by Jami Beckwith | Jul 31, 2023 | Benefits
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire.1 That’s a shocking statistic. While many disabilities have long-term effects, short-term disability can create a...
by Jami Beckwith | Jul 31, 2023 | Benefits, HR Services, Time & Attendance
Paid time off (PTO) policies need to align with the dynamic and ever-changing business landscape. Generous PTO policies help companies attract top talent, but many aren’t flexible enough to keep employees for the long term. Businesses need to balance employee desires...
by Jami Beckwith | Jun 30, 2023 | Benefits, HR Services, Management
Businesses sometimes have to make difficult decisions about their staffing and employees. In cases of downsizing, layoff, or terminations, companies often provide benefits for departing employees, including severance pay. In this article, we will discuss severance...
by Jami Beckwith | Jun 30, 2023 | Benefits, HR Services
It may sound funny to say it, but health insurance companies don’t derive their profit from unfortunate events or mishaps. Insurance companies depend on people living peaceful lives, dutifully paying their monthly premiums without incident. That’s the only way...
by Jami Beckwith | May 25, 2023 | Benefits
Spending on health care accounts for $4.3 trillion annually in the United States, equating to as much as 18.3% of GDP, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).1 It’s no secret that fully insured health plans are getting more expensive for both employers...
by Jami Beckwith | May 25, 2023 | Benefits
An increasing number of employees are choosing to delay retirement and remain in the workforce. According to the 2022 Nationwide In-Plan Lifetime Income Survey, the rising cost of living is causing approximately 40% of Gen X and baby boomer workers to delay...
