June 2022

June 2022 Effective Benefit Plan Communication How employers communicate benefits information to employees has a tremendous impact on how well employees understand, utilize and perceive the programs. Managers and supervisors are usually in the best position to share important benefits information with employees. As an employee’s primary point of contact, managers and supervisors also tend […]

EEOC’s 2021 Report and 2023 Budget Justification Signal Potential Enforcement Increase The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its 2021 performance report and presented its proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. Exploring these subjects can help employers gauge where the EEOC may soon be focusing its enforcement efforts. 2021 Review In 2021, the EEOC

Utilizing Wearable Technology Wearable technology isn’t a new feature. For years, personal gadgets such as smartwatches have gained popularity among people who want better insight into their health trends. According to Pew Research Center data, nearly 1 in 5 Ameri- cans (21%) say they regularly wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. In fact, wearable technology

Utilizing Wearable Technology Wearable technology isn’t a new feature. For years, personal gadgets such as smartwatches have gained popularity among people who want better insight into their health trends. According to Pew Research Center data, nearly 1 in 5 Ameri- cans (21%) say they regularly wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. In fact, wearable technology

June 2022 EWG Releases 2022 Dirty Dozen List Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a report ranking pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration. This report is designed to help consumers make healthy and informed choices