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Effective open enrollment communication for employees on extended leave

Open enrollment is a crucial time for employees to review and make informed decisions about their health benefits, retirement plans and other offerings for the coming year. For employees on extended leave, this process can be especially challenging. As an employer, it’s important to ensure that employees requesting leave receive clear, timely and accessible communication about open enrollment.

Employee Benefits, Public Sector
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Peer to peer recognition: Tips and best practices for success

Peer-to-peer recognition has the potential to positively impact employee engagement, retention and productivity. When team members feel valued by their colleagues, it fosters a positive work environment where they are more likely to excel and stay committed to their roles. But how can HR leaders and employers effectively introduce this kind of recognition in the workplace?

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May 2025 HR Update

Learn more about the latest HR news from May 2025, including RxDC, ERISA, and HSA Limits: What Employers Should Know.

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Life insurance for people with chronic illness

The CDC estimates that 129 million people in the United States have at least one major chronic illness. If you’re one of the millions of individuals with a chronic disease, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to find life insurance. The good news is that it is possible to secure life insurance if you have a chronic illness.

Individual Life & Health
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Cafeteria plans for health insurance: Understanding Section 125 benefits

Crafting an employee benefits package that meets the unique needs of every employee can be challenging. Cafeteria-style benefits can appeal to a variety of workers with flexible options. But, what exactly is a cafeteria plan and how could you leverage this employee benefit to help your organization achieve its goals?

Employee Benefits
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Understanding fiduciary liability insurance: Are you protected?

If you administer an employee benefit plan, you have a fiduciary duty. Fiduciary liability insurance could offer vital protection against lawsuits and financial loss.

Business Insurance
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How to evaluate remote employees effectively

The rise of remote work has led many companies to reexamine their performance evaluation processes to prioritize more consistent and meaningful feedback. Due to the lack of in-person interaction, assessing remote employees requires intentional strategies to keep teams engaged, aligned, and motivated. Fortunately, with the right tools and practices, managers can effectively navigate these challenges.

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Workplace accident investigation process: What to do after an incident

When an employee suffers an injury, what do you do next? In addition to ensuring the employee receives appropriate care, it’s important to conduct a timely and thorough workplace accident investigation.

Risk Management
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April 2025 HR Update

Learn more about the latest HR news from April 2025, including mental health coverage, FMLA planning, and compliance made easy.

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Could your team benefit from a corporate wellness nutrition program?

Eating well when you’re busy isn’t always easy, and to make matters worse, some people don’t know which food items are best for their health. Employers can help by embracing corporate wellness nutrition programs as part of their employee benefits strategy.

Corporate Wellness, Employee Benefits
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Contractor workers’ comp insurance: Is your business protected?

Construction is dangerous work. Workers’ compensation insurance can provide protection for both workers and their employers, and it’s typically required under state law.

Business Insurance
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Gamification in the workplace: Can it boost employee engagement?

Is gamification in the workplace the key to boosting employee engagement? If an organization’s employee engagement levels are falling, gamification stands out as an easy and fun way to motivate workers. Although it can be effective, there are some important caveats.

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The impact of rising health care costs on public sector budgets

Health care spending in the U.S. is at $4.9 trillion, or roughly $14,600 per person, according to 2023 data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When paired with the recent federal budget cuts to education, the drastic rise and fall of funds within these pools is reshaping the landscape of public sector budgets. 

Employee Benefits, Public Sector
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The importance of cyber insurance for small businesses

Cyber criminals don’t just target large companies capable of paying multimillion-dollar ransoms; they can also target small and mid-size companies, especially if those companies lack sophisticated cyber security practices. As risks mount, cyber insurance is becoming increasingly important coverage for small businesses.

Business Insurance
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Why do auto insurance premiums increase?

Car insurance premiums can seem unpredictable, with many drivers left wondering why their rates continue to rise. While premiums fluctuate for many reasons, understanding the factors at play can help you take steps to manage your personal auto insurance costs.

Home & Auto
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March 2025 HR Update

Learn more about the latest HR news from March 2025, including RxDC reporting, GLP-1 medications’ impact on healthcare costs and more!

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How to write a job description

Crafting an effective job description is a crucial step in attracting the right talent for your organization. With the right approach, you can create clear, concise job descriptions that engage qualified candidates and set clear expectations from the start.

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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medicare: Eligibility, contributions and more

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be a flexible and tax-advantaged way to pay for health care costs. You can build up your HSA with pre-tax contributions and use it for qualified health expenses. But, once you enroll in Medicare, you can no longer make contributions or receive contributions from your employer into your HSA account.

Employee Benefits
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Protecting your business with veterinary professional liability insurance

Veterinarians help pets, farm animals and zoo animals recover from injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, some animals are unable to recover. In some cases, this results in claims of negligence and even lawsuits, which makes veterinary professional liability insurance an important type of coverage for vets.

Business Insurance
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Stop gap insurance coverage for employers

When workers suffer an injury on the job, employers may be liable for the resulting medical bills and lost wages. Although workers’ compensation insurance can help cover these costs, there may be some coverage gaps, particularly in states with monopolistic workers’ compensation programs. Stop gap insurance for employers can help to close these gaps.

Business Insurance
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Strategies for enhancing sustainability in the workplace

Sustainability in the workplace refers to the integration of eco-friendly practices into business activities to help mitigate environmental impact. It’s not just a trend – it’s a crucial aspect of modern business that has the potential to reduce carbon footprints and conserve valuable resources. Embracing sustainability efforts allows companies to address pressing environmental issues and contribute to a “greener” future.

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Best practices to create a home inventory for peace of mind

A home inventory can help determine your insurance coverage needs, and updating it regularly can prevent you from becoming underinsured. In addition, a home inventory can be a valuable resource should you need to file a home insurance claim by serving as a record of your personal property.

Home & Auto
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How employee dishonesty insurance can help protect your business

You trust your employees to take care of your business, assets and customers – but what if they violate that trust? Employee dishonesty insurance can help protect your business from the financial impact of employee wrongdoing.

Business Insurance, Risk Management
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Conducting an employee benefits survey: Questions to ask workers

If you want to know what benefits your employees need and how your company can better support them, just ask. An employee benefits survey can be a good way to gain insights as a company fine tunes its benefits strategy. But, to gather the information you need, it’s important to ask the right questions.

Employee Benefits