Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: 2022 Annual Enrollment Methods

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Annual enrollment season is once again approaching for many employers and employees. This time of year can cause stress and anxiety for both Human Resources staff and the general workforce. Annual enrollment is a critical part of a company’s…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Time Off and Paid Leave Policies

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Time off from work has always been one of the more desirable benefits for employees. The pandemic has further emphasized how critical it is for employees to have options to take a vacation or to take leave to care for children or aging parents. We…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace – Post-FDA Approval Update

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Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, employers are more willing to consider requiring proof of vaccination before allowing employees back into the worksite. Large employers and…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Top Benefits Priority for the Remainder of 2021

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Now that we are past the midpoint of the year, many employers are turning their attention to plans for 2022. While planning for the long term is alwaysprudent, there remains the need to address tactical issues for the final six months. We conducted…

Changes in the Workforce – “The Great Resignation”

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As the world begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to see shifts in how people live, work, learn, socialize, and more. As it relates to work, the pandemic showed that many employees can do their jobs remotely, that they…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Plans for Return to the Workplace

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As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered, many states and local communities are beginning to revise requirements around masks, social distancing, and capacity. Employers are also reviewing their workplace return plans, whether they…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace – Update

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COVID-19 vaccinations continue to become more widely available, and about 147 million people (as of May 2, 2021) have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Many employers would prefer that 100 percent of their workforce is vaccinated as…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tens of millions of Americans suffer from mental health issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this already severe problem. Employers are paying attention. Many companies report accelerated levels of stress, depression, and…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Actions as a Result of ARPA

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In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which was designed to provide COVID-19 relief to many. Included within the bill were several provisions that impact employers, and the employee benefits they offer. Most prominent…