Employee Mental Health, the Holidays and the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life—including how employees celebrate the holidays. The Centers for Disease Control and

Celebrating Holidays Safely During the Pandemic  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines for safely celebrating the upcoming holiday season. Because large indoor gatherings are common for

What Happens if an Employee Misses Open Enrollment? Open enrollment can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming time for both you and your employees. It is typically the only time

Celebrating Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic Holiday traditions are important for many families, and we’re about to enter the second holiday season during the pandemic. Recently, the Centers for

OSHA Suspends Implementation and Enforcement of the Vaccination and Testing ETS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published on their website on Nov. 16, 2021, that the COVID-19 vaccination

Many benefit plan limits have changed for the new calendar year. Here are some limits to review for 2022: 401(k) Limits • Pre-tax contributions: $20,500 (up $1,000 from 2021) •

OSHA Releases Vaccination and Testing ETS On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of

What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers President Joe Biden’s administration is continuing its efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the deadly coronavirus Delta variant.

FDA Authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine

3 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022 According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, medical costs are projected to increase 6.5% in 2022. That’s why employers must think strategically

Coping With Pandemic Financial Stress Many households were stressed about their finances before the pandemic, but the past year has remained just as challenging. As a result, many Americans are

Changing Technology and Benefits Administration Variations of virtual open enrollment are among the many ways to make employee benefits adaptable. Technology doesn’t fully remove the human aspect from HR, but