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April 25, 2025
HR Tips & Tricks
What are ancillary benefits? A practical guide with 15 examples
Ancillary employee benefits — like wellness programs, flexible work options, and financial wellness tools — go beyond traditional offerings to support employees' full lives and boost satisfaction, productivity, and retention. This guide breaks down the types of ancillary benefits, how to implement them effectively, and why they’re essential in a modern, people-first workplace. With actionable tips and real-world examples, it's your roadmap to building a benefits package that truly stands out.
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January 30, 2025
HR Tips & Tricks
Family access is here: Manage benefits for the whole family
Introducing family access: empowering families to manage benefits independently through the Nava Benefits App. This new capability empowers employees to invite their spouses, partners, children, and caregivers to access benefits information independently. With secure, individual logins, families can easily access digital ID cards, review benefit coverage, and get support, all while ensuring privacy and convenience.
February 20, 2025
HR Tips & Tricks
Unlock hidden savings: the cost-saving power of carrier credits in employee health plans
Carrier credits are a cost-saving strategy for employers and benefits brokers looking to ease the financial burden of employee healthcare costs. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and there are strategic times of year you and your broker should explore them.
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January 14, 2025
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Healthier habits, happier teams: why physical wellness for employees matters
Physical health can play a critical role in enhancing employee productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction. With an employee benefits strategy that promotes physical activity and wellness, HR leaders can create a workforce that’s more productive, resilient, innovative, and engaged.
January 14, 2025
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The ultimate guide to choosing benefits administration software (plus 7 top picks)
Benefits administration software streamlines HR tasks, saving time and reducing errors. It can help with open enrollment, educating employees, and enhancing compliance. Popular options include Ease, Rippling, ADP, Namely, Paylocity, Gusto, and Employee Navigator, each catering to different business needs and sizes.
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December 19, 2024
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Maximizing talent: How total rewards strategies drive recruitment and retention
A comprehensive total rewards strategy strengthens your company’s ability to stand out in a competitive market. From compensation and traditional benefits to non-monetary offerings and beyond, a total rewards strategy helps your HR team find and keep the right top talent — and boost overall employee satisfaction year over year.
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December 19, 2024
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How to use employee assistance programs (EAPs) in your employee benefits strategy
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) have been a long-time standard offering in employee benefits packages — and for good reason. These work-based programs provide employees with confidential support and resources for a range of personal challenges, from mental health concerns to financial issues and beyond.
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December 3, 2024
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How to drive manufacturing success with worker-centric employee benefits
Manufacturing and construction industries face unique workforce challenges, including a high turnover rate and safety concerns. Offering competitive benefits like comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible scheduling can help attract and retain top talent. Learn how to leverage benefits benchmarking and employee benefits surveys to create the perfect benefits plan.
January 8, 2025
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Hidden gems: 24 FSA- and HSA-approved items you didn't know about
HSAs and FSAs offer tax-advantaged ways to cover healthcare expenses. These accounts cover many items beyond traditional medical costs, including tech devices, family care products, women’s health items, and beauty treatments.
December 5, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
28 wellness apps to support employee health and happiness
Providing wellness apps is a growing trend in employee benefits packages because of their accessibility and potential impact. We’ll dive into various types of apps across mental, physical, financial, and family wellness categories to show you how these digital tools can enhance your benefits offerings.
March 6, 2025
HR Tips & Tricks
Support minds, strengthen teams: 5 mental health benefits to transform your workplace
Mental health benefits for employees are critical to any competitive benefits package. By offering comprehensive mental health support, from Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to flexible work arrangements, and fostering a stigma-free environment, companies can boost productivity and create a workplace where employees thrive — both personally and professionally.
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December 3, 2024
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Supporting working parents: how to optimize your employee benefits package
Working parents face unique challenges that can impact their productivity and job satisfaction. Offering tailored benefits for parents can improve work-life balance, reduce stress, and increase loyalty. Benefits like parental leave, dependent care FSAs, and adoption assistance, as well as low-cost accommodations like flexible working hours, can have a big impact.
October 16, 2024
HR Tips & Tricks
Beyond traditional funding options: Fully insured vs self insured vs gap funding
Many U.S. companies are overpaying for health insurance due to suboptimal funding strategies, but there’s a spectrum of options beyond the traditional fully insured model, which could lead to significant savings. This blog demystifies the funding options, from gap funding to fully insured, to help HR professionals understand each approach.
