Category: Employee Benefits

Best Practices To Boost Your Employee Referral Program

Best Practices To Boost Your Employee Referral Program

At their best, referral programs can reward your employees, expand your labor pool and reduce overall recruiting costs. A referral program is a talent acquisition strategy in which current employees are asked…

Communicating Stock Market Volatility

It is easy to sit back and watch 401(k) plan savings grow when investments are going well. But even the most seasoned investors feel uneasy when the stock market drops. Historical data shows…

Four Pillars To Optimize Performance Management

Performance management is critical to organizational success. The management consulting firm McKinsey & Company says how you go about it can make all the difference. Research suggests plenty of room for improvement….

Boost Employee Satisfaction With Your Benefits

According to the industry news site BenefitsPRO, more than 90% of employees say employee benefits contribute greatly to their job satisfaction. But in a concerning trend, sentiments toward benefits have been dropping…

Fostering Critical Thinking in an AI World

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) saves time and effort by analyzing large data sets and automating rote tasks. As the technology evolves, it promises to create new opportunities for employees to innovate and…

Remote and Hybrid Leadership Best Practices

These days, employees aren’t just prioritizing flexibility and autonomy. They’re demanding it. According to McKinsey & Company, nearly one-third of employees (29%) would consider changing jobs if their employer transitioned back to…

Managerial Strategies To Resolve Employee Conflict

The human resources association SHRM is sounding the alarm on rising workplace conflict. Surveys suggest managers are best suited to answer the call, but they may need training on how to resolve…

New Indexed Benefit and Cost-of Living Adjustments for 2025

New Indexed Benefit and Cost-of Living Adjustments for 2025

The Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor have published updated indexed benefit and cost-of-living adjustments impacting employee benefit plans. This article offers a high-level overview of the affected…

Rethinking PTO With a Convertible Plan

Rethinking PTO With a Convertible Plan

Paid time off (PTO) presents a unique challenge. It consistently ranks among employees’ most sought-after benefits. But PTO is also among the most underused offerings. According to The Harris Poll, 78%…

Evolving Trends in Employee Wellness Programming

Evolving Trends in Employee Wellness Programming

As an employer, you understand the importance of wellness programming for the health and well-being of your employees and organization. However, changes in work environments and employee expectations have made it…