Category: Employee Benefits

Aligning Benefits with Employee Needs

Employee benefits are at a turning point. Many organizations believe their offerings are keeping pace with today’s workforce—but employees often see it differently. Recent research highlights the disconnect: while most employers consider…

Quiz: Are You Prepared for the Annual PCORI Fee?

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee might seem like one of the more straightforward compliance items on your HR calendar. Applicable employers and plan sponsors use the second-quarter Form 720 to make…

Using AI in Hiring or Recruiting: What You Need To Know

The rapid rise of free generative artificial intelligence tools has workplaces abuzz with what comes next. But if you work in human resources or your business has used software to find…

Aligning Your Benefits With Employees’ Day-to-Day Needs

Financial stress continues to challenge today’s workforce. Rising costs, layoffs, economic uncertainty and unpredictable incomes are putting pressure on many employees’ day-to-day lives. Even when you offer rich benefits, those benefits may…

Are Your Top Performers About To Retire? Here’s How To Prepare

Some estimates show that close to 10,000 employees retire each day — an astounding figure. However, given that 76 million people were born between 1946 and 1964, it’s clear the number…

2026 California Labor Law Update: Preparing for a Year of Change

As 2026 approaches, California employers are preparing for one of the most comprehensive rounds of employment law changes in recent years. From wage adjustments to new reporting mandates, these updates touch nearly…

Workplace Wellness Trends to Watch in 2026

The Rise of Wellness in the Workplace Global interest in health and wellness is soaring. Searches for topics like seasonal depression, meditation, yoga, and oral health have increased dramatically year over year….

Key 2026 Amounts for HSAs and FSAs

Key 2026 Amounts for HSAs and FSAs

The IRS has released its 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs), and industry experts have projected the limits for 2026 flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health savings accounts The Internal Revenue…

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…