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30 Dec
The Great Gloom
Posted: December 30, 2024
The Great Gloom: A Growing Challenge The term “Great Gloom” may be new, but the decline in employee engagement is a longstanding issue. Recent data shows a significant drop in employee happiness; employee engagement in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade. Root Causes of the Great Gloom
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17 Dec
Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act
Posted: December 17, 2024
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Despite its broad coverage, there’s a lot of confusion about what the law requires and what its terms entail. A big reason for this confusion is the language of the law itself; the ADA speaks of nebulous concepts like undue hardship […]
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16 Dec
Key Factors Driving Health Care Cost Increases in 2025
Posted: December 16, 2024
Health care expenses are expected to rise significantly in 2025, with projections indicating a 7%-8% increase. This aligns with similar trends in 2024, showcasing the cumulative impact of ongoing cost growth. Below are the primary drivers of these increases: GLP-1 Medications: Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs typically require long-term use to deliver intended health benefits. Currently, 6% […]
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12 Dec
2025 Employee Benefits Limits: What You Need to Know
Posted: December 12, 2024
Key Benefit Limits for 2025: Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Single Coverage: $4,300 (up $150 from 2024) Family Coverage: $8,550 (up $250 from 2024) Catch-up Contributions: $1,000 Important Considerations for Employers Employers should ensure that their payroll systems are updated to reflect the new 2025 benefit limits. Additionally, it’s crucial to communicate these changes to […]
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02 Dec
Battling Holiday Depression: Tips to Avoid a Blue Christmas
Posted: December 2, 2024
For some, the lyrics “with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call, it’s the hap-happiest season of all” stirs happy memories of Christmas caroling. However, for others, the holidays can be one of the most stressful and isolating times of the year. The season often brings a whirlwind of demands—shopping, […]
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