Why Employee Benefits Benchmarks Matter
Posted: February 13, 2025
It’s a competitive world. In today’s marketplace, you must offer more than a good salary to attract the employees you want on your team. That’s where employee benefit benchmarks come in. What is an Employee Benefit Benchmark? A “benchmark” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as: “A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.” In employee benefits, a benchmark...
What is an HSA, and Is It Right for Me?
Posted: February 10, 2025
You have options when it comes to managing your health insurance. Many services are offered free of charge. An HSA or health savings account is not insurance but can be a viable option for covering health costs. What is an HSA? An HSA is a personal savings account for specified healthcare costs. The account allows you to set aside funds and withdraw from the account...
Honoring Black History Month and Beyond
Posted: February 1, 2025
Black History Month is commemorated across the U.S. in February each year to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich past of Black individuals and communities. The Origins of Black History Month Black History Month traces its roots to the first “Negro History” week established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Carter was a well-known author, scholar, and historian in his day. He earned his doctorate...
5 Employment Policies to Consider
Posted: January 28, 2025
When company policy is clear and known, employees and employers benefit. Employees will know what to expect from management and how to deal with certain situations. Employers and management will have specific, written guidelines for guidance in situations that require discipline or the enforcement of standards. Certainty in what is considered approved or forbidden conduct can help to create a more pleasant and safe environment...
Why is Sitting the New Smoking?
Posted: January 25, 2025
Smoking kills 500,000 people a year in our country, according to the American Lung Association. It is a tragedy, considering it is the number one preventable cause of death in the U.S. When people say, “sitting is the new smoking,” the words represent a feeling more than a statistical fact, but it is a valid problem. How Much Do Americans Sit? The Centers for Disease...
