Category: Employee Benefits

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…

How Generative AI Can Transform HR

How Generative AI Can Transform HR

How Generative AI Can Transform HR   Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential to support your HR employees. The hope is that it can streamline administrative tasks and free HR employees…

How To Maintain a Safe and Productive Work Environment

How To Maintain a Safe and Productive Work Environment

How To Maintain a Safe and Productive Work Environment The safety and health of your employees are top priorities. Workplace injuries not only have an impact on your production, but they can…

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours

Unlock Employee Insights With Listening Tours The art of communication rests more in listening than in speaking. We have two ears and one mouth because we’re supposed to listen twice as much…

Learn More About Required Plan Disclosures

Learn More About Required Plan Disclosures

Learn More About Required Plan Disclosures   In 1974, Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). ERISA set thresholds for employers sponsoring group plans (plan sponsors) to protect participating employees and…

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

Could Sabbaticals Enhance Your Benefits Offerings?

In the ongoing battle for talent, employers are seeking innovative benefits to attract and retain workers. One solution gaining momentum is the employee sabbatical. According to the management consultant WTW, only 15%…

PCORI Fee Due July 31

When The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is due annually by July 31. Use the second-quarter Form 720 to make your payment. (Note: Although Form 720 is a quarterly form, you only have…

Steps To Reskill Employees Amid AI Fears

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have created excitement and fear in the workplace. To capture employee enthusiasm and reduce anxiety, Inc. magazine recommends reskilling your workforce. By giving your employees…