November 2020 note from the editor

    We are excited about our November issue, which focuses on employee benefits planning and compliance! We have articles on some of the topics that keep you awake at night. We also have updates on COVID-19 in the workplace.

    We have an excellent employer compliance checklist on COVID-19 and mid-year plan amendments that are a must read by Anne Hensley and Stacey Stewart with McGriff. We have a sneak peak of a new survey on paid leave by SHRM Research showing the number of employers offering paid leave has increased. You don’t want to miss the article by Cristie Travis, CEO of the Memphis Group on Health, on including a comprehensive obesity benefit design in your employee benefits plan. APS Payroll has contributed an excellent article on how to handle open enrollment.

    Did you know that about 700,000 people in the U.S. have total knee replacements annually? About 400,000 Americans have total hip replacements annually! What does this mean for your health plan costs? Be sure to check out Medacta.US on Page 9. They offer best-in-class orthopedic care and specialize in “At Risk” orthopedic bundled payment solutions that get your employees back to work faster, safer, and with less risk. It’s a great way to eliminate post-operative financial risk for your employees and your health plan!

    We are pleased to have Jonathan Frisch, Employee Benefits Consultant and senior vice president with McGriff Insurance in Memphis, on our November cover. You will enjoy reading his professional profile on Page 5. Jonathan has over 30 years of industry experience guiding clients through the complex world of employee benefits. He leads dedicated service teams assigned to clients to help them carry out their organizational employee benefit goals.

    I want to let you know about our exciting webinars coming up in November. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Watch your email for your invitations! You will receive recertification credits for each:

    November 4 at 2 PM CT
    Get your Employees Back to Work Faster, Safer and with Less Risk
    Presented by Medacta

    November 10 at 2 PM CT
    2020 HR Tech Breakthroughs & Top Emerging 2021Trends
    Presented by Daily Pay

    November 18 at 2 PM CT
    Building an Inclusive Home for All
    Presented by PerformancePoint

    November 24 at 2 PM
    Complimentary Webinar
    Sponsored by Data Facts

    Our December issue will include the latest compensation and performance management issues and solutions. We will also have highlights from two “live” SHRM conferences including the WTSHRM Annual Conference in Jackson, TN, and the TN SHRM State Conference in Memphis. If you are not currently on our email distribution list, please visit our website and click on Subscribe. Our digital issue goes out the first week of every month. Don’t miss it!

    Wishing you and your family a lovely Thanksgiving season.

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