Employee engagement remains a nationwide concern

As an employer, have you noticed it’s been harder to keep employees motivated, focused or fully invested in ...
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Should your organization add GLP-1 coverage to its health plan?

Interest in GLP-1 medications has grown rapidly over the past few years. Originally developed to manage diabetes, drugs ...
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A brief refresher on nonemployee compensation

Businesses and other types of organizations now commonly rely on independent contractors to stay flexible, competitive and cost-effective. ...
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IRS updates model notices for retirement plan rollovers

If your organization sponsors a qualified retirement plan for employees, you’re no doubt aware of the many compliance ...
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Identifying the true cost of terminating an employee

Among the most difficult choices any employer can face is whether to terminate an employee. Beyond the inevitable ...
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IRS lays out framework for employer-sponsored TACPs

A competitive benefits package can help employers attract and retain talent. And with the passage of last year’s ...
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Employers: Approach earned wage access with care

Earned wage access (EWA) has been getting increased attention in recent months. In December 2025, for example, the ...
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IRS guidance addresses expanded HSA eligibility

Sponsoring a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) along with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) has become a widely used employee ...
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How employers can add some flair to their hiring processes

In a tight labor market, many small and midsize employers find themselves competing for talent using essentially the ...
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5 soft skills that employers should look for and develop

In many industries, employers are increasingly adopting analytics-based approaches to hiring and performance management. And the rapid rise ...
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Highlights of 2026 fringe benefit COLAs for employers

The IRS annually updates a range of employer-provided fringe benefit limits to keep pace with inflation. These cost-of-living ...
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2026 ACA affordability rules: Key updates for employers

The word “affordability” is getting a lot of play in the news and elsewhere these days. But if ...
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