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    America Saves Week and The Importance of Education Savings Benefits in the Workplace
    Patricia Roberts
    The Consumer Federation of America, a non-profit organization of over 270 consumer education, advocacy and cooperative members has designated the third week in February “America Saves Week”.  With savings top of mind across the nation, it’s an ideal time for employers to consider additional ways to help employees save for both short and long-term goals.  529 college savings plans are valuable savings and investing vehicles that can be introduced by employers...
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    Benefits that Attract and Retain Employees as we Emerge from the Pandemic
    Ryan Ransford
    Although the worst of the pandemic is now hopefully behind us, the lifestyle disruption has created a monumental shift in how people work. This disruption has affected nearly every industry and has caused many individuals to take a step back and reevaluate what their career means to them. According to...
    5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022
    Fallon Carpenter
    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 article highlights five HR trends for employers to follow in 2022....
    The Ultimate Guide to Mental Health Benefits: Best Practices from the Experts
    Marc Herold and Ralph Spagnuola
    ‍As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're kicking off the conversation on this essential component of healthcare with a multi-part blog series. Check out the other blogs in this series to see why mental healthcare is the most important benefit of 2021, and how you can build a workplace culture that...
    Three Steps to Revamp Your Performance & Compensation Review Process in 2022
    Ralph Spagnuola & Marc Herold
    Safe to say that 2022 has come in hot. Between the (still) ongoing pandemic, millions of employees departing their jobs each month, and inflation steadily ticking upwards, we bet we’re not the only ones yearning for precedented times. And in the midst of all this, we’re coming up on performance...
    Advantages of Benchmarking Your Benefits Program
    Scott Riordan
    An attractive benefits program is vital for your recruiting and retention efforts, but it is also a significant expense. To ensure you are providing a package that is both competitive and economical, you need to know how your offerings compare to others in your industry. Benchmark data can provide valuable...
    Midyear Benefits Changes
    Greg Puig
    Employers that want to control rising health insurance costs often consider making design changes to their employee benefit plans. Typically, these plan design changes are effective at the beginning of the plan year, and communicated to employees during an open enrollment period that precedes the start of the plan year....
    Finish the Year Strong: Strive to Meet Your 2021 Retirement Savings Goals
    Brian Ross
    With 2022 inching closer, now is a good time to check in on the goals you set back in January and to take stock of how you’re tracking against them. If you haven’t achieved your retirement savings goals for 2021 yet, don’t despair! Remember, saving for retirement is a long-term...
    Competitive Compensation
    Fallon Carpenter
    It’s no secret that top talent expects to be paid top dollar. Even with a developed recruiting program, fantastic work environment and great work-life balance, it will be difficult for your company to attract and retain the best employees without a competitive pay policy. Read on to learn about some...
    Family-Building Benefits
    Scott Riordan
    Some employers recognize modern family-building options by offering expanded and inclusive benefits. Such benefits can provide you peace of mind as employers show their emotional and/or financial support for your decision to build a family. This article highlights common family-building benefits and tips to understand them better. Family-building Benefits Overview...
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