As employees approach retirement or prepare to leave the workforce, HR and benefits teams may hear an important question: “Should I enroll in Medicare, elect COBRA, or both?” While many employees understand…
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes federal standards for protecting protected health information (PHI). For organizations that handle PHI, maintaining appropriate privacy and security practices is an important part…
Employee expectations continue to evolve, and today’s workforce is looking beyond salary when evaluating job opportunities. While competitive pay remains important, employee benefits have become a deciding factor for many candidates—and a…
For many employers, healthcare costs feel like a game they can never win. Every year, renewal season arrives with another increase in premiums, limited visibility into what is driving costs, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
