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April 16, 2026
Employee benefits
What is a lifestyle spending account (LSA)? A guide for HR leaders
Lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) are employer-funded benefits that give employees flexible dollars to spend across a defined set of categories, from fitness and mental health to childcare, professional development, and beyond. Unlike traditional benefits that assume a one-size-fits-all workforce, LSAs put choice in the employee's hands, increasing perceived value without necessarily increasing employer spend. This guide covers what LSAs are, how they work, what they typically cover, and what HR leaders should weigh before adding one to their benefits strategy.
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August 8, 2025
HR tips and tricks
3 long-term hiring strategies: how to recruit for growth, culture, and retention
In fast-paced work environments, hiring often prioritizes immediate needs over long-term strategy, leading to short-term fixes that may not support future growth. This blog, inspired by a conversation with Hope for Haiti CEO Skyler Badenoch, encourages HR leaders to shift toward intentional hiring that emphasizes values alignment, growth potential, and culture add. It offers actionable strategies to identify high-potential candidates, build long-term onboarding plans, and avoid the costly pitfalls of rushed hiring decisions.
August 6, 2025
Renewal season
Who to include in benefits renewal discussions (and why it matters)
Benefits renewal is a high-stakes, cross-functional effort that directly impacts cost, employee experience, and retention, so it shouldn't fall on HR alone. This guide outlines the must-have and supporting stakeholders to involve, what each brings to the table, and how to keep the process organized and on track. With the right team and structure, you can turn renewal season into a strategic advantage for your business and your people.
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July 24, 2025
Employee benefits
Trump Accounts explained: a new era for dependent savings
Launching in 2026, Trump Accounts offer a new tax-deferred savings option for dependents, as well as a fresh way for employers to support working families. This blog explains how the accounts work, compares them to existing tools, and outlines key considerations for HR teams.
July 23, 2025
Employee benefits
How to offer great benefits on a budget: 21 strategies every nonprofit should know
Nonprofit benefits don’t have to mean choosing between impact and affordability. This guide breaks down cost-saving strategies—from auditing admin errors to rethinking plan design—that help you offer competitive, mission-aligned benefits on a limited budget. With real-world insights and actionable tips, it’s your roadmap to doing more with less, without compromising on care.
July 17, 2025
HR tips and tricks
Beyond the desk: a guidebook for supporting every corner of your workforce
Dispersed workforces present a unique challenge for HR teams tasked with delivering benefits that feel both fair and relevant. This blog unpacks proven strategies—backed by real-world examples and data—that help HR leaders build inclusive, high-impact programs that resonate across corporate, retail, and frontline teams.
July 10, 2025
Employee benefits
How the “Big Beautiful Bill” will impact HR strategy in 2025 and beyond
The “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces sweeping changes to employer-sponsored benefits, HSAs, FSAs, and public health coverage, creating new compliance responsibilities and strategic decisions for HR leaders. This guide breaks down what’s changing, what actions to take now, and how to support employees through the transition. With insights from ERISA experts at Kutak Rock, it’s everything HR needs to know to stay ahead.
June 30, 2025
Employee experience
The inclusive benefits playbook for LGBTQIA+ equity at work
Despite progress in workplace inclusion, many employee benefits programs still leave LGBTQIA+ employees underserved due to traditional assumptions about gender, family, and identity. This guide equips HR leaders with practical strategies to uncover blind spots, address barriers, and design inclusive benefits that foster equity and long-term impact.
June 23, 2025
Employee benefits
GLP-1s and rising drug costs: a playbook for benefits leaders
GLP-1s and biosimilars are reshaping the pharmacy benefits landscape, creating both high-cost challenges and untapped savings opportunities for employers. This guide breaks down how to manage GLP-1 coverage through strategic plan design, maximize biosimilar adoption, and ask the right questions of your PBM to ensure transparency, affordability, and better outcomes.
June 18, 2025
HR tips and tricks
The smart HR leader’s roadmap to high-impact vendor partnerships
HR leaders often take on too much, leaving little time for strategic work. This blog explores how rethinking vendor partnerships, by asking the right questions, leveraging automation, and holding partners accountable, can lighten HR’s load and drive greater organizational impact.
June 11, 2025
Employee experience
Unpaid leave: the benefit that holds space for real life
Unpaid leave offers employees the flexibility to step away from work during life’s most challenging moments, without fear of losing their job. This blog explores how unpaid leave differs from FMLA, why it’s becoming a sought-after benefit, and how HR leaders can assess whether it’s the right fit for their organization. From improving retention to reinforcing a culture of care, unpaid leave may be the low-cost, high-impact benefit your team needs most.
June 5, 2025
Tech and innovation
The future of AI for HR: 5 ways it’s reinventing benefits and healthcare support
AI is no longer experimental—it’s already reshaping how HR teams support their people. From automating repetitive work to delivering plan-specific guidance in seconds, AI is making employee benefits more accurate, personalized, and human. This blog recaps key takeaways from a recent Nava webinar on AI’s role in healthcare and HR and offers a roadmap for HR leaders who want to turn this technology into real-world impact.
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June 4, 2025
Announcements
Meet HQ: where trusted service meets game-changing tech
Meet HQ, Nava’s AI-powered benefits platform designed for today’s HR teams. At its core is a powerful AI assistant that delivers instant, tailored answers to benefits questions—no digging, no delays. Model scenarios in real time, access key documents instantly, and support your team with ease. Backed by Nava’s trusted service team, HQ helps HR teams move faster and make smarter decisions. It’s technology and service—finally, in one place.
