Human Resources
Why Team Input Is the Key to Successful Benefits Planning
To understand what benefits fantastic employees truly value, why not just ask 'em?
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Human Resources
The Expensive Benefit Plan Penalties You’ll Want to Avoid
The DOL has released a list of updated penalties for employee benefits, and you need to stay compliant now more than ever.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
This Is the One Simple Thing Employees Really Want
Why aren't employers' engagement strategies hitting the mark? Hint: Snacks and team outings aren't the answer.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
The Well-Being Perks You Never Thought to Offer
Shorter work weeks? Pets in the office? We say 'woof!'
Building a Business
Businesses Shouldn’t Underestimate the Real Benefits of Parental Leave
Employers who accommodate families are rewarded with more committed employees.
Thought Leaders
Small-Business Leaders: It’s Time for More Progressive Paid Leave Policies
Entrepreneurs are driving innovation on so many different levels. Shouldn't we be at the forefront of paid leave, too?
Building a Business
This Unicorn Wants to Streamline Health Benefits for Small Businesses
Payroll platform Gusto is adding new tool for easier insurance plan selection.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
Do You Care More About Vacation Policies — or Your People?
Three signs that your time-off policy isn't working.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
4 Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Their 401(K) Providers
A 401(k) Plan Helps Attract Good Employees. But it can also hobble you if you don't do your due diligence.
By Peter Racen
Building a Business
There’s a Good Reason You Should Think About Offering Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary benefits work well alongside high-deductible health plans because they meet employees' specific needs.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
Help With Student Loans Is the ‘Hot’ New Employee Benefit
(Mostly) good things happen when you help employees get this financial weight off their backs.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
Om at the Office: This Mobile Yoga Studio Stretches Limbs and Bottom Lines
Stressed out at work? Down dog at your desk, care of Chakra 5 Yoga.
Building a Business
Why Generous Paid Time Off Policies Pay Off for Employers
It's time to expand paid leave and broader vacation policies. The reason may surprise you.
Building a Business
The Top 10 Companies to Work for in 2016
Awesome co-workers, benefits and competitive pay make these 10 companies the most exciting places to work for, as rated by the employees themselves.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
4 Ways to Make Open Enrollment Almost Painless
Many employers are doing better at offering benefit options than they are helping employees decide which best meet their needs.
By Matt Straz
Thought Leaders
5 Looming Obamacare Obligations Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About
The Affordable Care Act requires complex calculations to avoid substantial penalties.
Building a Business
Employee Demand Makes Voluntary Benefits Mandatory for Employers
Employers are well positioned to offer workers access to tailored insurance products to meet their changing needs.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
How This Company Is Helping Businesses Find Zen in Human Resource Paperwork
Zenefits benefits-management software might be a busy entrepreneur's best friend -- but is it a benefits provider's worst nightmare?
By Jason Ankeny
Building a Business
10 Benefits Employees Welcome and Every Company Can Afford
Showing your team how much you appreciate them is remarkably inexpensive.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Help Employees Make the Best Use of Benefits
Ample benefits are a lure to top talent, yet research shows employees often don't take full advantage of what's offered.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
How to Create a Solid Employee Benefits Package
When you're starting from scratch, these are the benefits that attract great employees.
Building a Business
10 Excellent Company Culture Examples For Inspiration
Company culture can help boost employee retention and create a safe workplace community. Here are 10 real-life examples to learn from.
By Sujan Patel
Building a Business
4 Ways to Build a Company Employees Just Don’t Want to Quit
Sometimes good people leave for better opportunities but high employee turnover is a very expensive indicator your company culture is unhealthy.
Building a Business
How the Gay Marriage Decision Affects Every Small Business
The Supreme Court ruling means that every company that employs workers has to revisit some policies and benefits.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Make Shopping for Health Insurance Easier
The Affordable Care Act has made it possible for smaller businesses to offer health insurance but nothing about it is simple.
Building a Business
How HR Can Communicate Important-But-Boring Stuff to New Hires
To get new employees up to speed as fast as possible avoid being deadly dull.
By Tobey Fitch
Building a Business
5 Affordable Benefits Employees Appreciate But Few Companies Offer
Companies that help employees with small daily challenges and support their personal development attract better talent and earn staff loyalty.
By Matt Straz