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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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September 5, 2024
Employee wellness
Nava and Cleo: providing better family care for all life stages
Nava is thrilled to announce its partnership with Cleo, a leader in holistic family support. This collaboration ensures that employees receive personalized care across all stages of life, from reproductive health and parenting to family caregiving. Cleo's tailored services save families time, reduce stress, and improve mental health, while helping HR teams seamlessly integrate these benefits into their organizations. Together, Nava and Cleo are committed to making healthcare more affordable, accessible, and impactful for employees and their loved ones.
August 20, 2024
Announcements
Great benefits made easier: introducing Nava’s Preferred Partnerships
Brandon Weber, founder and CEO of Nava, explains how employee benefits have become increasingly complex. Nava's Preferred Partnerships Program simplifies the process by offering a flexible ecosystem of top-tier vendors across key areas like Physical Wellbeing, Mental Wellbeing, Financial Wellness, and Family Support. With streamlined onboarding, transparent pricing, and expert support, Nava helps businesses of all sizes provide premium benefits with ease.
August 7, 2024
Announcements
Introducing: decision support
Donald DeSantis introduces Nava’s new decision support feature within the Nava Benefits App, aimed at simplifying the health insurance selection process. This tool offers personalized recommendations based on employees’ specific needs and historical data, helping them choose the benefits package that fits their needs. Designed to support HR teams and employees during open enrollment and new employee onboarding, this feature is free for Nava clients and exists inside the Nava Benefits App, ensuring a user-friendly experience and increased employee satisfaction.
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June 20, 2024
Tech and innovation
The Nava Benefits App is changing the employee benefits experience
Donald DeSantis wants to #fixhealthcare by making benefits more accessible and affordable for both companies and their employees. In his role as Chief Product Officer at Nava Benefits, he’s working toward that goal by developing innovative solutions that put benefits information right at employees’ fingertips with the Nava Benefits App. In this interview, Donald shares the inspiration behind the Nava Benefits App, discusses the latest industry trends, and provides valuable insights into the power of technology in the benefits landscape.
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June 18, 2024
Working with brokers
10 things a benefits broker can take off HR's plate
Managing employee benefits can be challenging. A skilled benefits broker can help by handling benefits administration for your organization, and help keep employees happy with custom benefits plans that suit their needs and the needs of the business.
May 23, 2024
Employee experience
Elevate company culture by focusing on the employee experience
Benefits are part of the employee experience — they can elevate your company's culture. Partnering with a broker who supports your employees’ needs can make you an employer of choice. Ed Ligonde of Nava Benefits broke it down for us.
May 15, 2024
Employee benefits
Build the best employee experience: make benefits a year-round conversation
Founding Partner and Market Director at Nava Benefits, Chris Renzulli, shares his personal experience navigating healthcare challenges and what inspired him to create a better way. He sheds light on the confusing and frustrating state of the current system, and offers valuable insights on how HR teams can effectively collaborate with benefits partners to create a more seamless and supportive experience for employees.
September 1, 2023
Employee benefits
6 interesting employee benefits trends
Employees want more than the benefits traditionally offered by prospective and current employers. Many are turning down or leaving jobs over a lack of desired benefits. Learn more about some of the biggest benefit trends you can implement to attract and keep top talent.
August 1, 2023
Employee benefits
5 unique employee benefits
Today’s job market isn’t competitive only for employees. Employers also have to compete to attract the best talent, and one way they can do so is with unique employee benefits. Successful benefits packages go beyond traditional health insurance and retirement accounts to include wellness perks, travel stipends, or tech-driven extras. With the right combination of benefits, the return on investment can be significant.
June 15, 2023
Employee benefits
Why Use a PEO for Employee Benefits?
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) can help small to midsize businesses manage employee benefits. However, there are pros and cons to working with a PEO – and some employers may not be well suited for PEO services. Here is a look at the potential benefits and drawbacks of partnering with a PEO.
June 5, 2023
Employee benefits
What Is ERISA (and What Are ERISA Employee Benefits?)
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) oversees most employer-sponsored benefit plans, including health insurance. HR professionals must understand ERISA employee benefits and follow the guidelines to remain compliant. Here’s your guide to ERISA, what it covers, and how to stay compliant.
May 24, 2023
Employee benefits
Do Your Employees (Really) Understand Their Benefits?
Far too many employees don’t understand their benefits – and that leads to a lot of frustration and wasted money (for the employer and the employee). Here’s your guide to identifying the tell-tale signs whether your employees understand their benefits plans.
