Traditionally speaking, and since the 1940s, American employees held the general expectation of receiving health care through employment. These expectations are quickly fading as younger generations are remodeling the job market and the way we work. The increasing stability of the gig economy has also influenced the shift in the job economy. Because of this, […]
Health Care
Trump Era Health Care Options for Small Businesses
Over the past eight years, The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has been a source of insurance for many small businesses and self-employed individuals. But the Trump Administration believes it has a better idea. It recently proposed a new health care option for businesses and the self-employed that would run parallel to the ACA. Here’s […]
Why Healthcare Startups are the Next Frontier for Small Business Gurus
For entrepreneurs, the past few decades have been marked by the wild success of tech startups. Companies that can literally trace their origins back to garages have come to see remarkable growth. These days, there is a sense that if you have just a little tech savvy and a cool idea about how to use […]
Employees Asking for Health Insurance? Here’s How to Help
If you’re one of the 2.7 million U.S. small businesses that doesn’t offer health insurance, here’s something you’ve likely heard from employees: “We have to buy health insurance now. Can the company help us pay for it?” Whether employees have asked directly, or you’ve overheard conversations at the water cooler, you know employees would appreciate help paying […]
Why Small Business Owners are Switching to Private Health Exchanges
Often frustrated with the rising costs and administrative headaches associated with traditional group health insurance plans, today’s small-business owners are seriously considering their options. For many businesses, private health insurance exchanges are an attractive alternative to group plans. However, are private health exchanges a cost-effective choice for small-business owners? How will they impact your administrative […]
5 Enjoyable Ways to Promote Healthy Living in the Office
An office is more than the sum of all of its parts. An office is about the people who work in it. Now, more than ever, employers are making health a priority in the workplace. Creating a unique interest in workplace well-being and healthily engaging physical activities in the office has become the best way […]
5 Year Anniversary of Healthcare Reform: 5 Things You Should Know About the ACA
It has been five years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ACA) was signed into law. Here are 5 things you should know about some of the key ACA requirements for businesses in 2015:
4 Ways the ACA is Helping Small Businesses
It goes without saying that the ACA (aka Obamacare) has taken a lot of heat. Politics aside, here’s four ways Obamacare is actually helping small businesses.
6 New Resolutions for Small Businesses
Now that we’re almost two months into 2015, you may have fallen off the path towards meeting your personal New Year’s resolution. If you own a business, there’s still more than three quarters left in the fiscal year to hit your financial goals.
Healthy Employees Are No Small Business Feat
One challenge that can oftentimes be overlooked on the small business front is keeping your employees fit and healthy for work. Healthy and happy employees tend to be better workers when all is said and done.
