HR Edge

Live Well, Work Well: March 2024

In this month’s issue we offer tips for keeping your kidneys healthy, discuss the important role protein plays in the body and provide a friendly reminder that Tax Day’s just around the corner. You’ll also find a flavor-packed English muffin pizza recipe you’re going to love!

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Live Well, Work Well: February 2024

In this month’s issue you’ll find insights into ways to boost heart health, how (and why) to reduce your sodium intake and cleaning tips for your reusable water bottle. You’ll also find a baked parmesan fish recipe that’s packed with flavor and heart-healthy benefits!

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Client News: Don’t Leave Your Business Out in the Cold

The winter season might offer a welcome relief from the Texas heat, but it introduces its own set of obstacles, too. Dangerous working conditions, weather-related closures and failure to properly plan can all disrupt operations and result in costly long-term consequences. But a little forethought makes all the difference. The BCH newsletter offers advice to keep your company prepared all season long.

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Live Well, Work Well: January 2024

In this month’s issue you’ll find insights into everything from setting resolutions that stick, to the health benefits “Dry January” offers and protecting your skin in the cold. We also include a simple, savory stew recipe you’ll love!

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Live Well, Work Well: December 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll offer tips for managing your money and mindful eating during the holiday season, discuss the best times to work out to achieve optimum results and provide a citrus chicken recipe that’s healthy and full of flavor.

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Live Well, Work Well: November 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss tips for managing or reducing your risk of diabetes, talk through important points you should know about dietary supplements, offer tips for adjusting to Daylight Saving Time and provide a pumpkin pancake recipe you’ll flip for.

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Client News: Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility

When so much day-to-day business is powered by the internet, safe online practices are key. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an ideal time to take stock of company practices, address potential security issues and keep operations protected. The BCH newsletter offers insights to help your team spot potential cyber threats and stop them before they do damage.

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Live Well, Work Well: October 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll offer insights into avoiding illness through the fall and winter seasons, provide tips for stocking a nutritious kitchen and lay out a leafy tofu recipe that’s flavorful and good for you, too.

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Client News: Keeping Your Company Prepared for the Unexpected

Even the strongest companies can’t safeguard against everything — especially when disaster scenarios enter the mix. National Preparedness Month presents an ideal opportunity to assess and address issues that could substantially impact your people and operations. The BCH newsletter offers disaster planning insights to help companies remain at the ready.

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Live Well, Work Well: September 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss the impacts healthy habits have on a person’s overall happiness, offer insights into anxiety screening recommendations, discuss how much exercise is really recommended for optimal heart health — and provide an apple oatmeal muffin recipe you’ll love.

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HR Edge: Third Quarter 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, we cover the increasingly popular shift toward skills-based hiring, discuss the impacts weight loss drugs have on team member health and company benefits packages, and talk through ways employee wellness programs can help you recruit and retain quality talent.

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Client News: Easing You into Open Enrollment Season

Open enrollment season is an important time of year, but it can be stressful for employers and employees alike. The BCH newsletter offers insights to help companies simplify the process, help employees select their ideal plan options, and to guide the season successfully forward for all.

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Live Well, Work Well: August 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll offer self-discipline insights to help you go after and achieve your goals, discuss a few things you should know about caffeine intake, provide info on the benefits health care tech has to offer — and pass along a tasty salad recipe, too.

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Live Well, Work Well: July 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll talk through food safety tips for summertime picnics, offer insights into protecting against skin cancer, discuss reasons to avoid artificial sweeteners and provide a whole grain strawberry pancake recipe we know you’ll love.

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Client News: Taking Safety Complacency Out of the Equation

An efficient workplace with seasoned professionals often works like a well-oiled machine. When team members become too comfortable on the job, however, it can lead to complacency that puts safety at risk. The BCH newsletter offers tips on spotting complacency in its many forms, and ways to encourage practices that keep team members and operations protected.

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Live Well, Work Well: June 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll cover outdoor exercise safety tips to consider as summer temperatures climb, discuss nutrition’s important impacts on the brain, talk through reasons gardening can be good for your health and offer a tasty overnight oatmeal recipe, too.

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HR Edge: Second Quarter 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, we discuss the workplace impacts and limitations artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the table, cover the growing trend toward pay transparency and talk through employee attraction considerations to factor into your hiring processes.

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Client News: Taking Steps to Support Employee Mental Health

With issues such as burnout on the rise — and growing evidence of the impacts one’s mental state has on physical well-being — employers must factor mental health considerations into the work environment. The BCH newsletter covers tools you can incorporate into your employee wellness approach, as well as trends taking hold in today’s workplaces.

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Live Well, Work Well: May 2023

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss important points to keep in mind this Mental Health Awareness Month, talk through the impacts caffeine intake and mobile device use can have on your health and provide a stuffed bell pepper recipe that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

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Live Well, Work Well: April 2023

In this month’s issue we discuss ways to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms, review the benefits linked to adopting a Mediterranean diet and explain how 20 minutes of daily exercise can prevent health problems that can lead to hospitalization.

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Client News: Adapting to the Changing Face of the Workplace

While companies have seen improvements in productivity after implementing flexible work policies, many face unique challenges associated with managing a dispersed workforce. The BCH newsletter offers insights aimed at helping you establish the proper guidelines to keep employees engaged in dynamic work environments.

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HR Edge: First Quarter 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, we discuss the significance of the quiet hiring trend, cover ways to effectively communicate with a dispersed workforce and address key considerations for a work-from-anywhere business model.

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Live Well, Work Well: March 2023

In this month’s issue we cover food combinations that increase your nutrient absorption, discuss the importance of kidney health and review a few tips to help you improve your daily water intake.

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Client News: Insurance and Benefit Insights for 2023

As we navigate through 2023, companies should understand social and economic conditions impacting the current market. With experts predicting increases in benefits costs and changes to FSA limits, it’s important for businesses to stay informed and prepared against potential risks when it matters.

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HR Edge: Fourth Quarter 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, we cover steps employers can take to prevent “quiet quitting” in the workplace, discuss the many benefits of offering learning and development (L&D) incentives and provide insights into the top five HR trends to monitor in 2023.

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Live Well, Work Well: November 2022

In this month’s issue we discuss ways to remain financially stable in the event of a recession, cover methods to help you combat the side effects of daylight savings time and review healthy practices during American Diabetes Month.

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Client News: Trends in Cybersecurity and Construction EMR

With cyber incidents and construction Experience Modification Rates (EMR) on the rise, companies are faced with the challenge of minimizing the likelihood of loss through employee education and internal procedures. To help your team stay alert and reduce potential business risks, we’ve outlined useful resources and industry-specific insights.

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Client News: Liability Coverages Your Company Should Be Considering

Is your company protected against costly claims? Businesses should compare the needs of the company against existing liability coverages, but it’s also important to consider trends in the insurance market. For instance, specialty policies such as directors & officers (D&O) insurance may be well worth the cost with the recent rise in D&O lawsuits. Read our monthly newsletter for insights into finding the right coverage to protect your business and those within it.

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Client News: Can Your Company Benefit from Virtual Open Enrollment Opportunities?

Open enrollment season may present unique challenges for companies with employees subject to travel, relocation or frequent schedule changes. As a result, many employers are customizing the enrollment processes to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. Read on for insights into virtual enrollment opportunities and resources to help you plan for open enrollment season.

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HR Edge: Second Quarter 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, we examine factors contributing to employee retention challenges, explore the benefits of incorporating mental wellbeing initiatives in the workplace and discuss the role corporate social responsibility plays in today’s work climate.

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Client News: Avoiding Common ADA Accommodation Oversights

Now more than ever, it’s important for business owners to be mindful and informed when it comes to implementing policies and education regarding employee disabilities. Read on for insights into reasonable accommodation requests, common mistakes to avoid and ADA compliance resources.

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Live Well, Work Well: July 2022

In this month’s issue we’ll cover reasons to consider the seasonal harvest schedule when picking out produce, discuss safety precautions to prevent harmful sun exposure and provide resources to combat substance abuse.

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Live Well, Work Well: June 2022

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss the dangers of pesticide-tainted produce, review some grilling safety suggestions for the summer and examine the heart health benefits associated with a daily dose (or two) of caffeine.

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Live Well, Work Well: May 2022

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss stress management strategies that improve psychological resiliency, share insights on eyesight protection and reveal three ways to refresh your routine.

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Live Well, Work Well: April 2022

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss the best strategies for reducing seasonal allergies, debate the return of the Mediterranean diet and highlight how a little physical activity can go a long way.

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HR Edge: First Quarter 2022

We discuss the factors contributing to current employment challenges, offer insight into the benefits associated with a learning culture and highlight the importance of creating a psychologically safe work environment.

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Live Well, Work Well: March 2022

In this month’s issue we discuss the importance of keeping your kidneys healthy, offer fascinating insight into the science of snacking, touch on ways to prep for filing your taxes and give you a great recipe for broccoli mac and cheese, too.

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Live Well, Work Well: February 2022

In this month’s issue we discuss tips to help reduce stress, offer insight into the benefits of reduced alcohol intake, talk through whether you should be taking aspirin each day to ward off heart troubles — and provide a tasty recipe for whole grain strawberry pancakes.

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Insights into the No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act took effect January 1, 2022, offering consumers protection against unexpected out-of-network emergency medical bills that can result in financial hardship. Leading insurance carriers have dug into the issue and pulled together the information you need to know.

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Live Well, Work Well: January 2022

In this month’s issue we discuss tips to help you stick to those New Year’s resolutions, offer advice for your winter workouts, talk through the health benefits associated with being organized — and provide a chicken noodle soup recipe you’re sure to love.

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Live Well, Work Well: December 2021

In this month’s issue we cover ways to safely celebrate the holidays, strategies to keep your seasonal stress to a minimum, safety tips to consider while you’re decking the halls — and give you a tasty recipe for slow cooker beef stew, too.

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HR Edge: Fourth Quarter 2021

Gain insight into why employees make the decision to leave (or stay with) a company, learn about a few HR technology trends you’ll want to keep an eye on and read up on the importance of keeping mental health in mind in the workplace.

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Court of Appeals Extends Stay for OSHA ETS

Our legal update provides a brief overview of The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent extension for OSHA’s vaccine and testing emergency testing standard (ETS). The extension prevents enforcement of the ETS, but employers remain subject to its requirements unless the ETS is deemed invalid.

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Live Well, Work Well: November 2021

In this month’s issue we discuss what you need to know this cold and flu season, talk through the importance of receiving a good night’s sleep, offer tips to help beginners start the meal prep process — and provide a delicious broccoli potato soup recipe the whole family will love.

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Standing Prepared During Fraud Awareness Week

International Fraud Awareness Week is an opportunity for organizations to place their practices under the microscope, pinpoint potential problem areas and make changes to keep their information better protected. Our fraud prevention overview offers insight and statistics focused around just that.

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Live Well, Work Well: October 2021

In this month’s issue we offer advice for coping with financial stress, discuss health tips that could save lives this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, provide helpful flu season insight — and give you a tasty recipe for pumpkin ricotta-stuffed shells.

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What to Expect Regarding OSHA’s ETS

Our legal update provides a brief overview of OSHA’s in-the-works emergency temporary standard (ETS) aimed at helping companies with 100 or more employees understand their responsibilities as they relate to COVID vaccine requirements.

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Live Well, Work Well: September 2021

In this month’s issue we discuss ways to manage anxiety in a post-pandemic world, offer information you should know about controlling cholesterol, highlight helpful breathing exercises and provide a healthy muffin recipe you’ll love.

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HR Edge: Third Quarter 2021

Gain insight into post-pandemic employee retention issues, take a look at the growing popularity of pet insurance and read up on ways you can keep your company poised for success as open enrollment season gets rolling.

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Live Well, Work Well: August 2021

In this month’s issue, we cover helpful tips for safer summer travel, offer insight into COVID-19’s long-term effects, touch on why caffeine is no replacement for sleep — and provide a tasty vegetable recipe.

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Live Well, Work Well: July 2021

In this month’s issue, we discuss the “dirty dozen” of the produce world, offer tips for safe summer picnics, talk through why it’s best to leave your shoes at the door when you get home — and cover other great topics, too.

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Live Well, Work Well: June 2021

In this month’s issue, we’ll discuss safety considerations for outdoor exercise, the health benefits gardening has to offer, advice for smart snacking — and even provide a tasty recipe for a cucumber blueberry salad.

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HR Edge: Second Quarter 2021

Learn more about the challenges and advantages hybrid work models carry, ways to improve your employee communication and discuss steps you can take to prepare your company for future health crises.

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Live Well, Work Well: May 2021

In this month’s issue, we’ll talk through the importance of self-care and looking after your mental health, discuss sun safety tips and cover how different foods affect heart health.

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Understanding the COBRA Subsidy

Does your company have questions surrounding the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) — and guidelines surrounding the COBRA subsidy? If so, you aren’t alone. View our helpful overview of issues that could impact companies like yours.

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Live Well, Work Well: April 2021

In this month’s issue we’ll discuss the warning signs of alcohol use disorder, cover how adding even 11 minutes of movement to your day can make a difference, talk through mental health support and provide a tasty recipe, too.

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Live Well, Work Well: March 2021

This month’s issue covers how the foods you consume impact your overall health, the benefits of a good night’s sleep, proper earbud hygiene — and includes a recipe for a delicious chicken and broccoli bake.

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HR Edge: First Quarter 2021

Read on to learn about HR’s role in supporting working parents, why employer branding matters and how Generation Z’s arrival in the workforce could change day-to-day business practices.

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Live Well, Work Well: January 2021

This month’s issue covers the best ways to set (and stick to) your New Year’s resolutions, tips to start 2021 on a healthy foot, the health benefits that come with donating blood — and more.

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Live Well, Work Well: December 2020

This month’s issue covers tips for celebrating the season safely amid COVID-19, simple substitutions for healthier holiday recipes, the importance of staying hydrated and more.

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