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Common Challenges for a Small Business It is a challenge to know which benefits plans are required for a small business and what benefits employees actually expect. Adding to the challenge, states have different requirements that are mandatory for employers of different sizes. Small businesses should work with a professional organization that can help them …

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Recently, a lot has changed for small businesses, including how the onboarding process will unfold given remote and hybrid work, but also all the workplace safety procedures, dictated by the pandemic. Remote Work During the Pandemic Remote work has become a reality that will continue to be an important part of the way we work, …

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Most employers are in the middle of their re-enrollment period right now, one of the busiest times of the year for HR departments. It is important to understand what other companies are offering in the competition for talent in order to help you recruit and retain the best. In this article, you’ll find the most …

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In today’s workplace, paid time off (PTO) has become more than just a perk—it’s an essential part of a healthy work-life balance. Rather than separating vacation days from sick leave, many companies now offer a combined PTO policy, giving employees one bank of time to use however they need. Whether it’s for a much-needed vacation, …

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Open enrollment is the annual period when eligible employees can enroll in, decline, or change their employer-sponsored benefits. For employers, it is also an important opportunity to review plan design, confirm compliance requirements, communicate changes clearly, and make sure benefit elections flow accurately into payroll and carrier systems. For a successful 2027 open enrollment, employers …

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How do smaller employers compete with large companies that seem to be able to offer high salaries and a wide variety of benefits? All companies, no matter how big or small should design employee benefits packages that will appeal to their employee population and target the employment market. There are endless options when it comes …

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Burnout is becoming more common in the workplace. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, but more research is needed at this time to determine how burnout impacts employees’ mental health and well-being. While burnout can impact anyone in the workplace, millennials (those who were born between 1981 and 1996) were …

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Being an entrepreneur in today’s world is an act of courage, determination and strong leadership. Supporting those who choose to overcome the obstacles of building a new business from scratch is an inspirational journey, especially if we are talking about the financial part of a business, like payroll solutions, benefits administration or HR trends. When …

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Update 2020: Harassment Prevention Training – US Legal Requirements Harassment prevention continues to be an important topic in 2020. California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, New York City, and New York State, all currently have sexual harassment prevention training initiatives and we anticipate that other states and cities will implement requirements moving forward. …

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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) both help people pay eligible healthcare expenses with tax-advantaged funds. However, they differ significantly in eligibility, ownership, contribution limits, rollover rules, access to funds, and what happens after employment ends. An HSA belongs to the individual and can provide long-term savings and investment opportunities. A health …

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