
Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing — Industry Spotlight
Assurex Global, Cost Containment, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Total Wellbeing
This piece was written as a companion to our September 2022 Market Check Survey: Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing, to highlight perspectives from specific commercial industries.
Inflation continues to be an issue…

2022 HR Tech Conference Recap & Insights
Assurex Global, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Can technology address the abundant workforce challenges that have sprung up over the last few years? Is it a key ingredient to the future of work and becoming (or remaining) an employer of choice? My experiences at this year's HR Technology…

Market Check Survey: Inflation and the Impact on 2023 Insurance Purchasing
Assurex Global, Cost Containment, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Total Wellbeing
Inflation continues to be an issue for many Americans. High prices are impacting their wallet in several areas. As we near annual enrollment time, inflation fears may impact what and how employees purchase insurance coverage through their employer.…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Transparency Disclosure Requirements
Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Transparency in healthcare costs has been elusive in the U.S. There have been prior attempts to help consumers understand how much they will spend for a given procedure without much success. The federal government is again trying to help in…

2022 Attraction and Retention of Talent Survey Results
Articles, Assurex Global, Human Resources
Check out the compiled results from the Attraction and Retention of Talent Survey we conducted this spring.
This survey aimed to measure different approaches or steps that Assurex Global Partner firms are taking to attract and…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Wellness Programs
Cost Containment, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Total Wellbeing
Employee wellness programs continue to increase in popularity and are becoming a standard part of employee benefits packages. While most employers will acknowledge that they hope these programs will reduce their medical claims, they are also…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2022 Annual Enrollment Methods
Cost Containment, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Annual enrollment season is once again approaching for many employers and employees. This time of year can cause stress and anxiety for both Human Resources staff and the general workforce. Annual enrollment is a critical part of a company’s…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Time Off and Paid Leave Policies
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Total Wellbeing
Time off from work has always been one of the more desirable benefits for employees. The pandemic has further emphasized how critical it is for employees to have options to take a vacation or to take leave to care for children or aging parents.
We…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace – Post-FDA Approval Update
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Total Wellbeing
Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, employers are more willing to consider requiring proof of vaccination before allowing employees back into the worksite. Large employers and…