Today's new hires aren't just looking for a higher salary. They're interested in your total rewards program, the whole package. Total rewards programs include a number of offerings that are considered to be of value in the employment...
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What Happens if My Employee Misses Open Enrollment?
Open enrollment season is coming to a close. Hopefully everyone in your organization has had ample opportunity to review their options and either sign up for coverage or change their existing elections. But what happens if someone forgot?...
Help Your Employees Recover from the Holiday Health Slump
The holiday season is upon us. It's that wonderful, magical time of year when people log a lot more time indulging in treats and a lot less time sweating at the gym. It's no secret that many people add on a few extra pounds this time of...
IRS Announces 2018 Employee Benefit Plan Limits
A number of employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits, which are periodically increased for inflation. The IRS recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments to these benefit limits, and--while some limits remain...
The Devastating Effects of Long-Term Disability (And How You Can Avoid Them)
We recently published a post about short-term disability and its importance in your overall financial preparedness for the future, since about one in four workers are likely to experience a disabling event at some point in their career....
How to Measure Wellness
It was Socrates who once made the statement "The unexamined life is not worth living." Well, we're no philosophers, but we'd say a similar fact is true about workplace wellness in that "An unevaluated wellness program is not worth...
Short-term Disability Insurance: What You Need to Know
With open enrollment season upon us, you're likely weighing the pros and cons of a variety of potential voluntary benefits and the likelihood of whether or not you'll need them. There's dental and vision coverage, term life insurance,...
The Ultimate Open Enrollment Checklist
It's that time again! Open enrollment is looming. And, before you mindlessly sign up for the same old options you've chosen in years past, there are a few things you need to consider. Here are some tips to help you make sure you're...
How Employee Fatigue Could Be Hurting Your Productivity (And What to Do About It)
Fatigue in the workplace might be a more serious problem than you think. Tired employees are less focused and less productive. They're more likely to have medical problems and be absent more often. They're also more likely to get hurt on...