Unfortunately, as a consequence of the work-from-home, shelter-in-place and quarantine initiatives put in place to keep us safe from COVID-19, there has been a rise in emotional distress. A Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows that 56 percent of...

Providing benefit portability, helping employees manage their work/life balance and maintain financial stability can help employees during this difficult time. The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most turbulent times for employers and their...

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc upon the finances of many employees, and some have been forced to use funds from their retirement plans. A spokesman for Betterment for Business, which offers 401(k) plans, pointed out that retirement savings...

With COVID-19 still in the forefront of everyone’s mind, your employees may be wondering if the life insurance they purchased or that you provided will pay their beneficiaries if they die from the disease. The answer is yes — with a few exceptions.Many...

States are taking action to keep prescription drug costs from rising uncontrolled. Some prescription drug costs have risen so high that patients are being forced to choose between buying prescriptions or buying groceries. As a result, several states...

Telehealth’s convenience and value were highlighted when fears about the coronavirus pandemic prompted individuals to look for a way to get medical advice without having to go to a doctor’s office. Telehealth is the practice of using...

Cash flow is a big concern for both employers and employees, and the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill and existing regulations provides an unlikely beneficiary — retirement plans.. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...

Mental Health Tips for the Month of May May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, especially in these times of self-isolation, it’s a good time to remind your employees of the importance of taking care of their mental health. According to the...

Only 11 percent of employers take advantage of Roth 401(k) options. Why this is a missed opportunity for employees to maximize their retirement income. A Roth 401(k) can be a great way for employees to save for retirement, but few employees take...

How to improve life insurance benefits for employees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60 percent of non-government employees have access to employer-provided life insurance, and 98 percent of employees who have access to plans...