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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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits benchmarking can help you create a competitive, cost-effective benefits package. In this guide, we’ll break down what benefits benchmarking is, why it’s important, and how to properly evaluate your employee benefits against competitors, industry standards, and emerging trends. Whether you’re looking to attract the right top talent or increase employee satisfaction over time, this guide ensures you’ll have everything needed to use benchmarking to level up your employee benefits.

As open enrollment approaches, having a detailed checklist can help streamline the entire process. Start with a pre-enrollment audit to identify and correct any data errors. Schedule early meetings to review your benefits portfolio, develop a renewal strategy, and create a clear communication plan to keep employees informed. Make sure to prepare engaging and educational materials to help employees make informed decisions and reduce last-minute questions. This checklist covers everything you need for a seamless, efficient, and successful open enrollment season, ensuring that both HR teams and employees are well-prepared.

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.