Human Capital & Benefits Solutions Archives

2021 Health Care Trends

October 18, 2021 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, General, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions / 0 comments

By Chris Van Buren, Partner WARRINGTON, PA, October 14, 2021 – The US Health Care system has been strained and stressed due to the pandemic. However, silver linings have emerged. A bright prospect was the push that accelerated change in areas where they were most needed; virtual care (telemedicine), mental health and better primary care. In […]

New Delaware Law to Require Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program; What You Need to Know to Secure Your Business

September 18, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP The State of Delaware joins a list of states mandating sexual harassment prevention training; KMRD recommends all Delaware employers provide interactive training as part of a comprehensive employment practices risk management program. On August 29th, it was announced that the State of Delaware has joined a growing list of […]

The Importance of Making Informed Decisions: A Basic Overview of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

April 5, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP There are a few pitfalls associated with the “traditional” risk management approach. In the traditional approach to risk management, there is one-dimension assessment of risk, loss prevention and insurance. Risk is managed in a “siloed” manner and is typically reactionary. Risk is considered in “negative” terms. The alternative approach […]

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach (Part Two)

March 8, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Read Part One of this blog series here Part Two: Addressing the Challenge Developing and Implementing an Effective Approach As we stated in our previous blog post, the risks associated with a culture of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct are clear. How should they be addressed? […]

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct: The Intersection of Human Resources, Legal Compliance and Risk Management (Part One)

January 31, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Christin Smith Myers Part One: The Challenge What is going on? News surrounding Matt Lauer, Bill O’Reilly, Charlie Rose, Al Franken, Kevin Spacey, and Harvey Weinstein and many others should be prompting organizations to examine their sexual harassment policies, procedures and more importantly, their organizational culture. It has become […]

How the Right Small Business HR Solutions Keep You Safe

May 5, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / From Bob Lickfeld's Desk, HR Compliance Digest, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions, Inside View / 0 comments

Gone are the days of instant success merely because you are a skilled craftsman. Today’s business owners need the right small business HR solutions and people to manage these challenges. In my role as an insurance broker, I have the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of small business owners every year. Some of these people […]

How a Consumerism Strategy Can Improve Healthcare Benefits and Control Costs

December 8, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / From John's Desk, Human Capital & Benefits Solutions

By John E. Garber, Jr. MSHRD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Managing Director According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, employee deductibles for health insurance have increased 67 percent from 2010 to 2015. A 2016 Employer Health Benefits Survey indicates a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) Plan remains the most common plan type in 2016, enrolling 48%, however, “29% of covered workers […]