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Discover Insights from VantagePoint’s CEO, Mark DeRosa on the Founder Secrets Podcast We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Mark DeRosa, was recently featured on the Founder Secrets podcast! In this episode, Mark dives deep into how businesses can streamline workflows, ensure compliance, and build smarter, stronger workplaces. 🎙️ Listen to the Episode: Mastering Workforce …

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Since the open enrollment period for 2024-2025 began on November 1, employees, individuals, and HR teams now have the opportunity to review and choose health insurance plans that best meet their needs. This annual opportunity is essential for securing the right coverage and avoiding costly gaps in care.  At Vantage Point Benefit, we understand that …

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Since the pandemic, companies have dealt with the complexities of employment law related to remote and hybrid workers. It’s estimated that as of 2022, 26% of employees in the United States work remotely, and it’s projected that the number will reach 36.2 million by 2025. During the pandemic, 40% of workers reported being more productive …

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The Harvard Business Review – which has more than 9 million records of employees at 4,000 global companies – points out that mid-career employees have the highest resignation rate, and those that suffer most are the technology and healthcare industries. At the start of the pandemic, the job market was full of uncertainty and massive …

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Employment laws and regulations are constantly changing, which means the struggle to stay compliant is never-ending. While many prospects can see the challenges of staying abreast of compliance regulations; the struggle is larger for employers. With a multitude of laws, rules, and regulations to comply with and employees that must be managed, staying on top …

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Remote work is the norm now, and it appears poised to remain the case for the foreseeable future. Still, employers continue to have a hard time adapting their workplace policies and solutions to the new reality. Find out all you need to know about remote work compliance, recruitment compliance, and employer responsibilities for remote workers. …

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2021 was a year of deep upheaval across the HR, employment, and business landscapes. Propelled by such factors as the great resignation (which remains in full swing at 3.7%) and uncertainty over companies’ execution of the vaccine mandate, companies and employers nationwide have had to rethink a few HR policies. Presently, companies are relaxing their …

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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) established a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for assistance eligible individuals (AEI) for the period April 1st, 2021 through September 30th, 2021.

New rules require and modify Federally-Mandated paid leave for employees with children How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) applies to the new 2020-2021 School Year When are employees eligible for paid leave? When are they not?

What do you need to do to ensure compliance? 4 things every employer must do as business re-opens and employees return to the work premises.