Notes from our expert team.

Rising healthcare costs and limited access to quality care are major challenges for employers and employees alike. This blog explores how advanced primary care improves health outcomes, reduces costs, and streamlines access to care for a better employee experience.

As job roles evolve, upskilling and reskilling are key strategies for retaining talent and maintaining a competitive workforce. Without opportunities for growth, employees may become disengaged or seek new roles elsewhere. This blog explores the impact of workforce development on business success and provides actionable strategies for HR leaders to implement effective training programs.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly popular, but their high cost has led most insurance carriers to stop covering them for weight loss, unless there’s a comorbidity like diabetes. As an employer, you have several options to consider when deciding whether to carry the cost — and how to control that cost if you do.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.