Useful Apps for Tech-Savvy Seniors
Posted: January 21, 2025
People don’t go anywhere without their phones these days. Cell phones can provide critical assistance to seniors, regardless of their location. Protections are provided through certain “apps” or software applications. These helpful little programs are usually represented by a colorful tile or icon on your phone’s menu screen. Recent reports show that nearly 4,000 new apps are uploaded daily, but which ones are right for...
Making Your PTO Holiday Program Inclusive in 2025
Posted: January 13, 2025
The U.S. government recognizes a list of holidays on its federal calendar. As our workforce, and the many ethnic and religious groups they represent, is far more diverse, the government calendar is not always consistent with each employee’s needs. To increase the inclusiveness of your Paid Time Off (PTO) program this year, consider a more open-minded approach to celebrated days in 2025. Creating a Balance:...
Your Guide to Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Posted: January 6, 2025
In addition to helping to maintain our health as we age, having a reliable healthcare insurance plan also provides real peace of mind. As a Medicare Advantage enrollee, you may know that it offers additional benefits not available with traditional Medicare, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. As we welcome the new year, a new enrollment period begins. When Is Medicare Advantage Open...
4 Ways to Make MLK Day a Day “On” Instead of a Day Off
Posted: January 1, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King was a legendary figure in civil rights history. His life marked a turning point toward greater inclusion, tolerance, and unity in our country. His work is commemorated each year on the third Monday of January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday observed as a day of service to others. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,...
New Year's Resolutions to Help Improve the Workplace
Posted: December 28, 2024
The New Year is just around the corner. It is time to make some resolutions, not just for yourself, but to improve employee well-being, production, and loyalty. Take advantage of the New Year to make changes to help you have the best year ever in 2025. Foster Open Communication Ensure your work teams feel welcome to communicate. Arrange regular times, whether at staff meetings or...
