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IRS Releases 2026 HSA and HRA Limits: What HR Needs to Know

The IRS has released the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit Health ...
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Benefits Customization: Meeting Diverse Needs Without Administrative ...

The era of one-size-fits-all benefits packages is fading as organizations recognize the diverse needs of today's workforce. A 62-year-old executive with adult children ...
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Spousal Surcharges and Dependent Audits: What Employers Need to Know

As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are exploring strategies to manage plan expenses without reducing the quality of coverage. Two increasingly popular tools ...
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Retention Strategies for a Multi-Generational Workforce

Today's workplace presents a unique historical phenomenon: five generations potentially working side by side, each bringing distinct expectations, communication styles, ...
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How to Help Employees Who Have Been Hacked

Data security is not just the responsibility of the IT department. In many cases, employees are the first line of defense when it comes to recognizing suspicious ...
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Voluntary Benefits That Boost Engagement Without Increasing Costs

In today’s competitive hiring market, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck—they want flexibility, personalization, and support for all aspects of life. ...
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Question of the Week - Late COBRA Payment

Q.: What happens if a former employee on our health plan through COBRA makes a late payment?
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The Hidden Compliance Risks in Benefits Communications

Even the most well-designed employee benefits program can create significant legal exposure if communications aren't managed carefully. While HR professionals usually ...
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Social Engineering Red Flags: Helping Employees Identify Fake "Boss" ...

As HR professionals, educating your workforce about social engineering threats is increasingly important. One of the most effective cyber attacks targets employees by ...
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Health Plan Cost Containment Strategies That Don't Reduce Coverage

In the face of continuously rising healthcare costs, HR departments nationwide find themselves walking a tightrope: how to manage expenses without diminishing the ...
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