Almost all executive level managers have the same regret that selecting managers from employees currently present within the organization turns out to be a failed experiment.

Promoting from within the organization is a good decision for a variety of reasons. But your work doesn’t just begin when you talk about who you should be promoting. Instead, it begins from the moment you hire an individual and set future goals for them. Good managers do not just pop up all of a […]

Remote employment and remote employees have certainly been under the microscope recently. While employees have always enjoyed the idea of working remotely, the support of the management has meant that the notion is considered more acceptable in the modern workplace. […]

An intuitive way to make work-related activities more fun is by gamifying the assignments. The underlying psychology behind the success of gamification is simple: it taps into reward based mechanics where you fulfill certain actions in exchange for instant gratification. This releases a dose of ‘pleasure’ chemicals in the brains such as serotonin and dopamine to stimulate powerful human emotions. […]

Employee benefits plans benefit both employers and employees in the architecture industry. Along with improving the motivation and performance of employees, a well-designed benefits package helps architecture firms meet its goals.

To attract and retain top talent, it is absolutely crucial for architecture firms to offer benefits packages. But, you must focus on benefits that your employees need.

Here are some of benefits that architecture companies must offer to their workforce: […]

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is one of the biggest issues facing employees today.

A large number of workers are finding it exceedingly difficult to handle their personal life along with their work responsibilities. Whether it’s our fast-paced lifestyle, lack of good jobs or our reliance on technology for just about everything, several factors can contribute to an individual’s inability to maintain a proper work-life balance. […]

Last year, in July, Pennsylvania experienced triple-digit temperatures and humidity during a heat wave.

A study conducted by the CDC shows that 8,081 heat-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. from 1999–2010. 94 percent of these heat related deaths were recorded in the month of May and September. This means you need a quick and simple plan to ready your workforce to beat the summer heat. […]

Medical Loss Ratio or MLR is the minimum percentage of premium dollars insurance companies are allowed to spend on administrative costs such as salaries, marketing and bills. For instance if an insurer uses 70 cents out of each premium dollar to pay their customers’ medical claims to improve their quality of life, the company is said to have a medical loss ratio of 70%. The remaining 30% will then be used to pay for the costs of operation, marketing, profits, […]

The past year was a rollercoaster ride for Uber. They were marred by sexual harassment lawsuits, driver classification and their use of the controversial “Greyball” tool. Regulators and traditional rivals such as cab drivers and taxi firms have given the ride-hailing app much grief across the world by their non-stop protests. Indeed, Transport For London, England’s government body which foresees the transport system in the country, rejected Uber’s application for renewing their license because they were deemed unfit.

Good oral health benefits both employees and employers as it correlates to greater productivity. JS Benefits Group offers individual, group or voluntary Dental and Vision Plans. Read the infographic to know more about it.

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Offering life insurance to your employees is a way of saying “You matter”.  If this optional benefit is one you are thinking of offering, JS Benefits Can Help You! Check out this infographic to know more about it!

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