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Human Resources

4 Innovative Benefits That Will Help You Snag Top Talent

Stop expecting exceptional candidates to jump for higher salaries. Instead, consider how to improve their quality of life.

By John Ruhlin

Thought Leaders

5 Reasons Enhanced Benefits Programs Are Good for Business

By Scott Jordan

Human Resources

Why Office Perks Are Traps, Not Benefits

By Dennis Eusebio

Human Resources

Why Team Input Is the Key to Successful Benefits Planning

By Kelsey Raymond

Thought Leaders

Should You Still Offer Health Insurance as a Benefit?

Workers and entrepreneurs are looking for answers about the health care law's uncertain future.

By Jennifer Fitzgerald

Building a Business

Uber Offers Major Incentive to Get Commuters to Use Carpooling Option

Employees of participating companies can pay for UberPool rides with pre-tax income.

By Lydia Belanger

Building a Business

Communication Determines the Success of Your Business

Many businesses fail and it's is not due to a faulty product, but a faulty communication strategy.

By Matt Fore

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!'

By Heather R. Huhman

Building a Business

Businesses Shouldn’t Underestimate the Real Benefits of Parental Leave

Employers who accommodate families are rewarded with more committed employees.

By Laura Kerekes and Christina McShane

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?

By Heather Whaling

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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.

By Susan Solovic

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.

By Tor Constantino

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.

By Tor Constantino

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.

By Teresa Ciulla

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.

By Firas Kittaneh

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.

By Susan Solovic