Look past the Depression for a mirror of our times.
One of the biggest potential upsides to containing costs through an optimally designed plan is that plan sponsors then have the budget to ensure better health for their members. Let’s consider the case of a common source of absenteeism, short-term disability and long-term disability in the workplace: depression. What’s frightening is how common both mild […]
A recent Canadian study finds $33 billion per year is lost in the workplace from employees suffering from emotional disorders. Dr. Robert Wilson, presenter at The Canadian Health and Wellness Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, hosted by the International Federation of Employee Benefits Plans, got the room’s attention when he revealed this astounding number during […]
Policymakers are taking a "wrong turn" - deflation is the real threat.