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Question of the Week - Mid-Year Election Change

Q.- An employee enrolled in our health plan wants to drop coverage. Can we let employees cancel coverage whenever they want?
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HR Departments As Prime Targets for Social Engineering

In today's interconnected workplace, HR departments have become particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals employing social engineering tactics. With access to ...
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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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Question of the Week - Stopping FSA Contributions

Q.- An employee said he is really strapped for cash and wants to cancel his health FSA contributions. Can we let him stop participating?
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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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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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Reporting Security Incidents: When and How to Speak Up

Organizations often invest heavily in sophisticated security technologies while overlooking their most valuable security asset: vigilant employees. Creating an ...
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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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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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