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Improving company culture and retaining happy talent on your team
In today's fast-paced work environment, where productivity is paramount, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of active listening. While achieving tasks efficiently is essential, taking the time to listen to your employees' concerns, whether they are personal...
Open Enrollment that Rocks!
In today's corporate landscape, an organization's success hinges on its people. Central to this is the indispensable role of the human resources (HR) team in ensuring employee satisfaction and support. Employees won't hesitate to explore new opportunities if they feel...
Top Employee Benefits Trends for 2023: Navigating Challenges and Employee Needs
The momentum of workplace challenges from 2022 is poised to persist, compelling employers to navigate cost pressures, inflation, and employee expectations. Staying attuned to 2023's employee benefits trends empowers organizations to align offerings with workforce...
Shift Toward Pay Transparency: Anticipated Norm in 2023
Despite apprehensions about revealing wage discrepancies and fielding inquiries from employees, pay transparency is poised to become the prevailing standard in 2023. At the year's outset, one-fifth of all U.S. workers fell under pay transparency laws, with Colorado...
Revolutionizing Benefits Administration: The Role of AI in 2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into workplaces across the nation, it is reshaping how organizations function and make decisions. Employers are harnessing AI's potential to drive efficiencies, optimize workflows, enhance operations, and...
Remote and Hybrid Work Dynamics in Flux: Navigating Change in 2023
The realm of remote and hybrid work underwent a seismic shift in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially embraced by both employers and employees, these adaptable work arrangements persisted even as lockdown measures eased, owing to labor market conditions and...
Navigating Healthcare Affordability: Empowering Employees and Strengthening Organizations
Employers can play a vital role in enhancing the affordability of healthcare for their employees, as nearly half of Americans struggle with medical costs. To address this, employers can adopt various strategies to alleviate financial burdens and improve overall...
Growing Impact of Paid Leave Laws on Employers
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous employers extended their leave offerings, incorporating increased paid leave. However, by 2022, a reversal occurred, with many organizations reverting to pre-pandemic leave levels. Paradoxically, various states have been...
Enhancing Employee Well-being: Expanding Family-building Benefits Amid Reproductive Health Focus
The reverberations of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, have left a pronounced mark on 2023's employee benefits landscape. The shift in federal abortion rights protection to state jurisdiction has...
Employers Grapple with Escalating Health Care Expenses in 2023
As the latter half of 2023 unfolds, employers face a formidable challenge in curbing the surge of health care costs while maintaining affordable benefits. The task is formidable due to the sharp escalation of health care expenses in recent years, with indications...