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Today’s benefits are quite different from those even a mere 10 years ago. With employees now expecting employers to consider their financial and physical needs, coupled with the tight labor market and a generationally-diverse workforce, it can be a challenge for employers to find the right benefit...

Celebrating the fright and delight of the beloved autumn holiday -- Halloween -- ranks high on the list for many people. According to the National Retail Federation , 7 in 10 people plan to celebrate this year, and they’ll spend an average of nearly $90 per costume. Celebrants plan to purchase...

It’s all about being real, truthful and transparent. In today’s environment, that applies not only to individuals, but to HR and to the organization as a whole. An authentic, transparent environment impacts not only employee retention, but recruitment as well. Authenticity is a critical component...

Today is National Boss’s Day, and it’s a great time to show a little appreciation for the man or woman who signs the paychecks. It’s also a great time to look at all of the other ways bosses can affect the workplace for the better. In August 2018, Gallup reported the percentage of "engaged" workers...

Generation X is the second largest generation in the workforce today , but they can be easily overlooked in favor of the much-larger Baby Boomer and Millennial generations on either side. This would be a mistake, however – yesterday’s “slackers” are the driving force behind today’s companies and...

At the beginning of this year, we took a deep dive look into financial wellness benefits for 2018 and offered five forecast predictions . Since the year is almost over, we wanted take another look at them. Has your company made progress in these areas? 1. More employers will add financial wellness...