COLUMBUS, Ga., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac (NYSE:
AFL), the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite
in the United States, today
announced the launch of its new Small Business Hub and results from
its 2016 Small Business Happiness Report – both designed to serve
as resources for small-business owners looking for insight to
better support their employees and manage their business.
Created as a destination for employers, with a focus on small
business, the newly designed Aflac Small Business Hub aggregates
insights and resources small-business owners seek to help them with
their benefits decisions. This includes references and tools to
understand Health Care Reform legislation, the benefits of choosing
the right insurance partner, how to keep and retain top talent, and
more. The hub, available at aflac.com/smallbusiness, provides
employers with important information they need in a manner that is
engaging, quick to find and easy to digest all in one place
provided by an industry expert.
"At Aflac, we understand that running a small business is a 24/7
job," said Matthew Owenby, Aflac
senior vice president and chief human resources officer. "Staying
on top of trends and insights in the changing health care benefits
landscape can be overwhelming for many employers, but having
valuable resources and information at their fingertips, such as
those provided on the new Small Business Hub, can help put
small-business owners' minds at ease."
Small businesses can breathe a sigh of relief – their
employees are happier
According to Aflac's recent Happiness
Report, small-business employees may be among the happiest people
in the workforce. The survey found that 85 percent are happy in
their current job and half agree that most of or all of their
happiness in their current job is because they work for a small
business owner who understands their needs.
Small businesses often offer many opportunities that are harder
to come by in larger companies. Advantages such as flexible
scheduling, being able to actually see the fruits of your labor and
feeling that your input really matters were all noted by
respondents as the best parts of working for a small business.
Additionally, because of their size, small businesses provide an
environment where employees feel like they are part of a family and
working toward a shared goal.
However, the report also indicated there are some areas that can
be improved. Nearly one-quarter (22 percent) of respondents say
benefits offerings is one thing they like least about working for a
small business. Additionally, 64 percent of respondents indicate an
improvement in their benefits offerings would make them a happier
employee.
"These findings highlight a big opportunity for small-business
owners," Owenby added. "In today's workplace, finding talented
employees is becoming more difficult for small-business employers.
To help attract the best workers, and retain current employees,
small-business owners can leverage a robust benefits offering with
voluntary insurance options to let their employees know that they
care about them, with no direct cost to their bottom line."
To learn more about the Aflac Small Business Hub and the 2016
Small Business Happiness Report, visit aflac.com/smallbusiness.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt,
Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For six decades, Aflac insurance
policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on
recovery, not financial stress. In the
United States, Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary
insurance at the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day
PaySM initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive, process,
approve and disburse payment for eligible claims in one business
day. In Japan, Aflac is the
leading provider of medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4
households. Aflac individual and group insurance products help
provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For 10
consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2016, Fortune magazine
recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in
America for the 18th consecutive year and included Aflac on its
list of Most Admired Companies for the 15th time, ranking the
company No. 1 in innovation for the insurance, life and health
category for the second consecutive year. In 2015, Aflac's contact
centers were recognized by J.D. Power by providing "An Outstanding
Customer Service Experience" for the Live Phone Channel. Aflac
Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One
Day PaySM, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
Media contact – Kristen
Fraser, 706.243.5543 or mediarelations@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y. Wilkey, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667,
FAX: 706.324.6330, or rwilkey@aflac.com
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