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Choose Wisely: Zillennial’s Guide to Open Enrollment Success
It's that time of the year again – open enrollment. Sure, for "Zillennials" (the micro-generation that falls between Generation Z and Millennials), talking about benefits and paperwork might not be the most exciting thing. Trust me, though; getting it right can...
Employee Satisfaction Crisis: Turn the Tide with These Tactics
In early 2023, an alarming trend emerged in the world of employment – employee satisfaction took a significant hit. What's even more concerning is the strong link between this decline and the economic conditions that surround us. As someone who's seen the ebb...
EEOC Lawsuits: What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, the number of lawsuits filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) saw a significant 52% increase. This has left businesses wondering about what might happen in 2024. As a protector of workers' rights, the EEOC makes sure that federal...
Open Enrollment: Helping Employees Find the Right Fit
Open enrollment season has arrived. It's that time of year when employees have the opportunity to select benefits that will shape their financial future. In today's economic landscape, marked by record-high inflation, the significance of financial and healthcare...
New Employee Recruitment Strategy: The 4-Day Work Week
In the wake of the pandemic, flexible work schedules have become a more common employee recruitment option. Many companies, a significant 88% of employers, now offer different remote work options. These options include the following: 50% of surveyed employers...
Measuring Morale in the Workplace: Are Your Employees Happy?
Employee morale plays a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics and outcomes of a workplace. Simply put, when employees are content and motivated, they tend to be more engaged, creative, and productive. Conversely, a dip in morale can lead to disengagement,...
Employer/Employee Relations: Who’s in Control?
The pendulum continues to swing. Going "back to normal" is a status many businesses long for even as they struggle to manage the "new normal." With many workers insisting on the freedom they experienced working remotely, and employers calling for a return to their...
Securing Retirement: Is Your Company Ready for SECURE 2.0?
The Retirement Savings Crisis The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, also known as SECURE Act 2.0, was signed into place in December 2022. This law introduced new rules and requirements for retirement plans, all aimed at helping Americans save more money for their...
FMLA Compliance: Your HR Department Checklist
For many people, the workplace is their home away from home. For others, work is conducted from home. Regardless of whether you have a traditional work day or enjoy a remote or hybrid work schedule, you occasionally need a little flexibility in your life. During those...
Mental Health Ranks Highest in 2024 Workplace Trends
In recent years, the workplace landscape has undergone significant changes, largely influenced by the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach 2024, a new trend has emerged that is taking precedence in the minds of corporate leaders and HR...
Thriving Amid Change: Managing HR’s Response to New Federal Mandates
August has been an eventful month for government agencies overseeing workplaces. With new and returning rules pushed forward by both the National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Department of Labor, employers and HR leaders need to take notice. Companies...
Employee Benefits Strategies: Prioritizing Mental Health Parity
Mental health continues to be a hot topic of conversation among HR leaders and health insurance providers. Recently, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the IRS proposed a rule to amend the existing Mental Health Parity and Addiction...