With the war for talent at an all-time high, employers are frantically searching for ways to keep current employees and recruit new ones. In addition to enhancing culture, increasing wages, and implementing new policies regarding where and when work can take place, employee wellbeing can be a tool for talent acquisition and enhanced retention.  Today, …

Having met with dozens of C-Suite and HR professionals over the past six months, I do not recall seeing a topic so consistently on the forefront of employer’s minds as recruiting and retention of employees is today. Beyond the need to have competitive pay and benefits, here are ten ideas to consider as you work …

We all agree that as an employer, being self-insured gives you more options and opportunities to control healthcare costs. But our traditional approach continues to grow at unsustainable figures. So what’s new on the horizon? IF there can be a positive, the COVID pandemic may have been a catalyst that changed behavior and allowed healthcare …

Video Transcript: It has been a little bit since I released a video and wanted to touch base with what has been on my heart. Sometimes, we get caught up in PBM carveouts, spousal surcharges, and Rx rebates but… I wanted to share a thank you and demonstrate an attitude of gratitude to school teachers, …

On Memorial Day 2021 we are featuring RANGER VALOR named in honor of the life of LT TYLER HALL BROWN. Valor Service Dogs Lt. Tyler Hall Brown Online Memorial  Tyler, an Airborne Army Ranger, was killed in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. May 27th is the 43 anniversary of his birth. “Honoring Tyler by Honoring …

As you may have heard, for the past eight years, BlueCross BlueShield has been involved in a legal dispute challenging their licensing agreements.  After eight years of litigation, BCBS has not admitted fault, but they have agreed to a settlement to end the litigation.  In the settlement, BCBS agreed to a settlement of approximately $2.67 …

If I am going birding, there is one question I must answer before I set out. And that same question has to be answered before I can suggest a wellness solution to an employer. Whether we are looking for birds or looking to implement a wellbeing strategy, knowing our objective is critical to success. In …

I recall as a kid getting into a lot of trouble. Harmless trouble, mind you. Growing up in what was then the middle of nowhere in South Fulton County where our nearest neighbor was a half-mile away, there wasn’t much trouble you could get into that harmed other people. Shooting each other with BB guns, …

Effective March 30, 2021 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has opened the COVID 19 vaccine eligibility to all over the age of 16.  With this increase in eligibility, The Benefit Company thought you and your employees may find this as a helpful resource if searching for a vaccine location. TBC does not endorse or support any …

“Follow the Money” is a phrase that became popular following the 1976 film “All the Presidents Men.” So, let’s “Follow the money” in healthcare to help us understand how Medicare and Baby Boomers impact your Employer-based Health Insurance costs. Before doing so, it’s important to understand a few dynamics in our country.  First, consider the …