Prioritizing Wellness During the 2024-25 School YearMany parents and kids may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year may come with new or recurring...
White House Announces Results of Medicare Drug Price NegotiationsOn Aug. 15, the Biden administration announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reached agreements with top...
IFEBP Report: Employers Project 8% Increase Health Care Costs in 2025According to a recent survey of employers by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), U.S. employers estimate a...
U.S. Employers to Spend $1.3 Trillion on Health Benefits in 2024Healthcare spending in the United States has been trending upward for decades, and analysts at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
2024 Midyear HR Trends To MonitorIn today’s rapidly evolving employment landscape, HR professionals are crucial in shaping and driving organizational success. However,...
Human Resources - Protecting Sensitive Data in a Growing Digital LandscapeIn today's digital landscape, businesses increasingly rely on data to drive their operations and decision-making processes. However, with...
Tips For Retaining Employees In 2024Around 27% of U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2023, which, according to a common turnover calculation, cost employers nearly a trillion...
Over 80% Of Employers Will Add Or Improve Benefits In The Next YearA new report by healthcare benefits company Lively found that 81% of organizations plan to add or improve employee benefits in the next...
Get Ready For HSA/HDHP Limits To Increase For 2025The IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for2025. The...
Addressing HR Challenges In Remote Work Technology The shift to remote work has presented opportunities and challenges for businesses and Human Resources (HR) departments. The sudden...
In The Loop On The Latest Health UpdatesHealth Panel Drops Breast Cancer Screening Age To 40 On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that...
Medicare Part D Changes May Impact Creditable Coverage Status of Employer PlansThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several cost-reduction provisions affecting Medicare Part D plans, which may impact...
6 Soft Skills That AI Can’t ReplaceGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape today’s workplaces, often making learning technical and hard skills easier....
ERISA Enforcement Results for 2023 Released by DOLThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the results of its Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) enforcement actions...
IRS Warning: HSAs, Health FSAs and HRAs Cannot Pay for Personal Health and Wellness ExpensesLearn more about the IRS' warning to taxpayers concerning qualified medical expenses.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: More than a few clicks!Artificial intelligence and machine learning pose challenges for both HR and business owners.
Managing Rising Healthcare Costs in 2024Employees and employers alike can expect their healthcare costs to increase in 2024. In fact, many anticipate health care costs growing...
3 Ways to Boost Your Heart HealthHeart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease...
3/5/24 Speaking Engagement - SECURE 2.0 Act: Did You Know?Date/Time March 5, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Location Webinar Join The Siekmann Company President Aaron Siekmann at the Columbus Bar...
DOL Releases Benefit-Related Penalty Amounts for 2024LEGAL UPDATE On Jan. 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the 2024 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may...