HR Insights

Top companies know that a competitive benefits package is foundational to a strong talent management strategy.

The decision to start an employee wellness program requires a substantial commitment of both time and resources. Workplace wellness programs that start for the right reasons can transform your company culture and have a positive impact on the lives of employees and their families. To get you started on the right track - here is a list of questions every HR professional should ask before launching a wellness program. 

With the exception of government and faith-based organizational plans, most employers that offer employee welfare benefit plans are required to provide a Summary Plan Description (or SPD) to plan participants and beneficiaries, yet many organizations either don’t provide one or have one that contains outdated information.

When it comes to selecting the best benefits broker for your organization, there are several factors to consider. It’s no secret that cost drives much of the decision-making. After all, you need to be able to afford the benefits you’re offering your employees. But there are additional factors that human resource professionals should consider when making the decision. These factors can be the difference between having a transactional relationship with the broker to a productive partnership that can prove valuable to both your bottom-line and your organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent.

It can be one of the most challenging scenarios a human resources department can face: Bringing an employee back to work after an injury or illness. Before getting your employee back on board, it’s important to make you’re following these simple steps.

If you have employees who travel between the U.S. and other countries, it can be tough to meet regulatory obligations for both nations.

Similar problems arise when hiring a foreign employee in the U.S. on work visa, or an employee who telecommutes from another nation.

We're all aware that Americans tend to be unprepared for retirement. But this conversation usually centers on the needs of employees — not their bosses.

Turns out, about half of small business owners feel that they do not have enough money to retire on.

Employers around the country are changing their employee benefit offerings from the ground up. Sometimes it's hard to know what potential employees think about a certain set of benefit options.

To get inside the heads of the best potential talent, take a look at Employee Benefit News' list of 10 questions asked by employees about benefit packages.

New upgrades to your trusty old HR software might seem like a costly investment – but NOT modernizing your HR software tools could be more than you can afford!

New technology is emblematic of a company that is in step with the times. Employees who use stale tech may grow to feel that another employer might offer them more.

Does your company culture feel stale? Wish you knew how to reinvigorate your workforce and build better teams? A corporate wellness program could be just the thing you’ve been missing.