Welcome to the Better Health Resource Hub
Everything you need in one place — payroll, benefits, the employee handbook, manager training, and onboarding. Built for our team, updated with care.
Payroll & Holidays
2026 pay dates and company-observed holidays at a glance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave programs.
Employee Handbook
Policies, expectations, and everything that keeps us aligned.
Manager Training
Our flagship program for leading with clarity and care.
New Hire Onboarding
First-week checklist and welcome kit for new team members.
Payroll & Holiday Calendar
Pay is issued every other Friday via direct deposit. Bookmark this page or sync the calendar to your Outlook.
2026 Pay Dates
Bi-weekly · 26 pay periods
- Jan 9Fri
- Jan 23Fri
- Feb 6Fri
- Feb 20Fri
- Mar 6Fri
- Mar 20Fri
- Apr 3Fri
- Apr 17Fri
- May 1Fri
- May 15Fri
- May 29Fri
- Jun 12Fri
- Jun 26Fri
- Jul 10Fri
- Jul 24Fri
- Aug 7Fri
- Aug 21Fri
- Sep 4Fri
- Sep 18Fri
- Oct 2Fri
- Oct 16Fri
- Oct 30Fri
- Nov 13Fri
- Nov 27Fri
- Dec 11Fri
- Dec 24Fri
2026 Company Holidays
11 paid holidays · offices closed
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed the preceding Friday. Sunday holidays are observed the following Monday.
Benefits
You take care of our patients. We take care of you. Explore each program below or reach out to People Ops for a 1:1 walkthrough.
Medical
Choose between a PPO or HDHP with HSA. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
Dental
Preventive care covered 100% in-network. Orthodontia benefit up to $2,000 lifetime max per member.
Vision
Annual eye exam, frames or contacts allowance, and discounts on Lasik through partner providers.
401(k) Retirement
Company matches 100% of the first 4% you contribute. Immediate vesting. Enroll anytime after day one.
Leaves & Time Off
Paid parental leave, medical leave, bereavement, and jury duty. 15 PTO days accrued in year one.
Wellness & EAP
Free confidential counseling, mental-health coaching, and up to 8 therapy sessions per issue, per year.
Changes take effect Jan 1, 2027. Life events? Update within 30 days.
Employee Handbook
The 2026 handbook covers everything from our mission to time-off policies. Read online or download a PDF for your records.
Better Health
Employee Handbook
Version 4.2 · Effective January 1, 2026. Reviewed annually by People Ops and Legal.
- 01→Welcome & Our MissionWho we are and what we stand for
- 02→Code of ConductHow we treat each other and our patients
- 03→Employment BasicsClassifications, hours, and expectations
- 04→Compensation & PayrollPay schedule, overtime, and reimbursements
- 05→Time Off & LeavesPTO, holidays, parental, medical, bereavement
- 06→Health & SafetyClinical protocols, workplace safety, incidents
- 07→Harassment-Free WorkplaceReporting, investigation, non-retaliation
- 08→Remote & Hybrid WorkEligibility, expectations, and equipment
- 09→IT & SecurityAcceptable use, HIPAA, PHI handling
- 10→Separation & OffboardingNotice, exit interviews, final pay
New Manager Coaching Guide
A leadership development series for new and seasoned managers — learn it, practice it, lead with it.
Open the coaching guide
Browse every chapter as digestible modules, or jump straight to the full flipbook. Includes reflection prompts, action items, and additional resources for each topic.
- 12 modules · Communication, Delegation, EQ, Conflict, Change
- Reflection moments & action items you can use this week
- SBI, GROW, RACI, ADKAR, and more real frameworks
New Hire — Start Here
Welcome to Better Health! Whether you're joining as our new Director or as part of Talent Acquisition, here's what your first month looks like.
Your First-Week Checklist
3 of 8 complete
Your First 30 Days
A rhythm for landing well — your manager will personalize it with you.
- 1Week 1Land & orient
- •New hire orientation (Mon 9am)
- •Meet your manager & buddy
- •Paycom, Okta, and email setup
- •Tour of the Nashville HQ
- 2Week 2Learn the work
- •Shadow two team meetings
- •Review team OKRs and roadmap
- •Complete role-specific training
- •First 1:1 with your skip-level
- 3Week 3Contribute
- •Own a small starter project
- •Introduce yourself at all-hands
- •Book coffee chats across teams
- •Attend Manager Training kickoff (if applicable)
- 4Week 4Reflect & plan
- •30-day check-in with People Ops
- •Set 60/90-day goals with your manager
- •Share what's working (and what's not)
- •Celebrate — you're officially rooted here
Email people@betterhealth.org or Slack us in #ask-people-ops.