October 3, 2024
Workers’ compensation, or “workers’ comp,” provides benefits to employees injured or ill due to a work-related incident. It covers medical costs, healthcare benefits, lost wages, disability pay and retraining. While mandated by state governments, requirements vary by state. What […]
September 13, 2024
The Growing Adoption of AI in the Workplace Since the launch of ChatGPT, AI has seen widespread adoption, becoming accessible to anyone interested in exploring its capabilities. As a tool, ChatGPT, or competitors like Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, can […]
June 12, 2024
In recent years, employee benefits and health insurance have shifted significantly, reflecting the changing needs of the modern workforce and influencing employer strategies for attracting and retaining their employment talent. In a 2024 report issued by the HRA Council, adoption […]
February 14, 2024
In today’s market, HR professionals must adapt to the changing expectations of organizations and employees amid difficult economic conditions. As such, proactive HR leaders and professionals will approach 2024 with strategies that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday operations, satisfy […]
February 12, 2024
In 2024, the labor market is expected to cool slightly; however, competition for talent will remain. As such, employers must remain agile and adapt to developing labor and market trends that will shape the market in 2024. In particular, current […]
November 9, 2023
Ahh, November, that magical time of year when comfort food, crisp days (crisper nights) and family time for the holidays abound. It is also when millions of Americans make their ACA and Medicare elections for next year during Open Enrollment. […]
March 15, 2023
Many employers enhanced their mental health and well-being benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to build on that in 2023. Millions of Americans struggled with mental health challenges and substance misuse before the pandemic, but these struggles worsened […]
January 17, 2023
Over the last few years, almost every aspect of the workplace has changed, leading to many unforeseen challenges. Unfortunately, many of the challenges that plagued workplaces in 2022 will likely continue in 2023 and beyond. In particular, current labor challenges […]
November 7, 2022
There’s no denying that employees’ needs have changed over the past few years. As such, employers can offer benefits to meet evolving worker needs shaped by lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market and rising inflation. Many […]
September 12, 2022
Below are some key questions an employer considering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) should think about: Employer Considerations Is your primary goal to save money on health costs or to move toward employee […]
March 24, 2022
Human resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a result, HR teams must constantly innovate and stay on top of trends to remain competitive in today’s labor market. This […]
February 8, 2022
Cyber security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for organizations to reassess their data protection practices at the start of each new year and make achievable […]
