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Health Care Happenings: The American Rescue Plan Act
March 18, 2021 01:05 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBFollowing the signing of the latest COVID-19 relief law, employers and plan managers everywhere are scrambling to understand the implications on the employee benefits program, their people and the business. But by far, the section most are concerned by are the COBRA premium subsidies. Many leaders and plan managers are feeling frustrated, trying to interpret and understand the requirements to determine what is being asked of them today. Our compliance leaders discuss the latest upd...
Health Care Happenings: Mental Health Parity
March 15, 2021 19:19 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Mental Health Parity prevents mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment from being more onerous than other medical or surgical treatments. In other words, you can’t have higher copays, larger deductibles or more unique deductibles; really, any extra “hoops” to jump through. Although these rules have been in place for a while, the new rules are more challenging for employers to follow. The new rules have caught many off guard and they’re effective immediately. O...
Health Care Happenings
March 04, 2021 00:36 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe health care industry and benefits landscape are continually evolving and there’s never a dull moment. But health care costs continue to escalate, and while the pandemic upended certain expenses for a time, large employers in the U.S. expect benefits costs will rise 5.3 percent in 2021. It’s clear there is much work to be done to address this unsustainable increase and improve the health care experience.
Health Care Happenings: 2021 Capitol Conference Recap
March 04, 2021 00:36 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe health care industry and benefits landscape are continually evolving and there’s never a dull moment. But health care costs continue to escalate, and while the pandemic upended certain expenses for a time, large employers in the U.S. expect benefits costs will rise 5.3 percent in 2021. It’s clear there is much work to be done to address this unsustainable increase and improve the health care experience. Our compliance leaders have a unique passion for innovating in this ...
What's Next for Health Care Policy Under a Biden Administration?
February 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBTune into this podcast to hear what we can expect from the new administration and the impact on employer requirements, compliance around COVID-19, employee benefits and the healthcare landscape at large. PLAY EPISODE Looking for more information around how COVID-19 has impacted federal legislation and regulatory guidance? Download the COVID-19 and Employee Benefits Toolkit and tap into the benefits changes, examples of those changes, leave of absence affecting benefits inclu...
How to Improve Employee Morale Amidst Uncertainty
January 25, 2021 16:55 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTo say employees are working under unique circumstances in 2020 would be considered an understatement by most. We are dealing with an intersection of stressors between the global pandemic, the impact of the resulting economic downturn, political divisions in an election year, and social unrest. Add in the upcoming holiday season and it may seem like a plunge in employee morale is inevitable, but is it? The short answer: it doesn’t have to be. Managing morale in the face of crisis ...
An Employer’s Guide to the Latest Stimulus Bill Updates
January 13, 2021 19:14 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn Monday, December 21, Congress enacted a $900 billion stimulus package to support American workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The long-awaited, nearly 6,000-page bill offers critical economic relief to businesses and workers. Listen to the latest Employer Advisory Podcast for an overview of the key highlights and provisions that apply to employers, including restarting and expanding the Paycheck Protection Program, clarifying and expanding loan forgiveness and providin...
Q4 2020 Quarterly Legislative and Regulatory Update
December 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBEmployee benefits compliance is ever-changing with the introduction of new legislation and regulations. Join us on December 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST for our fourth quarter update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals and changes. During this session, attendees will learn: Latest Developments on Health Care Reform Proposed Federal Legislation Impacting Your Employee Benefits Newly Issued Federal Employee Benefits Regulations Emerging Legal Cases and Agency Guidance Pree...
2021 Strategic Planning: Adapting to Support Your Employee's Experience
December 10, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn today's rapidly changing environment, the needs of your business and employees are evolving at unprecedented rates. Leaders can no longer afford to haphazardly react to stressors their workforce faces and must proactively implement long-term strategies that mitigate the adverse effects on their workforce. As a new year approaches, leaders are assessing their benefits to ensure employees have the essential support and programs to stay healthy, productive and engaged. Join OneDigi...
Remote Work and the Workplace Perks Your Team Needs
November 19, 2020 20:07 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAs a result of the pandemic, many organizations have had to transition to remote work, accelerating the need for companies to redesign the benefits strategy for 2021. In many cases, the shift to remote work has left money, typically spent on traveling and physical office space, on the table; money that could be invested back into employees to improve engagement, alleviate added stress and improve wellbeing during this challenging time. While many companies recognize the accelerated ...
Employee Benefits Outlook for 2021
November 17, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIt’s nearly impossible to say what the economy and the business climate will look like over the next month, let alone year. Leaders have been laser-focused on taking the steps necessary to keep the doors open, their workforce protected, and their customers supported through increasingly complicated and uncertain times. Despite everything going on this year, they must continue to focus on making the right benefits decisions for themselves and their employees. Unfortunately, many lead...
The Post-Election Healthcare and Benefits Landscape
November 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn a year that has already upended so many expectations and norms, it’s unlikely the election, and the weeks to follow will be any different. The presidential election will do more than make headlines – it will have real consequences for the future of healthcare, regardless of the outcome. Not to mention, this election will also determine the House representatives and no more than a week later, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on whether the Affordable Care Act (A...
Election, Benefits & COVID-19
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWhat do the presidential election, employee benefits, and COVID-19 have in common? With so many variables surrounding what our country’s healthcare benefits will look like based on the results of the presidential election, mixed with employee healthcare cost adjustments due to the pandemic and ever-changing employee benefits compliance regulations, employers are struggling to proactively plan for 2021. Join us as we discuss the “what-if’s” surrounding the upcoming election, potentia...
Financial Markets in Focus Week of 10/12
October 13, 2020 15:18 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s, Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer for a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the last quarter. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of OneDigital.
Year-End Retirement + Wealth Planning Strategies for Forward-Thinking Employers
October 08, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBAs financial stressors escalate for Americans in response to the global pandemic and related business implications, organizations must arm themselves with the strategies and tools to support their workforce. With financial stress and workplace productivity inextricably linked, it’s in business leaders' best interest to ensure their workforce has all the appropriate resources to feel safe and supported. Join OneDigital’s Retirement + Wealth leaders as they cover how recent changes i...
A Look Ahead: What the Election Could Mean for Healthcare and Employers
October 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBAs the presidential election grows nearer, it is developing into one of the most contentious exchanges in American history. A broad range of variables around healthcare benefits, cost ramifications from the pandemic and compliance regulations leave employers unsure of the potential impact on their organizations. Join OneDigital leaders for a webinar to learn how the 116th Congress has impacted employers up to this point, what we know about candidate platforms today and provide a h...
A Look Ahead: What the 2020 Election Could Mean for Healthcare and Employers
October 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBAs the presidential election grows nearer, it is developing into one of the most contentious exchanges in American history. A broad range of variables around healthcare benefits, cost ramifications from the pandemic and compliance regulations leave employers unsure of the potential impact on their organizations. Join OneDigital leaders for a webinar to learn how the 116th Congress has impacted employers up to this point, what we know about candidate platforms today and provide a h...
Uncovering the Truth Behind Your Rising Pharmacy Benefit Spend
September 24, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBFor many business leaders, deciphering ways to control costs without compromising employee’s benefits package is crucial – to survive now and post pandemic. Prescription drugs are not only an integral component of the benefits package but also deliver quality healthcare.
Q3 2020 Legislative and Regulatory Update
September 18, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this episode, our compliance experts discuss the current advances and focus of the existing 116th Congress, explore the challenges facing the benefits marketplace and compare each candidate's focus, priorities, and health care policy platforms in the upcoming election. Tune in to discover the latest legislative and regulatory updates in the midst of the pandemic.
How to Conduct Open Enrollment During a Pandemic
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHistorically, for employers, HR leaders and employees alike, open enrollment has been a significantly time-consuming process leading to stress and overwhelm. Considering this year’s exceptional circumstances, the intensity will be amplified Tune in to discover how to navigate this new open enrollment landscape in the midst of a pandemic.
How Employers Can Support Working Parents
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWorking parents are facing a unique set of challenges as they attempt to balance the needs of their children – especially their schooling – with concerns about work, finances and health. Tune in to hear from OneDigital’s business and HR leaders as they discuss the immediate actions employers can take to offset the immense pressure placed on the parents in their workforce.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion - Continuing the Conversation
July 31, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBDeveloping and adjusting a strategy to enact diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within your organization requires a nuanced approach for lasting change. Tune in to hear a facilitated discussion exploring the elements needed to continue building the foundations for change in the workplace.
Expiring Unemployment Benefits: Will Employees Come Knocking?
July 16, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, OneDigital’s HR and compliance leaders discuss the ramifications of the unemployment benefits coming to an end, how to navigate conversations with furloughed workers and incentives to improve morale and engagement as the fate of this program is decided.
Communications Innovations for Open Enrollment
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThe unique communications challenges COVID-19 introduced also provide a chance to transform the way you approach benefits communication and education. Not only does benefits communication increase your employee’s benefits perception, benefits communication is a critical component of engagement. Hear from two of our benefits and employee engagement leaders as they cover the strategies and initiatives to successfully implement any communications plan, especially as it applies in today...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 6/29
July 07, 2020 12:30 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 6/29, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
Q2 2020 Legislative and Regulatory Update
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAs businesses across the country welcome employees back, leaders are determining how to navigate this new work landscape while managing workforce reductions and changes in revenue. Between the latest Paycheck Protection Program updates, the IRS changes and evolving critical COVID-19 guidelines as employees start returning to the office, managing compliance today has become increasingly demanding. However, the risks associated with mishandled compliance requirements are now greater ...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 6/15
June 12, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 6/15, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
An Employer's Guide to Navigating 401(k) Retirement Plans
June 09, 2020 17:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, our team of retirement and wealth advisors, discuss key considerations for employers that may be wondering what plan level decisions they could consider, what other companies are doing to adapt and how to adopt/implement the CARES Act provisions. Additionally, they introduce best practices for communicating with employees and providing financial guidance and ongoing support to improve retirement outcomes. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The in...
Your Top 10 Return to Workplace Questions Answered
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn response to a rapidly changing economic and health environment business and HR leaders have been forced to take unprecedented actions to protect employees and the organization. Bold action requires taking a holistic look at what drives the business, with a focus on efficiency and managing human capital risk. The return to the workplace for non-essential workers has begun in all 50 states. The data is showing that while many of these workers are looking forward to returning, but ...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 6/1
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 6/1, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
Benefits Compliance: Reshaping the Employee Benefits Landscape
May 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBTune in for an overview of recent benefits compliance changes, translated by OneDigital’s SVP of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Annette Bechtold. Learn about the current regulatory and legislative landscape, including the current constitutional challenges, administrative developments, advocacy agendas and brief analysis of the candidates’ healthcare platforms in the upcoming election. Resources OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
Financial Market In Focus Week of 5/18
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s, Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer for a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of May 18, 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
5 Strategic Questions for Leaders to Answer Before Reopening Their Business
May 08, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, Julie Voges, Regional Managing Director, OneDigital HR Consulting, discusses 5 strategic questions for leadership teams to answer when planning their return to work timeline and policy. Resources OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub Guidance for Benefits & HR Leaders
Back to Business Part 2: Your Return to Work Action Plan
May 07, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBFollowing the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, organizations across the nation responded by pivoting rapidly to accommodate the safety of their workforce and the community while navigating the challenges related to business continuity—in a matter of weeks. As businesses look ahead toward reopening the workplace, leaders are trying to understand the new and unfamiliar adjustments required in this ‘new normal.’ However, reopening for business without the right strategy in p...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 5/4
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 5/4, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
Back to Business Part 1: Strategic HR Guidance for Returning to Work
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBFollowing the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, organizations across the nation responded by pivoting rapidly to accommodate the safety of their workforce and the community while navigating the challenges related to business continuity—in a matter of weeks. As businesses begin reopening slowly, employers are looking ahead at the many new and unfamiliar adjustments required in this ‘new normal.’ What many fail to realize is that without the right strategy in place, reopenin...
Back to Business—Strategic HR Guidance for Returning to Work
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe spread of the novel Coronavirus is beginning to slow in some areas of the country, allowing employers to begin reopening their businesses and welcoming back employees. In this episode, hear from OneDigital's HR and Compliance experts to discover strategic HR considerations to take into account during the return to work evolution.
Practical Guidance on Leave Relief for Employers
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBBrydon DeWitt is joined by OneDigital’s David Blanchard, to discuss key considerations for employers contemplating furloughs, layoffs or addressing other leave scenarios and how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act may help. This episode originally aired on Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion podcast and is being redistributed with permission of the author. Resources OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
Business Guidance Around Maximizing Loan Forgiveness
April 23, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. Due in large part to the rapidly changing economic and health environment, business and HR leaders have been forced to take on an unprecedented action to protect employees and their organization. In this episode, you'll learn t...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 4/13
April 17, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 9.22 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 4/13, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
CARES Act and PPP Considerations for Small Businesses
April 16, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. In this episode, OneDigital's compliance and business leaders discuss actionable information specific to small businesses to help them capitalize on the $2 trillion of relief and economic stimulus. Learn how to benefit from the...
Global Benefits: Your FAQs Answered
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBIn this episode, Jeff Gentile, Managing Principal Global Benefits, OneDigital Corporate, discusses several FAQs in response to COVID-19 regarding global business travel and best practices for employees working outside the US. Resources OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
Forecast the Cost of COVID-19 on Your Business
April 09, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. Until recently, employers have lacked the tools to forecast the frequency and severity of COVID-19 on their own workforce and health plan. During this episode, learn about OneDigital’s proprietary COVID-19 Health Plan Cost Impa...
Employee Mental Health & Wellbeing
April 07, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. The pandemic has greatly impacted daily life as we know it and is taking its toll on all of us. Businesses are focused on surviving and so are your employees. Employee wellbeing is important now more than ever and taking care o...
CARES ACT Top Ten: Your FAQs Answered
April 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. In this episode, hear from OneDigital's business leaders as they discuss actionable information needed to capitalize on the $2 trillion of relief and economic stimulus that was signed into law Friday, March 27, 2020, and the to...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 3/23
April 01, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 3/23, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
Employer Best Practices: Selecting Employees for a Layoff
April 01, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, David Hughes, OneDigital Human Resources Practice Leader, Southeast, discusses how employers can create a thorough plan when making the difficult decision to reduce their workforce. Resources OneDigital’s Coronavirus Advisory Hub
How Employers Can Make the Most of a $2 Trillion-Dollar Economic Lifeline
March 31, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. In this episode, hear from OneDigital's business leaders as they discuss the key details of the CARES Act with a special focus on the “Paycheck Protection” SBA loan program and the opportunity to essentially convert some or all...
Financial Market In Focus Week of 3/30
March 30, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBJoin Resources Investment Advisors – A OneDigital Company’s Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Battmer a digest of economic activity and stock market conditions for the week of 3/30, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The investment advice provided by Resources Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of OneDigital.
Stimulus Bill and Families First Act
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAs the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce and the care and safety of employees. In this episode, hear from OneDigital's compliance and retirement and wealth leaders as they discuss the latest developments to the Stimulus Bill and Families First Act, especially related to the allocation of funds to certain ...