Today’s workforce is facing significant financial challenges. Managing the rising costs of living, unexpected expenses, and long-term financial goals can be overwhelming, and 65% of Americans reported living paycheck to paycheck last year. This economic pressure affects more than just…
Discover the power of Excel PivotTables! Learn how to turn your spreadsheets into powerful data analysis tools that will save you time and allow for better, well-informed decisions. This tool is the solution for automated reporting! In this comprehensive event…
Financial stress continues to be a growing concern as more and more people face mounting economic pressures, high-interest debt and unexpected expenses. While employers can’t solve every financial challenge for employees, it's still a good idea to talk about financial…
In our interactive instructor-led 60-minute event, you will learn how to navigate the complexities of managing leave policies across multiple states. With ever-changing regulations and local mandates, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency is a significant challenge for HR professionals.…
With tax season in full swing, your employees may be sifting through shoeboxes full of receipts in an attempt to identify and organize qualified health savings account (HSA) expenses as part of their tax filing. But the more likely scenario…
What should you do if you mistakenly pay out too much for one of your employer-provided benefits, such as your retirement plan? Plan sponsors have had some uncertainty about that ever since 2022. That's when Congress passed the Secure 2.0…
Some of your year-end health plan responsibilities have lifted, thanks to eleventh-hour legislation from Congress. Plan sponsors that meet certain conditions -- such as providing notification -- no longer need to send employees the Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms that…
Unhappy Leaves are a double-edged sword for HR. If you're unfamiliar with the growing trend of Unhappy Leaves, here it is in a nutshell: Employers allow employees to take time off when they are feeling unhappy or stressed as a…
Many companies offer family-friendly benefits, like paid parental leave and childcare subsidies, as a sign of commitment to work-life balance and wellness. Sometimes these family-centered policies don’t address the diverse and complex needs of modern families — such as for…
As an HR pro, you know it's critical to reward deserving employees. But sometimes it's just as important to know how NOT to reward employees. You want to get rewards right because, when you don't, employees often feel underappreciated and…
The DOL has begun to roll out its Retirement Savings Lost and Found. It'll be populated with information from plan sponsors and administrators. The Secure 2.0 Act required the DOL to get the database up and running by the end…
Many paycheck-advance products, such as earned-wage access, are consumer loans, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently stated. Under a recently released proposed interpretive rule, the CFPB also announced the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z would apply to…
Businesses face a unique set of challenges during open enrollment season, and it's driven by shifting worker expectations. You probably feel like it's more difficult to build competitive benefits packages each year. Employees now view benefits as part of their…
A solid employee recognition program can make almost everything in an organization better. When employees are consistently recognized, they're more motivated and productive, according to research from Gallup. Recognition boosts engagement and makes employees feel valued for their contributions, which…
Could the dearth of workplace menopause benefits be to blame for the stalled representation of women in the senior executive ranks? It seems likely, given data shows that women are opting out of work - often citing menopause-related challenges -…
Insurance and benefits are a complex and ever-changing landscape. It's important to review your coverage regularly to ensure you're getting the best value for your money, but it’s also important to make sure you are remaining a competitive employer. Most…
