Wellness programs continue to be a hot topic in the employee benefit industry, but some are skeptical of their true impact on cost reduction. In response, some employers are looking to wellness coaches to potentially boost participation and increase savings for health plans. 

Craft Hayes, an advisor for Bernard Health of Nashville, Tenn., says that while roughly one-third of his employer clients express interest in a wellness program, actual employee participation is lackluster at best. "When…

Beginning in March, Motiff Shop employees were able to use the new expense management system, TravelBank. TravelBank system has where employees can upload expense receipts, enter expense information, and submit expense reports. Employees can also submit expenses for prior approval like trips or projects. When employees submit their expense reports, they can also earn rewards for staying under budget. This will also be included in their reimbursement for expenses. 

I talk a lot about how increasing access to primary care is critical for reducing healthcare costs. When employees can't get in to see a primary care doctor, they make more costly trips to the ER and urgent care. They spend more time in the hospital. And self-referral to specialists goes way up. 

But just how much are people using these higher-cost channel for basic needs? One Medical surveyed more than 1,500 full time employees to find out how people typically get care for basic medical…

Find money to sock away in your IRA can be a problem, but the answer, if it exists - and it almost always does - usually lies in lifestyle choices. You must save first and avoid spending all your money. You are bombarded by "live large" marketing messages. Can you resist them? For example, you may need to avoid the lure of expensive autos and stop avoiding the math that proves it is more economical to make repairs on a car you own for a while. Examine your lifestyle to see where you are…

We've heard it time and time again: Heathcare costs are on the rise. However, a recent study conducted by the Health Research Institute found medical cost trends for employer-sponsored plans aren't rising at the same pace. In fact, they predict that in 2017 the medical cost trend will be the same as 2016. HRI measured the spending growth for 155 million Americans who are covered by employer-based health insurance and found that the forces inflating medical cost trends are ones you can probably…

Motiff Shop uses Gusto payroll software to process payments with also the same dashboard to pay their employees. The new software is geared toward small companies who pays staff by hour, though it can also be used for salaried staff. The system automatically imports employee hours from the register and sends payments when hours are approved. Motiff Shop can also add commission or bonus payments for each employee and manage federal and state payroll tax payments, withholdings and filings. 

Learning in a group environment boosts individual and team knowledge, refines processes and provides an excellent team-building opportunity for Motiff Shop.

From legal compliance, to recruitment and retention strategies, Motiff Shop provides expert instructors and tailored training programs, unique to Motiff Shop's needs.

Designed to develop our team foundational and strategic competencies, Motiff Shop's Onsite Training & Development programs can be delivered virtually or in-person to our…

A new employee orientation, (sometimes referred to as employee on-boarding), introduces new employees to the Motiff Shop and their role. Beyond providing information about Motiff Shop's policies and procedures, an effective orientation should make the new employee feel comfortable, helping them to learn about their role and Motiff Shop's culture and values. 

Developing and facilitating a new employee takes times. Too often, busy workplaces forego a proper orientation in the hopes that new…

Parking and Transit benefits are administered by CommuterBenefits, giving you convenient online access to purchase transit passes, payments for parking providers, use helpful tools and more. 

There are two distinct benefits to this program. The first is the convenience of having your monthly commuting card mailed to your home and paid for by Motiff Shop. Likewise for parking --- you can have your parking facility paid directly by your commuter card. Any money left over at the end of the plan…