communication
December 9, 2025
Workplace Culture | Managing the New-Year Burnout Bump
As teams return from the holidays, many organizations move straight into planning, new goals, and fast-paced Q1 priorities. While that pace can feel productive, it often places pressure on employees before they’ve had time to reset. The shift can feel abrupt, leaving people overwhelmed rather ...
December 2, 2025
Employee Benefits | Helping Employees Get More from Their Benefits in 2026
As the new year begins, employees will be turning their attention to the benefits they selected during open enrollment. While their choices are final, many still feel unsure about how to use their coverage throughout the year. With rising healthcare costs and growing interest in everyday ...
November 11, 2025
Workplace Culture | Rethinking the Holiday Party
For years, the holiday party symbolized togetherness. However, as workplaces become increasingly distributed and diverse, HR leaders are reevaluating how celebrations fit into today’s culture. Connection doesn’t require a ballroom; it requires intention. The Shift: From Event to Experience ...
November 4, 2025
Employee Benefits | Going Beyond Gift Cards
As the year ends, employers are taking a closer look at how they thank employees in a meaningful way. Gift cards remain a common option, but many leaders are questioning whether they truly convey appreciation or merely fulfill an annual expectation. Rising employee stress levels, evolving work ...
October 21, 2025
Employee Benefits | Rethinking Health Plan Costs
Healthcare spending continues to rise, prompting employers to evaluate how benefit plans are designed and managed. As 2026 approaches, cost control is being paired with a stronger focus on preventive care, cost transparency, and long-term employee health. The Challenge: Costs That Keep Climbing ...
October 7, 2025
Dear HR Manager | Helping Your Team Thrive
How can I help my team thrive? I want my team to grow and feel fulfilled, but pressure from constant deadlines makes it difficult to focus. — Aspiring Supportive Leader Dear Aspiring, It’s encouraging that you’re thinking this way. Recognition strengthens loyalty and motivation; well-recognized ...
September 15, 2025
Medicare Part D Annual Notice Reminder for Employers
If your health benefit plan covers any employee, or their covered dependents, who is eligible for Medicare, this notice applies to you. If you know that your plan does not cover any Medicare eligible individuals (employee or dependent) then you do not need to send this notice. Centers for ...
September 9, 2025
Workplace Culture | Strengthening Culture Through Timely Appreciation
Recognition is one of the most cost-effective tools for shaping workplace culture, yet it is often overlooked. When it’s missing or delayed, employees don’t just feel unappreciated; they also feel disrespected. They disengage, lose motivation, and eventually walk out the door. Recent research ...
September 2, 2025
Employee Benefits | Balancing Core and Emerging Benefits
Employee expectations are shifting, but one thing remains clear: benefits continue to be a central factor in the way workers evaluate their employer. The challenge for HR leaders is balancing the benefits that are considered must-haves with those that reflect the changing needs of the ...
August 12, 2025
Workplace Culture | Building Engagement Through Clear Leadership
Disengagement in the U.S. costs $2 trillion annually in lost productivity. Emotional disconnection affects not just finances, but also retention, performance, and culture. Make Engagement Intentional Engagement isn’t accidental. Leaders build it by creating environments where employees feel ...
