Tag: benefits

Summer Survival Guide | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Aug 1, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, budget, summer, sun safety, water safety, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

We are halfway through our summer break and by now you have heard 1,000 times, “I’m bored!” from your kids! How do you survive the summer and keep your sanity? Follow these tips to make this summer break memorable and tackle the challenge of keeping your kids engaged. Keep A Routine Kids thrive with…
Getting Married? Two Questions You Need to Ask Your Partner (but Probably Haven’t) | PA Benefits Agency

Jul 25, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Disability Insurance, Employees, Employers, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Insurance, Life Insurance

Getting married is a big leap. And you may be in the midst of a whole lot of planning—from when and where to have the wedding to whom to invite. But planning the wedding and honeymoon is just the start of your life together. As you start planning your future, don’t forget to put a…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | Pennsylvania Benefit Consultants

Jul 18, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Life Insurance

Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or…
Wearable Technology | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Jul 10, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, custom content, Employees, Employers, Financial Wellness, health, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, heart disease, Medical Savings Accounts, medical spending, Medicare, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, tech, technology, wearable technology, Wellness, Wellness Programs, Workplace

Don’t lie–we ALL love gadgets. From the obscure (but hilariously reviewed on Amazon) Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer to the latest iteration of the Apple empire. Gadgets and technology can make our lives easier, make processes faster, and even help us get healthier. Businesses are now using the popularity of wearable technology to encourage employee wellness…
Pennsylvania Employment Law Update – July 2018 | PA Benefits Firm

Jul 5, 2018

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LR Webber

in compensation, Employees, Employers, equal employment, equal pay, governor, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

Equal Pay for Commonwealth Employees On June 6, 2018, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2018-18-03 prohibiting commonwealth agencies from: Inquiring about a job applicant’s current compensation or compensation history at any stage during the hiring process; or Requesting that an applicant disclose current salary or salary history information. Applicants may also refuse to…
10 Stories That Caught Our Eye in June 2018 | Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Advisors

Jun 26, 2018

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LR Webber

in Civil Rights Act, Department of Labor, DOL, Pennsylvania, ThinkHR, workers, Workplace, Workplace Safety

Are you having a hard time keeping up with the steady flow of news and information that affects your workplace? Let ThinkHR help! We’ve curated some of the stories from business, news, human resources, benefits, and risk management publications that caught our eye this June. Just Don’t Ask Job candidates are covered by the Civil…
Tips to a Successful Annual Exam | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Jun 21, 2018

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LR Webber

in annual exam, annual physical, benefits, doctor, health, Health Care, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Wellness Programs

Have you ever heard the proverb “Knowledge is power?” It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to your annual medical physical as well! The #1 goal of your annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE. Annual exams offer you and your doctor…
Is Fortnite Addiction Interfering with Your Workplace? | Duncansville Employee Benefits

Jun 12, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, fortnite, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, video games, Workplace

If you haven’t heard, the latest video game craze is Fortnite Battle Royale. This free multiplayer game can be played on both PC & Mac computers, Xbox, Playstation, and iOS devices. Fortnite is set on an island where a floating bus drops 100 players to gather materials to build fortresses and collect weapons in order…
Opioids in America | PA Benefit Advisors

Jun 6, 2018

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LR Webber

in addiction, benefits, costs, coverage, drugs, education, Employees, Employers, health, opioids

Lately, there’s been a big focus on America’s opioid addiction in the news. Whether it’s news on the abuse of the drug or it’s information sharing on how the drug works, Americans are talking about this subject regularly. We want to help educate you on this hot topic. Opioids are made from the opium poppy…
Price Shop Healthcare Video | Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Firm

May 30, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, health, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, Health Savings Account, Philadelphia, price shop

As the costs of health care soar, many consumers are looking for ways to control their medical spending. Also, with the rise of enrollment in high deductible health plans, consumers are paying for more health care out-of-pocket. From medical savings accounts to discount plans for prescriptions, patients are growing increasingly conscious of prices for their…