The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks matter the most. Specifically, employees are increasingly more concerned about their physical and mental health, financial security and work-life balance than before the pandemic. Many employers have responded by enhancing … Continued
For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a global pandemic. With that in mind, you can be sure health prices will go up again in 2023. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, medical costs have increased an average of … Continued
Companies spend a large amount of time and money creating valuable benefits plans for employees. But after all that work, they often get low participation. Good benefit choices require an effort from employers to ensure that employees have help in understanding their benefits options. To make things even more complex, employers are having to consider … Continued
Employee benefits are a vital part of maintaining a healthy work environment and attracting great talent, but they can be expensive. You want to save money on your insurance premiums; there’s no doubt about that. A common first place to look for savings is in insurance company choice. Insurance companies vary in price and doing … Continued
Your workforce is comprised of unique individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. So why opt for a one-size-fits-all benefits package? Instead, consider providing benefits options that are as unique as your employees. Doing so could be the attraction and retention tool that sets your workplace apart. This article outlines the value of offering personalized benefits … Continued
If only everyone valued the same things, benefits planning would be a lot easier. If. Only. However, most employers have five generations of employees active in the workplace who want different things. With generation gaps spanning more than 75 years, finding a one-size-fits-all benefits package can be challenging. However, there are certain things to consider … Continued
Remaining competitive in the hunt for the right job candidates who will propel your business to success is a struggle. Once you find the people you need, you have to convince them that your company is a better place to work than your competitors. A strategic, quality benefits package can help you attract and retain … Continued
Employee Benefits: Essential But Unruly Employers and employees both know the critical role that the workplace plays in offering a better quality of life through a robust benefits package. What employees may not know, however, is how to capitalize on benefit offerings, or how to select the right benefit options for themselves or their families. … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on the importance of employer-provided health benefits. Not only have employees been requesting an expansion of their benefits for months, but report after report has indicated that comprehensive plans that also cover mental health or include paid parental leave, for example, are the key to getting people back to … Continued
Just as with any good, healthy relationship, communication with employees is key. Only communicating with employees regarding their benefits package during open enrollment will most definitely result in them not taking full advantage of all it has to offer. In an effort to assist employees in understanding and maximizing their benefits, companies should use a … Continued
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