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Navigate the world of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement planning, and paid leave
How to Evaluate Your Compensation Plan
The right compensation package is key to attracting and retaining a high-quality workforce.
20 Best Countries to Work In
Think you work in the best country in the world? Think again, as we reveal which country is really the best to work in (Hint: the U.S. doesn't make the cut!).
6 Key HR Strategies in a Recession
These 6 HR strategies are essential for improving processes and employee productivity during the next downturn.
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Top 2022 Employee Complaints and How to Address Them
What are workers’ common complaints in 2022 and what are solutions employers can implement to address them and retain staff? Find out, here.
Keep Your People: What Makes Employees Stay with a Company Long-Term?
The cost of employee turnover can be as high as 100%-300% of an employee’s salary. Discover strategies to help you retain your top workers.
What You Need to Know About Adoption Coverage Benefits
What are the benefits of offering adoption coverage packages, and how can employers begin offering them? Find out what your company needs to know.
Should Mental Health Days Be Separate From Vacation Days?
Mental health days are not only necessary, but they’re also essential to an employee’s well-being. Here’s how to navigate this in your company.
How Much Should Organizations Raise Wages to Combat Inflation?
Most companies realize the need to give employees a raise, but how much is enough? Where do organizations draw the line? Learn more here.
Decoding Life Insurance as an Employee Benefit
Life insurance as an employee benefit should be part of your core benefits package. Here’s why.
Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Hourly Employees
When a productive hourly worker becomes disengaged or suddenly quits, it can adversely impact your business. Discover ways to hang on to your top employees.
What You Need to Know About the Illinois Secure Choice Act
Illinois passed the Secure Choice Act to help those living in the Prairie State save for retirement. Learn more about it here.
Creating a Workable Salary and Benefits Strategy for Your Startup
Find out how you can create a compensation strategy that makes your startup attractive to the best talent without straining your budget.
Best Questions to Put in Your Employee Benefits Satisfaction Survey for 2022
Discover how to conduct employee benefits satisfaction surveys to find out what workers need, make feasible adjustments, and help retain staff.
Spotlight
ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020
For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%
2021 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit
The CARES and CAA Acts defined new qualifying events that allow employees to amend their benefits selection and carry over unused 2020 funds into 2021 and 2022.
by
Dan
Marzullo
The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
by
Nicole
Roder
How Much Does Small Business Health Insurance Cost?
Health insurance can be costly and complex. Here’s what you need to know about health insurance as a small business owner
What to Know About Open Enrollment 2021
Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2020 in most states. Have you started preparing?
by
Dan
Marzullo
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