Why performance management is a financial imperative for employers

When an employee’s performance slips, many small and midsize employers hesitate to act. It’s an understandable reaction. Confrontations ...
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Exploring LTC insurance as an employee benefit

For many employers, building a competitive benefits package calls for looking beyond the standard offerings of health insurance ...
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Skills-based hiring continues to gain momentum

Among employers, the notion of focusing more on skills than education when hiring has gained momentum over the ...
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Annuities as a benefit? Some employers are taking a look

Annuities have recently gained attention as an employee benefit because of changes in federal retirement law. But their ...
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How can an FLP fit into your overall estate planning strategy?

A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it to ...
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Employers: Don’t assume supervisors have leadership skills

A Gallup survey published in January 2026 revealed that only 30% of supervisors who responded were placed in ...
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The latest on the joint-employer rule

Along with hiring and retaining employees, many small and midsize employers partner with outside entities to fulfill labor ...
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Employers should conduct regular cafeteria plan checkups

Employee benefits can quickly become outdated as tax laws change, new guidance is issued and workforce needs evolve. ...
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IRS extends key deadline for IRA-based retirement plans

If your organization sponsors a retirement plan for employees, you’ve probably noticed that compliance hasn’t been easy over ...
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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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