Supplemental solutions are gaining more and more attention, and we’re a big supporter of that as a leader in the supplemental benefits landscape! These solutions are a definite trend to keep an eye on for 2017. Out of the many reasons to love them, here are 3 to take note of: Differentiation Primary health [...]
It’s officially 2017, and the question on everyone’s mind is, “What is going to happen with healthcare?” The impending change in presidency has brought much uncertainty to the industry, specifically regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While experts continue to speculate what will shift and how to plan and prepare, we wanted to take [...]
Employees expect their healthcare insurance plans to protect them by providing coverage for health expenses when they need it. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to pay for treatment and would be either left unhealthy (due to being unable to receive the treatment) or in serious debt (due to having the treatment despite not being [...]
In a recent post, we covered the value of an insured product versus something that may act similarly, but is not technically insurance. You can read the details here, but in short, insurance delivers much greater value because of its ability to ebb and flow. We also explained that while primary insurance plan premiums [...]
Let’s take a minute to address insurance. We all know what it is, but sometimes understanding the value in an insured product versus something that seems like insurance is difficult. Insurance can be described as an arrangement that provides risk transfer and protection against a possible eventuality. Yes, that may sound a little theoretical, [...]
Benefits play a big role in recruiting and retaining key employees who make an important impact on company performance. And since we find ourselves in a job seekers’ market with more job opportunities than before, it’s crucial to keep a mindful eye on the competition and what they’re offering. It’s easy to get into [...]
It’s easy to feel stuck in your routine (both literally and figuratively) when you spend a lot of your time at work, behind a desk. Staying healthy is a challenge for sure, but it’s necessary for your overall wellbeing and happiness. At Armada, we make this belief part of our culture with a Wellness [...]
Hello, again. And if you’re just starting to follow along, welcome! I’m Ed Walker, President of ArmadaGlobal, and this is my journey to the Baltimore Marathon. You can find the first post in the series here. This week, I decided it would be a good idea to take advantage of Ultimate Health’s Executive Physical [...]
While the debate about the effectiveness of wellness plans continues (you can read up on it here, here and here), a study by the Global Wellness Institute has calculated the cost of unwellness, and they yielded some pretty overwhelming results. Here are the highlights: Unwellness at work costs the U.S. economy $2.2 trillion a [...]
You may have noticed the increase in news coverage on the job seeker’s market. There is a talent shortage, an increased amount of job options, and a job perks arms race. It’s understandable to feel intimidated when attempting to recruit in this type of market. But this concoction of circumstances shouldn’t create fear. Instead of [...]
