Employee benefits play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent, boosting job satisfaction, and fostering company loyalty. However, the … Read more about The True Cost of Employee Benefits: A Business Owner’s Guide
Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, productivity is “a measure of economic performance that compares the amount of goods and services … Read more about Increasing Productivity without Burning Out Your Employees
What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
It seems to me that the answer depends on who’s taking a survey or asking the questions. Nonetheless, there’s consensus on some things employees want. … Read more about What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” — Arnold Bennett, English author If you have a … Read more about Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan
Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Small businesses usually don’t have HR departments, so compliance with federal, state, and local laws falls to owners. This responsibility is onerous, … Read more about Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare
Childcare benefits can have a positive impact on recruitment, retention, and productivity—all key concerns for employers. According to a survey by … Read more about See How to Better Help Employees with Childcare
Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer
Many small businesses rely on part-time employees to help them operate efficiently. They don’t require full-time employees, at least not for all … Read more about Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
The new year is a time when many people attempt a health reset, whether that means getting a gym membership or committing to a diet. However, … Read more about How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
About 43 million Americans have federal student loans totaling more than $1.77 trillion. In December 2023, the Administration proposed a limited … Read more about 4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
Key Retirement Plan Changes for 2024
There are several factors contributing to a changing landscape for retirement plans in 2024. SECURE Act 2.0 made a number of changes effective in … Read more about Key Retirement Plan Changes for 2024
Adjusting to New Tax Rules for Your Business in 2023
The tax law is continually changing, with new rules coming into effect and old ones expiring. Sure, you can wait until you meet with your CPA or other … Read more about Adjusting to New Tax Rules for Your Business in 2023
Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023
Bank of America’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Report found employers play an important role in their employees’ financial wellness. Employees are stressed … Read more about Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
It’s never too early to think ahead, so now—the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2022—is a great time to begin year-end planning. The goal of this … Read more about Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
New Employee Benefits to Consider
Anne M. Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox, said: “Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – … Read more about New Employee Benefits to Consider
Golden Handcuffs: Low-Cost Employee Retention Ideas
It’s been reported that 25% of employees want to seek new employment following the pandemic and that 52% are thinking of changing the type of jobs to … Read more about Golden Handcuffs: Low-Cost Employee Retention Ideas
