11 years ago, Picwell set out to help employees make smarter benefits decisions using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven analytics.
We all know prices have been consistently increasing over the past several months - but just how much have they actually increased and how is that affecting your employees? Here’s some perspective: Food prices have risen by 11% in the last year. For a family of 4 on a moderate budget, that translates to around an extra $125 per month in groceries! With inflation reaching levels we haven’t seen in over 40 years, everyone is thinking about ways to spend smarter and optimize their budgets.
In our last blog we explored reasons why the lowest cost health plan may (or may not) always be the best option. We also reviewed how Picwell recommendations work to help guide employees to the best plans for their needs. But, while Picwell will recommend a specific plan, employees may still choose something other than the recommendation.
So far we’ve reviewed how preferences and financial wellness impact employees’ benefits selections and as a result, why the lowest cost plan is not always the best option.
In our last blog post, we explored the idea of risk aversion, including what it is and how it affects benefits decisions. We reviewed different levels of risk aversion and how those variations impact the way employees think about their health care benefits. Now it’s time to dig even deeper and find answers to questions like,
When employees hear the word “risk”, they may experience a wide range of emotions. Oftentimes, it’s associated with a type of behavior that ignites excitement and a rush of adrenaline, such as jumping off a 10’ high diving board or betting everything on black in Vegas. However, when it comes to health care benefits, the word “risk” can have quite the opposite effect, leaving employees with feelings of fear and doubt.
Open enrollment is almost here and it’s time to commit to a benefits decision support solution. As you evaluate your options, we know that the process can feel overwhelming. With all of the tools available on the market, it can be difficult to determine which one will work best for your organization’s (and your employees’) needs. But, you’re in luck - we’ve compiled our top tips to ensure you choose the right benefits decision support solution this year.
So you’ve evaluated your benefits offering and have decided to stick with the same plans for this year’s open enrollment. Without any new benefits to offer, you probably feel like it will be difficult to get employees excited about their benefits. Many will just stick with the same plan because it’s comfortable and easy. But that’s not always the best option - and it will be your job to show them that.
The past several years have thrown a wrench into the way your employees live their lives and make decisions - especially when it comes to health care benefits.
The way people work has changed forever. Technological advancements, shifting attitudes, new priorities, and the pandemic have ushered in an era where more and more people fulfill their professional roles at home. And, this era is here to stay - indefinitely. In fact, a recent study from SHRM revealed that more than half of employees want to work remotely permanently.
