Ceridian MayHighlights
Ceridian response to health care reform law
New tools and ideasfor building program awareness and use
What's new on LifeWorks Online?
What’s new in training and seminars?
Ceridian response to health care reform law
Ceridian experts have been studying the details of the heath care reform law enacted in March, and have been summarizing key information for employers in a new biweekly newsletter, Health Care Compass. We are posting this and other information at:
We are also posting information on that is likely to be of particular interest to our Health & Productivity customers. You’ll find it in the “Trends” section under “Health and Wellness.”
“Health Care Reform Timeline for Employers and Employees” describes the key changes in the law and their effective dates.
“Breaks at Work Required for Nursing Mothers” describes an immediate change to the Fair Labor Standards Act, one of the first pieces of the health care law to go into effect, requiring reasonable breaks for nursing mothers at work and a private space in which to express milk.It also provides sample policy language.
LifeWorks articles that may be helpful in support of this new requirement for nursing mothers include:
- Setting up a Lactation Room
- Supporting a Co-worker Back from Maternity or Parental Leave
- Supporting an Employee Back from Maternity or Parental Leave
New tools and ideas for building program awareness and use
LifeWorks Health newsletter
In February we introduced a new four-page quarterly newsletter to help build awareness and use of the health coaching programs. Beginning this month, we will be sending the newsletter as part of the e-mail in which we send monthly promotional flyers.
If your organization offers Ceridian’s health coaching programs (the “iCan” weight, fitness, cardio, or tobacco cessation programs), the May
e-mail with links to customized flyers will also include a link to the newsletter, customized with your program phone number and online login information. We encourage you to distribute to covered employees or members as a way to build awareness and use of these valuable programs. The newsletter can be sent by e-mail as an attachment, posted to your employee Web site, or printed out and distributed in hard copy. We will be sending it the second month of each quarter (February, May, August, and November).
Ceridian wellness program strategies in Q2 2010 issue of HR Management magazine
Zachary Meyer’s article, “Kick starting a wellness program”offers guidance on building use and improving outcomes of an organization’s wellness programs.
“Invigorate your wellness strategy,” in the same issue, gives an overview of the key elements needed for success of a wellness program.
May Promotion: “I Didn’t Know LifeWorks Could Help With That!”
Do employees need help finding a counselor or therapist? Are they looking for ways to save money? Are they thinking about quitting smoking or starting an exercise program? This month, encourage employees to explore some of the many ways LifeWorkscan help. Consultants are available 24/7 to offer resources and support with work, health, and personal and family concerns. We have hundreds of articles,self-assessments andpodcasts on a variety of topics such as managing stress, workplace change and coping with depression. You’ll also find online seminars and toolkits.
For managers and supervisors
What’s the best way to offer support to an employee who’s caring for an older relative and showing signs of stress? Or to handle a tardiness concern or other issue affecting productivity? LifeWorks offers answers to these and many other questions. Consultants are available 24/7 to offer support to managers. Contact a consultant to talk about performance issues, ways to keep your team motivated, how to help employees manage workload and how to build a high-performing team.
Online, you’ll findmanager podcasts on a variety of topics such as Managing Employees Working Remotely and Working Across the Generations. And be sure to read our helpful new article,Tips and Ideas for Boosting Morale.You can also order the booklet,Twelve Ways to be a Better Manager,which starts with a quiz and includes tips on communicating effectively, managing people conflicts, teamwork, diversity, managing across generations, coaching and career development, stress and overload, and motivating and retaining talent.
May is Older Americans month
For many of us, caring for an older relative can be challenging. There are often emotional issues to grapple with and practical questions that need answering. And balancing caregiving duties with work and family commitments in life can be tiring and stressful, even when looking after someone you love. Ceridian helps employees find the advice and support they need. If you would like a supplemental flier on the eldercare support provided with your service, please contact your account manager.
Ceridian also provides enhanced elder care services. Elder and Adult Care Management Services includes up to six hours of professional care management services. No matter what the family situation, access to personal, professional guidance is available when needed most. Included is access to a wide range of services including:
- In-person assessment of relative's current situation, with recommendations for services, products, or residence changes
- Scheduled check-in services, by phone or in-person, to monitor relative’s condition and care—wherever he or she is living
- Professional assistance implementing and coordinating the different services and products the relative may be using
- Onsite facility reviews that give objective, comprehensive information so employees can compare and choose senior or other care facilities
- In-person help from professional care managers, who can assist with everything from family meetings, to understanding bills and insurance, to attending visits at nursing homes, hospitals or with physicians
- Respite care to provide time off for family caregivers
To learn more about adding Elder and Adult Care Management Services, please contact your account manager.
What's new on LifeWorks Online?
New articles!
New articles include:
- Aging and Sleep
- Managing Effectively with a Smaller Staff
- Tips and Ideas for Boosting Morale
Featured podcast
Staying Healthy - Fitting Exercise into a Busy Schedule (08:18 minutes)
A Ceridian health coach shares tips on how to find time for exercise no matter how busy you are and how to make your exercise plan stick.
To access podcasts, participants can login to the website and listen to the latest podcast, subscribe to future podcasts, or read the text version. The online service and all of its features are accessible from any computer with Internet access. We have new promotional fliers available to promote the podcasts. Please contact your account manager if you would like a podcast flier customized and sent to you.
What's new in training and seminars?
Managing Your Family’s Health Care Costs
The price of health care is on the rise, but by managing the factors that are within your control, you can help minimize your family’s health care costs. This seminar is designed to help participants:
•Identify ways to save on health care costs by practicing preventive health.
•Understand how to choose and use insurance plans to minimize your medical expenses.
•Recognize ways to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
•Use strategies to reduce your family’s prescription costs.
•Plan for medical emergencies