3 Ways to Run Better Returnship Programs
It’s getting harder to find great talent these days. Human resources professionals will need to become savvy about new practices if they want to meet the changing demands of the labor market and workforce. In 2020, COVID-19 exacerbated an already declining labor force, as nearly 4 million more Americans stopped looking for work due to the pandemic. Family responsibilities are growing as ...
HSA, FSA or HRA: Which is the Best Fit?
Your options at open enrollment often look like alphabet soup: You've probably seen the terms HSA, FSA and HRA among your employer-sponsored benefits. While it's easy to gloss over these benefits to maintain your current plan, there are advantages to wading through the chaos. In 2017, the average cost of healthcare per U.S. citizen was $11,000, and that number's expected to climb to $17,...
Adapting Benefit Plans Under the Bostock Case Title VII Ruling
On June 15th, 2020, the Supreme Court decided on the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, GA, ruling that Title VII employee protections from discrimination on the basis of sex extend to sexual orientation and transgender status. In light of this decision, discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender status is federally prohibited, effective immediatel...
Making the Most of Open Enrollment
Open enrollment can be overwhelming, as sorting through several options looking for the perfect health plan for your needs can feel like a job in itself. According to a 2018 survey, in fact, 93% of employees choose the same plan year after year to avoid the difficulty of making a selection — even if it’s not a good fit. But the stakes are higher this year. COVID-19 continues its rampage ...
