Cupertino, design thinking, Employee Engagement, Employees, Employers, Human Resources, job satisfaction, Leadership, motivation
“Design thinking” is a fairly common term. Even if the phrase is new to you, it’s reasonably easy to intuit how it works: design thinking is a process for creative problem solving, utilizing creative tools like empathy and experimentation, often with a strong visual component. The term dates from 1968 and was first used in The Sciences of The Artificial, a text written by Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon.
Question:
Is medical marijuana use protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? If so, what accommodations would be considered reasonable?
Benefit Advisors, California Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employees, Employers, Family, summer
Cupertino Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employers, Healthcare, San Jose Benefit Advisors, Technology, Wellness, Workplace
Don’t lie--we ALL love gadgets. From the obscure (but hilariously reviewed on Amazon) Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer to the latest iteration of the Apple empire. Gadgets and technology can make our lives easier, make processes faster, and even help us get healthier. Businesses are now using the popularity of wearable technology to encourage employee wellness and increase productivity and morale.
Annual Exam, Annual Physical, Cupertino Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employers, Health Care, Healthcare, San Jose Benefit Advisors
Have you ever heard the proverb "Knowledge is power?" It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to you and your staff's annual medical physical as well! The #1 goal of the annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE. Annual exams offer you and your doctor a baseline for your health as well as being key to detecting early signs of diseases and conditions.
Cupertino Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, Employers, Health Care, Healthcare
According to recent studies disability income is a rising star in the employee benefits market. This is due to a variety of factors. Most poignantly insurance company attempts to court and educate employee benefit advisers about the product, historically low national unemployment and financial impact of the recent tax reforms.
Cupertino Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employers, Health Care, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Opioids, San Jose Benefit Advisors
Lately, there’s been a big focus on America’s opioid addiction in the news. Whether it’s news on the abuse of the drug or it’s information sharing on how the drug works, Americans are talking about this subject regularly. We want to help educate you on this hot topic.
Cupertino Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, Employers, Health Insurance, Healthcare, San Jose Benefit Advisors
“Your most valued asset isn’t your house, car, or retirement account. It’s the ability to make a living.”
Benefits, Benefits Plans, Employee Benefits, Employers, Employment, Family
A dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care services. The IRS determines which expenses are eligible for reimbursement and these expenses are defined by Internal Revenue Code §129 and the employer's plan.