May 14, 2024
Workplace Culture | Enhancing Connection
As companies face challenges in employee engagement and retention, meaningful connections are essential. Prioritizing employee relationships can significantly enhance team morale. Communication is the cornerstone of any successful team and is not just about relaying information. It’s ...
May 14, 2024
IRS Releases 2025 Limits for HDHPs and HSAs
The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2024-25 to announce the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts that apply to health savings accounts (HSAs), excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs), and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The newly announced figures result in increases ...
May 10, 2024
HHS Finalizes Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Regulations under the Affordable Care Act
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) together with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (the “Final Rule”) on April 26, 2024. These final regulations follow ...
May 7, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Lives in the Positive
Dear HR Manager, How can I give my boss negative feedback? – Lives in the Positive Dear Lives in the Positive, Navigating workplace dynamics can be challenging, especially when it involves giving negative feedback to your boss. Consider these tips before you provide your feedback. ...
May 6, 2024
Compliance Recap | April 2024
In April, a ban went into effect for most non-compete clauses, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) portal opened for RxDC reporting submissions due June 1, 2024. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final regulations mandating how employers with 15 or ...
April 23, 2024
Employee Benefits | Tailoring Workplace Benefits for Generation Z
As the youngest group in today’s workforce, Generation Z, born in 1997 and later, is beginning to significantly influence workplace dynamics and expectations. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z workers are not just looking for jobs but for positions that promise personal and professional ...
April 16, 2024
Workplace Culture | Considering Strategic Promotions
Today’s pressing talent crunch, rapid digital transformation, and shifting skill requirements call for a refreshed talent management approach. Leveraging strategic promotions can be crucial for driving sustained growth and employee engagement. Companies that excel in maximizing the potential of ...
April 11, 2024
Advocacy in Action | Deductible Credit Assistance
Tara’s work just got a new insurance carrier and what she had accumulated from her old plan had not transferred over to her new plan (deductible credit). Tara had some upcoming medical needs and wanted to make sure that she paid the least amount possible for it. Additionally, there were also ...
April 9, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Leadership Enthusiast
Dear HR Manager, How can I foster a positive work culture in a world of challenges and negativity? – Leadership Enthusiast Dear Leadership Enthusiast, It’s often difficult to maintain an upbeat environment when faced with negativity. To foster a positive work culture, you should ensure that ...
April 3, 2024
Compliance Recap | March 2024
ACA reporting is in its first year of the required electronic reporting for employers filing ten or more returns annually. Employers and employees must make changes to HSAs by the April 15 deadline. Employers of all sizes continued to prepare for the June 1 RxDC Reporting using the newly ...
