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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized updates to the hardship distribution regulations. The updated regulations are intended to make the requirements more flexible and participant friendly. Read the following article to learn more about these updated regulations....

Does your benefits offering suit today’s diverse multi-generational staff? One way HR departments can boost employee engagement is by developing a holistic employee benefits package. Read this blog post for four strategies to help boost employee engagement....

What will workplace wellness look like this coming year? The U.S. workplace wellness industry is expected to rapidly evolve in 2020. Targeted wellness and wellness exchanges are just two of the expected changes for 2020. Learn more about what wellness will look like in 2020...

Top 3 Funding Methods to Combat Healthcare Costs There are many options in the marketplace for employers when it comes to selecting a healthcare model. While it’s important to evaluate the best fit for your employees, there are a few methods that are above the rest, explained Bill Shimp, a...

Lifestyle spending accounts (LSA) are one way employers can stay competitive in the employee benefits marketplace. Employees can use LSA funds to purchase goods or services as long as they fall into specific categories set by the employer. Read the following blog post to learn...

A newly proposed rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) would allow plan sponsors of 401(k)s and other defined-contribution plans to default participants with a valid email address to receive plan disclosures electronically. Learn more about the proposed rule below. ...

Employers are taking more interest in employee well-being. Fifty-eight percent of employers are offering wellness programs, according to data from SHRM. Read this blog post to learn more about how to promote emotional well-being at work. ...

The Journal of Sleep Research recently reported that approximately 45 percent of the world's population has chronic sleep issues. Because of this and employers’ growing interest in employees’ emotional and physical well-being, employers are beginning to offer specialized benefits that focus on sleep. Read this...

American families currently carry more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. Because of this, some employers are adding student loan repayment benefits to their benefits package. Continue reading for five reasons why employers should offer student loan repayment benefits. ...