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Healthcare costs increase year after year, on an average of 6.5%.What can you do to lower those costs for your health plan benefits? We've written up 5 ways you can reduce spending without compromising benefits quality in this week's article.

How do you ensure that you're creating the best open enrollment for all employees -when many are working on a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule? It all comes down to being prepared!

The American economy is finally recovering after more than a year of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden’s administration wants to continue this momentum and further stimulate the economy. To help in that effort...

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the job market in ways never before seen. For one, it created so much uncertainty that employees who would’ve typically searched for a new job last year decided to stay put. For another, the pandemic prompted workers to take stock...

Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses. With smaller teams, employers need to hold onto talent whenever possible. And that can be a challenge...

Paid Family leave has been making headlines recently, as more and more employees demand more time off after having a child and, luckily, it’s good news. But are policies changing fast enough, and what can small businesses do to capitalize...

Many recent college graduates aren’t able to start saving for their futures, like retirement or buying a home, because they are still stuck in the past: paying off their student loans...

On your to-do list before you depart on your adventure, ‘get travel insurance’ is probably low or not on the list at all. Unfortunately, travel insurance is usually something most of us don’t think of until it’s too late...

What is Non-Discrimination Testing? It is a test to show there is no discrimination between the benefits given to highly compensated employees (HCEs)/key employees and other employees at the company. No discrimination means that there is fairness between all employees in terms of eligibility...

The non-discrimination test, also called a compliance test, is required for all Medical FSA, Dependent Care Accounts, and Pre-tax of Premiums under section 125 of the IRS code...