Nearly three-quarters of employees—73 percent—spend less than an hour, and 41 percent invest less than 30 minutes, reviewing their benefits at enrollment time, according to a March study of 1,200 U.S. consumers on behalf of life and accident insurer Colonial Life. Because the pandemic has...
Although worker productivity is increasing, wages are still largely stagnate. There are some that argue that workers' contributions and wages are not aligned. Read this blog post to learn more about the correlation between productivity and wages. ...
Attracting and retaining employees is becoming more and more difficult. One of the best ways to attract and retain top talent is to have competitive benefits, which is starting to include unlimited paid time off and work from home policies. Read this blog post to...
A new bill including the benefit of paid family leave for federal employees, regarding the birth or placement of a child, was passed by the House on December 11, 2019. Read this blog to learn more about the bill that will take effect on October...
On January 15, 2020, a new rule on calculating the “regular rate” of pay will take effect. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated the FLSA definition of the regular rate of pay, modernizing regulations for employers. Read the following article to learn more....
Sixty-three percent of millennials would struggle to cover an unexpected expense of $500, and only six percent of millennials feel like they make enough to cover their basic needs, according to the Economic Innovation Group. Many employers are now tailoring their job postings, descriptions and...
Do your employees have a “rainy day” fund? Data from a recent survey indicates that a significant portion of American workers could face a financial emergency if they were hit with sudden bills, lost wages or other unforeseen expenses. Read this blog post to learn...
Each year, employers are faced with the challenge of engaging employees during open enrollment. Instead of printouts and email campaigns, try a new communication method this year. Read this blog post for easy tips to try this open enrollment season. ...
Healthcare costs in the United States continue to rise, which has placed a large responsibility on employers to try and stem those costs for their employees. The rate of healthcare services is increasing while the cost of receiving those services is also increasing. Read this...
Vision benefits have traditionally been offered as an elective, with coverage is focusing on vision tests or discounts for corrective eyewear. However, this often can result in inadequate coverage for employees and their dependents. Read this blog post to learn more about vision benefits....