Benefits

Paid Leave Oregon is a new state-wide paid leave program that will go into effect 2023. Almost all working Oregonians will be able to take paid time off for important life events.

The 'No Surprises Act' is now in effect. Read about the new protections that are now in place - for the uninsured and insured.

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...

There are many different human resource information systems (HRIS) available. To find the one that fits your needs first start by identifying what your company’s top priorities and goals are. Here are three ways that we see digital onboarding working for your small business...

Beginning at the start of 2017, small businesses can again offer stand-alone HRAs (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) to their employees, thanks to the Small Business Healthcare Relief Act (SBHRA). These plans were available in the past, but were loosely regulated at the time. Now...

Using a 401(k) plan is a great way for your employees (or plan members) to invest in their retirement. But did you know that many members aren’t taking full advantage of investment opportunities? That means they’re missing out come retirement time...

Along with getting a job right out of college, getting benefits set up, finding a place to live, paying your bills, and so on, you may be thinking to yourself: when is the right time to get life insurance?You likely already understand the importance of building up your savings account and...