by EHL Insurance | Feb 14, 2019 | Company Culture, HR Strategy
It’s no secret that many businesses are struggling to find and keep good employees. A common refrain is that this is due to a strong economy and low unemployment rate. And these factors are most certainly at play. But at the end of the day, employees choose to stay or...
by EHL Insurance | Feb 7, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
As healthcare woes continue for businesses and individuals alike, there’s growing sentiment from some benefits brokers that patients just need to become better consumers of healthcare. But there are others who realize it’s not that simple, and who are committed to...
by EHL Insurance | Jan 31, 2019 | HR Strategy, Personal Development
Getting stuff done is great, right? Checking those little boxes feels super productive, and super validating. You’re happy because you’re cooking through your To Do list, and your boss will be really happy because surprise! You’re done already! Except that you could...
by EHL Insurance | Jan 24, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
We communicate every day in lots of ways. At work. At home. At Starbucks. Most of the time, we do it without a specific plan. And while planning out your communications may sound strange, it can work wonders for your results— especially when you’re talking business....
by EHL Insurance | Jan 17, 2019 | HR Strategy
There’s a ton of information out there about how to conduct yourself before, during, and after a job interview, and about 99% of it is geared toward candidates. This is very helpful if you’re looking for advice on how to score yourself a new job. But what if you’re on...
by EHL Insurance | Jan 11, 2019 | HR Strategy
Job seekers spend a lot of time preparing for interviews. Unfortunately, those on the other side of the desk often forget to take this key step. From an HR and business perspective, an investment in preparation before the interview can have a huge ROI. Not only will...
by EHL Insurance | Jan 8, 2019 | HR Admin
Guest blog content provided to Q4iNetwork Consultants by Think HR Question: Our company received a rebate check from our health insurance carrier. As the employer, we pay the bulk of premiums, although employees who enroll for coverage do pay a portion of the cost....
by EHL Insurance | Jan 4, 2019 | Leadership + Management
For some people, workplace security means being able to hang onto a job. But for business owners, it means protecting the organization from all kinds of potential threats. When it comes to maintaining a safe, healthy, and profitable workplace, it’s important to give...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 28, 2018 | Leadership + Management
When you think about risk management and your business, what comes to mind? Your finances? Your building and equipment? Your insurance policy? These things are all important and worth protecting. But managing your organizational risk is about more than dollars and...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 21, 2018 | HR Admin
Content provided to Q4iNetwork Consultants by Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent LLP. On Friday, December 14, a federal judge in Texas issued a partial ruling that strikes down the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) as unconstitutional. The White House has stated that...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 18, 2018 | Employer/Broker Relationship, HR Strategy
Guest blog content provided to Q4iNetwork consultants by freshbenies It’s a sad healthcare reality that more and more Americans are being forced to decide whether they can afford to use their medical plans. And while great brokers and employers are implementing...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 14, 2018 | Employer/Broker Relationship
Today’s employers are screaming for an increased ROI on their employee benefits. They want an affordable option that takes care of themselves, their families, their employees, and their businesses. Meanwhile, healthcare costs continue to spiral and the demands on HR...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 11, 2018 | Company Culture, HR Strategy
It seems like everywhere you turn, there’s another article about company culture. How to build a good one, how to avoid a bad one, how this company rocked it, or how that company completely screwed it up. No one would blame you if you were tired of hearing about it....
by EHL Insurance | Dec 7, 2018 | HR Admin
Guest blog content provided to Q4iNetwork Consultants by National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Typically, when the federal government announces that it won’t be seeking regulatory action any time soon, both brokers and employer group plan sponsors...
by EHL Insurance | Dec 4, 2018 | Company Culture, HR Strategy
You’re a great employer. You offer competitive wages and benefits, remote work options, paid time off, and even have an office dog. What could employees possibly have to complain about? Maybe nothing. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a complaint policy in...
by EHL Insurance | Nov 30, 2018 | HR Strategy
No matter what the holidays bring to mind for you and your employees, chances are it will involve time off. Depending on the size, format, and scope of your company, it may be easy to work around everyone’s holiday schedule, but if you’re a small business owner,...
by EHL Insurance | Nov 27, 2018 | HR Strategy, Personal Development
It used to be that job search was all about a good resume and cover letter. When it came to evaluating applicants, the resume was the meat and potatoes. The main course, if you will. And the cover letter, well, that was more like the fancy appetizer. That special...
by EHL Insurance | Nov 21, 2018 | HR Strategy
Back in the day, job search was all about the resume and cover letter. Most job seekers spent many painstaking hours creating the perfect template for each one, and proceeded to use them over and over again. On a good day, you remembered to change the company name...
by EHL Insurance | Nov 16, 2018 | HR Admin
Guest blog content provided to Q4iNetwork Consultants by Think HR Question: Can we require our employees to get flu shots? Answer: While there is no law that prohibits employers from mandating flu shots — and in some states, the law requires all healthcare workers to...
by EHL Insurance | Nov 13, 2018 | HR Strategy
If this tagline rings a bell, it should be no surprise. An extremely popular advertising campaign in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, it was the “Just Do It” of its day. For over 20 years, the Virginia Slims slogan was used to convince women that the road to female empowerment...
