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It’s National High Five day, so we’re talking praise. As a kid, the kudos you received from family and loved ones may have come in the form of desserts, getting to stay up late, atta-boys and even high fives. With grown-ups, rewards like these give us something to look forward to, as well as a...

Communicating with employees is important any time of the year, but especially during open enrollment. Tailoring communications to each generation in the workplace assures that those efforts will be successful. It’s a bit more of a challenge with Millennials because this generation is disrupting...

There’s no need to pull your hair out this year over open enrollment planning. Just the stress of knowing that 50 percent of employees rate their employers' open enrollment efforts as average or worse is likely enough to send you over the top. So just what do employees want in their open enrollment...

There are numerous voluntary benefit providers from which to choose, but employers should be careful to select a partner that’s a good fit with their business. For the more traditional voluntary benefits, companies often sign on with the known brand names as well as other established carriers. For...

Lack of money management skills among employees may be a bigger issue than many employers realize. Even more serious is the impact employees’ lack of financial health is having on companies. Just looking at how employees are handling their finances indicates their lack of basic financial literacy...

When you think of Baby Boomers and their financial outlook, retirement is no doubt top of mind. But not all Boomers are ready to leave the workforce. Many studies show that they’re concerned with more immediate needs, like supporting their adult children and paying down debt. However, data doesn’t...

Voluntary benefits have gone mainstream in the last few years. And many employees say they are more likely to stay with their current employer primarily due to the voluntary benefits package offered, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of Purchasing Power. With benefit plans being a key...

Are your employees feeling the love with their voluntary benefits? While employers and employees agree on the importance of voluntary benefits, there are three things they see differently: 78% of employers think their voluntary benefit program reflects the diverse needs of their employees, but only...

Today’s employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. They want access to products and services, too. While many employers offer discount programs as a common perk, some also offer purchase programs for employees who want to pay over time for big purchases. So what’s the difference between...