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20 Digital Innovators transforming benefits, HR

4/30/2019

 
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Meliora Technology wishes to congratulate Tim O’Neil, executive director, employee benefits and wellness at Meredith – Among 20 Digital Innovators transforming HR Benefits
 
New technologies are no longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have. In fact, the vast majority (92%) of C-suite and HR leaders surveyed by global talent acquisition and management firm Randstad say that they believe technology enhances the attraction, engagement and retention of employees. That’s up from 79% who said the same in 2016.

Behind this industry transformation are our 2019 Digital Innovators, individuals driving these technologies and making these innovations possible. After poring through dozens of nominations from Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser readers, editors consulted with industry experts and called on their own field of knowledge to choose this year’s award recipients.
 
From virtual reality and digital voice assistants to a benefits television station and text analysis tools, new technology is transforming the industry by helping employers and employees better engage in healthcare, benefits and the workplace in general.
 
His innovation: Tim O’Neil, executive director, employee benefits and wellness, Meredith is focused on bringing new benefits and technology to the media company’s 6,500 employees across 25 states. This year, he played a key role in redesigning the company’s wellness website, alongside tech company Meliora Technology. O’Neil says it was important that the site was as digital as possible, allowing employees a variety of access points including on their mobile devices. As part of the program, Meredith provides a growing number of benefits including a health assessment, wellness screening and coaching, gym memberships and financial wellness tools. The company also has onsite medical clinics for its New York City and Des Moines office. O’Neil says Meredith is “leveraging an electronic medical records system to build a financial model/business case based on the value of the services performed.”

Why it matters: Because Meredith employees are spread out around the country, using technology to meet them where they are is important, O’Neil says. He’s constantly looking for new ways to engage employees and assesses their feedback. Moving forward, O’Neil says he’s looking at new benefits surrounding student loan refinancing, college savings plans and parental friendly benefits like breast milk shipping or backup childcare. Technology can help him educate more employees on these offerings. “In general, technology has really enhanced our efforts to not only provide great benefits but to educate our employees and their families to leverage those to their advantage,” he says.
 
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Wellness Plan Workout

3/21/2019

 
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Who is improving Employee Retention, Engagement and Productivity (REP) in your organization? Does your company have a wellness program? The previously mentioned factors, REP, are the major elements in any organization today. A wellness program can enhance and appeal to employees and increase their sense of company buy-in for their presence in the organization. Think about REP, as the REPutation the organization is building with their workforce.
 
Many times, top management can be clouded by cost and time-management of a program - without seeing the real value in a wellness plan. Programs with consistent management and online tools and resources will grow the company's benefits package and reduce healthcare cost per employee.
 
It is unrealistic to depend on an HR team to manage all aspects of a wellness program and takes a large piece of the employee engagement out of the process. Meliora offers an online system geared to meet the needs of many organizations and their employee population. Employees will interact more with their 'own' online user information and will create programs that will speak to other employees. HR presence is vital for oversight and staff support; total management is not necessary. And, HR will be able to use the online analytics and reports to show progress and successes. Once implemented, it is important to make the wellness program a primary focus; so employees feel the company cares about their wellbeing and the investment.
 
When employees feel valued, they work harder and are more engaged. Offering health and wellness programs that focus on improving their overall wellbeing, as opposed to providing just a healthcare plan, can decrease healthcare spending that is affecting the company’s bottom line. Naturally, daily activities and exercise is good for the body and can have positive effects on everyone’s mental fitness; relieving stress, improving memory, aiding in better sleep and boosting mood. A wellness program will have a ripple effect - making for fit and healthy employees. By maintaining REP, employees will be more adept which will decrease absenteeism, create loyalty and increase their overall job satisfaction. Meliora is ready to 'workout' your company's wellness plan, is your company ready for Meliora?
 
Have a company intranet? Utilize this to boost morale and build a social network to reinforce the organization’s culture; to represent a community the company and the employees create. Ask employees their favorite activities they enjoy outside the office; find the things that will enlist them for company events and gatherings. Ask them to share their stories and wellness successes to encourage other to be more involved.
 
Support and participation from top management are critical; they will attract wellness champions within the organization, who will seek others to be involved and aware. Most employees come to work because they love what they do. Imagine this being the case for all employees. When implementing a program, make engagement easy for all staff to participate. Let Meliora work to shape the company’s REP and expand employee’s plight to wellness and better living.
 
Creating a simple wellness program that’s fun and social [with interaction on all levels of the business] will produce a powerful synergy for the entire work environment. Show employees the company cares with incentives and payouts for participation, including the reduction in benefit cost for achieving different levels. Offer employees a wellness program that is interactive; they can share with other staff and get their immediate family members involved will be priceless to any organization.
 
The Meliora team will explore a REP plan that’s right for your company; we will assist with each step of building the concept to implementation.

Put our imagination, passion, innovation and creation to work for your company today - Call Bill Johnston at 817-546-2953 or via email at wjohnston@melioratech.com 
 
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Money Matters, Ask Your Wellbeing

12/20/2018

 
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The new year always brings new resolution, need for change and improvement for ourselves. Two popular areas of focus are physical and mental wellness, and financial stability. Many professionals in both industries believe in maintaining balance and good physical health, one should start by focusing on their economic well-being.
 
Financial Well-Being Contributes to Personal Success
 
Poor financial management can affect many aspects of our life with the most significant threat being to our overall physical fitness. Understanding where to get started is vital. It’s suggested to take financial advice from a trained financial specialist. We trust our medical appointments and preventive care to healthcare professionals in their field of expertise, so it makes sense to seek assistance from a financial professional.
 
Money sets the infrastructure for our survival. Financial well-being should allow us to pay our bills and save many for future activities or emergencies. When we experience proper financial planning, we find ourselves with extra money from time-to-time to pamper ourselves and others in our life. Now, other aspects of our life will begin to come into focus once we are not experiencing the stress caused by our financial struggles. At this point, we can start to focus on the other facets of our physical health and well-being.
 
There are many steps to get started to put our finances in order. While they will not all be solved in this article, we hope to bring awareness to the link between financial well-being, and good physical and mental health. Make a move to improve finances, and the see positive changes in other aspects of life.
 
A great place to get started is understanding our credit score and our options. There are so many decisions made in our lives that begin with our credit standing, including car insurance. And, today more than ever there are resources, advisors and education portals to point us in the right direction, regardless of our current status.
 
What is in a number?
 
According to Experian there is a lot in a number. For a score with a range between 300-850, a credit score of 700 or above is generally considered good. A score of 800 or above on the same range is considered to be excellent. Most credit scores fall between 600 and 750. Higher scores represent better credit decisions and can make creditors more confident that you will repay your future debts as agreed.

Experian further advises, credit scores are used by lenders, including banks providing mortgage loans, credit card companies, and even car dealerships financing auto purchases, to make decisions about whether or not to offer your credit (such as a credit card or loan) and what the terms of the offer (such as the interest rate or down payment) will be. There are many different types of credit scores. FICO® Scores and scores by VantageScore are two of the most common types of credit scores, but industry-specific scores also exist.
 
At Meliora we work towards your solution to educate, advocate and inform your employees about the essentials of healthy living! We are ready to build your OVERALL SOLUTION, to capture the wellness and well-being experience for your company and your employees!

Reach out today, Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Call Bill Johnston at 817-869-1310 or
email wjohnston@mel ioratech.com and visit our website at melioratechnology.com
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