March 15, 2023
Many employers enhanced their mental health and well-being benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to build on that in 2023. Millions of Americans struggled with mental health challenges and substance misuse before the pandemic, but these struggles worsened […]
January 17, 2023
Over the last few years, almost every aspect of the workplace has changed, leading to many unforeseen challenges. Unfortunately, many of the challenges that plagued workplaces in 2022 will likely continue in 2023 and beyond. In particular, current labor challenges […]
November 7, 2022
There’s no denying that employees’ needs have changed over the past few years. As such, employers can offer benefits to meet evolving worker needs shaped by lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market and rising inflation. Many […]
September 12, 2022
Below are some key questions an employer considering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) should think about: Employer Considerations Is your primary goal to save money on health costs or to move toward employee […]
March 24, 2022
Human resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a result, HR teams must constantly innovate and stay on top of trends to remain competitive in today’s labor market. This […]
February 8, 2022
Cyber security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for organizations to reassess their data protection practices at the start of each new year and make achievable […]
November 10, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its emergency temporary standard requiring businesses with at least 100 employees to mandate that their employees get vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear a mask while at work and test for COVID on […]
September 2, 2021
For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a global pandemic. With that in mind, employers can bank on prices going up in 2022. According […]
July 13, 2021
When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending. The key to spending fewer dollars is more than just stopping a few accidents; it is having a […]
June 24, 2021
Returning to in-person work is a top priority for many workplaces. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lessens, employers are eager to get employees back in their buildings. But that comes with a series of complications. The most significant […]
June 3, 2021
Mistakes in employee benefits and human resources can be quite costly to employers—in the form of extra benefits, complaints, lawsuits, government-assessed fines and penalties, and attorney fees, to name a few. Don’t learn the hard way what these mistakes are. […]
March 30, 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused employers to make significant changes to their business practices, including onboarding. Managers and new hires across the country are navigating the unchartered waters of remote onboarding. The onboarding process – which is […]
