We’re only four months into 2020 and already, it’s a year none of us will soon forget. Concerns about the novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have – for the time being – changed how we think of the most basic parts of our lives: where we do our work, how we engage with family […]
Having been in the workforce for many years, I’ve seen an evolution that’s powerful. Things are changing. I remember being a young woman starting out in financial services, where it was intimidating to speak my voice in a way I could be heard. But I was fortunate to have wonderful mentors – male and female […]
As the Chief People Officer at Blue Cross NC, a lot of my job involves talking to employees, really listening to what struggles they are having, and working with my team to create innovative solutions to how we, as a company, can help our employees live their best lives. A lot of the people I […]
You may have read a lot about millennials, also called Generation Y, on our blog recently. Born between 1981 and 1997, millennials are a big group. As a generation, they face a different set of health care issues than the generations before them. And so will their employers. Why do these changing health care trends […]
When I think back to the days of bringing home my infants, I remember the challenges a new bundle of joy brought with it. Taking leave from work, recovering, sleepless nights, and wondering how I would make it all work. When I had my children (now in their mid-20’s), I was working at a large […]
In 2014, BCBSNC gave 3,500 free or discounted Fitbits to its employees who wanted to take part in its company wellness programs. While participants didn’t see changes in their body mass indexes (BMI) overall, they did see results in monthly healthcare cost savings. How much? Team members that signed up for the company’s Fitbit challenges […]
Health Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle, Industry Perspectives, Life at Blue Cross NC
If someone told you that you had a 1-in-8 chance of winning a million dollars, you’d feel like you had a pretty good shot at it. If you had a 1-in-8 chance of being struck by lightning, you’d probably stay indoors when it rained. For some things, a 1-in-8 chance can seem like a near […]
Careers & Culture, Employee Spotlights, Life at Blue Cross NC
Smoking is more than just a bad habit. It’s the number one preventable cause of death in the U.S., killing more people than HIV, illegal drugs, alcohol and traffic accidents combined. A recent trend we’re seeing with smokers trying to kick the habit is trading in ordinary tobacco cigarettes for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or “vapers”). […]