Navigating Compliance for HR Professionals in 2025
As HR professionals, navigating compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about staying ahead of the curve. The HR landscape is changing rapidly, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of significant legal and regulatory shifts. From new data privacy laws to...
Top 10 Metrics CHROs Should Track for Benefits ROI | HR Insights
Tracking the return on investment (ROI) of employee benefits is a critical task for Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) to ensure the company’s benefits program delivers value. By focusing on the right metrics, HR leaders can optimize employee engagement, improve...
How to Refresh Your Employee Benefits Strategy for 2025
A new year is the perfect time to take a step back and assess how well your employee benefits strategy is performing. Are your offerings meeting employee needs and aligning with company goals? Refreshing your benefits strategy doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task....
Top Workplace Wellness Trends for 2025
As organizations continue to prioritize employee health and happiness, workplace wellness trends are evolving to meet the growing demands for holistic and impactful benefits. In 2025, companies are focusing more than ever on initiatives that support mental health,...
The Rise of ICHRAs: Why More Employers Are Choosing Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements
In the past year, adoption of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) by U.S. employers has grown by an impressive 29%. This surge, highlighted in a recent Remodel Health report, showcases the growing popularity of ICHRAs across various...
FLSA Overtime Rule Overturned by Texas Federal Court
Department of Labor's (DOL) Overtime Rule blocked by Texas Federal Court On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Department of Labor's (DOL) recent rule aimed at expanding overtime pay eligibility under the Fair...
ACA Reporting Penalties for 2026: Key Deadlines and Penalty Updates You Need to Know
As we approach the 2024 ACA reporting deadlines, businesses must be prepared for the updated penalties released by the IRS for ACA information returns filed in 2026. These new guidelines, announced under IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-40, impact reporting entities’...
The Power of Self-Funding: How Employers Can Take Control of Healthcare Costs
In today's business environment, managing employee healthcare benefits is one of the most significant financial challenges facing employers. With healthcare costs rising at an alarming rate, businesses are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional fully insured...
Unlocking Employee Engagement Through Effective Benefits Communication Strategies
The Key to Unlocking Employee Engagement: Effective Benefits CommunicationIn today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to boost employee engagement and satisfaction. One of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, strategies is...
HSA and HDHP Limits Increase for 2025: What You Need to Know
The IRS has announced the inflation-adjusted limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) for 2025, effective January 1, 2025. These updates are crucial for individuals and employers to understand as they impact contribution...