Two Leading Illinois PEOs Join Forces!

Written by: on February 14th, 2012 in Accounting, Employee Benefits, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Learning & Development, Marketing, MidwestHR, MidwestHR News, Sales, Small Business Resources, Technology

On January 18th, 2012, MidwestHR and PANTHEOS Group formed an official partnership under the MidwestHR, LLC brand in order to deliver an increased array of professional services to small and medium size businesses.

“We are delighted to announce our affiliation with PANTHEOS,” said Jeffrey Bartelt, President of MidwestHR, LLC.  “In addition to greater efficiencies and more robust service delivery systems, coupled with adding PANTHEOS’ extensive experience in the industry, we look forward to meeting the growing needs of the marketplace for professional employer services for all types and sizes of businesses.”

With this partnership, the current clients of both MidwestHR and PANTHEOS will see no disruption in service.  Relationships with current staff members will also continue, as both staffs will remain in place in order to continue to provide consistent service and support to our valued clients.

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MidwestHR, LLC founded in 1997 and headquartered in Warrenville, IL, is a forward-thinking Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that brings an innovative HR strategy to organizations who are focused on productivity, profitability and growth.  You can learn more about MidwestHR at www.MidwestHR.com.

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Role Of Medical Consultation In Corporate Wellness

Written by: on November 28th, 2011 in Employee Benefits, Human Resources

I have to admit, there are days that make me wonder if, in fact, I DID go to medical school just to fill out paperwork.  Medicine is glutted with forms…even in my very high-tech paperless office, a good portion of every day is spent reading, filling out, scanning, faxing and mailing documents.   A lot of these are exactly what you’d expect – repetition of facts or opinions already stated (disability forms), signatures indicating approval or assumption of the liability for actions taken by others (home health forms), and the ever-popular attempt at rhetorical persuasion (prior authorizations for meds or testing).  By the time the smoke clears, it’s no wonder patients feel I have no time for them.
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5 Top Tips for Benefits Plan Communications

Written by: on October 17th, 2011 in Employee Benefits, Human Resources

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law establishing minimum standards for employee health benefit and retirement plans. While an employer is not required to establish a plan, ERISA does require those who establish and administer plans to meet certain standards. For example, plan administrators must provide participants written disclosures, such as a summary plan description (SPD) in a clear and easy to understand format about the company’s employee benefit plans.
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Integrating Medical Care With Your Corporate Wellness Program

Written by: on September 19th, 2011 in Employee Benefits, Human Resources

Wellness Programs have exploded within the corporate community!  The industry has grown considerably over the recent past.  Always at issue, however, is the success of the programs relative to the expenditure made: i.e. “what kind of bang are we getting for our buck?” Measurement of success has typically centered on participation (the number of employees enrolled).  But anyone who has directed a Wellness Program knows that 100% participation is never achieved.  Often numbers like 40-50% participation are more the norm. How does the Wellness Program impact the overall healthcare expenditure in any given period?  No one ever has the answer to this question, yet perhaps it should be the deciding factor in whether or not a Wellness Program is considered a success.
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