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Inflation is causing many employees to feel financially strained. This may impact the choices employees make on their benefits during open enrollment.
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For the 10th year in a row, child care costs have risen, according to the Cost of Care Report. Of 3,000 parents surveyed, 67% are spending 20% of their annual income or more on child...
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Employers should be providing certain benefit notices to their employees at open enrollment time. This includes the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC). Other notices must be...
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The first part of 2023 was a roller coaster ride for employers, with a record number of employees quitting, a rise in talent shortages, and increased workplace demands from employees....
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Many employees need help with open enrollment, but this can especially be true with younger workers. They typically have less experience choosing benefits than their older workforce...
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One in four adults will experience a disability before reaching retirement age. It's important for employers to support their employees in good and challenging times. Offering disability insurance...
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According to a new study, American workers are hesitant to use their paid sick leave, even if they are truly sick. Nine out of ten employees said they worked while sick during the...
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In today's world, the competition for top talent is fierce. Employers are recognizing the value of their employees as their most valuable asset. A competitive salary is no longer...
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A recent report found that 69% of Generation X (Gen X) members want to retire by age 65, but only 37% believe they will be able to. Gen X are those individuals born between 1965 and...
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Employers have been expanding their voluntary benefit offerings over the past few years to help employees deal with challenges and financial pressures related to COVID-19 and...