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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 ...
August 8, 2025
Dear HR Manager | Keeping the Team Engaged
How do I keep my team engaged when it feels like no one’s engaged? I’ve been noticing a dip in my team’s energy, and I’m unsure if it’s just us. People are doing the work, but the spark isn’t there. I’m worried about burnout, turnover, and losing the momentum we’ve built. – Concerned but ...
July 15, 2025
Workplace Culture | Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Upskilling only works when employees have time, support, and clarity. Otherwise, it turns into one more thing on a growing to-do list. That’s not a motivational problem. It’s a capacity problem. You want employees to view learning as an ongoing part of their work, not just a task to ...
July 8, 2025
Employee Benefits | Upskilling as a Strategic Investment
The conservative cost of replacing an employee ranges from 50% to 200% of their annual salary. And when experienced talent walks out the door, productivity and culture take a hit. More employers are shifting dollars from recruiting to development. The reason? Retention is the new growth ...
