There are three key changes you can make to…